Gladiators

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Holly Willoughby lined up for Gladiators reboot after ITV show is ... (The Irish Sun)

HOLLY Willoughby has been tipped to present the reboot of Gladiators when it returns next year.It's been confirmed that the sports game show will laun.

Mum-of-three Holly will no doubt have the time to take the show on after it was revealed ITV's The Games had been axed after just one series. [confirmed](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9305531/gladiators-television-comeback-bbc-2023/) that the sports game show will launch on the BBC in 2023 and is being produced by Holly's husband [Dan Baldwin](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/1782386/holly-willoughby-husband-daniel-baldwin/) and his Hungry Bear production company. HOLLY Willoughby has been tipped to present the reboot of Gladiators when it returns next year.

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Original Gladiators question reboot given tighter health and safety ... (Evening Standard)

Original Gladiators Kim Betts and Sharron Davies, who were known to fans as Lightning and Amazon, appeared on BBC Breakfast on Friday to talk about the revival.

Asked if she would like to be involved, Betts added: “That is a big question. Do people want to see a 50-year-old running around in a bikini? She said: “I haven’t been asked. “Huge changes,” she said. Gladiators, ready?” echoed across TV screens. so I completely understand it.

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Gladiators original 90s stars unrecognisable as they are pictured ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Iconic Gladiators stars from the 90s TV show have been spotted going about their daily lives after a new 11-episode revival series was announced by the BBC ...

You’ll have to tune in to find out!” [Filming will take place](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gladiators-reboot-confirmed-show-heads-27829329) at the Utilita Arena Sheffield in 2023 and the Beeb say further information about the series, including broadcast details will be announced, in due course. That’s why he used to catch everyone." Cobra says some of his fellow stars took it very seriously though. I want to win for them." "They all know that there's catfish in there, it's transparent so I don't really see why somebody would kick off. It's not like people are walking in blindfolded. In another shot the presenter sticks her middle finger up while in a third she holds up some freshly baked bread grinning from ear-to- ear. "I also feel that I’m using the nurse aspect of my catfish for the right reasons. Gladiator Ready” at the start of every game. Captioning the snaps, Ulrika wrote: HBD to me!!! I’m kind.

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Gladiators is coming back to BBC in 2023 (GiveMeSport)

The hugely popular 90s television show Gladiators, which saw members of the public battle it out against the show's cast of bodybuilders and gymnasts, known as ...

Dan Baldwin, managing director of Hungry Bear, commented: “It’s the perfect time for Gladiators to return. Gladiators ready?” as he counted down to each game. You’ll have to tune in to find out!”

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Original Gladiators unrecognisable as they're seen out and about as ... (Daily Star)

The new series of Gladiators will return to television screens in 2023 however some of the original stars from the popular series look very different now as ...

You’ll have to tune in to find out!” That’s why he used to catch everyone." But if you push me, I’ll fight like a lion." Gladiator Ready at the start of every game. I’m impatient. I’m lively and opinionated.

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Gladiators OGs John Anderson, Hunter and Panther pictured as they ... (OK! Magazine)

Referee John, now 90 years old, and the terrifyingly fit gladiators he kept in check are leading quieter lives than in their '90s heyday – see brand new ...

You’ll have to tune in to find out.” Gladiators Ready?” echoed across TV screens. “Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? James Crossley, who went by the name of Hunter when he spent his days jousting and charging along the upside down Skytrak, has maintained his impressive muscly physique and sported a vest with the slogan ‘Yogangster’ during a walk in south west London. Ulrika Jonsson, who presented the programme, is one of the few Gladiators stars to remain in the spotlight. While the stars are undoubtedly still fit and enjoy hitting the gym, their low-key lives are a far cry from the drama of the arena.

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Popular 90s TV series set to return to screens (Offaly Express)

Popular TV show Gladiators is returning to the BBC next year, it has been announced. The programme will return with an 11-episode series and will be ...

Organisers of the ‘Warming up Dialysis’ Fundraising walk in Clonaslee were (l. You’ll have to tune in to find out.” Gladiators Ready?” echoed across TV screens.

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Gladiators original stars look completely different as they step out ... (Daily Express)

Gladiators stars Ulrika Jonsson and Michael Wilson were photographed following the announcement that the iconic 1990s show will return next year. (Image: PA/ ...

John Anderson was the referee on Gladiators Gladiators stars Ulrika Jonsson and Michael Wilson were photographed following the announcement that the iconic 1990s show will return next year. Gladiators stars Ulrika Jonsson and Michael Wilson stepped out following news of the show's reboot

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Holly Willoughby lined up for Gladiators reboot after ITV show is ... (The Sun)

HOLLY Willoughby has been tipped to present the reboot of Gladiators when it returns next year.It's been confirmed that the sports game show will laun.

[This Morning](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/this-morning/) and [Dancing on Ice](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/dancing-on-ice/), both on ITV alongside Phillip Schofield, and is thought to earn more than £700k a year from the channel alone. [make-up free selfie](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19621240/holly-willoughby-makeup-free-selfie/). [The Games](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/the-games/) had been axed after just one series. [confirmed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19612340/gladiators-television-comeback-bbc-2023/) that the sports game show will launch on the BBC in 2023 and is being produced by Holly's husband [Dan Baldwin](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/4879314/holly-willoughby-husband-daniel-baldwin/) and his Hungry Bear production company. [Holly](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/holly-willoughby/), 41, has been named as the most likely host, though no names have been confirmed. Mum-of-three Holly will no doubt have the time to take the show on after it was revealed ITV's

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Gladiators 2023 — everything we know about the return of the iconic ... (What's On TV)

Gladiators 2023 is headed to the BBC where we'll welcome a brand new generation of superhumans who will compete against contestants in the ultimate test of ...

