Doctor Who - Rakhee Thakrar rumoured to be the new companion

Ever since Jenna Coleman announced that she was leaving Doctor Who for ITV’s new period drama Victoria, Whovians around the world have been scratching their heads over who may step into the TARDIS next beside Peter Capaldi’s 12^th Doctor.

According to a British website (http://www.standard.co.uk) a new rumour has surfaced which suggests that a companion might have been found – and it may be former EastEnders star Rakhee Thakrar.

Rakhee Thakrar

The actress played Shabnam Masood in the BBC soap, and left the show abruptly at the beginning of February.

If this rumour proves true that would mean she will become the first non-white companion for the Doctor since Freema Agyeman’s Martha Jones in 2007.