Some Death In Paradise fans have blasted the BBC for ‘making the show unwatchable and turning it into trash’ with a devastating twist. 

Viewers watched the newest episode of the drama on Friday and saw the Saint Marie crime squad work on the case of a murdered young woman. 

Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, played by Don Warrington, has starred in the 14-season show from the start.

However, during the recent instalment it was revealed that Selwyn would be ‘phased out’ of the police team because of budgeting. 

Of the cuts, Commissioner Selwyn said: ‘I’m afraid they can, and they are.’

The officer has been in the show since 2011 and some fans are reeling about his possible departure. 

Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, played by Don Warrington, has starred in the 14-season show from the start

However, during the recent instalment it was revealed that Selwyn would be ‘phased out’ of the police team because of budgeting

The officer has been in the show since 2011 and some fans are reeling about his possible departure

One viewer posted on X: ‘Why Death In Paradise’s mᴀssive bombshell could completely change the show Is Commissioner Selwyn leaving the show? If they remove the Excellent role of #CommissionerSelwyn, #DeathInParadise will no longer be a show worth watching. It will be Trash.’

Another penned: ‘I like the new guy, Mervin, on Death In Paradise. Hoping they won’t get rid of the commissioner. I adore Selwyn Patterson.’

‘Not sure #deathinparadise will survive without Selwyn.’; ‘They can’t just get rid of Selwyn as the commissioner in Death In Paradise what will he do now #DeathInParadise.’

‘I’m getting so worried for Selwyn. I’m sure they’ll end up saving his job at the last minute but seeing him like this is upsetting. I need someone to go to the HQ in Jamaica and do something #DeathInParadise.’

‘Don’t write Selwyn out show wouldn’t be the same without Commissioner Patterson #saveSelwyn #DeathInParadise.’; ‘We are not letting Selwyn go #SaveSelwyn #DeathInParadise.’

‘I’d be gutted if Selwyn was binned. He’s the commissioner, the boss #deathinparadise.’

Another posted: ‘If Selwyn leaves, I’m done. He’s been there since the start and it won’t be the same without him.’

Actor Don previously revealed how his character felt about the shock news.

Some Death In Paradise viewers took to social media to share their views on the cut

‘He’s shocked. It’s not what he expected. It comes as a bold from the blue,’ he elaborated.

‘He has to deal with a situation that he hadn’t expected, and it’s making a big change in his life, in his status. He has to work through a crisis, really.’

The actor shared that the plot twist will impact the rest of the island and other characters. 

Mayor Catherine Bordey, portrayed by Elizabeth Bourgine, could play an important role in the situation.

The actress teased: ‘She will be, even with Selwyn, helpful as a mayor and as a friend.

‘Because she can have the mayor power and do things. And as a friend, she can be very nice, tender, warm or angry.’

Elizabeth added that Catherine’s character will be shown in different lights in the new series. 

All series of Death In Paradise are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now.