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Jodie Whittaker made her debut as the next doctor on tonight’s Doctor Who Christmas Special, which also saw the departure of Peter Capaldi.

Before transforming into the first female doctor of the franchise, Peter‘s Twelfth Doctor walks around the TARDIS and says, “Well, I suppose one more lifetime won’t kill anyone… well, except me.”

Right when Jodie appears on screen, a crisis occurs and something major happens… which won’t be continued until the start of the next season.

Watch the video below and tune in for Twice Upon a Time at 9/8c on BBC America.

Peter Capaldi appears on stage with Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat at the BBC America panel during 2017 Comic-Con on Sunday afternoon (July 23) in San Diego, Calif.

The guys were joined at the panel by Peter‘s co-stars Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas.

Steven responded to the backlash surrounding the casting of a woman, actress Jodie Whittaker, to be the next doctor.

“So many people wanted to pretend there’s a problem. There isn’t,” he said (via Variety). “[Fans] are more excited by the fact that there’s going to be a brilliant actress playing the part than the fact that she’s a woman. It’s been incredibly progressive and enlightened and that’s what really happened. I wish every single journalist who is writing the alternative would shut the hell up.”

The BBC has crafted a perfect statement to respond to those upset that they have cast Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor Who after a string of males held the role.

The news was announced over the weekend that Jodie would be taking over the role, and some on Twitter began immediately rejoicing. However, there were some who wanted the role to remain male.

“Some viewers contacted us unhappy that Jodie Whittaker has been cast as the new Doctor,” the BBC wrote on their complaints website.

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Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker was announced as the first female Doctor Who today, and celebrities have been celebrating her brand new role on social media.

“I’m beyond excited to begin this epic journey – with Chris [Chibnall, new writer and executive producer] and with every Whovian on this planet,” Jodie said in a statement when the news was announced. “It’s more than an honor to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can’t wait.”

See some of the celebrities that have praised the casting!

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Actress Jodie Whittaker will star as the first female lead in the hit series Doctor Who.

The 34-year-old British actor will take over when Peter Capaldi leaves his role following the Christmas special later this year, the BBC announced after the 2017 Wimbledon finals.

You may recognize Jodie from Broadchurch.

“I’m beyond excited to begin this epic journey – with Chris [Chibnall, new writer and executive producer] and with every Whovian on this planet,” Jodie said. “It’s more than an honor to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can’t wait.”

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Exciting news for Doctor Who fans!

The BBC tweeted on Friday (July 14) that it will announce the identity of Doctor Who‘s new star on Sunday after the Wimbledon Men’s Final.

“Exclusive News: It’s Almost Time. #DoctorWho,” the network captioned the video below.

Peter Capaldi currently plays the show’s “12th Doctor.” After this year’s Christmas episode, the Time Lord will “regenerate” into the “13th Doctor,” aka the new cast member.

At the same time, showrunner Steven Moffat will be stepping down and passing off his duties to Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall.

“It’s my show right up to the point where Mr. Capaldi regenerates and at that exact moment, the show passes to Chris Chibnall and he worries about the last section of it,” Steven told Entertainment Weekly. “And I genuinely – I’m not making it up – I don’t know who it is.”

Watch the ominous clip below.

The full trailer for the upcoming 10th season of Doctor Who has been released!

This will be the final season for Peter Capaldi and also the first season for his new companion, Pearl Mackie.

The new season will premiere on Saturday, April 15 at 9/8c on BBC America. “This is the gateway to everything that ever was or ever can be. This is Doctor Who Season 10,” the network teased in the caption for the trailer.

The Doctor Who spin-off series Class will debut in the U.S. right after the season 10 premiere.