Death In Paradise's Ralf Little joins Strictly star in huge announcement after BBC exit
Death In Paradise star Ralf Little stepped down from his role as DI Neville Parker on the BBC crime series earlier this year after taking over from Ardal O'Hanlon in season 9 back in 2020, leaving fans devastated.
Ralf Little has joined Strictly Come Dancing star and pal Will Mellor as the duo embark on a new series. The pair, who also front their podcast Two Pints with Will and Ralf, are reuniting for a new travelogue in which they try to be better men.
The show titled Will & Ralf Should Know Better is arriving on the rebranded U&Dave channel this summer, with four hour-long episodes of the pair, giving fans an insight into their "bromance".
Their decades-long friendship goes back to their younger years when they both starred in the early noughties sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. In their new show, they will contemplate being two middle-aged men in their forties.
Will, 48, took to X and shared his delight about teaming up with Ralf, 44, for another project.
He tweeted: "So chuffed I can finally announce my new series with @RalfLittle coming soon to @davechannel!! We had an absolute ball making it so hope you enjoy!! #funtimes #newseries."
Will's 209,800 followers rushed to comment on the news, as one wrote: "Omg! Cannot wait - love you guys."
Another chimed in: "Should be a great watch guys," while a third wrote: "Amazing. Can't wait to see it...well done guys."
A fourth wrote: "Nice one."
While a fifth quipped: "Look out Ant & Dec. There are two new kids on the block..."
Each episode will see the duo face new challenges from facing their fears of ageing, their spiritual side to living off-grid with no toilet paper.
Will, who recently starred in the recent ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, told British Comedy: "Going on a journey with Ralf to open our minds and push our limits ... what could possibly go wrong!?
"We're both in our 40s now and probably a bit set in our ways, so now is the perfect time to see how we could be doing life better. Hopefully, we'll come out of it better equipped for the modern world and, ideally, still in one piece."
Ralf added: "I am thrilled to be working with Will again as it's always so much fun. We've just finished our podcast tour and I thought I might get a bit of a break from him! This time we get to explore how we should be living in the modern world while educating ourselves and having a laugh at the same time. I can't wait to get going."