Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special 2013: Matt Smith Brings an End to Eleven, Jenna-Louise Coleman Reacts to Losing Cast Member

After the 50^th anniversary and Christmas specials at the end of 2013, the star of Doctor Who, Matt Smith, will hang up his bow tie and fez. The actor announced his departure from the incredibly popular BBC series over the weekend and has thusly caused a chain reaction on the Internet. It looks like we can expect a new Doctor for 2014, but what does the current companion Clara Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman) think of Smith's resignation?

In a statement, Smith said:

"It's been an honour to play this part, to follow the legacy of brilliant actors, and helm the TARDIS for a spell with 'the ginger, the nose and the impossible one'. But when ya gotta go, ya gotta go and Trenzalore calls. Thank you guys. Matt."

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Actress Jenna-Louise Coleman who portrays current companion Clara Oswald had this to say about her co-star's departure:

"I could not have imagined coming into the show without Matt as my Doctor, holding my hand, really, quite literally. I totally lucked-out in having a creative, generous, clever, and lovely fella to work alongside day after day.

"I feel so privileged to have been part of Matt's reign, to have to been companion to what is and what I think always will be one of our greatest Doctors.

"He is so in love with the show, he works tirelessly hard, surprises me every day, always creating and discovering something new about the Doctor. A true gent, a leading man and a very special friend.

"I know it will be a very difficult goodbye for me, but I for one can't wait to see where his career takes him next.  And of course with the same welcome I was brought in with, I look forward to welcoming the next Doctor. BUT it's not over till it's over. See ya at the big 5-0!"