Lucas Johnson: Last News

BBC EastEnders' fans reckon that the new Christmas trailer may have given away a huge spoiler ahead of a shocking death.

Mervin Wilson, played by former EastEnders star Don Gilet, has certainly shaken things up in the Caribbean. And as the new inspector settles into the role, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson is hit with 'monumental' news. Don Gilet, who gained mainstream fame on the BBC soap as serial killer Lucas Johnson, portrays straight-talking Londoner DI Mervin Wilson, a stark contrast to Ralf Little’s anxious and sensitive Neville.

TV legend Don Gilet is set to spice things up in the Death in Paradise cast, with the seasoned actor, known for his role as the menacing Lucas Johnson in EastEnders, stepping onto the sandy shores for the show's Christmas special. At 57, Don's career is a rich tapestry of roles, from Holby City’s halls to the eerie setting of The Loch, and even a venture into time and space with Doctor Who.

Death In Paradise is welcoming a new detective to Saint Marie’s sandy shores so what is there to know about actor Don Gilet?

Death in Paradise star Josephine Jobert, who is best known for her role as DS Florence Cassell in the BBC show, has sparked concern among her Instagram followers with a recent post.

Death in Paradise fans will be thrilled to hear that the BBC show is back and already filming as fans have flown to the Caribbean to pose with new actor Don Gilet on set. The series announced at the beginning of May that Don - who famously played serial killer Lucas Johnson on EastEnders - would become the new star of Death in Paradise. He'll make his debut in the show's feature-length Christmas special this December.

A former EastEnders star has been confirmed as Death in Paradise's new lead detective.

Death in Paradise has revealed the next lead to replace Ralf Little on the BBC show - and he's a familiar face to EastEnders fans. The series announced on Thursday that Don Gilet, 57 - who famously played serial killer Lucas Johnson on EastEnders - would become the new star of Death in Paradise. He'll make his debut in the show's feature-length Christmas special this December.

Death in Paradise has announced its new lead, with former EastEnders villain Don Gilet stepping into Ralf Little's shoes as the BBC show's frontman.

EastEnders fans were given a startling blast from the past during Tuesday’s (20 February) visit to Albert Square, as Denise Fox sought out advice from serial killer Lucas Johnson to help try and cope with the guilt of having been complicit to Keanu Taylor’s death. As regular viewers will know, Keanu was fatally stabbed to death on Christmas Day by Linda Carter as she tried to stop him from strangling her friend Sharon Watts, but rather than come clean about the crime, Linda, along with the rest of The Six decided to cover up the murder and even buried the body beneath Kathy’s cafe! But in the wake of the harrowing incident, Denise in particular has been struggling with psychosis and even hallucinations of the dead and buried Keanu - and sought advice from her former pastor Lucas who was serving time in prison for multiple murders himself! Yet while Lucas may have had a deadly streak on screen, actor Don Gilet couldn’t be further from his villainous alter-ego.

EastEnders fans were delivered yet another twist in The Six’s murder plot on Tuesday’s (20 February) visit to Albert Square, as Denise Fox sought out advice from serial killer Lucas Johnson to help try and cope with the guilt of having been complicit to Keanu Taylor’s death. As regular viewers will know, Keanu was fatally stabbed to death on Christmas Day by Linda Carter as she tried to defend her friend Sharon Watts from being strangled to death by the irate mechanic.

Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is in a terrible state in EastEnders spoilers - she has hallucinations of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) and goes to visit her killed ex Lucas Johnson (Don Gilet). Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) realises that Denise is experiencing psychosis and tries to get her to see a doctor after recognising the symptoms. Ricky Branning (Frankie Day) is convinced Denise is having a breakdown when he overhears her saying strange things, but Amy insists she just needs to sleep.

Alex Jones was told to stop shouting by a guest on The One Show on Thursday evening during an unfortunate technical glitch.The 44 year old was hosting the hit BBC chat show alongside Michael Ball, with the pair being joined by EastEnders star Don Gilet. Don, 54, was due on the show to discuss his exit from EastEnders, but struggled to connect to the actor at his home.

EastEnders fans are not impressed as their beloved BBC One soap was cancelled on Tuesday to make space for the football instead.

EastEnders fans learned Denise Fox was alive during Friday's episode, after being feared dead.

EastEnders fans are fearing for the life of Denise Fox, with her feared dead after a run-in with her killer ex-husband Lucas Johnson.

EastEnders viewers have predicted a chilling twist as Denise Fox disappeared after a bloody fight with killer ex Lucas Johnson.

Chilling scenes over the festive period of hit BBC soap EastEnders saw Lucas Johnson returning to Walford. Fans of the soap will know Lucas is responsible for the death of his ex Trina, the mother of his son Jordan.