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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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well i think that the new doctor doesn't have dedication and the looks of the doctor me and my nanna are very upset about david tennant leaving and there should not be a 11th doctor and i thing that a lot peopel might feel the same yours sincerely emma kelly age 11
Posted by: ginnykelly.1 on Mon Jan 05 06:58PM | Report abuseI Really Don't Think he's Going To be As Funny As David,, David Has That Smile And He Can Pull Off A Suit And Conversee',, Doctor Whoo' Won't Be The Samee' For Me After David Leaves,, Is He Not Doing A Series Just 4 One' Off Special's.??
Posted by: s.kinane on Mon Jan 05 07:29PM | Report abuseWho is he. He looks like he will be rubbish. I think david tennat should countinue.
Posted by: tabithagrace on Mon Jan 05 07:32PM | Report abusewatch the ratings tumble..........................................
Posted by: stargate17 on Mon Jan 05 07:49PM | Report abuseRussell Brand would have been fantastic, eccentric and totally original. Don't let him near any phones though!!!!
Posted by: suemanncrl on Mon Jan 05 08:00PM | Report abusedavid tennant was the best eva, no one can replace him, the almighty tennant has to stay, this ugly guy can't be the nxt dr. he looks like frankenstein's monster for goodness sake.
Posted by: imhilton on Mon Jan 05 08:07PM | Report abuseErm I'm a bit devided, he looks Doctorish but a bit young for a 900 odd year old, how can he be the father to Jenny should she return and other companions, the show will have to go for a whole more studently look. Is this a good thing I don't know, its not really the essence of Doctor Who but regeneration is all about giving the show something new. I reserve some judgement till I see him as the Doctor. He has also got the HUGE Converse of the nations darling Mr David Tennant to fill and this is my biggest problem. How will he cope but much more importantly how will the nation cope? HOW WILL I COPE? I adore David Tennant, hes my Doctor, deicated and perfect for the role but as I said I shall force my biased self to retain judgement...
Posted by: emily_peckover on Mon Jan 05 08:26PM | Report abusei think he'll do an amazing job but it all depends on how he acts as the doctor because each doctor has leant something to the character the main question is what will mr smith bring.
Posted by: pendecardiel on Mon Jan 05 08:56PM | Report abuseHe has got to be very, very, very good to follow David Tennant he looks a tad bit full of himself to me
Posted by: shirayling on Mon Jan 05 09:08PM | Report abuselooks a bit gay.............hahahahahaha
Posted by: binleyjohn on Mon Jan 05 10:14PM | Report abuse