Since its inception in 2011, we’ve seen the likes of Ben Miller, Kris Marshall, Ardal O’Hanlon, Ralf Little and most recently, Don Gilet<\/a>, take centre stage as the lead detectives in the series.<\/p>\n However, two stalwarts have remained constant since the show’s debut – Don Warrington and \u00c9lizabeth Bourgine, who portray Commissioner Selwyn Patterson and Catherine Bordey.<\/p>\n Fans were left devastated when the latest series concluded, witnessing Selwyn leaving the island.<\/a><\/p>\n In the series finale back in March, the much-loved character decided it was time to depart and visit his daughter, Andrina (Genesis Lynea).<\/p>\n At present, it remains uncertain whether he’ll make a return to Saint Marie, although fans were overjoyed to see him pop up in the spin-off show Beyond Paradise for the Christmas<\/a> episode recently, reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n Selwyn made a detour to Shipton Abbott to catch up with his old friend and former DI, Humphrey Goodman, as viewers watched him tie the knot with Martha (Sally Bretton).<\/p>\n Marking eight years since their characters last shared screen time, fans were thrilled to see the pair reunited.<\/p>\n Actor Kris Marshall opened up about reuniting with Don and the significance of their characters in the Death in Paradise universe.<\/p>\n He revealed to RadioTimes: “He’s one of only two people left on the show who are true originals – \u00c9lizabeth Bourgine, who plays Catherine, and Don,”.<\/p>\n “And although it’s had many cast changes over the years, it’s always survived.<\/p>\n “However, those are your bastions, those are your true linchpins, so I think it would survive [if Don were to leave], but would it be any good? Nah!”.<\/p>\n It appears viewers might witness his return to Death in Paradise earlier than anticipated, as the commissioner was spotted taking a telephone call during Beyond Paradise, informing DI Goodman that the detective from Saint Marie required his assistance whilst in the UK.<\/p>\n This could potentially be laying the groundwork for his involvement in the Death in Paradise Christmas Special.<\/p>\n Fans were quick to express their delight at witnessing Selwyn’s appearance on the programme, with many celebrating the surprise cameo.<\/p>\n One viewer commented: “What an absolutely fantastic episode of #BeyondParadise tonight…I loved it. After the phone call he got, i wonder if Selwyn being in the UK will have a crossover with the Death In Paradise Christmas special next Sunday?”.<\/p>\n Another enthusiast posted: “What a lovely #BeyondParadise Christmas special tonight. Nice touch bringing Selwyn in for the wedding, it was lovely to see him. Hope he becomes a regular in the series. You certainly cracked it tonight, it was brilliant.”<\/p>\n A third fan gushed: “Brilliant, loved to see Selwyn’s excellent Christmas special.”<\/p>\n Beyond Paradise can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n![\"Death](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Death-in-Paradise-cast.jpg\")
BBC viewers saw Commissioner Selwyn leave at the end of the latest series(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Beyond](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Beyond-Paradise-cast.jpg\")
Beyond Paradise viewers were thrilled to see Selwyn in Shipton Abbott(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Beyond](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766525534_829_0_Beyond-Paradise-cast.jpg\")
Will Commissioner Selwyn make an appearance in the Death in Paradise Christmas epsiode?(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n