Death in Paradise fans have seen Don Gilet take on the role of DI Mervin Wilson since 202408:49, 02 Jun 2026Updated 08:49, 02 Jun 2026It looks as though Death in Paradise fans are making the same plea regarding the latest lead detective, DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet).‌The 59-year-old joined the programme at the close of 2024 after the departure of Detective Inspector Neville Parker (Ralf Little).‌Since his arrival on the BBC series, audiences have witnessed the DI crack numerous cases, including the death of his mother, while also learning he has a long-lost brother and niece.‌Nevertheless, fans are swift to notice there's been no romance for Mervin yet, with many wishing that remains unchanged.Posting an image of Mervin and Detective Sergeant Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson) on Reddit, one enthusiast penned: "Loving Mervin's run as DI so far, but I really hope they don't do any romance plotline with them."‌It wasn't long before responses flooded in, with one individual stating: "I completely agree with you regarding the romantic storyline."Another contributed: "I'm really loving Mervin. I wasn't too sure in his first episode but since then I've loved him. I agree about the romance. It's lazy. It doesn't appear they are going in that direction thankfully."Someone else posted: "Yes! Love the developing dynamics as they are among the team. Do. NOT. Want. Romance. It cheapens everything in terms of the plot writing and character developments."‌While one supporter remarked: "I also love Mervin's run! I appreciate that the family dynamic is featured in his personal life rather than a relationship dynamic or an inappropriate crush."While there appears to be no romantic storyline brewing for Don's character in the near future, his real-life partner did make a guest appearance in the BBC programme this year, reports the Express.‌Actress Siobhan Finneran, renowned for her performances in Happy Valley, Downton Abbey, Benidorm and The Stranger, first crossed paths with Don on the set of The Loch back in 2017.This year, she portrayed the character of Fleur Edwards in a Death in Paradise episode alongside Don, which he revealed to This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary she 'loved doing it'.Article continues belowNevertheless, the couple maintain separate households, as Siobhan previously explained to The Times: "That's just the way it is, isn't it? That's how it's always been. And he's out of the country for seven months a year doing Death in Paradise anyway."She continued: "We are both off the telly. Other than that we're pretty normal. You wouldn't think we were a power couple this morning, both running around trying to get out of the house on time. Hopeless."Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.