Death in Paradise fans are set for a surprise as Selwyn Patterson's former stand-in, Sterling Fox, makes a comeback in tonight's episode. The sixth instalment of the BBC series airs this evening after being unexpectedly dropped from last Friday's TV schedule.
In the previous season, Selwyn was shocked to discover he was being ousted from his position as Commissioner of Saint Marie, with Sterling lined up as his successor. Despite Catherine Bordey successfully securing Selwyn's reinstatement, he chose to depart Saint Marie and head to the UK to visit his daughter.
As series 15 kicked off, viewers were delighted to see the Commissioner back at the helm; however, in a surprising turn of events, he crosses paths with Sterling in tonight's episode. The Commissioner and Sergeant Naomi Thomas jet off to Antigua after Mervin Wilson lands himself in hot water. In a shocking twist, Mervin's own brother, Solomon, abducts the detective, prompting his colleagues to rush to the island to assist, but they find Sterling obstructing their path.
Sterling greeted them, saying, 'Commissioner Patterson, what an honour. And DS...what is your name again?' As Naomi started to respond, Sterling interjected, 'I heard you were back. What happened?' Selwyn asked why he was there, to which Sterling explained he was given a job in Antigua as an officer in training.
Fans were left questioning why Sterling was back, with one writing on social media, 'What is Sterling doing there?' Another asked, 'Hang on, is that who replaced Selwyn when he was fired?' Whilst a third added, 'What on earth is Sterling Fox doing back?'
