BREAKING: Doctor Who makes Ncuti Gatwa announcement on star's future as BBC responds to exit claims

The BBC has addressed rumours that Ncuti Gatwa has been 'axed' from , with the broadcaster sharing a statement regarding the star's future on the show.

A spokesperson told The : "Whilst we never comment on the future of the Doctor, any suggestion that Ncuti Gatwa has been 'axed' is pure fiction."

As for whether the series will continue, the BBC explained: "As we have previously stated, the decision on season 3 will be made after season 2 airs and any other claims are just pure speculation. The deal with Disney+ was for 26 episodes – and we still have an entire spin off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, to air. And as for the rest, we never comment on the Doctor and future storylines."

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