Midsomer Murders returns to TV Doc Martin star Martin Clunes is one of the favourites tipped to replace Neil Dudgeon on Midsomer Murders if the actor ever leaves his role as the lead detective. While Neil has no plans of leaving just yet, he recently opened up about "being cancelled" when he took over from John Nettles. The bookmakers have also been sharing their predictions about who could replace Neil if he left the ITV series, and while Vera actor Kenny Doughty has come out on top, Martin Clunes' name has been thrown into the mix.
From 2004 until the conclusion in 2022, Martin played the lead role of Doctor Martin Ellingham in the ITV comedy-drama series Doc Martin. Martin has been given odds of 20/1 to replace Neil, alongside Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst and Jamie Parker. The other actors include Death in Paradise's Ralf Little and Daniel Case, who have been given odds of 5/1 and 6/1.
Former detective John Nettles has also been given odds of 80/1 of returning to replace Neil Discussing the latest odds, Betway spokesperson Chad Yeomans said: "We make the ex-Vera star Kenny Doughty the favourite at 4/1 to replace Neil Dudgeon should he ever stand down as DCI John Barnaby. Next in the betting comes Death in Paradise star Ralf Little at 5/1, who was hugely popular in his role as DI Neville Parker before his surprise departure from the show earlier this year." Don't miss.
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