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Millie Gibson is Doctor Who's new companion as Coronation Street star revealed on Children in Need

Millie Gibson is Doctor Who's new assistant, with the Coronation Street being revealed in a huge TV exclusive live on Children in Need.

Early on Friday it was announced the BBC would be revealing the identity of the Doctor's latest sidekick during the annual three hour fundraising broadcast and, it was just after 8.30pm that hosts Jason Manford and Mel Giedroyc did the honours as Millie, the young actress for playing Kelly in Corrie, stepped out of the iconic tardis to reveal herself.

As she struggled to compose herself to talk about her huge new TV role in Doctor Who, Millie said: "I can't believe it myself. I've had to keep it that much of a secrecy, this is the first time I've actually believed it.

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