Death In Paradise fans are left baffled by decision to cast Don Gilet as Ralf ... trends now
He's set to play the new lead in crime drama Death In Paradise.
However, fans of the show were left feeling confused over the new casting as the actor once appeared in the series before as a murderer.
Don Gilet, 57, is set to replace Ralf Little and put his detective hat on in a feature-length Christmas special later this year, before a brand-new series in 2025.
However, fans have taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their disappointment over the casting.
One fan wrote: 'I like him but I guess this throws contingency out the window.';
Fans of crime drama series Death In Paradise were left feeling confused on Thursday over the new lead casting of Don Gilet as he has once appeared in the show before as a murderer
The actor, 57, is set to replace Ralf Little (pictured) and put his detective hat on in a feature-length Christmas special later this year, before a brand-new series in 2025
'He's already been in it as a killer of his boss at a rum distillery.... Why must TV shows keep doing this I love Death in Paradise but now I can't watch because I just see him in the part he played in it.';
'This has got Columbo vibes......an actor who played a killer coming back as someone else later!';
'Yeah I didn’t like it then either, it’s not that hard to maintain continuity.';
'Are they going to acknowledge his previous involvement in the show, or just make him a new character? Twin maybe?';
'Wasn’t he a murderer in season 4? How they gonna explain that one';
'Hasn't he already been a baddie in this? In the Mama Beth episode?'
The disappointing reaction from fans comes after the actor was announced as the new lead on Thursday.
Don will play Detective Inspector Mervin WiIson - who arrives on the idyllic island of Saint Marie from London and isn't overly pleased with his new surroundings.
However, fans have taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their disappointment over the casting and claimed they 'cant watch now' as it has ruined the show for them
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.
Don 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.
'This is a big show, with a big heart and the love continually grows for it. It is my intention to never lose sight
