The new Doctor Who assistant was unveiled as Coronation Street's Millie Gibson. She was announced as the Fifteenth Doctor's side-kick during the live Children in Need event.
The Coronation Street actress, who stepped out of the Tardis on the BBC stage, will star opposite Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa, who takes over as the Doctor in 2023. The Doctor’s companion, who will be called Ruby Sunday, will travel alongside him as they embark on a new set of adventures.
Best known for her role as Coronation Street’s Kellie Neelan, 18-year-old Millie was the recipient of the Best Young Performer Award at The British Soap Awards earlier this year. Millie has also appeared in ITV drama Butterfly and Love, Lies and Records on the BBC.
