Fans Want Aimee Lou Wood as Next Doctor

Fans are calling for to be cast as the next , after she starred in a Saturday Night Live UK sketch lampooning the sci-fi series.

The actress, 32, won rave reviews for her hosting debut on the most recent episode of sketch show, which saw her feature in a variety of hilarious skits.

But as well as praising her comedic talents, fans also took the opportunity to endorse the star as the prospective new Doctor, after her appearance in a parody sketch of the BBC show.

Aimee featured as one of the Doctor's companions in the sketch, while SNL UK star Hammed Animashaun took on the role of the Time Lord, as the pair exited the Tardis to come face to face with an .

And viewers couldn't help but suggest that she would make an incredible Doctor or companion on the real series, which currently has no actors attached to the main roles.

They took to X to beg: 'AIMEE LOU WOOD AS THE DOCTOR MAKE IT HAPPEN PLS'; 'Aimee Lou Wood as the Doctor or a companion feels right'; 'She would be a great Doctor!';

'Seeing tons of 'Make Aimee Lou Wood Doctor Who' truthers on the timeline tonight after SNL which is fantasticcccc'; 'She would actually be a fabulous choice!';

'I see a lot of ppl say Aimee Lou Wood would make a great doctor who companion Nah man THATS THE DOCTOR'; 'Wait but Aimee Lou Wood would actually be a stellar companion for Doctor Who';

'So Aimee Lou Wood hosted SNL UK last night and appeared in a Doctor Who sketch. Will be watching this later for sure. I would not be unhappy if she actually got cast as The Doctor ❤️';

'aimee lou wood as the doctor would be insane'; 'Yeah she would knock the companion role out of the park, but she has the talent to take the role of the Doctor and take it to some really good places'.

The last person to star as the famous time traveller was none other than Aimee's friend and former co-star Ncuti Gatwa, with the duo coming to fame together in Netflix hit Sex Education.

Coincidentally, Ncuti himself will follow in Aimee's footsteps by taking up the mantle of SNL UK host in just two weeks time, appearing alongside indie-pop singer Holly Humberstone on the series finale on May 16. 

He exited as 15th Doctor last year, with his iteration of the Time Lord regenerating into Billie Piper, who previously played companion Rose Tyler. 

However, Billie's involvement in the show's long term future remains unclear, with reports claiming that she will not be playing the Doctor on a permanent basis.

The TV serieshas been paused for an extended break after ending its big budget partnership with Disney+, but the BBC is committed to a 2026  special.

It has been reported that bosses are working hard to find a new Doctor so filming can commence, however some have claimed the once coveted role has become a 'poisoned chalice'.

In March, a source said: 'From the moment it was confirmed Ncuti was leaving, bosses have subtly been putting feelers out among the industry for an actor who could play the Doctor.'

But they added to The Sun: 'Despite once being one of TV's most coveted roles, it's now seen as a bit of a poisoned chalice.

'Plus, anyone taking on the job will want to know if it's going to be a one-off festive special or go beyond that as they will want to plan their workload over coming years.'

Aimee's overall performance on SNL UKwas lauded by fans, with many calling her 'refreshing' and 'phenomenal' with her  impression branded a 'series highlight'.

Viewers on X praised: 'Aimee-Lou Wood is exactly what you look for in an SNL host. Genuinely excited to be there, and throw everything into it. So good';

'Aimee Lou Wood is smashing #SNLUK so far'; 'Have had Aimee Lou Wood on my host list for #snluk for aaaages and she is already smashing this';

'100% my favourite SNL UK episode yet every sketch is better than the rest and today's weekend update was so good not even to mention Aimee Lou Wood like come on #SNLUK'.

Her hosting debut on SNL UK came a year after the original US show infamously mocked her teeth in a cruel skit, which saw Sarah Sherman wearing huge prosthetic teeth to impersonate Aimee.

In a clip announcing her guest appearance, Aimee took the opportunity to fire back over the 'mean and unfunny' parody.

As she met with a handful of the cast on set in the video, she referenced the fallout, saying: 'Hey guys, I cannot wait to get started, you know, especially after the whole 'thing' in America with my teeth. It's gonna feel good to just wipe the slate clean.'