Mark Hoppus and other celebrities react to the 13th 'Doctor Who'
Jodie Whittaker was announced as the 13th Doctor Who and the first-ever female to play the role on the British sci-fi series. The news comes with some pretty mixed reactions in which Blink-182's Mark Hoppus and other famous celebrities have taken to Twitter to discuss.
Check out their reactions below.
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First, let's meet our 13th Doctor:
This surprising twist has caused celebrities to take to social media to express their opinions. Piers Morgan tweeted:
BREAKING: Dr Who is now a woman. Congrats, Jodie Whittaker. pic.twitter.com/qm5KqAD035
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 16, 2017
Then followed-up with this tweet shortly after.
Very disappointed Dr Who is now a woman.
Massive insult to the non-binary gender-neutral community.— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 16, 2017
Comedian Jen Kirkman had a few things to say on the subject.
Guys who don't like females playing beloved male characters, welcome to what women do, watch people that don't reflect you personally.
— JEN KIRKMAN (@JenKirkman) July 16, 2017
“No. I don't mind women running for president, just not Hillary.”
“No. I don't mind women remaking movies, just not Dr. Who.”
— JEN KIRKMAN (@JenKirkman) July 16, 2017
To the men upset about Dr. Who. Don't worry. Our government is still run by men who make decisions about women's bodies. #phew
— JEN KIRKMAN (@JenKirkman) July 16, 2017
Mark Hoppus made light of the controversy, to which he tweeted:
Oh great a female Doctor Who. What next? Female real doctors? Female pilots? Female scientists? Female sisters and mothers? Female WOMEN?!
— m@®|{ µø₽₽û§��️�� (@markhoppus) July 16, 2017
How do you feel about the 13th Doctor announcement? Let us know in the comments below!
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