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    BBC issue statement after claim iconic series faces the axe as lead star ‘exits’

    The BBC has denied that Doctor Who is set to be cancelled, but refused to comment on the future of lead star Ncuti Gatwa – who is rumoured to be quitting the show10:17, 18 Feb 2025Updated 10:21, 18 Feb 2025The BBC has come out swinging, furiously dismissing any whispers that Doctor Who might soon face the chopping block. At the same time, they’ve clammed up on confirming whether Ncuti Gatwa will depart from the legendary series.There was speculation that 32-year-old Ncuti is mulling over his exit strategy after a mere two seasons’ stint as the lead. Stepping into the Tardis in 2023, inheriting the mantle of the Doctor from Jodie Whittaker, rumours are swirling that he’s plotting to jump ship post the upcoming season 15.Such talks have sparked dread amongst fans, who are worried over the potential axing of the beloved show as it has witnessed viewership dwindle from its golden age glory to a current tally of only 3.5 million viewers in recent episodes, despite Disney now investing in the show since series 14.However, a BBC spokesperson has told the Mirror: “This story is incorrect, Doctor Who has not been shelved. As we have previously stated, the decision on season 3 will be made after season 2 airs. The deal with Disney+ was for 26 episodes – and exactly half of those still have to transmit. And as for the rest, we never comment on the Doctor and future storylines.”Rumours have flown that Ncuti Gatwa is about to quit Doctor Who(Image: More

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    Love Island’s Scott Thomas missing from final as Tina Stinnes gives emotional update

    Former Love Island contestant Scott Thomas was nowhere to be seen at the All Stars grand finale despite, leaving his co-stars to share an emotional update about him09:45, 18 Feb 2025Scott Thomas enjoys karaoke night with nieceFormer All Stars islander Scott Thomas was noticeably missing from the grand finale last night – leaving his co-stars to share an “emotional” update.Tina Stinnes, 29, who was previously paired up with the 36-year-old hunk in the sun-soaked ITV2 villa, told Amy Hart just before Monday night’s grand finale: “I have heard from Scott. Yeah, me and Scott have FaceTimed. […] We spoke today.”When prodded about who made contact first, she shared: “Well, he always told me he was following me on Instagram so when I got out [of the villa] I got confirmation he wasn’t when I was in there. So I said ‘I told you you didn’t’ and he said it was a glitch. […] Then we had a FaceTime and we’ve been on the phone. We had a really good chat.”Ex-islander Amy cheekily quizzed if Tina is plotting a date with Scott when she gets back to the UK from South Africa post-final. Tina skirted around the idea of a “date” but hinted they’re set to have a proper catch-up sometime soon, reports the Mirror.Scott was nowhere to be seenA source told The Sun why Scott didn’t feel the need to show his face at the final and said: “Scott didn’t want to go back in after quitting, so he told ITV no to flying back out. “He achieved everything he wanted to on the show and didn’t see any point in going back. He just wants to focus on his business now.”Earlier in April, Scott announced his departure from the villa. He was once closely knitted with Tina but, reflecting on his time post-exit, he remarked: “I had a connection with [her] but it wasn’t fireworks.”He was previously coupled up with Tina(Image: More