Why did Marlon Pryce leave Death in Paradise?

DEATH in Paradise has waved goodbye to another much-loved star on the show.

Copper Marlon Pryce - played by Tahj Miles - has been a part of the cast since 2021 but has now bowed out of the series.

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Who is Marlon Pryce's actor Tahj Miles?

Actor Tahj Miles joined Death In Paradise in season 10 as young troublemaker Marlon Pryce.

Over the years, his character has changed a lot and eventually became a policeman.

As Marlon, Tahj also starred in the Death In Paradise spin-off show Beyond Paradise.

Before landing the job, the talented star was best known for his work in the West End.

His theatre credits include big shows like Oliver!, Lion King, and Matilda the Musical.

Tahj also appeared in the first film of the anthology series Small Axe directed by Steve McQueen,

The young officer made the decision to leave the island after his sister got a scholarship in Jamaica.

His last scenes were played out on March 10, 2024.

Marlon's exit was foreshadowed in the previous episode, when his sister Jocelyn got a letter about a scholarship in Jamaica.

This led Marlon to decide his next steps, and what he wanted for his future.

He said to his colleague Naomi Thomson: "I want to do good by Jocelyn, but I don't want to not be a police officer."

Marlon decided to prioritise his sister's future, even though it meant giving up his beloved job.

At the end of the episode, the team said goodbye to him but had a few surprises up their sleeves.

It’s been real people, Marlon out.

Tahj Miles

Fans got to witness the return of J.P. Hooper (Tobi Bakare), who had left the show at the end of series 10.

Marlon was excited to be reunited with his pal, and was over the moon when J.P told him he had spoken to the Jamaican Police and got him a job.

What has Tahj Miles said about the role?

Speaking out about his exit, actor Miles shared a snap of himself behind the scenes of the latest season of Death In Paradise.

He kept it short and sweet and simply wrote: "It’s been real people, Marlon out."

Tahj's character's departure was a bittersweet moment and left fans at home sobbing that he was leaving.

Taking to X/Twitter, one wrote: "Fully sobbing that marlon has left :(."

A second added: "Gutted Marlon leaving."

A third penned: "Gutted Tahj D Miles has wrapped on Death In Paradise. Marlon Pryce was mint, perfectly portrayed. Cheers for the fun Tahj mate and all the best for the future."

A fourth wrote: "Marlon leaving may tip me over the edge. Every time I get attached."

A fifth added: "Can't believe Tahj has left."