Jodie Whittaker Kept 'Dr. Who' A Secret And It Wasn't Easy

Jodie Whittaker had to discreetly speak about her lead role in 'Dr. Who' using code words before it had been announced to the public.
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[@ryuusei1907]

Who else came back here after Graham Norton pointed out “Hoodezfield”?

[@j0ckEph]

🙋‍♀️

[@kamaree1]

Yup🤣

[@michaelcole1709]

Yoooo

[@gasparsigma]

The question is.. how's it actually spelled?

[@leonbanks5728]

gasparsigma Huddersfield.

[@Jakir_Hussain_1999]

Yorkshire ✊✊✊ "HOODEZFIELD" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@leonbanks5728]

@Jakir Hussain ”It's a real place.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@peterfromgw4615]

Mate, her accent is totally understandable ……. to us Aussies. Jodie is absolutely delightful. Grüße aus Australien.

[@lanapowell]

The Whovian Fandom Cycle: 1. The new one is going to be terrible. 2. They're not that bad, actually. 3. I don't want them to go. 4. Repeat steps 1-3.

[@simi873]

I didnt like the old guy but that was the bad writing

[@DaniellaTello]

simstarh the story line wasnt great. But i loved how cynical he was

[@dansharp2860]

I still remember all the complaints about Matt Smith being way too young and that he is going to suck. Many peoples favourite Nu Who.

[@lollystar888]

Sounds like nanny mcphee

[@lollystar888]

@@dansharp2860 and all the 'Capaldi is too old' which came when smith left

[@DoctorWho]

💙💙

[@intrinsical]

Two hearts. i see what you did there...

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

Lovely. Followed and subscribed!

[@therudim3nt728]

Man, 'friends' is going to be the one thing I have to get used to here... 😝

[@jonpertwee4208]

Hello everyone.

[@VinceValentine]

A warrior's march... no, a Time Lord's heartbeat. *knock knock knock knock*

[@cestlaami]

She was so amazing in Broadchurch, can’t wait to see her as the Doctor.

[@daedo1674]

And Blackmirror as well !

[@Wynner3]

I was thrilled when they announced her as the Doctor. I only know her from Broadchurch.

[@Pecisk]

Yeah, she killed it in Broadchurch, it was like peeling onion layers. So much in one person.

[@simpleminded1uk]

... from Broadchurch, I think I'd rather have seen Olivia Coleman, in the first instance. My money was on her.

[@cestlaami]

simpleminded1uk can’t wait to see her in in the crown though

[@kobeangelesdamelio]

This interview made me realize she wasn’t miscast, she was just badly written

[@Kryojenix]

Jodie: "I am from Huddersfield, in West Yorkshire" KZbin auto-caption: "I AM FROM HOODEZFIELD..."

[@mustardsfire22]

Her Doctor's energy is perfectly in line with Tennant and Smith's. She's gonna slay.

[@RayzaRose]

Yeah. Big part of the reason I didnt like the last doctor was his energy, but she is perfect.

[@xxMrBaldyxx]

this is easily the worst series of doctor who (so far) that has ever been made. I hope the show gets cancelled before they continue doing any more harm to the Doctor Who franchise.

[@mikemorgan7893]

And what do you think now?

[@pumajlr]

@@xxMrBaldyxx Apparently is being cancelled after the next seasson (a short seasson, of just half the episodes, in 2020) and she and the writer are gone. Just rumors, but the kind of rumor that tend to be true. But honestly, the problem is BBC. They don't want to entertain anymore, they want to indoctrinate. So, change the cast, the writers, all you want. I don't think we will see any difference.

[@sillyninja65]

yeah shes slayed the dragon now the dragons dead. was hoping doctor who would end a few years later

[@Kate-zq4vz]

when Jodie smiles she looks like the sun

[@xspetz1316]

@@travisdixon-oneill1558 HAHAHA

[@selkie1765]

@@travisdixon-oneill1558 your username is fitting.

[@zacheryjequinto7259]

Like in Teletubbies

[@Delphini_Zucchini]

@@travisdixon-oneill1558 I really hope that you are joking, or are you “anti-Jodie? If you don’t like her we need to talk outside...

[@Xarai]

ah that explains how she easily burned the entire series down to utter shit

[@nylohro4091]

Stephen didn't have time to explain it but even though the show is 50+ years old and she's the Doctor for Season 11 just treat the season like season 1. It's all brand new. So if you are interested in the show don't worry. You can start with her!

