Doctor Who Legend Carole Ann Ford Wants Back Amidst Tender Turmoil

Doctor Who legend Carole Ann Ford, iconic as the Doctor's original companion Susan, has thrown her sonic screwdriver into the ring, expressing a strong desire to return to the series. Her comments arrive amidst a seismic shift for the long-running sci-fi institution: a cancelled Christmas Special, the departure of showrunner Russell T. Davies and Bad Wolf, and the BBC putting the show's production "out to tender." This means a new production company will take the reins.

Fans have been buzzing about Susan's tantalizing, yet ultimately abandoned, storyline. As the Doctor's granddaughter, her brief appearance saw her calling out to Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor, setting up a grand reunion. However, this build-up led nowhere, with Susan conspicuously absent from the "The Reality War" finale. Ford herself previously confirmed that crucial scenes were filmed for the finale but ultimately cut, leaving Susan's fate hanging and fans wanting answers.

"I'd love to come back!" Ford told Radio Times, eager to complete her character's journey and resolve Susan's story. "You've still got to find me, grandfather! I'm waiting for that!" She also graciously thanked Russell T. Davies for her "short and sweet" return, and expressed deep gratitude to the loyal fanbase for their unwavering support.