Popular ITV sitcom Benidorm is set to return to screens with new episodes, eight years after it was first axed, reports suggest.

The series, set in a Spanish resort, first aired in 2007 and ran for ten series with 74 episodes before ITV bosses cancelled the show.

Benidorm was a big hit for ITV, gaining more than eight million viewers and a big fan base, even inspiring many to visit the Spanish region for their own holiday.

Now, it's reported that Benidorm could be seen back on screens with one former star even declaring its "coming back".

Benidorm to 'return' with new epsidoes 

Reports of the ITV shows' return came after former Benidorm cast member Sherrie Hewson, who played Joyce Temple-Savage, previously said in a podcast that "Benidorm is coming back."

Now, a source from The Sun has shared more details: “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"

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Creator of the show, Derren Litten, has previously taken to X, formerly Twitter, to share that he has more stories he would love to explore.

During its time on ITV, Benidorm became a hit, earning numerous National Television Awards and TV Choice Awards, and it was BAFTA-nominated.

In 2018, the show moved to the stage with a stage adaptation of the ITV soap that impressed audiences until 2019.