Sherrie Hewson, 74, breaks silence on ITV Benidorm return rumours as she makes stance clear on comeback
Benidorm could soon be making a comeback eight years after its axe, with Joyce Temple-Savage actress Sherrie Hewson revealing what she knows about the ongoing rumours.
The 74-year-old starred in the former ITV comedy from 2012 until its cancellation in 2018, with the show having been on air for 11 years in total.
In recent years, there has been speculation the Brits abroad sitcom could be making a return, although nothing official has been confirmed yet.
When asked about it herself, Hewson recently admitted: “There is this thing that it’s coming back though, and I keep that alive.”
Speaking on the Best Suddenly Single podcast, she no doubt made fans’ day as she continued: “It is now a possibility. That would be wonderful because we all miss it desperately.”
The decision to axe the series was made in 2018, just two months before Benidorm won Best Comedy at the TV Choice Awards.
Speaking at the time, show creator Darren Litten commented during his acceptance speech: “This is a bit awkward – the show’s just been cancelled.
“I have huge respect for ITV – a show that’s getting 5.5 million and still picking up awards, but they’ve cancelled it. That takes balls.”
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The Sun recently reported that ITV are discussing a potential comeback for the comedy, with an insider telling the publication: “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.”
They concluded: “Producers have started to reach out to the show’s stars and are hopeful a decision can be made later this year.”
In 2023, Litten also teased a possible return as he announced he was returning to writing “both for television and theatre”.
He went on: “I have had clear, recent indications that certain TV channels are interested in my decision and I hope you will be watching the fruits of my labour in time to come.”
Last month, he was asked by a fan on X about the rumours, to which he cryptically responded: “Who knows….”
Fans are already reacting to the unconfirmed news on social media, with on former viewer writing on X: “Fantastic news! We’re gonna get new meme clips from the show.”
“We need as many of the originals from the beginning back as possible,” a second penned.
One more added: “If this is true, they need to bring back the Garvey family.”
“I kid you not, I watch this everyday as background noise. Soon as my alarm goes I put Benidorm on. Far better than radio noise and news. Amazing news,” another shared eagerly.
One more added: “Feel like I’m dreaming. Really hope they make this happen.”
“Will be very interesting to see who will come back?” another former fan wrote. (sic)