No one seems to want Capaldi to leave Doctor Who more than the press tho.
Press: An older Doctor! Will the fans accept him???
Fans: Yep.
Press: Oh, um … HE ONLY SIGNED FOR ONE SERIES!!! Does this mean he’s leaving after series 8?
BBC: Nah he’s staying for at least two more series.
Press: … um … uh … RATINGS ARE DOWN!!! WILL HE GO???
Moffat/Gatiss: Nope.
Press: THEY’RE NOT SELLING AS MUCH MERCHANDISE!!! WILL HE GO???
Moffat/Gatiss: Nope.
Press: There’s a hiatus!!! He’s quitting!
Capaldi: … I’m not?
Press: ??!?!? A NEW SHOW RUNNER! CLEARLY CHIBNALL WILL ASK HIM TO LEAVE!
Capaldi: He asked me to stay.
Press: kdnsjkbdhgd CAPALDI INSULTED THE BBC IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE END????
Fandom: …….
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