Gladiators Reboot! Dates and what to expect as 3 Gladiators revealed
Ahead of the reboot of the popular game show, three new gladiators have been unveiled.
The show will return with an 11-episode series, welcoming a new generation of “superhumans” who, according to the BBC, the hit show’s new home, will go head-to-head against competitors in the “ultimate test of speed and power”.
Three gladiators – Giant, Fire and Legend – were unveiled on Thursday (May 18) on This Morning and will go head-to-head in one of the most famous sports game shows.
Gladiators originally aired on ITV for eight seasons between 1992 and 2000 and was hosted by Ulrika Jonsson.
In each episode, four contenders competed against the series gladiators in multiple competitions including Duel, Hang Tough, and Pyramid to reach the series grand finale.
Filming for the new series will begin later this year in Sheffield.
Here’s everything you need to know about the reboot.
Who are the participants?
giant
At 6’1″, Giant is a former firefighter turned professional bodybuilder named Jamie Christian Johal.
He made history by becoming one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.
“I feel like everything in life is made of lead [sic] “I’m here,” he said of his participation in the show. “I’m honored to be a part of this legendary show that I saw as a kid. I will bring my HUGE stature and personality so attendees will be better prepared!”
Flash
Montell Douglas held the Brit’s record for the fastest 100m sprint with 11.05 seconds
/ GettyMontell Douglas, a former Team GB sprinter and Olympic bobsledder, held the British women’s record for the fastest 100m sprint of 11.05 seconds. She participates in the program as Flash.
Last year, Douglas made history by becoming the first British athlete to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
She started bobsleigh in 2016 and the following year became part of the British women’s 2-man bobsleigh team.
Legend
Legend, or Matt Morsia, is a former championship bronze medal-winning long jumper and triple jumper and silver medal-winning powerlifter.
Today he is a fitness influencer with more than 355 million views on YouTube and known for his funny, honest and informative fitness advice and videos.
In 2020 he published his first book, The 24/7 Body.
How can I watch the show?
Airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the series features new games as well as classic challenges, with each episode ending with a fan favourite.
What can I expect from Gladiators?
Original gladiators Kim Betts and Sharron Davies, known to fans as Lightning and Amazon, previously appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about the revival.
Davies, 59, said: “The only thing I think will really be tested is health and safety.
“I think it will be very different in the future than it was then.”
Betts, 50, shared Davies’ concerns and revealed changes were already being made when the original show aired due to health and safety regulations.
Gladiators: TV Series – in pictures
“Huge changes,” she said. “When we started, we did things like free fall six feet without a harness and just drop onto a fall arrest mat.
“Brilliant if you are not afraid of heights and aware of rotational falls, but as health and safety has improved over the years you then need to attach yourself to a harness.
“It takes away that element of fear and excitement from viewers at home.
“I know some people got hurt badly in the process… so I totally understand. But when you’re trying to invent an exciting, exciting game and then health and safety intervenes, which has been the case at numerous events, everything has to change.
“It actually takes away that element of excitement.”
Who will present gladiators?
Bradley Walsh will co-host the reboot with his son Barney, with the couple bringing charm and wit to the hosts.
The Gladiators brand runs in the family as Barney’s mother, Donna Walsh (Bradley’s wife), was head choreographer of the Gladiator cheerleaders “G-Force” on the original series.
Bradley and his son visited the set and Barney took some of his first steps on the arena floor.
Bradley previously said: “Wow! I can’t believe I was asked to be a part of this legendary show.
“I used to sit backstage or in the audience every week and watch my wife be a part of this juggernaut, and now I get to co-host a new version of Gladiators! Saturday night family entertainment at it’s finest…Are you ready?”
His son added, “Gladiators have been a huge part of our family and it’s an honor to be asked to co-host this iconic show.”
“I’m so excited for everyone to see the spectacle, the elite athletes and the fantastic family entertainment that Gladiators offers.”
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