THE BBC has unveiled two new Gladiators for its revival of the smash hit nineties show that is begins filming next month.
Fury, real name Professional Exeter Chiefs Rugby Player, Jodie Ounsley and Steel, UK CrossFit star, Zack George will be transformed into Gladiators ready to take on any contender attempting the gruelling challenge.
Telly bosses revealed last night that ‘Fury’ thanks to her power and passion for competition. A former England Women’s Rugy Seven’s player, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu British Champion and five times World Coal Carrying champion, she won the title of Deaf Sports Personality of The Year in 2020.
Jodie has Gladiators in her blood, her father was a contender on the show in 2008, and she has been training to outdo him ever since. When she was younger she even dressed up as a Gladiator and practiced the games in her living room! Contenders beware, when that game starts you’ll feel the wrath of ‘Fury’.
Steel - UK CrossFit star, Zack George, won the title of the UK’s Fittest Man in 2020, and also ranked number 26 out of a whopping 126,461 on the global CrossFit leader board. His unbreakable strength has earned him the name ‘Steel’.
Zack was motivated to help people with their fitness after undertaking his own personal fitness journey as an overweight teenager. As Steel, he hopes that he can inspire a new, young generation of fans to get into fitness as well. Like Steel he’s strong, tough and nothing will break him, including those contenders!
THE FAMILINATOR
BRADLEY and Barney Walsh have been confirmed as the new hosts of ‘Gladiators’.
The father and son duo will be fronting the BBC’s upcoming revival of the iconic show when it returns and they’re both thrilled to be joining as hosts.
Bradley said: “Wow! I can’t believe that I’ve been asked to be part of this iconic show.
“I used to sit backstage, or in the audience, every week watching my wife be part of this juggernaut and now I get to co-host a new version of GLADIATORS!!!”
Saturday night family entertainment at its best…ARE YOU READY?! (sic)”
Donna Walsh – Bradley’s wife and Barney’s mum – worked as head choreographer for the Gladiator cheerleaders on the original show.
It meant Bradley and their then-very young son Barney would regularly visit the set.
Barney added: “Gladiators has been a massive part of our family and it’s an honour to be asked to co-host this iconic show.
“I’m so excited for everyone to see the spectacle, elite athletes and fantastic family entertainment that is GLADIATORS.
The show – which is being made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television UK – will return with 11 hour-long episodes and a new generation of Gladiators competing against some brave contenders.
The series will feature brand new games and challenges to test their strength and skills.
Fans will also see plenty of old favourites returning including Duel, Hang Tough and The Eliminator.
Filming will take place next month at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, with fans able to request free tickets for the taping.
The BBC told Politicalite that further information about ‘Gladiators’ – including specific broadcast details – will be announced “in due course”.
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