Benidorm creator drops huge hint legendary comedy could return as he makes big announcement – five years after axe

BENIDORM'S creator has teased the hit comedy could make a sensational comeback.

Derren Litten, 53, created the hugely popular programme that ran for 10 series on ITV.

Derren Litten has teased a huge Benidorm comeback
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Derren Litten has teased a huge Benidorm comebackCredit: Twitter
It comes five years after the show was axed from screens
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It comes five years after the show was axed from screensCredit: David Revenga
Derren - who ditched TV writing for a career as a radio DJ - has come out of retirement
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Derren - who ditched TV writing for a career as a radio DJ - has come out of retirement

Just two months ago, Derren revealed his brand new career as a radio DJ in Spain.

Yet it appears telly is back in his sights - five years after the show was axed from screens.

The writer - who even guest-starred in a number of Benidorm episodes - took to his X profile to speculate on further episodes.

He wrote: "I would like to take this opportunity to make a public statement.

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"It's been a difficult decision but I've decided to return back to writing for both television and theatre."

Adding fuel to the speculation, he added: "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."

Derren then added his signature wit as he concluded: "Obviously there are always rumours surrounding such announcements but I would like to make it clear my decision to come out of retirement is purely to spend less time with my family."

This isn't the first time Derren has teased a Benidorm comeback, touting the idea back in October.

The Sun previously revealed ITV were axing Benidorm as the show suffered a drop in ratings.

A TV source at the time told us: “Benidorm has been a huge success for ITV for a decade, but bosses feel it’s run its course.

“The ratings have started to drop off and a number of the fan favourites have left, so it just feels as though the time is right to let it go out while it’s still on a high.

“It has been ITV’s longest running comedy, which is a real achievement.”

Benidorm is still available to watch as a boxset on ITVX, the broadcaster's streaming service.

Derren has both written and starred in the comedy
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Derren has both written and starred in the comedyCredit: ITV
Derren lives in Benidorm and told how 'TV channels are interested' in his latest project
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Derren lives in Benidorm and told how 'TV channels are interested' in his latest projectCredit: Rex