Death in Paradise viewers CONVINCED Kris Marshall is new Doctor Who after shock exit
FANS of Death in Paradise were feeling rather emotional during tonight’s episode following the news that Kris Marshall would be stepping down from his role of Detective Humphrey Goodman.
Death in Paradise viewers CONVINCED Kris Marshall is new Doctor Who after shock exit
Kris Marshall replaced by Ardal O'Hanlon on Death in Paradise
In the penultimate episode of series six, his character left the Caribbean to go to London to solve the latest murder on the island.
When in the capital he met with DI Jack Mooney; who is played by Ardal O’Hanlon and will be taking over the lead role in the next series.
Those tuning in to the episode were convinced that Kris was leaving the popular BBC series to take over as the new Doctor Who following Peter Capaldi’s shock exit earlier this week.
Many took to social media to comment on what is next for the actor, with one viewer tweeting: “Kris Marshall will be the new Doctor. I'm certain of it. #DoctorWho #DeathInParadise.”
Kris Marshall stars as Detective Humphrey Goodman in Death in Paradise
This week the detective and his team headed to London to solve a murder case
Kris Marshall is definitely the next Doctor Who, isn't he?
While another added: “Watching #deathinparadise - Kris Marshall is definitely the next Doctor Who, isn't he?”
“Will he become the new Doctor Who I wonder? #KrisMarshall #deathinparadise,” a third pondered.
Someone else shared: “Kris Marshall would be a brilliant #DoctorWho #deathinparadise.”
It comes after the star revealed he was stepping down from the role because he wanted to spend more time with his family.
Death in Paradise viewers were convinced Kris is leaving to take over as Doctor Who
Kris Marshall on Good Morning Britain
Speaking on Good Morning Britain, he told hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard: “For the previous years I’ve been able to take my family with me.
“But we had a daughter this time last year, and so bringing her and my son - and he’s about to start school - it all became a bit of a juggling mission, so that was really the reason behind it.
“So this last series I did do on my own, which was quite hard.”
Death in Paradise concludes on Thursday on BBC One at 9pm.