DOCTOR WHO: YASMIN FINNEY JOINS 60th CELEBRATIONS AS 'ROSE'

Yasmin Finney has joined the cast of Doctor Who playing the character of Rose and is filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary.

Currently captivating audiences with her performance as Elle Argent in Heartstoppers, Yasmin is receiving rave reviews across the globe.

Speaking of joining Doctor Who Yasmin says: “If anyone would have told 8 year old Yasmin that one day she’d be part of this iconic show, I would have never in a million years believed them...

“This show has a place in so many people’s hearts, so to be seen as a trans actress by the legend himself Russell, has not only made my year, it’s made my life. I cannot wait to begin this journey and for you all to see how Rose blossoms. Get Ready.”

Russell T Davies, Showrunner adds: “Life on Doctor Who gets brighter and wilder, how can there be another Rose? You’ll find out in 2023, but it’s an absolute joy to welcome Yasmin to the Doctor Who set. We all fell in love with her in Heartstopper, one of those shows which changes the world - and now Yasmin can change the Whoniverse!”

The news follows yesterday's big announcement that both David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning to the show as The Doctor and Donna. Elsewhere, Bernard Cribbins was spotted on set today (Monday), seemingly reprising his role as Wilf.

The Doctor and Donna parted ways when the Doctor had to wipe Donna's memory, making her forget him, in order to save her life. He left her family with a warning: if ever she remembers, she will die.

But with the two coming face to face once more, the big question is, just what brings the Doctor and Donna back together?

More details will be revealed in due course. The BBC declined to comment on Bernard Cribbins when approached by TV Zone.