"The BBC received complaints that its headline on the season finale of Doctor Who spoiled the ending for many viewers, prompting a defensive statement from the network."
"In response to fan anger, the BBC defended the necessity of the story about Gatwa’s departure, stating it was a legitimate news story following the broadcast."
The BBC faced backlash from Doctor Who fans after its coverage spoiled a major plot twist in the season finale. As Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper’s character, many viewers were surprised by the twist. The BBC News article, with a revealing headline, angered fans who felt it ruined their experience. In defense, the BBC stated the story was legitimate as it followed the broadcast and included a spoiler alert, though critics noted that such alerts are ineffective if the spoiler is in the headline itself.
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