For fans of Doctor Who, the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the next Doctor ended months of speculation.
Incoming showrunner, Chris Chibnall, who worked with Whittaker on Broadchurch, said he always knew he wanted a female Doctor, while Whittaker herself said she needed no convincing to audition when Chibnall asked her.
Current Doctor, Peter Capaldi gave high praise to Whittaker, saying he thinks she’ll be great in the role, while stars from across the years of Doctor Who also took to Twitter to share their own reactions.
Doctor Who will return to BBC America and BBC 1 at Christmas.