The Abzorbaloff is Off!

The producers of Doctor Who are facing a huge legal battle as Roger Hancock, acting on behalf of William Grantham (age 9), has refused the BBC permission to use the Abzorbaloff in an upcoming episode.

The winner of the Blue Peter Design a Monster competition was due to battle David Tennant's Doctor until talks between the BBC and Grantham, who created the Abzorbaloff, broke down over issues of editorial control.

Grantham claimed that the BBC were trying to ruin the Abzorbaloff brand by making him both gay and mauve. "The other kids at school will make William's life a misery and the experience will probably scar him for life," said Mr Hancock, with a protective arm around the young designer's shoulder. "That will cost the BBC at least another ten grand".

But don't worry, The Sun are on the case and they plan to launch a 'Save the Green Blobby Sumo-Thing!' campaign in tomorrow's edition.

Stephen Fry, the writer of the Abzorbaloff episode, is said to be furiously re-writing his script so it can include Sad Tony instead (see above). "Marvellous," he said.

Russell T Davies has been quick to reassure the fans: "Sad Tony is a farting alien with a trunk shaped like a giant penis. I can't believe we didn't go for him in the first place!"

Rik Waller is reported to be gutted.