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
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Benidorm writer Derren Litten hinted he's already started work on the reboot
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The Sun revealed the ITV show is set to return after eight years
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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
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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.
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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
Creator Derren slammed
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
He fuelled speculation of a Benidorm spin-off when he said he was returning to writing for TV and theatre.
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Sherrie Hewson let slip on a podcast that Benidorm will be returning
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