Death in Paradise star flooded with support as they confirm return to beloved role

Elizabeth Bourgine, known for her role as Catherine Bordey on Death in Paradise, has thrilled fans by confirming her comeback to the beloved BBC programme.

The actress took to Instagram to share a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs.

One photo Elizabeth posted shows her in character, captured through the eye of a camera. She succinctly captioned this shot, "Shooting series 15 of Death in Paradise."

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Another image showcased the actress beaming beside the show's camera crew, an umbrella held above her amidst the heat, and a fan in hand.

An additional snapshot revealed Elizabeth indoors with the team, script in tow. The star's latest update featured her poised outside her character's on-screen eatery, fully garbed for the part.

Accompanying this picture was a playful caption, "Catherine Bordey would be a wonderful James Bond ... not a James'Bond girl ... a Catherine's Bond," reports the Express.

Enthusiastic reactions ensued in the comments section, where Death in Paradise followers expressed their excitement.

One comment read: "I couldn't agree more! Catherine's always been my favourite character."

A different fan remarked: "Yes indeed. Catherine is one cool woman."

A third responded to the news about the returning series: "Brilliant news as I have now finished all previous episodes so now have to wait."

Yet another follower chimed in: "Looking forward to seeing the new season in 2026 in the UK."

One fan expressed: "I wish I could be there to see how one of my favourite programs are made."

Another posted: "Looking forward to seeing you on screen again."

BBC bosses had previously confirmed that Death in Paradise would return for series 15 earlier this year.

In a post on the show's official X account, they stated: "Series 14 is over... But we'll be back for series 15 (and a special)! Thanks for watching, see you again soon!".

Death in Paradise is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.