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Death in Paradise�s Don Gilet handed warning by past star over ‘tough’ BBC show ahead of debut

A former Death in Paradise star previously issued a stern warning that newbie Don Gilet might need to heed.

The actor makes his debut on the show on Sunday (December 22) as its newest detective, Inspector Mervin Wilson. Don is taking over from Ralf Little – who played DI Neville Parker for four and a half years.

And earlier this month, a previous star of Death in Paradise, Ardal O’Hanlon, spoke out about the “tough” show.

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Ardal on Death in Paradise
Ardal was a hit with fans during his Death in Paradise stint (Credit: BBC)

Former Death in Paradise star on ‘tough’ show

Ardal O’Hanlon played DI Jack Mooney from 2017 to 2020 on Death in Paradise.

In an interview with The Mirror, the actor opened up about his time on the show, recalling how he worked 12 hours a day in the challenging Caribbean conditions, for six days a week.

People don’t believe you when you tell them how tough it was.

“God, that was tough. Like, people don’’’’”

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Joey Crutchley
Freelance Writer