Peter Capaldi is leaving Doctor Who

[kcguy]

Give me Alexander Siddig and I'll be happy.

I haven't thought of him in years.

I kind of like that idea.

[kcguy]

This morning, in the shower, I suddenly had an idea about who the next Doctor will be.  Admittedly, though, it's a bit bonkers.


TRYING TO DO THIS IN BEIGE, SINCE IT'S A BIT SPOILERY:

1.  In "Lie of the Land", he appeared to start regenerating.  What if he did start regenerating and is repressing the regeneration cycle?

2.  In "Empress of Mars", Missy asked if the Doctor was alright.  Does she know that he's started his regeneration cycle?  Would she be capable of influencing who he regenerates into?

3.  It's been established that the Doctor can regenerate into someone he's met.  The current Doctor is aware that he looks like the guy from "Fires of Pompeii".

4.  It's been established that John Simm will appear in the current season.  Has it been established with certainty what role he will play?

5.  Missy would find it hilarious if the Doctor looked like one of her former selves.