Olly Alexander shuts down Dr Who  speculation on Capital FM after Jodie Whittaker quit the role 

Olly Alexander squashed speculation that he would taking on the iconic role of Dr Who during Friday’s Capital Breakfast show. 

The actor-come-singer, 31, who releases his music under the name Years & Years, has been the bookies’ favourite to replace Jodie Whittaker since it was announced last month that she was quitting. 

But the Shine hitmaker broke his silence on the rumours and confirmed to radio hosts Roman Kemp, Sonny Jay and Sian Welby he will not be playing the Doctor.

Squashing rumours: Olly Alexander shut down Dr Who speculation on Friday’s Capital Breakfast after Jodie Whittaker quit the iconic role last month

The conversation was broached by Loveable Rogue Sonny, 28, who told the radio hosts that he’d spoken to actor Peter Capaldi, who said he would ‘quite like’ to see Olly play the next Doctor.

Sonny continued to play Peter’s audio clip, who said: ‘Well I think it’s great, I would say bring some of his pop costumes that would be good to have Doctor Who dressed like, because he dresses very cool.’

The It’s A Sin star replied: ‘Oh that’s nice! My pop costumes!’ 

Raising the topic: The conversation was broached by Loveable Rogue Sonny Jay, 28, who told the radio hosts that he’d spoken to actor Peter Capaldi, who said he would ‘quite like’ to see Olly play the next Doctor

Sonny asked: ‘Yeah it’s all nice…are you going to be playing Doctor Who?’

Laughing, Olly simply replied ‘no’, with Roman, 28, adding that he would be ‘fantastic.’

Remaining coy, the singer said: ‘Oh thank you that’s so sweet!’

Confirmation: When Sonny asked Olly if he would be playing Doctor Who, the singer laughed and said ‘no’

Roman continued: ‘And if they are listening, I’m sure they are, they couldn’t pick anyone better’, to which Olly said, ‘oh that’s very sweet.’    

Naturally, the news that Jodie, 39, was hanging up the time traveller’s shoes left fans heartbroken but also excited as whispers began over who was set to play the 14th iteration of the doctor.

In January, it was reported that Jodie’s Doctor Who was drawing in less than 5 million viewers – half the numbers that David Tennant brought in – meaning a facelift of the cast could save the shows viewing figures.

Bittersweet: Naturally, the news that Jodie, 39, was hanging up the time traveller’s shoes left fans heartbroken but also excited as whispers began over who was set to take on the iconic role and play the 14th iteration of the doctor.