'It'll be fun in the sun without us'

Johnny Vegas has been dumped from ITV1’s Benidorm – as producers look for sexier new characters.

The sitcom is returning next year, following a one-off special later this year, but the comic won’t be part of it after his character The Oracle sailed into the sunset with Telle Garvey at the end of the third season.

He told The Sun: ‘Benidorm’s happening again but I won’t be part of it Unfortunately, it will be fun in the sun without us. The show moves on. Best of luck to them."

An ITV spokesman said: ‘The Oracle will not be returning to Benidorm this year but other new characters will be introduced.

‘It has been a great pleasure working with Johnny and we thank him for his fantastic commitment to the phenomenal success of Benidorm over the past four years.’

Published: 1 Apr 2010