New Doctor Who companion to be revealed this Saturday

The BBC has confirmed that Peter Capaldi's new companion will be unveiled at half time during the Everton v Manchester United FA Cup semi-final

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By Ben Dowell

Published: Saturday, 16th April 2016 at 3:30 pm

It’s official – the BBC will reveal the identity of Jenna Coleman’s successor this Saturday.

The new Doctor Who companion will be unveiled at half time during the Everton v Manchester United FA Cup semi-final on BBC1.

#DoctorWho NEWS ALERT#NewCompanion to be revealed on @BBCOne this Sat 23 April during MOTD Live half time! pic.twitter.com/ExQ0gRQbPH

— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) April 21, 2016

The live edition of Match of the Day starts at 4:50pm with the game kicking off at 5:15pm, meaning fans should know who will be joining Peter Capaldi’s Doctor in the TARDIS some time between 6pm and 6:15pm.

That’s the when. All that’s left to find out now is the Who.