Last week Matt Smith was interviewed by a VH1 reporter at the Scream Awards. Comments made at the time were interpreted by many as an indication of his departure from the series.

According to SFX Smith clarified at a DVD promo event:

“We work very long hours every day for nine months. The schedule is pretty brutal, but I’d never complain about it. I love playing this role, and I don’t want to give it up anytime soon,” he said.

“I feel very lucky. In the current climate for actors, I’d never say, ‘This is too much’ – quite the opposite, in fact. I’d say, ‘Bring it on’.”

Here is the original video that started the ruckus.

So is Smith just really bad at maths and caught off-guard at the Scream Awards, or is he hiding other intents?