I find it funny that we've known about him for less than 12 hours (and only actually know his name) and already people seem to have decided his entire story arc! Personally I'm glad they've introduced a third character- I think it sort of proves Moffat is going to move on with Peter and not keep be all nostalgic about Matt's era

Wow, you're right in seeing some of these comments on youtube about him and Mickey on youtube. Makes me just want to get out this planet

Except... it's tempting to think they could be another Amy and Rory... but like I said, I'll wait and see. But that won't make this thread very interesting will it?

http://www.cultbox.co.uk/blog/9251-d...r-in-emmerdale

For those like me don't watch emmerdale, here's the two companions together.

Brave as he is as a writer and much as I would welcome it I think even Moffat knows there needs to at least a bit of romance or potential romance these days and so I expect that to be an angle. But I really hope he doesn't repeat the Mickey/Rose or Amy/Rory dynamic. No reason why he should as there are a million ways it could play out.

And yes its probably silly to base anything on one photo but here goes...just based on his promo pic there's something that suggests a formidable and strong character. Just something about it that hopefully means its not going to be lovelorn loser fighting for Claras affections. If that's we what get then I will be sorely disappointed. Plus hopefully no love triangle. I want Danny to challenge the Doctor.

Something nice to look at then

I'm biased against male companions, I'll admit to that, but putting that bias aside I agree the best way to go will be an Ian Chesterton type who can (convincingly) be his own man. And Ian had a very quietly portrayed flirtation with Barbara that worked really nicely. I actually have no problem with a romantic element to the show, just as long as they're character moments and not the plot, or even the sub-plot. What I disliked about the Amy and Rory relationship was how it was totally unrelated to the character of the Doctor. In Asylum of the Daleks for example their marital issues were thrown in purely for melodrama and had no real substance, lasting consequences (so can't accurately be called 'character development'), or relevance to the story of the Doctor. The greatest innovation RTD brought to the show was putting the companion at the forefront and making the ongoing story about how the doctor impacts upon their world, but you have to be strict about keeping it to that or it becomes soap opera.

I totally agree that Moffat has too strong a commercial sensibility (and that is a pro, not a con) to not give the part of the audience who enjoy a little romance (which could actually be the majority) a little something. The relationship between the Doctor and Clara can be as plutonic a relationship as is possible but he still had them kiss in 'The Snowmen'. So it's just a question of how he will go about it really.

Thinking about it logically, he can't really be a Rory or Micky anyway. The point of Micky's character was to show that an ordinary guy couldn't compete with the Doctor, so hardly a good way to bring romance into the show. And a doting Rory type wouldn't really work either because he would look weak compared to the Doctor. And I just don't think it's Moffat's style to have Clara 'settle' for him as a surrogate. So I expect the character to have a little chops.

Yes they did and yes they are. They were both involved in Jenna's (and which ended in his as well) big exit story line

Thumbs up from me. I hope he isn't another wet wimpy male companion. Someone strong and with u know wot would be a nice change.

I wonder when he'll join because I want Twelve and Clara to have at least a few adventures by themselves before a third joins the fun.

I believe

People say this kind of stuff because they're being lazy if I'm being honest.

Jenna said at filming today that this was her new boyfriend, not sure whether it was tongue or cheek or if this Danny character is Clara's boyfriend.

This, basically. A bit of sexual chemistry and banter. Certainly not a puppy dog boyfriend.

I assume that they will be doing a romantic thing because the actors have been in a show together before, suggesting they want some kind of chemistry.

I posted a link above to some scenes they were both in. He doesn't seem like a pushover type of guy which is encouraging.

I'll be the one to say it....

What if he turns out to be... the Master ... in disguise!

Well, everyone thought it about Rory

Tom, I thought better of you !

Here's the thoughts of someone who is paid to think about these things:

http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/a-few-t...pink-61268.htm

Also, a brief history of male companions:

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-ra...son-danny-pink

Just getting the spurious guess out there early... then, in the unlikely event it happened I can pretend I called it. It's how the newspapers do it :P

True - ok I call it that he is the Great Intelligence.

Nope. You're both wrong.

He's quite clearly the Rani...

Who then reveals she is a chameleon arched Sally Sparrow...

Has anyone made the Rani or Sally Sparrow joke yet? May I?

Darn it. Too late.

Sorry... Never made either of them before myself, so felt the need for both at the same time!