Doctor Who fans were hit with the shocking news that the BBC is putting the long-running science fiction series into competitive tender, effectively ending the current era of Who. The writing had been on the wall for a while, as the BBC severed ties with Disney following the conclusion of the second season of Ncuti Gatwa's tenure as the 15th Doctor. On top of that, showrunner Russell T. Davies and his Bad Wolf production banner also departed Doctor Who, fueling rumors that the show was canceled.