Death in Paradise star Ralf Little has addressed the speculation surrounding the plot for the upcoming 13th season of the hit BBC drama.
On his Instagram page, the actor refutes rumors that his detective character Neville Parker will return to prison in new episodes.
WATCH: Death in Paradise star Ralf Little addresses ‘Rumors’ after fans worry about Season 13
Speaking to fans in a video shot from the show’s setting, Ralf said: “So I had to unravel the little mystery of Death in Paradise.
“After I posted the video the other day, there was a lot of speculation: ‘Why is Neville in the cell? Could this be a spoiler?’ Let me explain.
© Denis Guyon Ralph Little plays Neville Parker in the series
“This is where the cast usually sits,” he continued, before panning the camera around the room filled with production equipment and makeup bags.
“So we’re sitting here in between shots. We have fans trying to cool us down and stop us from breaking a sweat so the makeup doesn’t have to be that hard.”
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“But when we were filming at the police station, this was my little spot,” he said, pointing to the single bed in the cell, where there was a charging phone and several empty packets of potato chips.
© Denis GuyonRalf has assured fans that Neville won’t go to jail in season 13
“So no mystery, no reveal. I’m just lazy. I’m hanging here between frames,” he added.
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In the comments section, fans reacted to the post and expressed their excitement for the new season. One person wrote: “Great way to stay calm, looking forward to the sequel”, while another added: “Absolutely love Ralf’s behind-the-scenes videos. So excited for season 13. I’m sure it’s going to be awesome.”
© Photo: BBCRalf previously shared his hopes for Neville’s love life in season 13
Initially, fans assumed Neville would find himself arrested in the upcoming series after Ralf released a behind-the-scenes video of him sitting in a cell.
At the time, viewers commented on the video and shared their concerns about the character. One wrote: “Please why are you in the cell?” While another added, “What have you done now?”
© Denis Guyon The series will probably return in January 2024
While Ralf confirmed that Neville won’t be in jail anytime soon, he’s remained tight-lipped about what fans can expect from the plot of Season 13. However, in a recent Q&A on Instagram, he expressed hope for success in Neville’s love life. “Obviously I can’t give you the details and tell you what’s going on, but everyone wants Neville to have a successful girlfriend, especially me, so we hope that he does in season 13,” he said.
The new series, currently filming in Guadeloupe, is likely to air on BBC One in January 2024. Until then, fans can expect the Christmas special of the series to air in December.
© BBC Christmas special to air later this year
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