A BENIDORM star has fuelled rumours that the show is returning after eight years off our screens as he flies out to Spain.
Former Benidorm actor Asa Elliott was a popular fixture on the show, appearing as a cabaret singer between 2010 and 2014.
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Asa has revealed in his latest TikTok post that he gets asked continually if the show is coming back.
“My phone has blown up, friends, family, acquaintances, the press, they’ve all been messaging me.
“Trying to find out what’s going on, do I have any insider information?
“Plus, I have had so many messages from Benidorm cast members asking me what’s going on.
“It’s been crazy. So what can I say?
“You’ve seen what’s out there online and I can’t really say much more than that just now.
“But, I’ve just flown out to Spain to a lovely place. I don’t know if you recognise it?”
Asa then panned his camera around and showed a sunny beach which he described as gorgeous at this time of year.
He added: “And I’ve got a little bit of business to attend to.
“So any breaking news will be on this TikTok account and you’ll be the first to know about any news about the Benidorm reboot show.”
The latest update comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that the ITV sitcom is set to return for an 11th series — eight years after it was brutally axed.
We revealed that channel bosses are in secret talks over a comeback for the award-winning series about Brits abroad, with hopes of reuniting the all-star cast.
A source at the time said: “Benidorm was adored by millions when it was suddenly cancelled. Fans will be thrilled to hear ITV wants to bring it back.
“An 11th series hasn’t been commissioned yet, but there’s major excitement building as early talks begin.
Benidorm cast members
Airing from 2007 to 2018, ITV sitcom Benidorm had a wide range of stars appear during its decade-long run
- Johnny Vegas: The popular comedian played Geoff Maltby aka “The Oracle”
- Steve Pemberton: Writer, comedian and co-creator of Inside No. 9starred as Mick Garvey.
- Siobhan Finneran: Coronation Street and Downton Abbey actress Siobhan played the part of Janice Garvey.
- Crissy Rock: The Liverpudlian stand-up comedian played Janey Yorke.
- Tony Maudsley: Now known as George Shuttleworth on Coronation Street, Tony’s Benidorm stint saw him portray Kenneth Du Beke.
- Sherrie Hewson: Another Corrie alum, the former Loose Women panellist had the role of Joyce Temple-Savage in Benidorm.
- Hannah Waddingham: Best known for playing Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, Hannah played Tonya Dyke in Benidorm.
- Danny Walters: Having later played ill-fated EastEnders hunk Keanu Taylor, Benidorm fans knew Danny as Tiger Dyke.
- John Challis: The late Only Fools and Horses actor, who played Boycie, had a stint in Benidorm as Monty Evans/Staines.
- Nathan Byron: Nathan had a recurring role in Ghosts as Mike’s friend Obi, but also appeared in Benidorm as Joey Ellis.
“Producers have started to reach out to the show’s stars and are hopeful a decision can be made later this year.”
Benidorm, which was first aired in 2007, was scrapped in 2018 — two months before winning Best Comedy at the TV Choice Awards.
Creator Derren Litten slammed ITV’s axe, telling the crowd as he picked up the gong: “This is a bit awkward, the show’s just been cancelled.”
Six months ago, Derren — who has been working as a DJ in Spain in recent years — launched a Facebook group promising superfans “exclusive Benidorm pictures, videos, gossip and exclusive content not shown anywhere else”.
He then fuelled speculation of a Benidorm spin-off when he said he was returning to writing for TV and theatre.
The much loved sitcom hilariously portrayed British holidaymakers mixing with quirky staff at the Solana all-inclusive resort in Spain.
Stars included Sheridan Smith, Steve Pemberton, Hannah Waddingham and Johnny Vegas — plus cameos from Cilla Black and Joan Collins.
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