Benidorm props sell for over £700 as creator flogs old costumes online – including Kenneth's worn hotpants
PROPS from the smash hit comedy Benidorm are selling for over £700 - including Kenneth Du Beke's worn hotpants
The much-loved show - which
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Benidorm fans are being given the chance to own some of the show's props - but they come at a price
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Benidorm writer Derren Litten is flogging the props on eBay
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Fans can own the shorts that Kenneth is wearing in this picture
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There are plenty of pricey props and costumes for fans to buy
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Benidorm's creator
Sharing the
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on X/Twitter, he said: "My Benidorm costume auction has started!
"Want to own a prop or costume from ITV's
comedy
BENIDORM? Check this out! Items being added daily."
On the eBay page, aptly named SolanaHotel after the famous hotel in the series, fans can pick up a range of items from the show - which includes a number of the character Kenneth's costumes.
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The flamboyant hairdresser - played by
They are pricey though, and range from £67 to £400.
Not only that, Kenneth's famous silver hotpants are also for sale at the price of £107.
THE RETURN OF BENIDORM?
Meanwhile, last month creator
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It came after The Sun previously revealed that bosses are in
Further fuelling the fire, Derren shared a photo of himself sitting by a poolside surrounded by palm trees.
Benidorm child stars unrecognisable as they appear on ITV after it's revealed sitcom is in talks to return
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."
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.
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Kenneth's hotpants can be bought for £107
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This t-shirt is also up for sale
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'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.'
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