Millie Gibson has been revealed as the actress who is set to play Doctor Who’s newest companion, Ruby Sunday. She will be joining Ncuti Gatwa in the fifteenth generation of Doctor Who.

On Friday, the announcement was made live on BBC Children in Need. 

“Whilst still being in total disbelief, I am beyond honoured to be cast as the Doctor’s companion,” Gibson told the BBC. “It is a gift of a role, and a dream come true, and I will do everything to try and fill the boots the fellow companions have travelled in before me. And what better way to do that than being by the fabulous Ncuti Gatwa’s side, I just can’t wait to get started.”

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Gatwa, 30, famous for starring in Netflix’s Sex Education series, is the first black actor to portray the iconic Doctor as a series lead. He will be replacing Jodie Whittaker, who was the first female protagonist on the show. Whittaker’s sidekick named Yasmin Khan was played by Mandip Gill, during the four years that she played the lead. Gibson and Gatwa will now be taking over the reins.

“Millie just is the Companion,” Gatwa said. “She is full of talent, strength, she has a cheeky sparkle in her eye and is sharp as a razor. From the moment she walked into the room she captured all of our attention with her effervescence and then solidified that attention with the sheer torque of her talent. This adventure is going to be so wild and so fun, I cannot WAIT to sail the universe with Millie!”

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Who is Millie Gibson?

Millie Gibson was born on June 19, 2004, in Greater Manchester.  She attended the Blue Coat School in Oldham. 

Gibson made her acting debut as Indira in the CBBC television series Jamie Johnson.  

Gibson, 18, is best known for her role on Coronation Street as Kellie Neelan. She has also appeared in shows like Butterfly and Love, Lies and Records.