Asa Elliott, known for playing the singer at the fictional Hotel Solana on ITV's Benidorm, has revealed the exact fee he received for a brief appearance on the show. Elliott, who featured in series five and six, disclosed that he was paid £750 for just two minutes of screen time during the 2010 Christmas special.
The actor explained that the payment was for a single day of filming, with no royalties or repeat fees attached. He recalled being flown from Manchester, accommodated in a hotel, and provided with transfers and meals, but said there was no negotiation as he did not have an agent at the time.
Creator Derren Litten made a take-it-or-leave-it offer, and Elliott accepted. Despite the brief role, his character went on to make several appearances across the two series.
Meanwhile, Sherrie Hewson, who played Joyce Temple-Savage, has hinted at a potential return for the comedy. She told Good Morning Britain that a film version could work, bringing back characters from the show's history. Hewson noted that Litten has approximately 70 episodes already written.
Benidorm was axed in 2018 but has experienced a resurgence on streaming services, with fans continuing to call for its return.
