Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: Predicting Chances Of Every Doctor Returning

3. The Twelfth Doctor (Peter Capaldi)

Peter Capaldi Doctor Who Series 9 Trailer
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Peter Capaldi might be the biggest Doctor Who fan on this list, but in recent years, he's actually downplayed the idea of returning for a multi-Doctor special:

"I wouldn't really fancy that. There are so many Doctors now... I'm quite happy with what I did, you know, I loved my time on Doctor Who, but I think the more multi-Doctor stories you have, the less effective they are."

He could be bluffing of course, but if that was his game plan, then a simple "I'm not sure" would be infinitely better than a straight-up denial. His remarks seem genuine, which obviously reduces the chances of him returning for the 60th a great deal.

But again, people can change their minds. And given the opportunity, would Capaldi really say no to working with a Doctor Who powerhouse like RTD? Especially if Smith and Tennant are also involved, and the paycheque is fat enough.

The Twelfth Doctor has also grown in appreciation since his 2017 regeneration, and given that Capaldi made his debut in the previous anniversary special in 2013, there's something poetic about bringing things full-circle with the 60th anniversary in 2023.

Admittedly, this is mostly wishful thinking, but we're giving Capaldi a fighting chance.

Chances: 5/10.

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