One of the most iconic TV shows starring David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson is thought to be making a triumphant comeback.
Baywatch, the American series that aired on ITV during the 80s and 90s, could return to our screens for a new series filled with beach drama and lifeguarding looks.
The show set on the beaches of LA County and later Hawaii proved a massive teatime hit and became one of the most watched programmes in the world.
It aired in September 1989, before running for 11 series until 2001 with millions tuning in each week.
It brought global recognition to the likes of Carmen Electra, Yasmine Bleeth and Jason Momoa with David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson becoming the well-known faces of the beach drama.
Now after 22 years, British TV giant Fremantle is developing a reboot of the series, according to Deadline.
It has been said they have "held early talks" with "a number of broadcasters and streamers" about creating the new series.
As the anticipation rises for the return of the hit TV show – famous for its slow-motion running shots and dramatic lifeguarding scenes – we take a look at where some of the original cast are now.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson, 55, rose to fame after starring in Baywatch from 1992 to 1997 as C.J. Parker in her iconic red swimsuit.
Since she has gone on to stardom having had a 22 year old modelling career with Playboy and has appeared on more Playboy covers than any other model.
She's appeared in a number of TV shows and films including Home Improvement, V.I.P., Scooby-Doo (2002), Scary Movie 3 (2003), Borat (2006), and the 2017 Baywatch reboot starring Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson, with David Hasselhoff also making a brief return.
Pamela has also been busy appearing as a contestant on the tenth series of Dancing with the Stars, as well as a French version of the show in 2012 and much later made her Broadway debut in 2022 where she played Roxie Hart in Chicago.
And the star hasn't stopped there as this year she's released her own Netflix documentary called Pamela: A Love Story, telling her story in her own words, as well as releasing a 2023 memoir called Love Pamela.
The actress has been married five times with her husbands including Tommy Lee, Kid Rock, Rick Salomon, Jon Peters and Dan Hayhurst.
She shares two sons with Tommy; Brandon, 26, and 25 year old Dylan.
David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff, 70, has also gone on to lead a successful career following his time as heartthrob Mitch Buchannon on Baywatch alongside Pamela.
After the series David continued his acting career featuring in cameo roles such as The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (2004) and DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004), he later appeared on stage in the production of The Producers and Chicago.
He's also appeared on competition shows as a cast member on Dancing with the Stars during season 11 and a judge on America's Got Talent from 2006 where he stayed for four seasons, before joining Britain's Got Talent in 2011.
He shares two daughters, Taylor-Ann, 32 ,and Hayley, 30, with ex-wife Pamela Bach and is now married to Hayley Roberts who he tied the knot with in 2018.
More recently, he has appeared in a cameo role as himself in the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel and in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as well as starring in Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical in London from 2019 to 2020.
Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra, 50, played the role of Lani McKenzie in season eight of Baywatch – a lifeguard wanting to pursue a dancing career, before the TV series she was a glamour model with appearances in Playboy.
She has since appeared in a range of films including Starsky & Hutch (2004), Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005), Scary Movie 4 (2006) and Disaster Movie (2008).
In 2007 she performed with The Pussycat Dolls and later published a book titled How to Be Sexy.
Carmen also appeared as a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance and Britain's Got Talent and has continued in acting appearing on single episodes on the likes of Suburgatory, Franklin & Bash, Jane the Virgin and Alone Together.
She also previously dated Simon Cowell.
Jason Momoa
Playing the role of Jason Loane, Jason Momoa, 43, has gone on to lead a hugely successful career following his time on Baywatch: Hawaii from 1999 to 2001.
He went on to star in a number of TV shows such as Stargate Atlantis (2005–2009), and played Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of Games of Thrones from 2011 to 2012.
Jason is also known for his huge role as Aquaman in the DC films since 2016 and has also starred in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Justice League (2017) and Peacemaker from 2022 to present.
He has two children; Nakoa-Wolf, 14, and Lola, 15, who he shares with ex-wife Lisa Bonet, who he reportedly split from in 2022.
Yasmine Bleeth
Yasmine Bleeth, 54, starred as bombshell lifeguard Caroline Holden and has since had a successful career in modelling and acting.
The star once had her own line of swimwear called Yaz Wear and from 1998 to 2000 played the role of Caitlin Cross on Nash Bridges.
She played the role of a beauty queen in the film Crowned and Dangerous (1997) and later took on a role in the series Titans (2000).
In December 2000, the former Baywatch babe voluntarily entered the Malibu-based Promises Rehabilitation Clinic to overcome a cocaine dependence.
However, on September 12, 2001, Yasmine was arrested after she drove her car off the highway as she and her future husband, Paul Cerrito, were heading to Detroit Metropolitan Airport. No other cars were involved.
Police found four syringes with an injectable form of cocaine in them and a small plastic bag with cocaine residue on it. The next day police conducted a search of her hotel room, where they discovered more cocaine and drug paraphernalia. In November 2001, through a plea bargain, she pleaded guilty to possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine and to driving while impaired. She was sentenced in January 2002 to two years of probation and 100 hours of community service.
In an issue of Glamour from April 2003, Yasmine wrote a three-page article titled "Back from My Drugs Hell" about her rocky path to recovery, her cocaine addiction, and her struggle to remain sober. She wrote that her cocaine habit was so severe that she collapsed at a photo shoot for Glamour, and she went without sleep for five days at a time. She wrote that "consciously trying to stay off drugs is now part of my life and always will be".
After some time out, Yasmine made a comeback to acting and starred in the comedy Whack the Don in 2021.
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