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Paul T Smith

Rose Ayling-Ellis rumoured to be new Doctor Who companion after EastEnders exit

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has announced her decision to leave BBC soap EastEnders, and there has now been speculation she has joined the cast of Doctor Who, reports The Mirror.

The 27-year-old, who last week revealed she had quit Albert Square after two years of playing Frankie Lewis, started following Ncuti Gatwa, showrunner Russell T. Davies and casting director Andy Pryor on Instagram. It's rumoured the hit show as Ncuti's companion.

Saying her new job was shrouded in secrecy, Rose added: "You will find out more at the end of this month. I'm not allowed to say anything."

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