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Death in Paradise star Ralf Little breaks his silence with nine word statement as the actor's replacement is revealed as soap villain Don Gilet
Don , 57, will make his debut in a feature-length Christmas special later this year, before a brand-new series in 2025.
As Ralf passes the torch to Don, the latter said: 'Being offered the new lead role in Death in Paradise feels like a deeply loved and incredibly precious jewel has been placed in my hands. Fans have been left confused by the choice after Don first appeared on the show in 2015 - when Kris Marshall was the detective - playing a murderer who killed the owner of a rum distillery during a séance The star, who is also known for appearing in EastEnders and Sherwood, has begun filming in Guadeloupe, alongside Death in Paradise regulars Don Warrington, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder, Élizabeth Bourgine and Danny John-Jules.
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