Following the news that Peter Capaldi will step down from his role as The Doctor in the hit BBC show at the end of the year, the rumour mill has gone into overdrive about who might fill his shoes.
One star to share their view is ex Doctor Who star Billie Piper. Speaking to the BBC at Critics' Circle Theatre Awards in London, Piper said it would "feel like a snub" if the role didn't go to a woman.
"I've always supported the original format but I don't know where they can go from here," Piper told the BBC.
"I think it would be great [to have a female Doctor] given the spirit of the world at the moment. I think it would be timely".
Since the show started in 2005 there have been 13 different actors, all who have been white men. Names being thrown around currently for the big part include Ben Whishaw of James Bond fame, The IT Crowd’s Richard Ayoade and Olivia Colman.
But could Piper be in the running? We’re afraid not, she confirmed it would not be her who would take on the role.
"I don't know. It's a lot of work. It would be a lot of time in Cardiff," Piper commented.
Piper, who is now primarily a stage actress, won the best actress gong BBC at Critics' Circle Theatre Awards for her role in the play Yerma at the Young Vic.