Ncuti Gatwa reveals biggest Doctor Who regret as he addresses shock exit

Ncuti Gatwa opened up about his biggest regret while filming Doctor Who as he appeared on The One Show sofa alongside Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on Wednesday afternoon.

The actor, 32, who first gained widespread recognition in Netflix ’s Sex Education, stepped down from his role as the Time Lord after two series. His successor has already been confirmed as Billie Piper, who previously played the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler in 2005.

Addressing his exit in a video earlier this year, Ncuti said the role had taken a toll on him. "It's a role that demands a lot of you physically and emotionally and mentally," he shared. "The actors playing the Doctor are only actors playing the Doctor. Unfortunately, we are mere mortals.

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"I would love to have the energy and the youth to be able to do this full time for the rest of my life, but my knees are telling me it's time."

Now, Ncuti has opened up further about his time on the show, as he spoke about his biggest regret. Speaking on BBC's The One Show, Alex Jones announced that she was aware Ncuti had one regret about his time on the show - and he wasn't afraid to share it.

Reading out a viewers question, Alex read out: "You were absolutely amazing as the Dr, thank you for being so brilliant."

"Awww, love you Jonathan," he said before sharing his regret during his two series on the show.

"I never got to fight a Dalek," he said. "A Dalek or a Cyberman. It's just the crooks of Dr Who. Might do that. Might go start a Dalek," he laughed.

Last month, the star took to social media to reflect on the journey over the past two years: “Monsters, goblins, gods, human-eating Slugs, invisible brain altering creatures, evil barbers, conspiracy theorists… you've had quite a busy two years. Well done and rest up son. Thank you endlessly XV.

"You know when you get cast, at some point, you are going to have to hand back that sonic screwdriver and it is all going to come to an end, but nothing quite prepares you for it. This journey has been one that I will never forget and a role that will be part of me forever," he continued.

"There are no words to describe what it feels like to be cast as the Doctor, nor are there words to explain what it feels like to be accepted into this iconic role that has existed for over 60 years and is truly loved by so many across the globe."

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