The new Doctor Who companion was revealed today on the BBC. As Billie Piper (Rose Tyler) leaves the cast during the 28th Season Finale (2nd Series per BBC new nomenclature), the Doctor will have a new companion Freema Agyeman (Martha Jones) for the 29th Season (3rd Series). She won't be introduced during this season's Christmas episode, but will instead jump into the companion-seat at the start of the next season (filming begins in Cardiff this summer). Freema also played a bit part in the 28th Season (2nd Series) as Adeola who was struck down by the Cybermen. It's unknown if the two characters played by Freema are at all related.

Billie Piper's character Rose, who has built up quite a following in the "Who" community is rumored to die in the current season Finale. The 28th Season (2nd Series) is currently airing in the UK and will most likely air in the US on the SciFi channel later this year.

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