Annette Badland, who has played Fleur Perkins in Midsomer Murders for the past three years, has sparked fears she could be leaving the ITV show.

Midsomer Murders fans have been given an almighty surprise after it was suggested that Neil Dugdeon could be set to step down from his DCI Barnaby role on the ITV drama

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Fans of Midsomer Murders are speculating that Annette Badland, who portrays Fleur Perkins in the ITV drama, might be leaving the show. Despite Annette having no immediate plans to exit, one concerned fan queried on a Facebook fan page dedicated to the series: "Has Annette Badland left Midsomer? Please let me know."

Midsomer Murders fans are worried that a beloved character has left the drama after taking to social media to share they're concerns, but it seems the star is going nowhere

From the very first episode until his departure in 2011, John Nettles embodied the role, eventually handing over the reins when his character opted for retirement. Neil Dudgeon then stepped into the esteemed position as DCI John Barnaby, Tom's cousin, taking over as the series' leading man.