DOCTOR Who fans have been left divided following the announcement that the new Doctor is a woman. A huge online debate began just seconds after it was revealed that Jodie Whittaker will be the first ever female incarnation of the beloved Time Lord in the long-running time travelling show - with some die-hard fans saying they will never watch it again. Not everyone is happy that the role, traditionally played by a man, is now being taken on by a woman. Whovians have threatened to stop watching the show in protest. Doctor Who has faced an immediate backlash after the thirteenth star to take the main role was unveiled to be female. The overwhelming response from Who fans was one of outrage. Fans ranting against a woman Doctor should be banned from watching the show.