Benidorm writer hints he’s already working on reboot with poolside post as soap star begs to join show
BENIDORM writer Derren Litten has dropped a big clue that he’s already working on the rebooted series.
The Sun revealed last month that bosses are in secret talks over a comeback for the award-winning series about Brits abroad, with hopes of reuniting the all-star cast.
Comedy writer and director Derren shared a photo of him sitting by a poolside surrounded by palm trees.
He posed with a thumbs up and teased fans about his location but kept tight-lipped about where he was.
Darren wrote: “No idea where I am but it’s all good. Might stay here for a bit.”
It caught the attention of EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison, who played Heather Trott on the BBC soap before her character was killed off in 2012.
Cheryl, 59, commented: “Can I join ya Mr,” with a heart smiley emoji.
Fans were keen for soap legend Cheryl to land a spot on the rebooted version, with one writing: “You’d be fab in Benidorm!”
Favourites included Tim Healy’s cross-dressing bartender Les, and loud-mouth matriarch Madge Harvey, played by Sheila Reid — who chain-smoked while driving around the resort on her mobility scooter.
Sherrie Hewson, who played hotel manager Joyce Temple-Savage, has been approached — letting slip in a podcast: “Benidorm is coming back.”
A source 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.
“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 slammed ITV’s axe, telling the crowd as he picked up the gong: “This is a bit awkward, the show’s just been cancelled.”
He added sarcastically: “I’ve huge respect for ITV — a show that’s getting five and a half million viewers and still picking up awards, but they’ve cancelled it. That takes balls.”
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 fuelled speculation of a Benidorm spin-off when he said he was returning to writing for TV and theatre.