DEATH In Paradise fans were left gutted when Ralf Little bowed out of the show for good.
The actor has played DI Neville Parker in the Caribbean crime-drama for four years, but now the race is on to find out who will replace him.
The bookies have now given their tips on who will be next to bag the lead role in Death In Paradise, and take over from Ralf, 44.
Betting shop Coral are tipping actress Diane Morgan as their favourite to be the next detective with odds of 1-2.
Miranda Hart is next best in the betting at 2-1, Martin Clunes can be backed at 7-2, while Rupert Grint is 5-1.
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Coral’s John Hill said: “Mandy star Diane Morgan tops our betting to replace Ralf Little on Death In Paradise. We think the show may go for a new look on the next series, with the comedian the most likely to land the lead detective role,” said Coral’s John Hill.
Meanwhile, Ralf confirmed last month he had quit the show.
In a statement he said: “My time on Saint Marie has come to an end – what an end!
“New adventures await Neville, and he got to sail away into the sunset with his best friend. Who knows what happens for them next!
“I want to say an enormous thank you to everyone who watched and supported the show when I arrived four and a half years ago.”
He added: “I can’t wait to see what happens next. It’s been the ride of a lifetime”.
Ralf called joining the show his "dream role" when he was announced as the latest cast leading man in 2019.
He said at the time: “It took less than 0.005 seconds to say yes to playing the new DI!
"How could I not? It is a joy to play Neville and I can’t wait for viewers to see him in paradise.”
He followed in the footsteps of Ben Miller, Kris Marshall and Ardal O’Hanlon by fronting the beloved show.
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Last month fans saw Ralf's final scenes in Death In Paradise.
The series came to an end with him sailing off into the sunset with DS Florence Cassell.
The good news is there will be feature-length Christmas special this year, followed by a new series in 2025.
