Death in Paradise fans are reeling after the latest episode saw Darlene Curtis (Ginny Holder) depart the show, with Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) also facing an uncertain future. In an emotional scene, Selwyn confessed that his role as Commissioner of Saint Marie is being phased out, leaving viewers devastated.
Selwyn made amends with Darlene before dropping the bombshell: 'I have been keeping something from you which... on the advice of a trusted friend, I have decided to share with you all. The position of Saint Marie's Police Commissioner is being phased out, and I am being phased out.' Naomi (Shantol Jackson) protested, but Selwyn confirmed the news is final.
While some fans are gutted over Selwyn's potential exit, others are speculating about the return of beloved former detectives. One fan tweeted: 'If Selwyn Patterson leaves Death in Paradise, can we have Humphrey and Jack come back to save him from being axed?' Another added: 'Humphrey was my favourite. He could come back to save Selwyn's job.'
Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) currently stars in the spin-off Beyond Paradise, while Jack Mooney (Ardal O'Hanlon) recently returned in the Australian spin-off Return to Paradise. Fans are hopeful that one of these characters might reappear on the main show to prevent Selwyn's departure.
The episode also saw viewers expressing nostalgia for past characters, with one fan lamenting: 'I Miss Neville and Florence, it isn't the same without them.' Another simply agreed: 'Yeah, I agree.'
