Moment David Tennant's Doctor Who is scolded by transgender character for calling an alien 'him': 'You're assuming 'he' as a pronoun?'
- The character was called out by the daughter of former companion Donna Noble
- She questioned the Doctor's assumption that the adorable fluffy alien was a 'he'
This is the moment David Tennant's Doctor Who was scolded by a transgender character for calling an alien 'him' during the first 60th Anniversary special.
The character was called out by the daughter of former companion Donna Noble for referring to an adorable fluffy creature called Beep The Meep as 'him'.
Rose, who is played by transgender actress, Yasmin Finney, 19, questioned the Doctor's assumption that the alien was a 'he', asking him: 'You're assuming he as a pronoun?'
The Doctor, after realising his mistake, then apologised and asked Meep if it was a 'he or she or they', to which the creature replied: 'My chosen pronoun is the definite article. I am always The Meep'.
Saturday's hour-long special saw the debut of Yasmin's character, who became an instant hit with fans after she discovered the mysterious alien that escaped from a crashed spaceship and attempted to hide it in the shed.
![The character was called out by the daughter (pictured) of former companion Donna Noble for referring to an adorable fluffy creature called Beep The Meep as 'him'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/11/78232507-12792257-image-a-22_1700999864070.jpg)
The character was called out by the daughter (pictured) of former companion Donna Noble for referring to an adorable fluffy creature called Beep The Meep as 'him'
![Yasmin's role as trans teen Rose was already considered groundbreaking for the show, with her name a sweet nod to The Doctor's beloved companion Rose Tyler](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/11/78232457-12792257-Yasmin_s_role_as_trans_teen_Rose_was_already_considered_groundbr-m-27_1700999986079.jpg)
Yasmin's role as trans teen Rose was already considered groundbreaking for the show, with her name a sweet nod to The Doctor's beloved companion Rose Tyler
Not all viewers however praised the scene, with the Family Education Trust saying that it promoted a 'cult of gender ideology' for young people watching the TV show.
The Trust wrote on X, formerly Twitter,: 'The whole episode is dedicated to promoting the cult of gender ideology. Many vulnerable children watch Dr Who - this is dreadful propaganda from the BBC yet again.'
Elsewhere, Yasmin's role as trans teen Rose was considered groundbreaking for the show, with her name a sweet nod to The Doctor's beloved companion Rose Tyler.
The Heartstopper actress was lauded by viewers for her appearance in the episode but other criticised the
With a secret love for crafts, she showcased her talents by making stuffed toys to sell online, despite Donna's disapproval, a source of comfort after facing bullying by other teenagers for her transition.
Donna (Catherine Tate), who at this point is still without her memories of The Doctor, later finds the animal, and unsurprisingly is left reeling.
Things take a chaotic turn when the Doctor turns up at Donna's house, with furious alien military clashing with UNIT agents during their mission to find Meep, meaning the entire Noble family is forced to flee their home.
In a bombshell twist, Meep (voiced by Miriam Margolyes) is then revealed to be the true villain, and vows to use their spaceship to wipe out the city of London.
Despite the Doctor's best attempts to hide his identity from Donna, he is forced to give up when they're trapped in Meep's exploding spaceship, and his longtime friend unlocks her Doctor Donna alter-ego to destroy the ship.
In heartbreaking scenes, Donna tragically dies in The Doctor's arms, but a shocking twist reveals that her abilities have been passed onto her daughter Rose, trickling out through her recreation of her mother's adventures in her stuffed toys.
Not only does Rose rescue her family, but Donna, and all of her memories, are resurrected, bringing one of the show's most beloved duos back together again.
Despite the Doctor's concerns that the Time Lord power could overwhelm them both, Donna reassures him that they'll handle it like any woman - by 'letting it go.'
![Saturday's hour-long special saw the debut of Yasmin's character, who became an instant hit with fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/11/78232505-12792257-Amazing_Just_over_a_year_after_earning_critical_acclaim_in_Heart-a-24_1700999949497.jpg)
Saturday's hour-long special saw the debut of Yasmin's character, who became an instant hit with fans
![Rose discovers the mysterious alien that escaped from a crashed spaceship and attempts to hide it in the shed](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/12/78232461-12792257-Shock_Despite_the_Doctor_s_best_attempts_to_hide_his_identity_fr-a-28_1701000015648.jpg)
Rose discovers the mysterious alien that escaped from a crashed spaceship and attempts to hide it in the shed
![David Tennant with The Meep during filming of The Star Beast episode of Doctor Who, which is marking its 60th anniversary](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/16/78250693-12792257-image-a-86_1701015220659.jpg)
David Tennant with The Meep during filming of The Star Beast episode of Doctor Who, which is marking its 60th anniversary
![Crew members adjusting The Meep during filming of The Star Beast episode](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/16/78250695-12792257-image-a-87_1701015223015.jpg)
Crew members adjusting The Meep during filming of The Star Beast episode
![In heartbreaking scenes, Donna tragically dies in The Doctor's arms, but a shocking twist reveals that her abilities have been passed onto her daughter Rose, trickling out through her recreation of her mother's adventures in her stuffed toys](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/11/78233727-12792257-Surprise_In_heartbreaking_scenes_Donna_tragically_dies_in_The_Do-a-25_1700999955951.jpg)
In heartbreaking scenes, Donna tragically dies in The Doctor's arms, but a shocking twist reveals that her abilities have been passed onto her daughter Rose, trickling out through her recreation of her mother's adventures in her stuffed toys
![Not only does Rose rescue her family, but Donna, and all of her memories, are resurrected, bringing one of the show's most beloved duos back together again](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/11/78233729-12792257-Amazing_Not_only_does_Rose_rescue_her_family_but_Donna_and_all_o-a-26_1700999972082.jpg)
Not only does Rose rescue her family, but Donna, and all of her memories, are resurrected, bringing one of the show's most beloved duos back together again
Viewers will next see The Doctor and Donna land on a mysterious alien planet in the second episode, titled The Wide Blue Yonder.
