With Doctor Who’s explosive May 31 series finale majorly hinting at Billie Piper taking on the iconic role of the Time Lord, fans may be stunned at what the actress once said about women playing the famous protagonist.

Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who exit brought back a familiar face to the TARDIS, but didn't explain how and why Billie Piper returned to the show.

Billie Piper made a triumphant return to Doctor Who over the weekend, in a season finale that gave fans more questions than answers. The Reality War episode ended on a universe shattering bombshell with Ncuti Gatwa regenerating and transforming into the former Rose Tyler actress.