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 hilariously followed a group of Brits abroad – came to an end in 2018, but now you can own a piece of the ITV show’s history.
Benidorm’s creator Derren Litten revealed he is flogging memorabilia from the show on eBay.
Sharing the news 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.
The flamboyant hairdresser – played by Tony Maudsley – was known for his outrageous t-shirts, and now fans can own one.
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 Derren dropped a big clue that he’s already working on the rebooted series.
It came after The Sun previously revealed that bosses are in secret talks over a comeback for the award-winning series.
Further fuelling the fire, Derren shared a photo of himself 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.”
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.”