Acting schedule complicates dating for Death in Paradise star

Shantol Jackson, who plays Detective Naomi Thomas in the BBC show Death in Paradise, has spoken about the challenges of balancing her work life with her personal life. She first joined the show in 2011 and has since been promoted to Detective Sergeant. Jackson discussed how her busy filming schedule impacts her romantic relationships. She noted that being away from home for long periods makes dating difficult. She hopes to focus more on her love life this year. She explained that it's important to find a partner who understands her lifestyle and can visit her while she's filming. The actress also shared her thoughts on using dating apps like Tinder. Although she hasn't tried it, she acknowledges that others have had success. Jackson's experience is similar to that of former star Kris Marshall. He left his role as DI Humphrey Goodman in 2017 to spend more time with his family. Marshall said he struggled with being away from home while filming in Guadeloupe. He made long trips back home to see his family but ultimately decided it was time to move on. Now, Marshall is closer to home and has returned in a spin-off of the show called Beyond Paradise, which is filmed in Devon and Cornwall.