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BBC Death In Paradise's Ralf Little has seemingly 'confirmed' who will be replacing him as he bowed out of the show after five years of playing the lead detective. In emotional scenes on the BBC drama on Sunday night, DI Neville Parker decided to go explore the world with Florence Cassell as the pair seemed to want to give their potential romance with one another a shot. However, this now leaves the leading detective role vacant with fans desperate to know who may be replacing Neville on the island of Saint Marie. Ralf, 44, has now dropped a hint about who could be next in line to fill the role in a new interview, the Mirror reports. Read More Related Articles Pierce Brosnan's four-word reaction to Aaron Taylor Johnson 'becoming new Bond' Read More Related Articles Celebrity Big Brother icon claims 'phoney' Fern Britton staged ITV fall scene Asked who they should replace him with, he said: "I wish I had some insider knowledge but I don’t. Someone younger, someone older? Neville Parker and Florence Cassell left together to seemingly give their romance a shot (Image: PA) "I have no idea. But every leader has to arrive on the island as a fish out of water. That’s the formula. "And they have something within them that is broken, and that the island, and the people they work with, will heal. However they do it, that’s the key." He then hinted that it could be a female that replaces him on the show. When asked about the possibility of it being a female detective next, he told the Big Issue: "I don’t see why not. They have the scope to do anything and the opportunity to do anything, but also, this creative team can do anything because they’re so good." Join the Daily Record's
WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Ralf is hopeful that he may be able to make a return to the show in the future for a special guest role. He said: "As far as I know, Neville has sailed off into the sunset with Florence and that’s the end of his story. But we know Death in Paradise and the ‘DIP-verse’, as we affectionately call it, is expanding." He suggested that Neville may pop back in for a
Christmas special one time and said he would definitely be interested in returning to the role. In an emotional exit video, Ralf described it as "privilege" to lead the show. He said: "It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to bring Neville Parker to all of you and to share his really quite profound journey with you. Ralf said he is keen to make a future guest appearance on the show but his time on the island of Santa Marie is over for now (Image: BBC) "I can't thank you all enough for the support over the last four-and-a-half years and as Neville heads off for new challenges and adventures and I head off for new challenges and adventures. "When I look back at the time I spent on Death In Paradise, the way everyone took Neville into their hearts, it really has been one of the most magical and profound experiences of my entire life. Top TV news DI Neville Parker's replacement revealed Kate's £800,000 debt after Derek death Antiques Roadshow expert shut down Amy Dowden 'unresponsive' "If it wasn't for all of you, I'd have never of got to do it. So thank you, so so much! What next for the show? Well, I couldn't even tell you if I did know but I don't! I don't know!" He concluded: "But what I do know is that the team that makes it, the producers, the writers, directors, all the crew, guest cast and of course my absolutely magnificent co-stars. "They know what they're doing and the future is in good hands! So I'll be watching series 14 along with you guys with the same excitement you all will. I can't wait to see what happens next!" Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily Showbiz newsletter here . Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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