“I just think she could open up the series, and feel like there’s a real strength in her.”
The “Doctor Who fans reignite calls for Lydia West to replace Jodie Whittaker” is a recent article that has been making headlines recently. The article talks about how Doctor Who fans are asking for the show’s current lead actress, Jodie Whittaker, to be replaced by an actor of color.
After starring on the Christmas Bake Off, Lydia garnered a legion of new followers. (Image courtesy of Channel 4 / Rex)
After watching Lydia West on the Great British Bake Off Christmas special, Doctor Who fans are rallying behind her to be the next Doctor.
With Jodie Whittaker poised to depart in 2022, the hunt for her succession is underway – and Jodie has said that Lydia is her first pick.
Fans have renewed their requests for Lydia, 28, to take up the legendary role after seeing her and her fellow It’s A Sin cast mates on the Great Christmas Bake Off.
Lydia’s cheerful demeanor – even when panicked about her pie’s’soggy bottom’ – had viewers picturing her as the next Time Lord only minutes after she started baking a pie in the competition.
‘I get the nicest feelings from Lydia West!’ According to a Bake Off spectator. ‘She’d be a fantastic doctor.’
Another advocated, ‘Lydia West needs to be the next #DoctorWho.’
Lydia is a clear favorite among fans to take over the legendary role. (Photo courtesy of PA)
Another stated they were’moving towards the Lydia West as Dr Who camp’, despite not previously agreeing with the actor as the next iteration.
‘Watching #BakeOff, and I’d be pleased if Lydia West was back on my television on December 25th, 2023,’ remarked one Whovian already firmly in that side. (I’m referring to a #DoctorWho Christmas special in which I play the Doctor)’
I’m watching #BakeOff right now, and I’d be thrilled if Lydia West returned to my television on December 25, 2023.
(I’m referring to a #DoctorWho Christmas special in which I play the Doctor.)
December 25, 2021 — Morgan Jeffery (@morganjeffery)
Lydia West sends me the most positive vibes! 😅 She’d be a fantastic doctor #bakeoff
— @John El98 (@WHO’«) John-El(WHO’«) 25th of December, 2021
It wouldn’t surprise me if Lydia West was cast as the next Doctor Who…… #GBBO
December 25, 2021 — Anthony Shannon (@AnthonyShannon2)
While some people are warming to (or totally embracing) the concept of the young actress taking on the role, others are content just to see her in the show.
Some speculated that Lydia and her It’s A Sin co-stars Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, and Shaun Dooley may all have a part in the festive episode on Christmas Day.
Nathaniel may play the Doctor, with Lydia, Olly, and Shaun as his companions, according to one theory.
‘I don’t know about you, but I’d be thrilled if Olly, Lydia, Nathaniel, and Shaun were all in the next season… ‘They’re all fantastic,’ observed another.
Please #GBBO Nathaniel for the Doctor and Lydia, Olly, and Shaun for their companions.
December 25, 2021 — Scott Matthewman (@scottm)
I don’t know about you, but I’d be thrilled if Olly, Lydia, Nathaniel, and Shaun were all included in the upcoming season of #DrWho… They’re all fantastic. #GBBO #La
December 25, 2021 — Juliette (@jforjuliette)
Russell T Davies, the man behind bringing Doctor Who back to our screens in 2005 – and who will be returning as the series showrunner next year – wrote It’s A Sin.
Lydia rose to notoriety in 2021 after starring in the harrowing Channel 4 thriller about the Aids epidemic.
The heartbreaking Aids drama by Russell T Davies devastated hearts all throughout the country (Picture: Channel 4)
Lydia’s co-star Olly, who is also the singer of Years & Years, was tipped to be the next Doctor, but he claims he is not in the race, despite being ‘flattered’ by the rumors.
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In fact, he’s rooting for fellow It’s A Sin actor Omari Douglas to get the part.
Fans may have to wait a long for the next iteration of the extraterrestrial to be unveiled, but speculating is half the fun, and Lydia, unlike Olly, has not put an end to the ongoing rumors.
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