Death In Paradise spoilers: Jack Mooney to EXIT as cryptic clues suggest new detective?

Death In Paradise tuned in to the penultimate episode of the series tonight which saw Jack Mooney (played by Ardal O’Hanlon) investigate the death of local radio station DJ Dezzie Dixon. 

However, in the last scene which teased what is to come in the concluding episode next week, viewers were spun into speculation over the Detective Inspector’s position in Saint Marie. 

The short clip showed newcomer Detective Sergeant Madeleine Dumas discuss her plans to leave the island. 

But in a storyline twist, she alongside Jack walked into the police station to find a man dead on the floor. 

Commissioner Welwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) then said: “I’m throwing everything we have at the case, including you,” meaning DS Madeleine. 

Viewers then saw Jack sit in front of his computer having a worrying conversation over Skype with his daughter Siobhan (Grace Stone). 

“Is everything alright?” He can be heard asking to which she replied: “Not great.” 

Following that, Jack is seen standing in front of Comm. Patterson explaining: “I need to step away from the case Sir”. 

Does these few things mean DS Madeleine is going to take over the murder investigations on Saint Marie? 

Those watching at home also took to Twitter to speculate over the new arrival. 

One said: “#Deathinparadise another good one. I reckon this DS will be staying.” 

“Don’t tell me Jack is leaving now….. it very much looked like internal affairs woman is being lined up for his role if he ends up going back to UK because of daughter troubles. I had just really warmed to him this series ! Too many changes going on #Deathinparadise,” another added.

A third commented: “Are they hinting that the French woman will take over as the Inspector? #Deathinparadise.” 

Whilst someone tweeted: “@ardalsfolly nooo you can’t leave!! #Deathinparadise.” 

“#Deathinparadise. Getting the feeling Madeline is Jack’s replacement, not Florence’s,” a viewer remarked. 

“Step away from the case….blimey…is he going to leave..#Deathinparadise.” A tweet read. 

However, some considered DS Madeline to be taking over from Florence.

“The new DS is a direct replacement for Florence … will she go or will she stay …#Deathinparadise.” A fan theorised. 

One wrote: “@deathinparadise From the trailer it seemed like she was going to be Florence’s replacement.#Deathinparadise.” 

“#Deathinparadise Madeline fits right in, hope she’s the new Florence,” another wished. 

Someone added: “Hmmmm I wonder who is going to be Florence’s replacement #Deathinparadise.” 

Death In Paradise concludes next Thursday at 9pm on BBC One.

source: express.co.uk