Eight years after fan-favourite Benidorm was brutally axed by ITV, the channel is said to be in early discussions about reviving the show and bringing back some of the all-star cast
ITV’s beloved sitcom Benidorm is making a comeback nearly eight years after it was unexpectedly axed – with talks underway for an 11th series.
Channel executives are in early discussions about reviving the popular show, which followed the chaotic lives of British holidaymakers and quirky hotel staff at the Solana Resort in Spain.
The series, which first aired in 2007, was cancelled in 2018 despite winning Best Comedy at the TV Choice Awards just months earlier. Notable cast members, including Tim Healy as cross-dressing bartender Les, and Sheila Reid as the sharp-tongued Madge Harvey, are expected to be part of the potential revival.
Sherrie Hewson, who played hotel manager Joyce Temple-Savage, hinted at the return during a podcast, saying, “Benidorm is coming back.”
Sources close to the production reveal that while an official 11th series has yet to be commissioned, talks are progressing positively. They 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.”
The show’s cancellation came after a drop in viewers, with 4.3 million tuning in for the 10th series opener—a 400,000 decline from the previous year. ITV claimed the show had “run its course,” but the decision was met with disappointment by fans and the cast alike.
Creator Derren Litten famously slammed ITV’s decision while accepting the award, sarcastically praising the network for canceling a show that had five million viewers. As he picked up the gong, he said: “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.”
Despite the cancellation, Benidorm has found a new lease of life on ITVX, the network’s streaming platform, reaching a fresh generation of fans.
In the months since, Derren Litten has been teasing the possibility of a spin-off, sparking further speculation about a return.
The ensemble cast, which also included stars like Sheridan Smith, Johnny Vegas, and Hannah Waddingham, became famous for their outrageous antics and memorable characters. Benidorm also attracted cameos from celebrities such as Cilla Black and Joan Collins.
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