The specials will then conclude with The Giggle, starring Neil Patrick Harris as the villainous Toymaker, and will lead into Ncuti Gatwa's debut as The Doctor on Christmas Day.
Yasmin, 19, found fame as Elle Argent in Netflix LGBTQI+ coming-of-age drama Heartstopper and will soon star in Doctor Who.
She featured on the cover of the June edition of ELLE, in which she candidly spoke about her childhood and growing up transgender.
In an interview with the magazine, she revealed: 'I have always been feminine, whether I liked it or not. It's never been like, 'Oh my god, I'm trans now.'
'I didn't come out as trans at that point [in primary school], but obviously I was hanging around with the girls. It's always been a natural sort of aura.'
The star said that her name and gender marker were changed by the time she went to college, and encouraged other young trans people to advocate for themselves as much as possible.
She continued: 'Everything [her name and gender marker] was changed before I hit college. Change your name. Change it on your passport, change your gender, get diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
'The NHS is a completely broken system. I've been on a waiting list for eight years now. So even me, almighty trans beam of light, struggles with the system. You can't escape it no matter who you are.'
Yasmin went on to speak about her dating life, but emphasised that embracing independence is the most powerful move a person can take.
She said: 'The guys I go out with, dare I say it, they do get intimidated by me and I'm trying to date people my own age, so... When you have to rely on other people's validation you're not going to survive in this world.
'This world wasn't built on your boyfriend buying you everything. Be your own sugar daddy!'
![Yasmin, 19, found fame as Elle Argent in Netflix LGBTQI+ coming-of-age drama Heartstopper and will soon star in Doctor Who.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/12/70295473-12792257-Icon_The_actress_found_fame_as_Elle_Argent_in_Netflix_LGBTQI_com-a-31_1701000112044.jpg)
Yasmin, 19, found fame as Elle Argent in Netflix LGBTQI+ coming-of-age drama Heartstopper and will soon star in Doctor Who.
![She featured on the cover of the June edition of ELLE, in which she candidly spoke about her childhood and growing up transgender](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/12/70306055-12792257-Role_model_Yasmin_Finney_19_candidly_discussed_coming_out_as_tra-a-29_1701000101987.jpg)
She featured on the cover of the June edition of ELLE, in which she candidly spoke about her childhood and growing up transgender
![In an interview with the magazine, she revealed: 'I have always been feminine, whether I liked it or not. It's never been like, 'Oh my god, I'm trans now.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/26/12/70306263-12792257-Fame_The_actress_stars_in_Netflix_s_Heartstopper_and_will_play_R-a-30_1701000108168.jpg)
In an interview with the magazine, she revealed: 'I have always been feminine, whether I liked it or not. It's never been like, 'Oh my god, I'm trans now.'
Speaking about her new role, she said: 'I'm honoured to be a part of that universe, to be a part of that world. I grew up watching Doctor Who and being obsessed with Russell T Davies' writing.'
But Yasmin credits Heartstopper, which launched her to fame when it first aired in 2022, for where she is today and for its representation.
She added: When I got Heartstopper, it was the first legit job, and it was a job that highlighted who I was as a trans person – what's not to love about it?'
It comes after Yasmin admitted she's 'still waiting for a role that isn't trans' as she talked representation at Netflix's See What's Next event on Wednesday night.
She said that while she would love a non trans role she won't complain about it as if she hadn't had representation growing up she wouldn't be where she is now.
The beauty said: 'Representation is still something we're working on in this industry and I don't know if we're there yet, like I'm still waiting for my role that isn't trans - but I'm not going to complain for more trans roles.
'If I didn't have representation growing up, I probably wouldn't have thought I'd be here… but I had Laverne Cox, I had Pose.'
She also touched on what it has been like filming Heartstopper season two and if her sudden fame makes her feel more pressure.
Yasmin answered: 'It's like water off a duck's back, I'm kidding it's not. It's not easy having this overnight fame, I guess.
'But I think we're all coping and we all lean on each other. We barely hit puberty, all of the cast, but… I'm really proud of us, we're killing it.'