Don Gilet and ‘secret’ relationship with Happy Valley star Siobhan Finneran

Death in Paradise newbie Don Gilet is reported to be in a relationship with a rather famous TV star, Siobhan Finneran.

The actor debuted on the BBC One show this month as the newest detective, Inspector Mervin Wilson, replacing Ralf Little, who played DI Neville Parker for four and a half years.

Don is no stranger to TV shows, having appeared in the likes of EastEnders and Casualty.

What’s more, in the past few years, Don Gilet has been linked with a famous face: Siobhan Finneran.

Don Gilet on Death in Paradise

Don Gilet is best known for playing bad guy Lucas Johnson on the BBC EastEnderson-and-off from 2008 to more recently 2024. He has also starred in Holby City and Netflix’s stranger.

Away from the cameras and TV shows, Don usually keeps his personal life low-key. He was previously married to fellow actress Tracy Whitwell. Don is also the father of one, a 17-year-old son named Flynn.

In more recent times, he has been linked to Siobhan Finneran.

Don Gilet and Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Finneran is a very successful actress, who has appeared in everything from Benidorm to Downtown Abbey. She also played Clare Cartwright in the smash hit show Happy valley.

Both Don and Siobhan appeared in the Scottish thriller The Loch in 2017. She played DCI Lauren Quigley, while Don starred as Blake Albrighton.

Since then, the couple seems to be inseparable….

Are Don and Siobhan dating?

In 2017, Siobhan and Dons attended MVISA Awards together. In 2022, they attended the TV Choice Awards together. They were then photographed leaving in a black taxi together.

Fast forward to 2023, and the duo were spotted holding hands at The Cure Usher Ball at the Hilton, Manchester.

The couple has never been discussed or confirmed to be in a relationship, however – and their reps have remained tight-lipped.

His son Don keeps him busy when he’s not working

In 2014, Death in Paradise star Don spoke about his son with The Sunday Post. She said at the time: “Flynn is eight and he’s quite rambunctious.

“I think he’s got some of my funny genes… I have fun at work but when I get home I have to be a dad and make sure he’s not too wild.

“He’s a good boy but he’s very active and likes to run around the place. If you let him play, you have to give him time to calm down before he goes to bed at night.

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Death in Paradise is on Sunday 22 December at 8.30pm on BBC One.

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