Although she made history by becoming the first woman to play the iconic Time Lord, Jodie, 35, some have already slammed the actress because of her gender.
With many saying they would be boycotting the BBC’s long-running sci-fi show, Merriam-Webster, an American dictionary publisher has seemingly backed Jodie with a simple definition.
The wordsmith posted on their Twitter account: “‘Doctor’ has no gender in English.’
Merriam-Webster aren’t the only big name showing the former Broadchurch star some support, with the current incarnation, Peter Capaldi, wishing her well.
Speaking of her announcement, the 59-year-old said: “Anyone who has seen Jodie Whittaker’s work will know that she is a wonderful actress of great individuality and charm.
“She has above all the huge heart to play this most special part. She’s going to be a fantastic Doctor,” Peter added.
Another person overjoyed with her casting was Alex Kingston, who played River Song against the previous three Doctors.
When told the news by a fan at Raleigh Supercon, the 54-year-old gushed: “Jodie Whittaker? Oh my goodness!
“I’m always the dream cradle-snatcher! Oh, that’s lovely. She’s a really great actress. She’s fantastic,” Alex added.
Doctor Who is expected to return to BBC One on Christmas Day.
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