Ncuti Gatwa, who starred as the Fifteenth Doctor on BBC’s “Doctor Who,” delivers a comic set of jabs at the series during his opening monologue as host of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16. Several outlets report Gatwa references his career and contrasts his audience response across roles, joking that while “millions” watched him as Eric in “Sex Education,” “about 12” watched him in “Doctor Who.” He adds that this difference may explain why he “kept crying.”
Gatwa also comments on plot developments, including a joke about a recent “Doctor Who” finale twist that he says he does not understand. Accounts note he references his regeneration into Billie Piper and playfully signals confusion about the storyline.
The reports also contextualize the timing: Gatwa’s “Doctor Who” tenure drew criticism from some far-right voices and coincided with viewing-figure concerns. In addition, coverage notes that “Doctor Who” is expected to return with a Christmas special in late 2026.
