{"id":50728,"date":"2024-05-03T13:05:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T11:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2035558"},"modified":"2024-05-03T14:04:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T12:04:11","slug":"who-is-don-gilet-meet-the-new-death-in-paradise-detective","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/who-is-don-gilet-meet-the-new-death-in-paradise-detective\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Don Gilet? Meet the new Death in Paradise detective"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who is the actor taking over from Ralf Little? <\/p>

By James Hibbs\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 03 May 2024 at 11:05 AM<\/p>

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After Ralf Little\u2019s DI Neville Parker sailed off into the sunset at the end of Death in Paradise<\/a> season 13, we now know exactly who will be replacing him as the lead detective going forward \u2013 Don Gilet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The actor, best known for playing Lucas Johnson in EastEnders<\/a>, will be playing Mervin Wilson, a detective inspector from London who arrives on Saint Marie and isn\u2019t overly pleased with his new surroundings.<\/p>\n

Little has already given Gilet his seal of approval<\/a>, in an Instagram<\/a> video following the mark the announcement.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cWell, as of an hour ago, on the Death in Paradise official social media, the news is out. I have actually known for a couple of weeks but obviously couldn\u2019t say anything.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe new detective is the wonderful Don Gilet and I just want to say, from me to you Don, I hope you have the most wonderful time.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the most magical experience and I just hope you get everything out of it and wish you the best of luck, I\u2019m absolutely sure you\u2019re going to be magnificent.\u201d<\/p>\n

But just who is Gilet and what has he been in before? Read on for everything you need to know about Death in Paradise\u2019s new lead detective, Don Gilet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Who is Don Gilet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Don Gilet.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jeff Spicer\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Gilet is an actor who was born in Walsall in the West Midlands in 1967, and, after attending the\u00a0Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, has gone on to star in a number of series, most prominently EastEnders.<\/p>\n

His first major on screen role was in BBC Two comedy-drama Babyfather, and he will soon be seen playing Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson in Death in Paradise.<\/p>\n

How old is Don Gilet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gilet is 57\u00a0years old<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

He was born on 17th January 1967.<\/p>\n

What has Don Gilet previously starred in?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Don Gilet as Lucas Johnson in EastEnders in 2021.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Gilet is best known for playing Lucas Johnson in EastEnders, a role he has returned to a number of times since his first stint between 2008 and 2010, most recently earlier this year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gilet has also appeared in series such as Silent Witness<\/a>, Father Brown<\/a>, Old Jack\u2019s Boat, Holby City, The Stranger, The Doll Maker, Sherwood<\/a> and Shetland<\/a>, and played Lance in Doctor Who<\/a> Christmas special The Runaway Bride.<\/p>\n

He also had a role in this year\u2019s film The Beekeeper<\/a>, and has actually appeared in Death in Paradise before, playing the killer Andre Morgan in a season 4 episode in 2015, opposite Kris Marshall\u2019s DI Humphrey Goodman.<\/p>\n

What has Don Gilet said about joining Death in Paradise?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Don Gilet in Death in Paradise.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Red Planet Pictures<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

When his casting in the lead detective role on Death in Paradise was first announced, Gilet said: \u201cBeing offered the new lead role in Death in Paradise feels like a deeply loved and incredibly precious jewel has been placed in my hands.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a big show with a big heart, and the love continually grows for it. It is my intention to never lose sight of that and to remain grateful, humbled and dedicated.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven during those testing times when every sinew is screaming at me to run off the set and dive into the sea, swimming pool or an ice-cold beer \u2013 whichever happens to be closer at the time!\u201d<\/p>

Is Don Gilet on Instagram?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No<\/strong>, <\/b>Don Gilet does not appear to currently have an account on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Is Don Gilet on X (formerly known as Twitter)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No<\/strong>, Don Gilet does not appear to currently have an account on X\/Twitter.<\/p>\n