Well, after months of speculation, the BBC have finally announced that the new companion will be played by Jenna-Louise Coleman. The actress famous for her roles in Emmerdale and this week's ITV Titanic production will make her debut during the Christmas episode.
Steven Moffat has confirmed that six episodes will air in 2012 for the seventh series with the remaining eight to air in 2013. Amy and Rory will depart in the fifth episode of the new series, set to feature the return of the Weeping Angels.
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http://www.digitalspy.ie/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a372276/jenna-louise-coleman-replaces-karen-gillan-in-doctor-who.html#yourviews Fantastic casting and welcome aboard Jenna, I'm sure you're going to be an amazing companion.