ITV Midsomer Murders fans are convinced Ralf Little will replace Neil Dudgeon as the lead detective on the show as bookies have shared the odds on who could take over

For 13 years, Neil has fronted Midsomer Murders as DCI John Barnaby, while 39-year-old Nick signed on as his partner in crime, Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter, in 2016.

Death in Paradise's Ralf Little has been revealed as one of the bookies' top five actors who could be lined up to replace Neil Dudgeon on Midsomer Murders as fans fear for his exit

The 61 year old actor has played DCI John Barnaby on the hit ITV show Midsomer Murders since 2011 and has now opened up on the role, while also revealing his thoughts on the show's future

Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Bookmakers have named Death in Paradise star Ralf Little as a top contender to replace Neil Dudgeon as the lead in Midsomer Murders,