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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.
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Good luck to this fine young actor & wish him well in his new roll & adventure :-) However, I think our Johnathan would have made a cool Dr Who, Early 30's looks & acts the part. Also a very cool martial artist in Kempo Jujitsu ... :-) But hail the new Time Lord & wish all the best Derek ( Del )
Posted by: d.lines064 on Sat Jan 03 09:13PM | Report abuseI think we should see how he does...I imagine the BBC thought their choice through carefully. Looks a handsome guy, but I always assumed the doctor would need to be a bit older...
Posted by: trindercottage on Sat Jan 03 09:13PM | Report abuseHe is ugly! At least David Tennant is hot, Doctor Who is going to suck without him.
Posted by: luutsche on Sat Jan 03 09:13PM | Report abuseI was hoping Lee Ingleby would get the job, but this guy looks up to it, so good luck Matt.
Posted by: dusty_r_kives on Sat Jan 03 09:13PM | Report abuseWho is this guy? No one will ever live up to Tennants portrayal
Posted by: hmeister666 on Sat Jan 03 09:13PM | Report abuseI don't no one can beat david tennant he is the best he rocks I have never enjoyed Dr Who so much he will be sadly missed !!
Posted by: psr029 on Sat Jan 03 09:13PM | Report abuseWHO!!!!!!!! NO WAY LOOKING LIKE THE DOCTOR SHEM!!!!!!!
Posted by: angelaknaylor on Sat Jan 03 09:13PM | Report abuseA distinctive looking character - just the right sort for the new Doctor!
Posted by: juliadav24 on Sat Jan 03 09:14PM | Report abuselabtec1122, he has been in some things, like the ruby in the smoke, so people do know him! ajlovesmm63, if the show died years ago, then why bother posting anything???
Posted by: emma.cowper on Sat Jan 03 09:14PM | Report abuselabtec1122, he has been in some things, like the ruby in the smoke, so people do know him! ajlovesmm63, if the show died years ago, then why bother posting anything???
Posted by: emma.cowper on Sat Jan 03 09:14PM | Report abuse