Doctor Who: New companion has been revealed

Varada Sethu will play a new companion for The Doctor in the 2025 series

Doctor Who is getting a new companion.

Varada Sethu will be joining the show with Ncuti Gatwa in his second series as the Doctor.

The actress, who recently appeared in the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor, said it was an "honour to be a part of the Whoniverse" and that she feels "like the luckiest person in the world".

We'll still get to spend some time with Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, in the latest series which starts in May, and Varad will join in the following series, due to be released next year.

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Will Ruby Sunday still be in the show?

Sethu Varada with Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson

People have been wondering whether Millie Gibson will remain playing Ruby Sunday after season 14 which starts in May.

The BBC has said Varada Sethu will join the pair in season 15 which is due to be broadcast in 2025.

No details have been released about her character but Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies said : "Right now in the studio, shooting for 2025, we've got Ncuti, Millie and Varada fighting side by side - we need all three, because the stakes are higher than ever!"

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