Doctor Who Just Landed Its First Emmy Nomination Ever – But Not For The Reason You Think

Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor WhoThere’s a whole host of TV gems that have been recognised in this year’s Emmy nominations, but it’s Doctor Who that might just be the biggest curveball.And that’s not because it isn’t a great show in its own right, but rather, because of the surprising category it’s been recognised in.The beloved BBC sci-fi series was announced among shows like The White Lotus, Severance and The Last of Us when the 77th Primetime Emmys nominations were revealed on Tuesday, making it Doctor Who’s first ever nod at the prestigious awards in the 62 years since it first aired.But it wasn’t the acting, directing or even styling that landed the show such recognition – no, it was for the razzle dazzle.Choreographer Jack Murphy has been nominated in the Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming category for the routine There’s Always A Twist from the season 14 episode The Devil’s Chord.The big production moment showcases Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and his companion Ruby (played by Millie Gibson) breaking out into a huge ’60s-style dance number after meeting The Beatles.The scene also features brief cameos from Strictly Come Dancing stars Shirley Ballas and Johannes Radebe.And choreographer Jack is actually nominated more than once in the same category, having also been recognised for his work in Bridgerton.The category is completed by nods for ballet show Étoile, police procedural drama Will Trent and, of course, the spectacular choreography and merriment sequence in the second season of Severance.The Emmy Awards will take place on 14 September this year at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.The announcement comes after Barbie star Ncuti recently opened up about why he left Doctor Who and whether he would ever return, having departed after just two seasons.“I’m getting old and my body was tired,” the 32-year-old explained in a recent BBC interview. “I’ve now just started doing some ballet, so I’m making some good decisions here.”Related...Is Ncuti Gatwa Done With Doctor Who? His 3-Word Reply Says It AllThe 2025 Primetime Emmy Nominations Are Here: Read The Complete ListRyan Gosling Totally Made Ncuti Gatwa Melt While Making Barbie

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