Doctor Who gets a new companion, Jenna-Louise Coleman

Actress Jenna-Louise Coleman has landed the role of the Time Lord's new companion in Doctor Who.

Producer Steven Moffat announced that the actress will replace Karen Gillan's character Amy Pond when she leaves the show in the next series.

Jenna-Louise has been in Waterloo Road and Emmerdale and will appear in the Doctor Who Christmas special.

She said she's a "huge fan" and is "beyond excited" to be taking over from Karen Gillan.

Jenna-Louise played the character Lindsey Hughes in Waterloo Road

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But will Amy pond be happy. Many people have warmed to her and it will be sad to see her go! x