This season of Death in Paradise has left fans shocked after long-standing character Detective Florence Cassell left the BBC series following a dramatic shooting. Actress Joséphine Jobert later opened up about her decision to leave the show after so long. The penultimate instalment of Death in Paradise 2019 aired last week (February 21) and it left fans wondering if the finale on Thursday (February 28) will see another major cast member leave, namely Ardal O’Hanlon’s Detective Jack Mooney…
WARNING: this article contains spoilers for Death in Paradise 2019
Last week’s episode of Death in Paradise saw the arrival of Detective Sergeant Madeleine Dumas (Aude Legastelois) on Saint Marie.
The young French detective was over from Paris to investigate following the shooting of Florence Cassel.
Her presence left many fans worried that Jack would be fired from his job.
However, following his solving of the murder of radio legend Dezzie Dixon (Terence Maynard) much to Madeleine’s awe, he appeared to be secure in his role.
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A promo for the finale has now shown Jack on a Skype call to his daughter Siobhan (Grace Stone).
Viewers then saw Jack sit in front of his computer having a worrying conversation with his daughter.
“Is everything alright?” He is heard asking to which she replies: “Not great.”
She seems quite upset, even in the brief snippet of footage, suggesting something serious is going on.
Following that, Jack is seen standing in front of Commander Patterson explaining: “I need to step away from the case, sir.”
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Does Siobhan’s return confirm Jack’s exit from Death in Paradise?
At the beginning of series seven, Siobhan left her father on Saint Marie to travel back to the UK to attend university, having decided not to defer for a further year.
The 20-year-old is studying Philosophy at St Catherine’s University.
Fans will, of course, have to wait until Thursday night to find out what is going in with Siobhan and whether or not her dad will have to go back to the UK.
O’Hanlon has played DI Jack Mooney on the series since 2017, replacing Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman.
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The comedian spoke to Digital Spy easier this month and mentioned that he suspected he could possibly be replaced on the show.
He told the publication: “I’m sure that conversation is going on right now. ‘Why not get rid of that guy, and get in a woman?’
“I think the show has proved, over the years, with its enduring popularity, that it can survive all sorts of changes. I think it’s very, very possible.”
Death in Paradise continues on Thursday night at 9pm