5. Billie Piper
For the life of me, I cant figure out where this rumour keeps coming from (Ive also heard rumours / musing pre
The Name Of The Doctor that Jenna-Louise Colemans Clara was a future incarnation of the Doctor) Ill admit, I cant see the Doctor as a woman. I just dont think the Doctor would change gender for no reason. I also think it would make for an odd dynamic with Clara. (For better or worse the Male Doctor / female companion relationship works though Im a fan of trios; Doctor/Harry/Sarah Jane and Doctor/Amy/Rory) And I have no issue with female Timelord as a main character. Perhaps reintroduce Romana, who can then regenerate whenever the current actress decides to leave? The possibilities are endless. What I find baffling about this rumour is that Billie Piper has already played a pivotal role in Nu Who as Rose. In many ways, Russell T Davies made her the pinnacle character of his era the companion to bridge Doctors, rid the Dalek menace (twice) as Bad Wolf and fall in love with the Tenth Doctor. Shes had her moneys worth. Plus, why would the Doctor to choose to regenerate into the image of a former companion? If Rose, why not Ian or Barbara, Jo, Sarah Jane or Amy? It just doesnt make any sense, apart from the audience wanting to drag back a beloved character any way they can, with an actress who, guest parts aside (50th), is done with Doctor Who. I liked Rose. She was a strong companion with some meaty stories to play with. I happen to think Donna, Amy, Rory and now Clara are better, but thats my preference. And while Billie Piper surprised everyone to become a good actress, I dont think she has quite the acting chops to play the pivotal role of the Doctor. Though apparently William Hill have her at 16-1 to replace Matt Smith