[@Ascher322]

Yea, I started with the new who from the 9th doctor I think.

[@kjamison5951]

I gave up after #4 because it got silly. #3 was my first doctor and also introduced Sarah Jane (Elisabeth Sladen RIP) but Tom Baker was really my Doctor. I heard that Chris Eccleston was going to be the next Doctor in the reimagined show and I was immediately hooked again. In my opinion, Peter Capaldi was a bad choice for the Doctor. He was too well known for other TV roles and a long history of acting. He never seemed credible. Having seen Jodie in other shows, esp Broadchurch, I am interested again.

[@joshuamondebelen1627]

I started the series with when Doctor disguised himself as Prince Philip.

[@Ladygothii12]

Oh that's good to know

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

"Your first Doctor is your favorite Doctor" is pretty much the rule of thumb... Mine was Tom Baker (the 4th Doctor) in the '70s, but I've enjoyed others (and hated others). Tom Baker's time was when PBS stations (the first was KERA, Dallas, TX) introduced "Doctor Who" to the American market.

[@Nerdcoresteve1]

I love the look Jodie has after the clip is shown. It's like, "I know I'm killin' it" And she totally is. I loved the first episode and am completely sold on her performance.

[@NeathSpadge]

Yep, am with you. Was sceptical at first, but she is a terrific Doctor Who.

[@cste1845]

"Sorry half an hour ago I was a white haired scotsman!" lol Love her already!!

[@NewMessage]

Finally, I can be comfortable with being attracted to the Doctor.

[@yammyamm8480]

No matter your gender or sexual orientation, no one should be uncomfortable being attracted to David Tenant.

[@NewMessage]

Touche.

[@thisdamnthingy]

Pretty much what I was thinking.

[@kjamison5951]

Yamm Yamm … except for his wibbly wobbly timey wimey. That should make everyone uncomfortable.

[@nirmalsuki]

I don't know... That David Tennant is a beautiful man....

[@caitlinveal5709]

I LOVE her accent.

[@DMSProduktions]

She has an ACCENT?

[@radiosilence289]

ikr? it's so adorable ^.^

[@DMSProduktions]

LOL!

[@TravelwithRia92]

Yorkshire girl 🤗🤗

[@kaymuldoon3575]

She could have been on Downton Abbey 💙

[@kushkoligaf]

Honestly, she does not even need to act much to be a good Doctor Who. She was literally born for this role.

[@florentinenice9146]

It's called doctor who but the character is called the doctor...

[@sillyninja65]

like everyone before her

[@fivish]

What???

[@user-tz7zr4fr4j]

Florentine Nice originally the doctor was a human called dr. Who

[@QuayNemSorr]

First of: What?? Second: Too bad that both she and the season was the most terrible atrocity in DW history.

[@rassilontdavros3004]

I’m a simple man. I see the Doctor on Colbert, I watch.

[@truetech4158]

Like her style as a person. It's what's inside that counts. Keep on rolling and rocking, as this is what you do. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@crystalsoulslayer]

Me: Well, I should probably go to sleep and -- KZbin: Have you seen this thumbnail? Me: NEVER MIND

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

She is the most cheerful person I've ever seen.

[@tonebonetones]

NinjaBluefyre ....and if you got choice jobs merely because you happen to be female due to the warped, prevailing identity politics - the consequences of which we already are beginning to reap ( the morrocan backpacker SJW's butchered before xmas, because they thought the whole world was rainbows and unicorns and if push came to shove, women can kick any man's ass, right? ) - you would be pretty damm happy, too.

[@kasperjoonatan6014]

I like her. I think she's going to be a great Doctor

[@ErisRising]

You can either jump in this year, which they say is being written in a manner to be welcoming to first-time viewers, or you can start with "Rose" in 2005, which involves a lot of watching, but additionally involves some of the greatest dramatic and comedic moments in television history. I'd recommend starting off with the upcoming premiere, and dipping back into the previous stuff at your leisure. Don't skip that first season, though, despite advice to the contrary. There's information there vital to fully getting the rest of the story that unfolds over subsequent seasons (and Doctors).

[@RCaIabraro]

I typed literally the same thing and then saw someone else typed it.

[@ErisRising]

I have had that happen to me SO MANY TIMES.

