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- BBC confirms next Doctor Who episodes will air at the end of 2026.
- Aimee Lou Wood, Erin Doherty, and Martin Freeman among top challengers.
Billie Piper Leads Betting to Be Next Doctor
Doctor Who fans were left stunned at the end of the 2025 finale, The Reality War, when current Doctor Ncuti Gatwa appeared to regenerate into none other than Billie Piper.
The BBC has yet to officially confirm Piper's role, as she was notably not credited as "The Doctor" in the episode’s end credits.
But that hasn’t stopped betting experts from reacting.
Billie Piper is now the 4/6 favourite to take over as the next official Doctor.
Next Doctor Who Odds (To Be the Next Official Doctor)
| Next Doctor | Odds* | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Billie Piper | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| Aimee Lou Wood | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Erin Doherty | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Martin Freeman | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Matt Smith | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Tom Hiddleston | 5/1 | 16.7% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
Former companion and fan-favourite Piper is leading a competitive field that also includes Aimee Lou Wood, The Crown’s Erin Doherty, and Sherlock star Martin Freeman.
Meanwhile, former Doctor Matt Smith is 4/1 to return, while Tom Hiddleston is an outside shot at 5/1.
What’s Next for the TARDIS?
The BBC confirmed this week that Doctor Who will return in late 2026, with a Christmas special written by Russell T Davies, followed by a new full series.
After ending its international streaming deal with Disney+, the BBC says it is doubling down on its commitment to the franchise, which continues to attract strong domestic viewership.
With no official confirmation of the next Doctor, speculation will remain a central part of the Who fanbase until the big reveal.
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