10 Biggest Doctor Who Leaks Ever
1. Christopher Eccleston's Departure Leaked Days After Rose
Given that the BBC's response to the leak has often been cited as Eccleston's reason for not returning to the role of the Doctor, it's fair to call this moment one of the biggest leaks in the history of Doctor Who.
After the overnight success of Rose and the overwhelming positivity about Doctor Who's future, the party screeched to a halt a short while later, when news of Eccleston's departure was leaked by the BBC.
In a false statement that was released without his consent, the BBC claimed that Eccleston feared typecasting. They later apologised to Eccleston for this, and the actor has since blamed the working environment on his first and only series.
Eccleston had legitimised the show again, which meant it was no longer a punching bag for the tabloids. However, his departure began an ongoing obsession with behind-the-scenes dramas on the BBC's flagship show.
Doctor Who does guarantee headlines, but those headlines don't always have the best of intentions.
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