Jenna Coleman's run as Time Lord's companion 'set to end at Christmas… as she agrees with bosses to quit Doctor Who'
Actress Jenna Coleman is set to make her exit from Doctor Who at Christmas.
The 28-year-old has played the Time Lord's companion Clara Oswald since her debut episode Asylum of the Daleks aired in September 2012, and it is said she has agreed with bosses that an exit later this year will be right for the science fiction show.
An insider told the Sunday Mirror: ‘The conversations about Jenna's exit have started, and a plan is in place which is being ironed out.
Coming to an end: Jenna Coleman is rumored to be leaving Doctor Who at Christmas
The decision to end Jenna's time on the show is said to have been ‘mutual’, and all parties feel it will be ‘perfect’ for a Christmas storyline.
The source added: ‘It was very much a mutual decision. It's important to keep the series moving and fast-paced, and the time is just starting to feel right and the feeling is that it could be a perfect Christmas storyline.’
End of the road: The actress, who currently stars with Peter Capaldi, will be one of the longest serving companions by the time she leaves
Meanwhile, the star has insisted she isn't thinking about ‘the future’ and wants to simply ‘enjoy’ her time on the show.
She told The Independent on Sunday newspaper's New Review magazine: ‘At the moment I'm really happy.
‘It's one of those jobs that will only happen once - the whole adventure that it brings. The key is not to worry about the future, and enjoy it.’
Exciting times: Jenna and the new Time Lord Peter are currently promoting the latest series of the show accross the globe
Jenna and the new Doctor – Peter Capaldi – are currently on a five-continent promo trek ahead of the launch of season eight on 23 August.
On Saturday the actors materialised in Mexico and will next be heading to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil before returning to the UK. They have already met fans in Australia, London, Cardiff, and South Korea.
The first episode will mark Capaldi's full debut as the new Doctor - the 12th incarnation of the beloved time-travelling hero.
The frenzied build-up around the next series comes as a new trailer was released earlier this week.
In the clip, Peter's Doctor awakes to the roars of a T-Rex in Victorian London, while the first episode - entitled Deep Breath - will feature appearances from Madame Vastra and Jenny Flint.
The teaser clip gave fans an insight into the playful relationship between the new Time Lord and his sidekick, with Jenna's Clara Oswald perusing the revamped TARDIS and saying: 'You’ve redecorated! I don’t like it', a staple line used in many Doctor Who series.
A spokesperson for Jenna has been contacted for comment.
On the go: On Saturday the duo were in Mexico to talk about the new series
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