[@ErisRising]

Oh, and when it comes to the PREVIOUS previous stuff from 1963-1989, don't be intimidated. Check it out if you want to have the full experience (and much of it is brilliant), but don't feel guilted into it.

[@AmaranthOriginal]

If she isn't, she could still be a great Clooney.

[@JJ-kl7eq]

Credited to Tom Myers on the Anagrammy site: The actress Jodie Whittaker = Tries that Dr. Who jacket, I see.

[@kicking222]

The best part is that you are the rare Internet commenter who will actually attribute a source. Bravo!

[@vyrnius]

I just reached season 11 and was a lil bit scared since everyone is hating s11 and s12 but Jodie does really well. she is an awesome and funny doctor and I am sure she could also be a badass doctor (atraxi, the family, demons run, hell bent) but the writing is just to bad the episode don't suck as a whole but there are so many inconsistencies, weak villains and wasted potential...

[@EASYTIGER10]

So the area round Huddersfield has given us the Captain of the starship Enterprise and now Dr Who. Oh and Captain Nemo. Must be summat int watter.

[@ilh8312]

Patrick Stewart's from around Huddersfield?

[@EASYTIGER10]

Yes. He's from Mirfield, about 4 miles from the middle of Huddersfield. Until recently he was Chancellor of Huddersfield University.

[@RichO1701e]

"Must be summat int watter", yup, that's how you write Yorkshire!

[@jazzx251]

Wow! Sean Bean isn't from far away (Sheffield isn't very far away) - but Queen Cersei ... I thought she was born and bred in King's Landing (London)

[@ilh8312]

@@EASYTIGER10 You know Im so used to thinking of Picard as French that I had to go through all the Star Trek captains in my head before realizing "Wait a minute...Jean-Luc's played by a Brit!"

[@m.areebashfaq701]

I was indecisive (as I am with every new doctor) but she won me over in 30 sec in this clip! She'll be just fine to say the least.

[@Vyomesh839]

What put my mind a little at ease is that she straight up forgot that she became a woman. That's something The Doctor absolutely would do :P

[@pigs18]

Tenant won me over within a few episodes, Smith when he throws the toast out the door and directs it to "Stay Out," and Capaldi when he was announced. Between this and the scene where she explains regeneration, she's definitely on the right track.

[@fivish]

Approval rating is through the floor. Utterly hopeless.

[@QuayNemSorr]

She and the entire season sucked as no DW has ever sucked!

[@marksorec7821]

I watched Jodie this Sunday. She was outstanding. The last Doctor I was this excited about, was David Tennant and he, in my opinion, was the best version of the Doctor, so far. All I would say is, if there were any doubts about her playing the Doctor, for what ever silly reasons, she was awesome. So awesome, I am fervently looking forward to the next episode. Well done Jodie! You did an excellent job of the first episode and I am sure you're just going to get better and better 😊😊

[@janedoe4491]

Now we must be watching a different doctor who Mark

[@Firefin]

That clip revived me. I am so fucking excited for the new season. Been forever since I've seen a new episode

[@h1a1n1n1a1h]

Never watched Doctor Who before but I’m a Jodie fan so I’ll probably start watching now ☺️

[@c.a.t4607]

My recommendation would be watch the episodes blink, midnight, human nature/family of blood, silence in the library/forrest of the dead, Vincent and the doctor.. If you want some really good episodes to start with...

[@crystalsoulslayer]

All good episodes. But you can just start watching, too, you don't necessarily need to have watched previous episodes just to get started. Especially right now. Every so often they make a series/episode that's designed to serve as a starting point for people to jump into the series with. And if you like the show for more than just Jodie, there is a _ton_ of potential bingewatch material. Welcome to the Whoniverse! :)

[@telectronix1368]

Kenny - After all these years Turn Left is still my favourite.

[@TheWindsofWonder]

Hannah!!! Yeah, if you’re just starting I would start with Jodi’s first episode when it comes out. There’s really no good place to start with Doctor Who. You’ll be confused af anywhere but I would personally start at the beginning of a series (season) because first episodes tend to ease you in. But you can go with some of the episodes mentioned above. The only thing I’d dislike from starting in the middle of the series episodes is potential spoilers for that season. Even though every episode has its own storyline, there is still an overarching main story that follows an entire series.

[@charlleedodson]

Hannah!!! It’s on Amazon Prime, watch from the beginning. Definitely watch from Christopher Eccleston. Everyone skips him, but he’s the best!

