'Doctor Who' season 8, 2014 episodes [SPOILERS]: Matt Smith wanted a different regeneration scene for 11 in Christmas Special

We all said good-bye to Matt Smith in 2013's Doctor Who episode, "The Time of the Doctor" when he was replaced by Peter Capaldi. Like his predecessors, Smith was sent off in a sentimental regeneration scene but the actor recently revealed he wasn't too pleased with his last appearance!

''It's very interesting the Christmas episode and particularly the regeneration," Smith said when asked about his final on-screen appearance as the Doctor in the Doctor Who Christmas Special.  ''We shot so many different versions of that - we shot much more brutal, emotional and troubling takes and stories in there. The actual take that is used is an interesting one for me."

By "interesting," he pretty much meant that he disagreed with the choice.

''But to be honest, although it's still a great Doctor Who episode, I think perhaps of what we shot and what was cut I would have chosen differently," he revealed.

What kind of regeneration scene do you think Matt was hoping for? Perhaps a longer, more drawn-out scene to really milk his experience? Let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Though Smith is no longer the Doctor, a recent rumor is going around claiming his voice will be heard in the upcoming eighth season of the BBC series.

''Doctor Who's sidekick Clara is struggling to accept that Capaldi is still her Doctor when she receives a phone call from Matt, which he made prior to his regeneration," a source said. ''It sounds confusing but he is ringing the future from the past and wants to assure Clara this new man is still Doctor Who.''

We're not really sure if this source is credible considering he or she is referring to the Doctor as "Doctor Who," which is not his name ... but we want the rumor to be true!