Only Fools and Horse legend Nicholas Lyndhurst is one of the bookmakers' favourites to replace Neil Dudgeon if he were ever to leave the ITV series. Despite Neil having no plans to exit the ITV drama any time soon, fans are concerned about a potential replacement after the actor discussed being "cancelled". Nicholas has been given odds of 20/1 along with Martin Clunes to replace Neil.
Death in Paradise star Ralf Little and Vera's Kenny Doughty are also among the famous names who could step into Neil's shoes, according to Betway. Other contenders include Daniel Casey with odds of 6/1, and Samuel Barnett with odds of 10/1. Betway spokesperson Chad Yeomans shared the latest odds, stating: "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." He continued: "Rounding out the top three in the betting market is Daniel Casey at 6/1, who our traders think could be in line to make a return to Causton as the main character! Or could the legendary John Nettles at 80/1, who recently turned down a cameo role in a proposed remake of Bergerac, be tempted to play the famous detective chief inspector one more time?" Nicholas, who is famous for his role as Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, went to star in a few TV shows after.