[@Enbarr11]

My ancestors being from Yorkshire, I was delighted to hear about Jodie. Her performance as the Doctor was spectacular. She channeled Capaldi's Doctor for a while to create the sense of transformation before arriving at her own Doctor.

[@rgwak]

I don't know anything about Dr. Who. Can someone explain why - in 2018 - it's a problem if the character is played by a woman? I mean....it's science fiction, right? This is about a person who keeps getting reincarnated, travels in a magic phone booth, and fights aliens...and being a woman is the part that is "not believable?"

[@timowagner1329]

🤷

[@PhilBoswell]

Just look at the other comments on here: only one right now but more are bound to arrive. I am still seeking for a good reason why "fighting for social justice" should be any kind of insult…

[@WolfMoon173]

Jus being too attached to the idea of the doctor always being a man, even though years ago it was established that Time lords can change gender with their regeneration. Like I get why they’d be upset, but they gotta adapt and not hurl vile language around.

[@UltKaizoku]

There's nothing unbelievable about it. More importantly, there's nothing in the Doctor's character that is inherently "male" to begin with. It's just fools who complain about "going too PC!" and missing the whole point of the show >.>

[@Qstudio899]

Russian bots and trolls are known for politically interfering through race and gender. Here is an article about a black character playing in Star Wars and how half the criticism to the director on Twitter came from Russian bots and trolls www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2018/10/02/why-the-russian-trolling-against-star-wars-the-last-jedi-was-so-successful/#6e7cdb8a147d

[@klausoshaunacey8429]

She’s very polite and very British I love it

[@megablue2226]

Am I the only one who loved Peter Capaldi?!? He might even be my favorite doctor, he was so different from his previous lives. Such a rough personality with a hint of sass (like every doctor needs) and I found that so exciting! Oh well I guess I will continue to cry about his passing by myself.

[@rekaadang]

if you are the only one who love Peter Capaldi, then I am the Santa Clause and Robin Hood combined! Seriously dude, chances are there are 1/2 billion Peter Capaldi fans out there.

[@emmamueller3921]

bro i love capaldi, he's probably my second favorite doctor after eccleston

[@Klamath2046]

British people, turn on captions. You’ll get a laugh early on

[@steffanalun8055]

Hoodezfield!

[@applejuice5272]

Stephen: "What's in the clip?" Jodie: "Spoilers!"

[@ordinary5645]

I FREAKING LOVE HER I NEVER WANT HER TO LEAVE

[@laurenw6120]

She's so adorable. The accent is everything.

[@laviniamartinelli5218]

She was amazing!! PHENOMENAL!!! How can someone be such a great actress? The first five minutes she appeared on screen I was laughing my face off, and then she switched to surprised, sad, excited... after just one episode she is already my second favourite Doctor (First is David Tennant) anyway, she is truly awesome, and I also loved the companions and the music,dialogue.... everything was perfect!!!😍

[@bibber123]

She is stunningly brilliant in “Broadchurch”. Perfection.

[@knappflickan]

Jodie‘s so brilliant, love her! ✨❤️

[@Buruna]

She is such a sweetheart, anytime i watch one of her interviews my heart just fills with joy because she is always in such a good mood ❤❤❤

[@coachmcguirk6297]

Anyone who can watch that clip and see anyone other than the doctor is not a true fan. She is amazing.

[@lazerlord9324]

Well, we will have to see. The writing for Capaldi wasn't that good. It didn't enable him to use his full acting repertoire. I hope the writing it better for her. The thing that irks me about it is that we may never see Missy again. Now SHE was amazing.

[@bluepolarbear]

@ajs1031 The MASTER might be back, but I doubt we will see Michelle Gomez's take again. She straight up died when we last saw her, and Michelle Gomez has gone off to do new things.

[@lizzypelosof9689]

@@lazerlord9324 true but moffat wrote most of those. The writer for her doctor will be Chris Chibnall, the writer of broadchurch.

