When Chibnall was announced as the new show runner he was immediately approached by people masking if the new doctor would be a woman. HE LIED THROUGH HIS TEETH. He said there was no way he’d make The Doctor a woman for the upcoming series, when in fact that was his plan all along. And this statement was used time and again by people who insisted that NO ONE really wanted The Doctor to be a woman. Guess again. And for those of you who call this pandering; just know that the writing goes where the investment is worth it, and it’s obvious now who’s been tuning in religiously to Doctor Who. So here she is: Jodie Whittaker! Take a look at her reveal below and sound off in the comments!

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