Introduction: What’s Up with Doctor Who?

So, Doctor Who just hit the big 6-2, and the party vibes are about as lively as a Dalek at a tea party. Seriously, the show’s in a pretty wild state right now. The much-talked-about Disney deal has flopped, the spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea is playing hard to get, and we’re all left wondering who the next Doctor is going to be. Plus, Billie Piper just waltzed back into our lives, and nobody’s quite sure why. It’s a bit of a circus, to say the least!

The Deleted Scene Bonanza

In the midst of all this chaos, we did get something to chew on – a collection of deleted scenes from the latest season featuring Ncuti Gatwa. We’re talking about almost 20 full minutes of footage! Unfortunately, most of it is just fluff that didn’t make the cut, with the most interesting bits narrowly missing the mark. Let’s be real – aside from that cute New Year’s Eve phone call and a family visit from Conrad, these scenes are like trying to grab smoke with your hands.

What We’re Really Missing

Now, here’s the kicker: the scene that fans are itching to see? Totally left on the cutting room floor! Yup, we’re talking about the original ending of “The Reality War.” It’s almost like they were going for the dramatic flair – we heard whispers that it was supposed to introduce Susan, the Doctor’s granddaughter. Imagine the plot twists flying around! Carole Ann Ford even spilled the beans about filming a scene where she and a kid, who’s probably the talented Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, watched Fifteen and his buddy Belinda shimmying on the dance floor.

The Mystery Behind the Madness

But guess what? We never got to witness that sweet moment. The episode’s ending took a nosedive into the editing room, and it wasn’t until Disney+ accidentally dropped a promo pic flaunting that scene that we even knew it existed. Talk about a tease!

What’s Next for Whovians?

Sure, it might be a bit much to expect the powers that be to toss these out for public viewing. A reveal like that would mean admitting to the chaotic behind-the-scenes drama that altered Gatwa’s run in the TARDIS, which they’re less keen on discussing. But come on, haven’t we earned the right to see this? After Ford’s glorious return in “The Interstellar Song Contest,” pretending like this important storyline is just a figment of our imagination feels pretty rude. And the fact that the season wrapped up with Piper peeking out of the TARDIS instead of diving deep into Susan’s saga? Majorly disappointing, if you ask me!

Conclusion: The Waiting Game

Ah well, maybe someday we’ll get our hands on these lost treasures in a collector’s box set. Fingers crossed – otherwise, we’ll just have to keep dreaming about all the mayhem that could have been!