[@astromonkey5000]

Part of what she said in the clip really sounded like Tennant's Doctor

[@lazerlord9324]

> Captain Olimar - yea thats my point, she did the best version of the Master I have ever seen. She was utterly wicked and entirely psycopathic. She was the second best villain in sci fi. Scorpious, from Farscape, obviously being first. > Lizzy Pelosof I hope you are right. Jodie deserves a fair crack at it. Capaldi didnt get what he deserved and despite being a great actor, you can only work with what you are given. Now the Matt Smith era was good. Yes it took me a while to adjust to a new Doctor as it always does, but he was given some good material. He had moments of shallow idiocy and really dark glowering. He looked like an alien at points. It was fantastic. Capaldi could have done that. I havent seen Broadchurch yet but I hear she was great in it. So I hope that bodes well for her adventures.

[@andrineslife]

I can't wait, she is going to be brilliant!

[@bradleyogilvie8869]

She isn’t just going to be brilliant. She is going to be fantastic!

[@alicewestlake1460]

ahahah brilliant i see what you did there

[@MichaelM28]

R.I.P Doctor Who 1963 - 2017

[@crowz6247]

Michael McGrath Seen the premiere’s numbers yet? Judging by your comments, they’re going to make you throw a tantrum.

[@fivish]

Actually she is very bad indeed.

[@alexonline2340]

her lil smirk at the end after the clip plays really gets me

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

She's amazing. Her dad Forest should be proud.

[@andrewmiddleton25]

It's a mistake to think people with an accent aren't as intelligent as you.

[@amazed66]

+Andrew M - I'm not sure that you got the joke here.

[@simi873]

Loooool actually googled it you got me!

[@anjham]

HitchensImmortal 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@1701spacecadet]

Ha ha ha!

[@januarybaby1063]

She is so God damn beautiful

[@fivish]

LOL!

[@pancadeusus9227]

I absolutely agree with you!

[@charleschuckfinley3304]

Aye, cos she’s a Yorkshire lass from t’up North like. Northern birds luv gravy

[@januarybaby1063]

@@charleschuckfinley3304 looooool

[@herz5159]

I like that she didn't even hate on those that were opposed to her. I don't agree with them of course but she handled it masterfully

[@BiggaTigga]

I’m patiently counting the hours until the premiere!

[@LearnedBear]

How can you be so patient!?!?

[@BiggaTigga]

LearnedBear I’m 39. 🤣

[@LearnedBear]

Ahh... so you can still afford to be patient. Some of us remember Tom Baker as the Doctor. We don't have so much time left. :-D

[@BiggaTigga]

LearnedBear 🤣😂🤣😂 Understood!

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

Talented and lovely! She was amazing in Broadchurch and I look forward to seeing her take on The Doctor!

[@Alligator81]

When Doctor Who was being started up again they used an anagram to refer to it while under wraps, "Torchwood."

[@cjboyo]

That dress Jodie Whittaker is wearing is absolutely stunning!

[@mymegaonlinetwo4459]

Her earring too :)

[@sherrybopcherrypop]

Charisma on point.

[@Delphini_Zucchini]

That outfit is so flattering on her and I love her shoes. Jodie, you are an icon and we love you.

[@JakeStephensMrJakeStephens]

Shame. She deserved more time, even if she couldn't talk about the show.

[@Payne2view]

For that sort of show, that was a long interview. Usually it is "What's your name? Lets show a clip of what you are in. Thanks for coming."

[@justinm2697]

More time for what? She is there to promote a product. It's not a first date or a getting-to-know-you session. The is only there because she is paid to be there. She is a live, walking, talking commercial. That's how late night show exist. Celebrities aren't there because they want to be there. They are there to promote their product.

[@dragoncurveenthusiast]

Justin M Of course they are, I think all of us know that. But how does that contradict Jake Stephens? Many people are there, chat for a while and then talk about the book they recently brought out. I get that you can't chat with her for 5min before bringing up Doctor Who right now, but a little more chatting would have been nice.

[@benzaiten933]

she was a guest on last Friday's Graham Norton Show so if you crave more I'd recommend watching that show. (I think it's uploaded on YT as well, season 24 episode 1)

[@daloki349]

She was on the Graham Norton Show for the whole 40 minutes. Check it out.

[@Ngamotu83]

Watched it just a few hours ago, and I loved it. It had just the right amount of humour, and drama, and suspense. And her performance was great. She is clearly the Doctor.

[@kie6873]

the writing for her era is,,, not great to say the least, but thirteen is such a fun doctor i don’t even care about the plot. my favorite from new who for sure

[@greysfan]

Can’t wait till Sunday 🙌🏻 Jodie is going to be so good as the Doctor.

