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Paul McGann Denies Doctor Who Christmas Return Rumors
12/15/2025
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- AI-generated images suggested Paul McGann (former Doctor Who star) would return for the 2026 Christmas special alongside Billie Piper.
- McGann said the images were not real.
- Doctor Who is set to return in December 2026, though details remain uncertain after Disney reportedly withdrew from co-production due to low ratings.
- The BBC confirmed it would self-fund a special, though McGann's involvement seems unlikely.
