The insider went on to reveal: "His team also see a lot of fan backlash from the series, and don't want the perception of him still being The Doctor to get in the way of any future work.
"The show has been poorly managed in recent years and there's a lot of people who've been working on this show for years and now being cast aside due to poor leadership.
Star of the show Ncuti is also said to have already jumped ship, planning to swap the UK for sunny California as he gears up for a slew of new acting gigs in Los Angeles.
The Scottish actor, aged 32, who made his debut in the series over a year ago, has allegedly wrapped up his final scenes already, as trepidation mounts among the cast and crew about the show's potential cancellation.
Inside sources claim that the BBC programme, which has thrilled audiences for a whopping 62 years, has been receiving backlash for its recent storylines, since Ncuti Gatwa stepped in during 2023.