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

I’ve not watched it yet (stopped several doctors ago) but after watching this I’m driven to check it out! She is so likable and has that doctor eccentric energy even on the interview!

[@isaaccoria599]

She is one of my favorite docters i can still see the doctor in her and she is amazing and fun and interesting

[@oliviabrown9032]

I love her💜

[@beanie9040]

0:26 THE CAPTIONS 🤣🤣🤣😂😂 I love Jodie and the Doctor she's amazing (I just wish the writing would improve 😭)!!!

[@XGemz18X]

Just seen the first episode of her as the new doctor and she does not disappoint. Some very funny moments too.

[@BlueHooloovoo]

Jodie Whittaker will be an amazing Doctor and be a wonderful contribution to the lore of the show. All the best to her and Doctor Who.

[@martythemartian99]

The first time a Time Lord regenerated on screen from male to female was on Gallifrey, and he went from an old white man to a young black woman. I think this means future Doctors could be black, Asian, latino or anything. Cool huh? Who do you think should be next? George Lopez or Margaret Cho? James Hong would have been brilliant.

[@robins5828]

I read on another thread somewhere the suggestion of Peter Dinklage...they probably can't afford him at this point but I think he would be amazing!

[@bi_beans9011]

Robert Manion

[@Samsmyeyes]

Marty theMartian The Doctor should always be played by a Brit!

[@Gastlichu]

Yay! So excited about the new season, and the new Doctor! Can't wait for this weekend!

[@anoja31]

*I love her! I can't wait for the new season to start*

[@ellenmurphy2150]

" I'm qualified even though I am a woman". I am so sorry to see you go. Happy travels, Doctor Jodie!

[@infinitekurosoul]

Haven't gotten to watch Doctor Who before. Maybe I should give it a chance. Although maybe I should probably go back and watch some past seasons too huh?

[@WeyrSingerMWT]

This will probably be a pretty good time to jump in. Since there's a new show runner and a new Doctor and new companions, there probably won't be many specific references you won't get. And you will get to figure out what the Doctor is all about along with her new companions.

[@_TbT_]

infinitekurosoul start with the new ones, Season 1, that is a good enough start. No need to have a look at the other 40 years for now.

[@WolfMoon173]

Its a great show, its kinda a big commitment, but starting with the 2005 series would kinda give you the grand scope. You might get away with jus watching Capaldis run?

[@_TbT_]

Blizaga101 oh, most certainly NOT start with Capaldi!!! That would mean missing out on ALL of the best episodes, as those are certainly not Capaldi's.

[@_TbT_]

WeyrSingerMWT nope. Jumping in now is not really that good. Or would you recommend to someone to jump into Games of Thrones Season 7?

[@Kit-se3zs]

Dont have BBC America or Amazon Prime so gonna watch it on Google Play. Can't wait! The "Welcome Jodie" new Doctor reveal clip gave me chills and happy tears! She's amazing.

[@shakibzz]

That clip was awesome! Tennant was my favorite and she reminded me of him!! Amazing

[@derektaylor4099]

I didn't particularly think she got a good opportunity in Broadchurch to really show how good she can be. Thought the writing for Beth Latimer was kind of static, and that Andrew Buchan had a much better-written character as her husband, Mark. That said, I'm excited to see what she can do as the Doctor. She's talented and has always seemed extremely likable.

[@benzaiten933]

her introduction when she ran along the cars to the beach was truly impressive, though. you could see when she realized, when she knew, the dead boy on the beach was her son.

[@derektaylor4099]

Absolutely. My commentary is absolutely no criticism of her. She did well with what she was given. I just don't think she was given that much other than what was pretty predictable for a person in her position as the series progressed. Mark Latimer's character development as written was more dynamic and unpredictable, and as such Buchan got the better opportunity to stand out in the show than did Whitakker. I really liked her in that show, and it's one of my few complaints about it that she wasn't given a less-predictable line of development in which to showcase her talents.

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

Never thought I'd say it, but the Doctor's hot.

[@HellaGust]

Dude. Even as a straight man, you cannot deny that Tennant is a handsome, handsome man. Jodie is simply bringing sexy back. :D

[@fivish]

Hot? Really? She has a boyish figure which does nothing for me!

[@josukehigashikata1990]

@@fivish STFU

[@SuperSlayer96]

Can't hold my enthusiasm for the new Doc!

[@astrowiz3544]

Impatiently waiting for tomorrow night's premiere! Jodie is going to be a fanastic doctor!!

