**Concerns Emerge Among Death in Paradise Fans Over Selwyn Patterson’s Future as Commissioner**
Fans of *Death in Paradise* have expressed growing concerns about Selwyn Patterson’s role as Commissioner following his revelation that he is being “phased out” of his position.
In episode three, Selwyn, portrayed by Don Warrington, shared some unsettling news with his colleagues, stating, “I have been keeping something from you which… on the advice of a trusted friend, I have decided to share with you all. The position of Saint Marie’s Police Commissioner is being phased out, and I am being phased out.” However, at the end of episode four, a glimmer of hope emerged when new officer Sebastian Rose (Shaquille Ali-Yebuah) suggested launching a petition to save Selwyn’s job.
Ahead of the upcoming episode, the BBC has released a first look featuring Selwyn toasting at Catherine’s bar, surrounded by his team. While the specific reason for their toast remains undisclosed, the episode synopsis hints at an intense storyline: “Mervin begrudgingly embraces island life and agrees to watch a local women’s football game with the team. However, a bloody discovery occurs at half-time when the star player is found dead in the locker rooms from a fatal bullet wound.”
The synopsis continues, highlighting the mystery: “The team is perplexed when it becomes clear that the only access to the changing rooms is via the pitch, and no one in the crowd witnessed anything. How did the killer slip through the net? As Mervin faces pressure from Selwyn over the murder that occurred right under their noses, Naomi finds herself at a crossroads when an individual from her past arrives on the island.”
Fans have taken to social media to express their worries about Selwyn’s future with the Honoré Police. One viewer commented, “He can’t leave! Him and Catherine are the only ones that have stayed consistent throughout the show,” while another added, “I hope this is just part of the plot and he is not actually leaving.”
Tobi Bakare, who reprised his role as Sergeant JP Hooper earlier this season, mentioned that while Don is an “integral part of the show,” it could “definitely survive” if he were to depart. “Don is an integral part of the show, but I always say this show has this very unique way of surviving,” Tobi explained to RadioTimes.com. “Even with so many deaths on the island, the show itself always finds a way to carry on. They’ve tapped into a formula that they can continually work with.
“It can be exciting sometimes when you’re backed into a corner; it’s thrilling to see what new and fresh ideas emerge as a result.”
