I think with every new Doctor they should spot light on one old assistant. I loved that they brought Sarah Jane Smith back, and now she has one series (which ofcourse they don't play here in the U.S. dammit). I for one would love to see the new Doctor face Peri for instance. The way they left here story line was so dangling in the wind. I mean we know she survived, but the doctor and his new assistant should have to face what life can be like with the Doctor. It's not amazing all the time, just as Martha pointed out to Donna. The Doctor is like fire, and sometimes you get left behind, or worse dead. Another assistant I would love to see is Tegan. I could create an infinite amount of story lines to bring these stories to life, but that's just the writer in me. Sorry for the ramble, but I'm new to this site, and I love Dr. Who!

I liked the way they transitioned from Christopher Eccleston to David Tennant, by keeping the same companion and letting her be a surrogate for the changes the audience was going through. Changing Doctors and companions simultaneously strikes me as a rather poor idea.

I also liked that they had 2nd companions at times with Rose's pre-TARDIS boyfriend (can't remember name of either the actor or character) and later Captain Jack Harkness. Martha was a great companion; I haven't seen the Donna Noble eps. yet but from other work by Catherine Tate, I think Donna Noble would have helped viewers get through the wrench a new Doctor inevitably brings.

The new doctor is just going to be "rude and ginger"

With the already youngest actor getting ready to play the Doctor, now we have this 'pretty young thing' stepping into the TARDIS to join him?

Is she eye candy? Sure. Can she act? Apparently.

But...is she good for 'Doctor Who'? I'm not so sure.

The LAST thing we need in this series is another roamance angle -- whether it be unrequited (ala Martha Jones) or hinted that they both dig each other (Rose).

The Doctor's physical appearance might be getting younger (PB above is right -- next regen he'll be a teenager or -- yikes -- pull a 'Benjamin Button and need diapers), but the fact remains he's a 900 YEAR OLD ALIEN!! What exactly is being suggested here? That this being who's shy of a thousand years old would prefer the companionship and interaction of a young girl who has lived a fraction of his lifespan than someone with at least a few more years of knowledge, maturity, etc?

This makes him seem like a dirty old immortal.

As an aside, would it be too much trouble to throw a third companion back in the mix again? There was some great banter back and forth with the Doctor, Rose and Jack, not to mention the 'parties' that filled the TARDIS back in the 'old days.'

I dont know...Moffet blew us away with 'Blink' and 'Midnight'. But so far he's got me worried about his capabilities as showrunner. I don't need a younger, sexier "Doctor Who" series. But then again, I guess I'm not really the demographic anymore.

"Jim Henson's Doctor Who Babies"

More like Doctor 9021Who.

Give me RTD anytime for writing the Doctor. I was never thrilled with Moffat's episodes. I don't think much of the new Doc, and his chum. Oh well, I have all my old Tom Baker episodes, and all the DT ones. And what, you don't remember Donna Noble as a redhead? Gingers everywhere curse you.

She's very cute...

While I'm sure she's a lovely actress who will do a wonderful job, I cannot stress my disappointment in type of companion. This parade of young and pretty, potential love interests is getting annoying. What's wrong with male companions or older companions of either gender?

Fingers crossed for another companion being introduced. And fingers crossed she doesn't fall in love with him like Rose and Martha.

Doesn't the Doctor regenerate younger every time? IF so, then he's going to be a teenager next time!

Donna was a redhead and so was Melanie Bush as played by Bonnie Langford in the eighties.