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

she's gonna be an amazing doctor. i saw her on broadchurch and she aced

[@KBlocker29]

I love her. She's doing a great job.

[@Mububban23]

Can’t wait for Sunday!!! And I love the Yorkshire accent

[@summerwinterr]

i think she has that perfect "vibe" to be the doctor

[@windboyx]

Love it

[@ShadowStoryteller]

Show of virtual hands, anyone thinking 'Clooney' is going to be a small running joke for this season?

[@notAshildr]

Well, taking it from their Torchwood history, probably yes.

[@nerdfightercommenter6969]

shes so charming seriously! whatever I think about the episodes this season Jodie Whittaker is great

[@Time2Flee]

Her enthusiasm gas me so excited for this new season, I can't wait!

[@MichelleRedSoul]

Lol! Welcome to America, her husband is from Arizona.

[@SantoAtheos]

Technicality she isn't the first female Doctor, just Canonically she is. Sorry been a Whovian since 1981. Loved Jodie in Attack The Block and Broadchurch. She's going to be great!

[@retnavybrat]

No such thing as the first female Doctor, just the first one with etheric beam locators. 😉

[@benholt06]

She’s lovely. Will check out the show for the first time because of her.

[@ernestomarcos0103]

Loved her on Attack the block, a really cool film. I wish her the best for this role.

[@haddonfieldradio666]

She, like THIRTEEN master class actors before her, was most definitely born to be The Doctor for a while. She reminds me a LOT of Sylvester McCoy’s doctor, just as Peter Capaldi’s Doctor seems such an echo of Chris Eccleston’s Doctor...I, for one, LOVE her portrayal. I

[@Valdagast]

What did the Dalek cosmetician say? EXFOLIATE!

[@MH5XXXX]

That's BAD!!

[@Purrrple]

Dalek Gardener; GER-MIN-ATE!!! Dalek Philosopher; RU-MIN-ATE!!! Dalek Pope; PON-TI-FI-CATE!!! Dalek Beautician; EX-FO-LI-ATE!!! Dalek Bartender; IN-E-BRI-ATE!!!

[@atticusfinch8652]

Just adore this lady! She’s epic in anything she does and will rock the Doctor too!

[@davesugden6157]

Jodie and Sir Patrick Stewart from star trek are both from this area ie Huddersfield . Amazingly this yorkshie town also produced tv sitcom hello hello actorGordon Kaye , also actor James Mason and ex priminister sir Harold Wilson plus the film location for long running sit com last of the summer wine .Wondetrful place with very friendly people and worth a visit especially to watch the football team

[@elliemiller4634]

There is so much hate around her right now! I love her! She is one of my favourite doctors and I really hope she decides to stay. There is always going to be haters but she shouldn’t take them seriously. Just know there are people like me who love the thirteenth Doctor!

[@hjames_]

"smart boy" I can't

[@r.h.6249]

i loved this interview..........so damn excited for the new doctor

[@sarahq5294]

She's so much like Ten in that scene on the train - "Smart boy - biology!" I love her.

[@idhbtlm2]

I don't think I've ever been so excited to watch anything in my life. Jodie is amazing in everything she stars in, cannot wait to see her completely smash this role!

[@cestlaami]

They still haven’t corrected the subtitles it says “hoodezfield” instead of “Huddersfield” 😂😂😭

[@sarahphillips579]

this is one of the most positive comment sections that I’ve ever seen on a season 11 video, it’s so refreshing

[@Serenity113]

I love her! She seems so sweet and down to earth!

[@kelsella8747]

JODIE IS A PERFECT FIT FOR THE DOCTOR 💙💙

[@PurushaDesa]

She should never ever _ever_ tone down that beautiful Yorkshire accent.

[@oswin849]

TUNG!

[@mortalhellion]

I think it's very cool to see Stephen Colbert using a picture of Tom Baker as he describes it as "my Doctor from my childhood." Same here. I grew up with Tom Baker since I was kid at the age of eleven or twelve, and he's really the reason why I stuck with the show for a long time. I started with "The Pyramids of Mars" on a Sunday afternoon on PBS and it became a cornerstone of TV viewing for many more Sundays until the late 80s. Baker remains my favorite incarnation as he captures that otherworldly quality.

[@StaceyStaser]

What an incredible wonderful, down to earth lady!:)