BENIDORM fans loved Tony Hadley’s cameo in the first episode of the comedy’s tenth series.
The singer belted out some of his biggest hits as Monty married Joyce Temple-Savage.
Benidorm fans loved Tony Hadley's cameo in tonight's episode
He belted out Spandau Ballet’s hit True after Monty and Joyce married
After they said “I do”, Tony appeared to sing Spandau Ballet’s hit True which went down a storm with viewers.
He then belted out Gold, much to the delight of fans.
One viewer tweeted: “@TheTonyHadley appearance on #Benidorm was fantastic. I would say it was 'Gold'.”
Another told their followers: “@TheTonyHadley absolute blinder on #Benidorm!”
Tony Hadley singing Gold on Benidorm is, gold😂🙏🏻 #Benidorm — Sophie✌ (@beauitup) February 28, 2018
Lots to laugh at in this episode 😂😂😂😂 and super loved Tony Hadley singing #Benidorm — Michelle (@Ellekl) February 28, 2018
Go Tony! Love this song #Benidorm — Lyn Davies (@CirrusGirl) February 28, 2018
#Benidorm That’s made my night. Thanks Tony Hadley ❤️❤️ — Georgia_DD (@GeorgiaBowring) February 28, 2018
The star went on to sing Gold as he left the wedding party stranded
Among the flurry of guest stars are Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson, T'Pau star Carol Decker and actor Mark Heap.
Bad Education's Layton Williams, comedian Bobby Ball and former Corrie star Nigel Havers will also feature.
John Challis, who went down a storm with fans for his portrayal of dodgy property dealer Monty, has also become a permanent cast member.
Speaking about the moment she found out Tony would be singing at her on-screen wedding, Sherrie Hewson, who plays Joyce, said she was thrilled.
Only Fools star John Challis joins Benidorm
Bad Education's Layton Williams, comedian Bobby Ball and former Corrie star Nigel Havers will also feature in the show
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She explained: “I said to Tony at the time, 'Oh you can actually do it [act]'.
“He said, 'Can I? I wondered if I could act' and I said 'You ought to get into it if that's what you want to do'.
“And then he immediately left Spandau [Ballet, his band].
“He's gorgeous, you fall in love with him anyway, because he is the most gorgeous huggy-bear man.”
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TONY Hadley shocked Spandau Ballet fans around the world last year when he announced his departure from the band.
But just who's the man with the golden voice? Here is what we know...
Rex Features Tony Hadley is a British singer
Who is Tony Hadley? What is his background?
Anthony Patrick "Tony" Hadley was born June 2, 1960, in London.
He is an English pop singer-songwriter, actor and radio presenter.
He shot to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the new wave band Spandau Ballet.
He is also a solo artist and has enjoyed sell-out tours.
Tony quit Spandau Ballet in 2017.
It's now been revealed he is set to guest star on ITV's comedy, Benidorm.
Redferns Tony shot to fame in Spandau Ballet
When did Tony Hadley join Spandau Ballet?
Spandau Ballet are an English band formed in London in 1979.
They became one of the most successful groups to emerge during the New Romantic era.
Tony was the singer of the band and he joined brothers Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp on guitars, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.
The band split in 1990 but got back together again in 2009.
Getty Images The band reformed in 2009 but Tony is now OUT of the group
Why did Tony Hadley quit Spandau Ballet?
Tony tweeted this statement to reveal he was no longer in the band: "Due to circumstances beyond my control, it is with deep regret that I am required to state that I am no longer a member of the band Spandau Ballet and as such I will no longer a member of the band Spandau Ballet
He went on: "And as such I will not be performing with the band in the future "
Responding to his abrupt exit, Spandau Ballet wrote on their website: "Much to our frustration, Tony had made it clear in September 2016 that he didn’t want to work with the band anymore. This has not changed and 2015 was the last time we were able to perform or work with him. So we have now made the decision to move on as a band."
However, a source told The Sun that money was the major factor in Tony leaving.
They said: “Tony decided he’d rather do small solo gigs making money for himself than performing with Spandau.
“The rest of the band are totally bewildered by his decision as they prefer to play huge gigs more sporadically — and they’re tired of trying to talk him round.
“He’s determined to focus on things for himself ahead of the group. The discussions have completely broken down and both sides are digging their heels in. Things have escalated over more than 12 months and it
has become a real feud now.”
In the past, there has been in-fighting in the band.
Shortly after the band split up in the 90s, there was a disagreement about royalties.
Tony, along with Steve and John launched an unsuccessful court case against Gary for a share of his songwriting royalties.
Although they vowed to appeal the verdict, they later decided against this.
A statement from Tony Hadley :- I am no longer a member of the band Spandau Ballet & will not be performing with the band in the future. pic.twitter.com/KcuNGTtSFn — Tony Hadley (@TheTonyHadley) July 3, 2017
How much is Tony Hadley worth?
Tony has amassed quite a fortune since his rise to fame in the 80s.
He is believed to be worth nearly £8million.
This is through working with Spandau Ballet and performing as a solo artist.
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Who is Tony Hadley's wife?
Tony has been married twice.
Once to Leonie Lawson from 1983 to 2003.
He is now married to Alison Evers.
He has five children.
Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley made a guest appearance on ITV’s Benidorm – and viewers declared it was “Gold”.
The singer turned up as the new series of the show started on Wednesday night, playing the wedding singer on Joyce and Monty’s big day.
In one scene he speeds off on the back of a boat singing the band’s 1983 hit Gold, which fans thought was hilarious.
Tony Hadley (PA)
One person wrote on Twitter that Hadley’s cameo was an “absolute blinder”, while another gushed: “@TheTonyHadley appearance on #Benidorm was fantastic. I would say it was ‘Gold’.”
@TheTonyHadley appearance on #Benidorm was fantastic. I would say it was 'Gold'. — Peter H Todd (@Peter_H_Todd) February 28, 2018
“Tony Hadley absolute legend,” said another.
“Tony Hadley singing Gold on Benidorm is, gold,” praised one person.
Tony Hadley singing Gold on Benidorm is, gold😂🙏🏻 #Benidorm — Sophie✌ (@beauitup) February 28, 2018
The new series is the hit sitcom’s 10th since it first aired in 2007.
Package-holiday comedy Benidorm returned for an incredible tenth series. I can see why – its Brits abroad slapstick manages to be both funny and clever, laughing at and with the holiday makers. Only writers this confident could come up with a scene where bigoted Eddie sits by the pool and describes his grand daughter’s work in Germany as a trip to ‘Hitler’s heartland’ where she will be with ‘lesbians in comfortable shoes.’
Everybody knows he is being a moron, but Benidorm isn’t afraid to say these are exactly the morons we all live with and indeed, are related to.
The funniest moments came from a scene-stealing turn from Tony Hadley as the wedding singer at Joyce and Monty’s shambolic island wedding. Gamely turning his warbles up to maximum karaoke bombast, the Spandau Ballet singer managed to be over-the-top while still making True bring a tear to the eye.
Benidorm celebrates how ridiculous and yet lovable most Brits are: uncouth, smutty, terrible jokers and yet open-minded, generous and above all, indiscriminate in our love of other people’s sunshine. It made me really want to join them.
