Who's the new Doctor?

Sat Jan 03 06:37PM by TV Editor

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Matt Smith has been confirmed as the new star of Doctor Who.

The actor will replace current Doctor David Tennant when he quits the show next year.

The BBC revealed the news during a special episode of Doctor Who Confidential and the announcement follows months of speculation about which actor would be stepping into the TARDIS.

Twenty-six-year-old Smith is the youngest actor ever to play the Doctor - Peter Davison previously held that honour after playing the Doctor when he was 29 back in 1981.

Matt Smith will be familiar to some viewers from his roles in political drama Party Animals and BBC One drama Ruby In The Smoke, in which he starred opposite Doctor Who's Billie Piper.

Smith, who was cast in the role at Christmas said: "I've got this wonderful journey in front of me where I've got this six months to build this Time Lord - and that's such an exciting prospect."

David Tennant will play the Doctor in four one-off specials next year before Smith takes over in Spring 2010.

What do you make of the new Doctor? Let us know what you think...

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  • (101)

    ATE

    Posted by: cloudbuster22uk on Sat Jan 03 09:11PM | Report abuse
  • (102)

    We'll all miss David but come on give the new lad a chance,looks the part to me and he's done some good work in the past.

    Posted by: decca22 on Sat Jan 03 09:11PM | Report abuse
  • (103)

    pathetic...

    Posted by: v_atkocaitis on Sat Jan 03 09:11PM | Report abuse
  • (104)

    I hope he does something about that stupid hair style. It looks like a bad imitation of Ace Ventura. or one of the Double Take Brothers,

    Posted by: mjrobins65 on Sat Jan 03 09:12PM | Report abuse
  • (105)

    who cares give him a chance then.

    Posted by: wak12 on Sat Jan 03 09:12PM | Report abuse
  • (106)

    ha hahasnt been a good Dr since Jon Pertwee

    Posted by: pheonixx502002 on Sat Jan 03 09:12PM | Report abuse
  • (107)

    He looks great so give him a chance! We were all like that when David came so i think he's going to be great!

    Posted by: houseinalgarve on Sat Jan 03 09:12PM | Report abuse
  • (108)

    i didnt think i'd like david when he took over for chris but, david is bloody awesome! i will miss him! maybe matt has some potential and talent...lets see........

    Posted by: oasisgirl78 on Sat Jan 03 09:12PM | Report abuse
  • (109)

    who cares give him a chance then.

    Posted by: wak12 on Sat Jan 03 09:12PM | Report abuse
  • (110)

    Brillliant! Great choice

    Posted by: franturner on Sat Jan 03 09:12PM | Report abuse