Her favourite TV programmes include Inside No 9, American Horror Story, Stranger Things and Black Mirror but she is also partial to a quiz show or a bit of Say Yes to the Dress! Lucy joined the WhatToWatch.com team in 2021, where she writes series guides for must-watch programmes, reviews and the latest TV news. When we have more information about the series launch we'll be sure to let you know! She especially loves horror, thriller and anything crime-related. "What other show combines electric excitement, superheroes, giant sponge fingers, elite athletes, and a pinch of pantomime? You’ll have to tune in to find out!"

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Gladiators stars talk backstage secrets - 'rivalries', outfit swaps and ... (Daily Star)

EXCLUSIVE: Gladiators stars Wolf and Saracen were two of the most iconic parts of the series and they have spoken to Daily Star about certain things that ...

If you want more air time and you want a bit of fun then I will do that'." He added: "So I would say I'll say 'Okay guys, you won't know when it's gonna happen but whatever happens always let me finish on top. Then when he came to England, we'd just make it up as we went along. "So for certain events like The Wall, we'd film the first set of male contenders then the presenters would go backstage, change, come back out and then we'd film the next set of contenders for the next show." "We'd hang out all the time in Australia, he's a really nice guy. He said: "When we went to Australia and all went out the first night, he came up to me and was asking for advice on how to be bad.

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Gladiators: Original cast question BBC reboot given tighter health ... (The Scotsman)

Stars of the original Gladiators have questioned what the show's return will look like, warning tougher health and safety regulations do “take away that ...

Asked if she would like to be involved, Betts added: “That is a big question. do people want to see a 50-year-old running around in a bikini? She said: “I haven’t been asked. “But it would be lovely to take part and try and help it be as successful as what it was.” “[There were] huge changes,” she said. Gladiators, ready?” echoed across TV screens.

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Gladiators: Original stars fear new safety procedures could lessen ... (Yahoo News UK)

Two former stars of Gladiators have shared their concerns about the changes in the forthcoming reboot of the hit programme.

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Where the original Gladiators stars are now as new series of hit 90s ... (Scottish Daily Record)

TV classic Gladiators has been revived by the BBC for a new generation of superhumans to battle it out in tests of strength and speed.

She only appeared in one season and has since gone on to become a sports reporter providing coverage for the Olympics. He has starred in a number of films such as Batman Begins and Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and is often credited as Rhino. She now lives in Uxbridge and runs Panther’s Gym with her husband but stays clear of the spotlight. Jefferson lost his job on the show in 1995 due to a steroid scandal but he turned to wrestling and even had a cameo in Spice World (1997). He dated and got engaged to Katie Price, known as Jordan at the time. Friend to Warren and youngest ever Gladiator was Hunter, who rose to fame on the show at 19 years old for season two. In 2019, he went to the hospital for pneumonia, pleurisy and a ruptured bicep and then later that year suffered from pancreatitis. She rigorously trained with a Taekwondo instructor and debuted in series five of the show. Perhaps one of the most recognisable Gladiators is Wolf, also known as Mike Van Wijk, who was a bodybuilder before turning his hand to the arena. Since the show Diane has trained as a psychotherapist and splits her time between North East England and Surrey. Since the original show ended in 2000, the Gladiators have gone on to lead sometimes surprising lives. Diane Youdale rose to fame as Gladiator Jet at just 22 years old, appearing on the show between 1992 and 1996.

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Gladiators: Original stars fear new safety procedures could lessen ... (The Independent)

Hit physical competition programme will return to screens in 2023.

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Original Gladiators question reboot given tighter health and safety ... (expressandstar.com)

The popular entertainment sports show is to return on the BBC for an 11-episode series next year, featuring new games alongside classic challenges like fan ...

Asked if she would like to be involved, Betts added: “That is a big question. She said: “I haven’t been asked. “Huge changes,” she said.

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BBC to bring back iconic ITV show Gladiators for 2023 (South Wales Argus)

A popular 90s TV show, Gladiators, is set to return to our screens when it airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2023.

“What other show combines electric excitement, superheroes, giant sponge fingers, elite athletes, and a pinch of pantomime? You’ll have to tune in to find out.” Gladiators will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Gladiators back Nineties BBC Ulrika Wolf Jet Hunter Shadow John ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

As the BBC announces that it will be reviving 1990s hit Gladiators in 2023, we look into what became of Wolf, Shadow, Jet, Hunter and co.

Alongside Shadow, he was the real muscle of the original series and served for an impressive six seasons. Firefighter Mike Lewis was the true backbone of the Gladiators line-up – a stalwart of all eight original seasons and especially proficient at Hang Tough. Amazon – aka Sharron Davies MBE – was already a record-breaking swimmer and Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist. But he’s blamed his own fitness regime – punishing workouts and Gladiator-ing though injuries – on a series of recent health problems, including pancreatitis, ruptured and detached biceps, a depleted immune system, and pneumonia. At 6’3” and 245lbs – not to mention 20-inch biceps and the unblinking eyes of a nails-hard man-shark – Shadow was master of the Duel, in which he walloped contenders off a 15ft platform with a giant earbud. She’s also the longest-tenured female Gladiator, appearing in all eight original seasons and later returned as a legend in the 2008 revival. Davies became a motivational speaker and a charity patron, and has created her own training program. She’s now a personal trainer and runs her own gym in Uxbridge – named Panthers Gym, naturally. Moving to New Zealand, he competed in cage fighting and has opened a chain of gyms. Battling a long-time drug habit, he got clean and later worked at a rehab clinic. Jet makes convention appearances and continues to embrace the Gladiators legacy. Pantomime surely beckoned – and indeed it did – as well as other roles, including “a chef-with-attitude in New Zealand's equivalent of Coronation Street”.

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