Death in Paradise's newest detective, Mervin Wilson (played by Don Gilet), has broken his silence after it was confirmed that the Commissioner (Don Warrington) would be returning to the BBC series.

At the end of series 14, Selwyn Patterson decided to leave Saint Marie after losing his job as the island's Commissioner. However, despite being offered his job back, Selwyn decided to reject the role and leave the island. anyway.

Fans were left gutted by Selwyn's departure and believed he had left for good; however, in an unexpected turn of events, the Commissioner appeared in both the Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise Christmas specials.

The BBC has since confirmed that the beloved character will return to Saint Marie for series 15. The show's lead detective has now provided an update in his latest social media post.

Alongside a photo of the Commissioner and Detective Mervin Wilson, Don wrote, "Thank you for the kind words regarding #DeathInParadise Xmas Spesh. See you in 2026 for more drama from Saint Marie."

Fans rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts, with many thrilled over Selwyn's return.

One wrote, "Was so looking forward to this and it did not disappoint. Delivered on so many levels. Glad Commissioner Patterson is thinking of re-doing his old job role, and Mervin spoke to his brother. Roll on the new series."

Another said, "I thought we'd lost you. So glad we haven't."

While a third added, "So happy to see you back! You can never leave the show! A Duck just won't do for me!"

Someone else went on, "So happy to see you back! You can never leave the show! A Duck just won't do for me!"

In the show's latest Instagram post, Death in Paradise hinted at Selwyn's comeback. Alongside footage of the Commissioner, the programme posted: "So that's something to look forward to in the new year!"

"Chief Commissioner, it is Selwyn Patterson," the Commissioner declared in the Beyond Paradise Christmas special. "Apologies for calling you during the holidays. But I wanted to know if you've found my replacement yet.

"I see...I have been doing some thinking, and I wondered if there was any chance of my returning to the role if it's still vacant."

Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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