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- Years & Years Singer has stated no Interest in the role but betting sites are taking no chances
- Richard Ayoade Odds on the move since Crystal Maze cancelled
- Lenny Henry third favourite with some bookmakers
Next Dr Who Betting Odds
Olly Alexander remains at the head of the betting for the next DR Who despite outright stating in a radio interview that he will not be taking the role when Jodie Whittaker steps down at the end of this series, and that is coupled with his manager dismissing rumours back as far as June this year.
When asked directly on Capital FM Radio 'Are you going to be playing Dr Who', Olly Laughed and stated 'No', not expanding beyond that - his manager has also exterminated rumour by stating that he is concentrating on his music for now.
Odds quoted are from various bookmakers, some candidates appear in some books and not on others, the most popular picks right now include:
| Actor | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Olly Alexander | 7/2 | 22% |
| Kris Marshall | 11/2 | 15% |
| Lenny Henry | 6/1 | 14% |
| Michael Sheen | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Micael Coel | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Richard Ayoade | 9/1 | 10% |
**Probability percentage figures include bookmakers overround - odds correct at 25/8/2021
Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer
Richard Ayoade looks perfectly set for an affable, complicated but adventurous Doctor, and may be a little more available than previously imagined after reports of Channel 4's Crystal maze, for which he has most recently been the presenter, being axed.
The Actor cum comedian cum broadcaster cum presenter is as versatile as the list suggests and is best known for his awkward character Maurice Moss in the IT Crowd.
A former president of the Cambridge University Footlights club he could be a Dr Who in the mould of Sylvester McCoy!
Lenny Henry and Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen was recently voted as the most popular choice for the new Doctor who from a pre-determined list sent out to magazine readers. This despite not previously being included in the Next Dr Who Betting Odds
That result saw Sheen shoot up to 2nd favourite behind Olly Alexander another potential Tardis resident, [although he might have to bend down to get in], is Comedian and actor Lenny Henry.
Too Old
The main thing that might be against Lenny Henry grabbing the role is his age, the eldest actor walking to the role to date, takes us right back to the very first Doctor, William Hartnell who was still 7 years Henry's junior taking the role on for the first time at the age of 55. Dr. Who betting stats could lead us to the next most likely candidate
Ages of all Actors When Taking on the Role of Dr. Who
| Actor | Age When becoming Dr. Who |
|---|---|
| Jodie Whittaker | 35 |
| Peter Capaldi | 45 |
| Matt Smith | 28 |
| David Tennant | 34 |
| Christopher Ecclestone | 41 |
| Paul McGann | 36 |
| Sylvester McCoy | 44 |
| Colin Baker | 41 |
| Peter Davidson | 30 |
| Tom Baker | 40 |
| Jon Pertwee | 51 |
| Patrick Troughton | 46 |
| William Hartnell | 55 |
