OHMYGOSSIP — Rose Ayling-Ellis has sparked speculation she could be joining ‘Doctor Who’.
The ‘EastEnders’ star – who announced last week she was quitting the BBC soap after two years as Frankie Lewis – has hinted at an upcoming, top secret project and she’s got fans wondering if she’ll be Ncuti Gatwa’s companion in the TARDIS.
As reported by the Daily Mirror newspaper, she referenced her mystery new job and said: “You will find out more at the end of this month. I’m not allowed to say anything.”
The publication notes that the 27-year-old actress has also started following Ncuti on Instagram, along with returning ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner Russell T Davies and casting director Andy Pryor.
Fans have been quick to respond to the rumours, with plenty of people saying they would be “very excited” to see her join the cast of the sci-fi favourite.
One fan tweeted: “Doctor Who is one of my all time favourite shows, and if Rose Ayling-Ellis turns out to be the new companion, I think I’d pass out with the excitement!! Please let this be true! (sic)”
Another added: “If Rose Ayling-Ellis is the new doctor who companion I will cry.”
And a third person wrote: “Rose Ayling-Ellis for the next companion in #DoctorWho, please. #eastenders.”
If she was cast in the role, Rose – who is deaf – would become the first disabled companion on the iconic TV show, although Ruth Madeley plays wheelchair-bound companion Hebe Harrison on the audio versions.
Last week, the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ champion confirmed she was leaving ‘EastEnders’ after making her name in Albert Square.
She said: “It’s been incredibly special to be EastEnders’ first regular deaf actor.
“I have loved my time on the show and Frankie has been such an awesome character to play, however now feels like the right time for me to move on and I am excited and ready for new challenges.
“I will always treasure my time on the show and all the incredible people I have worked with, who have supported my growth as an actor these last two years and given me so many amazing memories.”
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