Iconic Doctor Who pair set to sensationally REUNITE for huge special after Ncuti Gatwa flop
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DOCTOR Who's most popular pair could be coming back for a final turn in the Tardis.
Insiders say Billie Piper's shock return to the show was understood to be teeing up a comeback for David Tennant as the Time Lord for a one-off special.
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David Tennant and Billie Piper will make a return to Doctor Who
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The duo were iconic in the 2000s
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Billie teased as the 16th Doctor in the series finale
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A source said: 'The BBC brought Doctor Who back in 2005 and there is talk about a possible one-off project to celebrate the 20th anniversary.
'David and Billie were a hugely popular partnership and he brought in the golden age of Doctor Who.
'With the anniversary of the reboot this year there have been some ideas floated about with the idea of maybe bringing David and Billie back together for one last hurrah.
'When David's Doctor bi-generated in the 60th anniversary special, his 'half' of the Doctor went on to live a normal life in an alternative universe.
'While Ncuti Gatwa, who carried on the mantle, carried on as the Time Lord. It wouldn't be beyond the realms of imagination for him to return with Rose for a one-off special to celebrate not only their partnership but the anniversary of BBC bringing back Doctor Who.'
David, 54, played the tenth version of the Time Lord for five years until 2010.
In a twist, he then returned as the 14th Doctor for three specials before handing the role over to Ncuti.
The Sun revealed last month that Gatwa, 31, was leaving the Tardis.
It was confirmed last Saturday when he surprisingly regenerated into Billie, 42, at the end of the series finale.
After the episode, Ncuti said: 'I've loved every minute of it, but now is the time to hand over the keys to that beloved box and let someone else take control and enjoy it every bit as much as I have.
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"I'll truly miss it, and be grateful to it, Doctor Who's future is still undecided, with the BBC waiting to see if Disney+ — who pumped millions of pounds into the show — will renew their deal.
Ratings for the sci-fi staple have plummeted since Tennant left, with overnight peak viewing figures dropping as low as 1.6million.
Many fans of the show complained that it had gone 'woke'.
Meanwhile, Whovians are waiting to see if Piper is really the 16th Doctor or is sidekick Rose again.
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