A man has suffered a “hilarious” fake tan fail while on holiday in Benidorm – with people “crying” at the result and comparing him to characters from the hit show.
Darren, from Middlesbrough, attempted to give his skin a bottle-kissed glow ahead of going on a date but accidentally fell asleep after applying the lotion.
Later, the panicked 48-year-old rushes to wash off his face but was unable to get the colour off, leaving his skin a bizarre shade of “orange”.
Darren, or ‘Dazza’ as he prefers to be called, and friend Graham share their holiday antics regularly online (@dazza_bigdogbenidorm), having previously gone viral for saying it’s ‘cheaper’ to head to Benidorm than stay at home in the UK.
In one of the multiple clips, which have racked more than 868,000 views on TikTok, Dazza is sitting on his balcony while applying the tan to his face.
He got the idea after spotting his neighbours tanning their legs before a big night out and got intrigued.
After speaking to them, he decided to get in on the action.
In the next video, pal Graham reveals Dazza has fallen asleep and a third clip shows the newly-awoken Brit on his bead, laughing.
Tragically however, his date reportedly “blocked” him after he told her what happened.
“I couldn’t believe the colour I went, I tried to wash it off but I had no joy at all,” he told NeedToKnow.online.
“I asked the women next door how could I wash it off and they said it would come off after in the shower but it didn’t.
“Anyways my date text me asking if everything was okay for the date so I told her about what happened and she blocked me.
“A few days after it started going orange and even my beard changed colour.”
Social media users have been left in stitches at the incident, with some people comparing Dazza to Benidorm’s Madge, known for her extremely tanned skin.
Others said the pair are a “liability” and left them “crying”.
“You two are a liability, I’d love a holiday with yas,” said Jane. [sic]
Gerty Watson added: “I’m crying.”
“Oh god I had a bad tanning day last week,” said Molly. [sic]
Angie Kay said: “Can’t stop laughing,”
Someone else added: “Nah I just choked on my drink watching this.” [sic]
Andrea Gray said: “Oh my god its brilliant so funny.”
Referring to the TV show Benidorm, someone else simply wrote: “Madge.”
“It’s giving Mick Garvey when he arrives at the airport in the Christmas special series of Benidorm,” said Rebecca.
Lyndsey Nicholl said: “Image of Tim Healy (Leslie) from Benidorm.”
“Looks like Madge from Benidorm,” said Angela Wilkinson.
In a bid to help Dazza with his fake tan fail, people were quick to offer advice on how to fade the colour.
One person suggested using baking soda, whilst someone else told him to put toothpaste on his face.
Andrea said: “Baking soda will get it off. Make it into a paste with oil or water.”
“Get coffee granules from a barista!! Or veet!!” suggested Jan. [sic]
Jake added: “Tooth paste and wash power will work.”
However despite people’s help, Dazza wasn’t able to remove the tan and is now currently walking around Benidorm with an “orange” face.
In shame, Dazza has admitted he has now bought wig and a hat to try and disguise himself.
He added: “My mate said there was no point in staying in and hiding so we decided to go out.
“But because of some of my viral videos from Benidorm, I have a lot of people wanting pictures with me,
“So to disguise myself I bought a wig and put some sunglasses on but I am still getting spotted.
“I have just decided to leave it now as there is nothing I can do.
“It’s been an eventful week and I’d never use that stuff [fake tan] again.”
