DR Who bosses yesterday denied claims star David Tennant is to quit the show - but said a fourth series with the Scottish actor as the Timelord has not yet been ordered.
Reports claimed Tennant (35) would leave in the middle of the fourth series of the sci-fi drama, due to begin filming next year - sparking a hunt for the 11th Timelord after less than two years in the role.
But a BBC spokeswoman said no fourth series had been commissioned and negotiations with the star would not begin until it had been given the green light.
"David is absolutely committed to the show and is currently filming the third series," said a spokeswoman.
"There is no fourth series currently commissioned yet so we could not confirm his involvement in that yet."
The third series is set to be shown in the spring.
Tennant became Dr Who last year when Christopher Eccleston quit after just one series. This time around, he stars with newcomer Freema Agyeman, who replaced Billie Piper.
Caption: Dr Who star David Tennant has played the classic sci-fi character for just under two years
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