11 Times Doctor Who Stupidly Spoiled Its Own Secrets

6. Leaked Emails Confirmed That Matt Smith Was Leaving

The Secret: The Eleventh Doctor's tenure aboard the TARDIS had heralded the franchise into new levels of global success but all good things must come to an end and Matt Smith decided to call it a day in 2013 after four spectacular years at the honourable helm of time and space. The actor would bow out in spectacular style during the forthcoming Christmas Special because nothing quite says festive spirit like getting your heart ripped out by your beloved's regeneration... apparently. How It Was Spoiled: How else? Leaked emails, of course! Secret online exchanges between careless BBC employees *somehow* surfaced online which meant that the BBC were pressured into announcing Matt's departure months earlier than they'd originally planned. They subsequently compiled a slapdash press release and preceded to hold their head high about the embarrassing situation, despite the fact it had already been picked up by, like, all of the major newspapers and they, as per, were the last to arrive at their own party. Seriously, guys. When it says 'Reply all' on your email, that's exactly what it means.