Whoopi is a huge fan of the sci-fi series (Picture: BBC/Getty)

Jodie Whittaker could be set to leave her role as The Doctor – and now Whoopi Goldberg has revealed she’s keen to take over in the Tardis.

The legendary comedian and actor said that she wants to step into Tardis as the first American Doctor in Doctor Who, having previously wanted to be the first woman to play the role.