Death in Paradise star remains tight-lipped on show future amid drastic changes and a death that rocks police force
A DEATH in Paradise star remains tight-lipped on the show's future amid drastic changes and a death that rocks the police force.
A new series of the hit show is set to hit screens in just days with Don Gilet taking the leading role as DI Wilson after making his debut in the programme's Christmas special.
However, the DI will be rocked by a shocking death on the Island that prevents his planned return to the UK.
Following the death of his mother the Detective had planned to return back home but soon finds himself embroiled in the case.
Elsewhere, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson's (Don Warrington) job could be at risk when he discovers his position is to be abolished.
This unexpected twist will affect everyone on the small island community of Saint-Marie.
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Speaking with the latest issue of , Don explained his characters feelings: "It’s very distressing.
"His life is being turned upside down, but he has to deal with the reality, it’s beyond his control."
It appears that Don is remaining tight lipped about his future on the show because when it was suggested to Don that fans couldn't imagine the show without him, he replied: "Well, who knows. Anything can happen in this life."
Then when asked if he was excited about filming the next season? He said: “Well, I can’t answer that”
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However, in a Mayor Catherine Bordey might become the Commissioner's saviour as Elizabeth Bourgine hinted at her on-screen character's role.
She commented: "She will be, even with Selwyn, helpful as a mayor and as a friend.
"Because she can have the mayor power and do things. And as a friend, she can be very nice, tender, warm or angry.
"So we can see Catherine in very different ways in this series, and even with Darlene Curtis (played by Ginny Holder), we have a nice moment."
But how will Catherine intervene in Selwyn's predicament and can her bond with him truly free him from disaster?
Elsewhere, fans will be delighted to see a familiar face back on the island.
Most memorable Death in Paradise episodes
By Conor O'Brien
- Arriving in Paradise: The show's very first episode, introducing Ben Miller as the straight-laced DI Richard Poole. This episode also introduces Poole's team and the fictional island location location of Saint Marie.
- Amongst Us: The eighth episode of series one sees Richard uncover a major secret about Aidan (Adrian Dunbar), who has been dating Catherine (Elizabeth Bourgine). Far from his Line of Duty character Ted Hastings, Aidan is revealed to be a murderer.
- Death of a Detective: The first episode of series three marks a major turning point for Death in Paradise. DI Poole is killed off - with his murder being the first case for replacement DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall). This mirrors two years earlier, when Poole solved his predecessor's murder.
- Stab in the Dark: This instalment, the first episode of series four, proved memorable for two reasons. It marked the introduction of Florence Cassell (Josephine Jobert) who became a long-running character. Meanwhile, Don Gilet guest-starred as the killer - almost a decade before becoming the show's latest DI.
- Swimming in Murder: Similarly to above, this episode marks the first appearance of JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare), who starred for seven series.
- Man Overboard (Part One and Two): This two-parter in series six had a lot of different elements involved. Some of the team travelled to London, DI Goodman exited the show - while newcomer DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O'Hanlon) made his first appearance.
- Switcharoo: Airing as the fifth episode of series nine, this was the first intalment following DI Mooney's departure. In his place came DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) - who became the show's longest-serving DI.
- Sins of the Detective: The latter half of a two-parter in series 12, which saw Neville in the frame for murdering smarmy criminologist David Cartwright. Although the team eventually uncover the actual murder, it comes with a big shock.
- A Murder in the Skies: The finale of series 13 marked Neville's exit from Saint Marie. The unlucky-in-love detective got a happy ending by sailing into the sunset with love interest Florence Cassell - who'd returned a few episodes earlier.
Actor Tobi Bakare who played the role of JP between series four and ten will be back for a guest stint.
His time on the show will see him playing opposite a brand new officer in Saint Marie, Benjamin Brice, played by Bad Education star Anthony J Abraham.
But just what will be in store for the pair on the tropical island?
Coronation Street's Bhavna Limbachia who played Rana Habeeb in the long running soap is one of this season's guest stars.
She was the soap's first Muslim lesbian character and her partnership with Faye Brookes, who played her lover Kate Connor has been highlighted amongst fans and the community.
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Details of her role in Death in Paradise are currently being kept under wraps.
Death in Paradise will return to BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Friday 31st January.