Jodie Whittake and Chris Chibnall both to exit Doctor Who (news).

Showrunner Chris Chibnall and the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, will be moving on from Doctor Who with a six-part serial announced for the autumn, and two specials planned for 2022, plus an additional final feature-length adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, to form a trio of Specials for 2022, before the Doctor regenerates once more.

As the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker stared filming in 2017.

Chris Chibnall told SFcrowsnest, “Jodie and I made a ‘three series and out’ pact with each other at the start of this once-in-a-lifetime blast. So now our shift is done, and we’re handing back the TARDIS keys. To finish our time on the show with an additional Special, after the pandemic changed and challenged our production plans, is a lovely bonus. It’s great that the climax of the Thirteenth Doctor’s story will be at the heart of the BBC’s centenary celebrations.”

Jodie Whittaker added, “In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes. I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them. My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life. And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I’ve learnt forever. I know change can be scary and none of us know what’s out there. That’s why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly.”