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As soon as Ncuti Gatwa was confirmed as the new lead in Doctor Who<\/a>, fans around the world hopped on social media to share their thoughts on the news.<\/p>\n Leading the way was Gatwa\u2019s Sex Education<\/a> co-star Emma Mackey who said he was \u2018her Doctor\u2019 on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Aimee Lou Wood, also from the hit Netflix<\/a> comedy, shared the news<\/a> saying she was \u201ccrying\u201d.<\/p>\n Simone Ashley, who also took the lead in Bridgerton recently, added<\/a>: \u201cYES! So proud. Go on @ncutigatwa.\u201d<\/p> In Doctor Who world, Georgia Tennant (who played the Doctor\u2019s daughter) said: \u201cHello dad.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n Karen Gillan, who previously played Amy Pond in Doctor Who, shared the news among fans, too.<\/p>\n We have a new doctor!!!!! ???????????? https:\/\/t.co\/fLH578nECb<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Karen Gillan (@karengillan) May 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>