. He then married Stella and took her hostage in the pub before he was arrested for arson and murder Cara Theobold is another one of the guest stars who fans will recognise as Downton Abbey's kitchen maid Ivy Stuart. The actress played the lead role in the hit ITV historical drama from 2011 to 2013. Her work on the series resulted in her being a co-recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Season 12 of Death in Paradise will also guest star Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Les Dennis, Jo Martin and Siobhan McSweeney. Death in Paradise will return for a Christmas special this festive season. It's been announced that John Michie will be joining the cast for season 12Credit: BBC John Michie played villain Karl Munro in Coronation street from 2011-2013Credit: PA:Press Association){kind=link}
DEATH in Paradise has confirmed it’s final series 12 guest stars – including favourites from Downton Abbey and Coronation Street.
The guest cast appearing in the next series of BBC One’s Death In Paradise has been announce and fans are in for a treat.
The Death in Paradise cast keeps growing, with two familiar faces joining for its upcoming 12th season.
The tropical crime drama’s Twitter account recently confirmed the news, sharing pictures of the new cast members.
Joining the line up now is John Michie and Cara Theobold.