It’s a debate that will likely increase should the news that Jodie Whittaker is leaving become official, which may be why The BBC isn’t willing to comment on her future status with the show at this time.
Doctor Who fans are interested in the conversation all the same, partly because they’re curious how the franchise will follow up its first female Doctor.
Jumping back to a white male actor like Kris Marshall may be seen by some as backpedaling the progressive step the franchise took with Whittaker.
The point being there’s a long way to go before a new Doctor is announced, so don’t be so sure Marshall will be the next Doctor in the TARDIS just yet.