fans believe teased her upcoming return last month – and we can’t believe we didn’t notice it before.
The 52-year-old comedian appeared on last month (April 13) to promote her Netflix series Hard Cell.
While she discussed the comedy show, presenter Josie Gibson said: ‘So that was out yesterday. You can catch that on Netflix yesterday.
later added: ‘Catch it yesterday,’ to which Catherine quipped: ‘Go back in time,’ before she gave a suggestive look to the camera and said: ‘Ooh.’
On Sunday, BBC confirmed that Catherine (Donna Noble) and 10th Doctor David Tennant will be
However, the resurfaced interview sent devoted fans into a tizzy.
A page dedicated to all things Doctor Who posted the clip online and wrote: ‘Did anybody else spot this in a Catherine Tate interview from 10 days ago?!’
One oblivious simply wrote: ‘SNEAKY WOMAN.’
‘Catherine Tate literally dropped a hint last month on ITV too Why didn’t I realise !!,’ another added.
In an official statement on the Doctor Who website, showrunner Russell T Davies said: ‘They’re back! And it looks impossible – first, we announce a new Doctor, and then an old Doctor, along with the wonderful Donna, what on earth is happening?
‘Maybe this is a missing story. Or a parallel world. Or a dream, or a trick, or a flashback.
‘The only thing I can confirm is that it’s going to be spectacular, as two of our greatest stars reunite for the battle of a lifetime.’
The announcement came after Sex Education’s
Jodie Whittaker will step down as the 13th Doctor in autumn, with the regeneration set to take place
Doctor Who will return to BBC One this autumn.
