Benidorm star stuns fans with amount of royalties they receive from ITV series
Benidorm was a huge hit for ITV and the stars of the show still receive royaltes from the sitcom, despite it having ended in 2018
One of ITV's most beloved sitcoms, Benidorm, aired from 2007 to 2018 and continues to be a favourite among telly fans.
The popular series followed the antics of British holidaymakers at Solana Resort in Benidorm, running for a total of 10 seasons.
All seasons of the comedy are now available on streaming platforms including ITVX, Netflix and Disney+, allowing it to reach new viewers.
With thousands still tuning into Benidorm, the stars of the show continue to receive royalty payments, according to one actor's recent TikTok video.
Asa Elliott first graced our screens in Benidorm during the 2010 Christmas special, later appearing in 13 episodes across seasons five and six, reports OK!.
Despite his brief appearances, the singer claims he still receives annual cheques from the show.
In a TikTok video, 43 year old Asa told his followers: "So, when I first started filming the show there was nothing in my contract to [say] I'd receive repeat fees or royalties.
"But thankfully my agent at the time, she managed to renegotiate the contract when I had some scenes with extra dialogue and I was in a few more episodes. And ever since then I've been receiving royalties every year."
He continued: "Now it's always a bit of a mystery when they're going to arrive and even how much it's going to be for, I have no idea. But last year I got two different payments which dropped into my account. So it was two payments, £81 and £98."
Asa went on to claim that the first time he received royalties he'd been given £1,000, which he said was "unexpected and so welcomed".
"And ever since then it's been two or three hundred pounds every year. So I only had quite a small role in the show," he said. "So can you imagine how much the main actors get every year? I'd love to ask them. I wonder if any of them will tell me how much they got."
Followers were taken aback by the sum, with one questioning: "Is that it?" whilst another quipped: "Hope you're negotiating good royalties for series 11."
Nevertheless, some believed the figure was decent, considering Asa had a minor part in Benidorm.
Another supporter remarked: "From 10 years on and small role, I would say that is very good, a lot of actors who have had bigger parts would get pennies after years on."
Benidorm is available to watch on ITVX