Gladiators Reunion Drama Unfolds
Gladiators fans were left less than amused after a ‘dig’ that co-host Bradley Walsh delivered towards former original Gladiators stars, Wolf and Jet.
Final Showdown
The successful BBC reboot of the beloved nineties TV show reached its final on Saturday night, with contenders Bronte, Marie-Louise, Finlay, and Wesley fighting to be crowned champion. They were up against the likes of new Gladiators stars Giant, Steel, Phantom, Fire, Diamond, and Fury.
Unexpected Tease
Introducing ‘old classic’ Duel as the next challenge up for the contenders to go head-to-head with the Gladiators, Bradley’s son and co-host Barney mentioned the original Gladiators like Wolf and Jet. Bradley then teased the audience by claiming Jet and Wolf were back, only to reveal they were watching from home.
Viewer Reactions
- Jodie Portugal expressed disappointment, stating, “Jet and Wolf are back… Bradley, don’t tease.”
- Tia Owen shared her excitement turning into disappointment, “I got so excited there thinking they were actually going to bring out Wolf and Jet.”
- @MissLionHeart expressed frustration, “F**k you, Bradley! You got me excited thinking that Jet and Wolf were gonna make an appearance!”
Original Gladiators Update
OG Gladiator Saracen made a surprise appearance in the crowd, delighting fans. Michael Lewis, known as Saracen, was a part of the original show and later transitioned to a career as a fireman.
Where Are They Now?
Jet, real name Diane Youdale, pursued a career in teaching and psychotherapy after leaving Gladiators due to injuries. Wolf, real name Michael Van Wijk, owns gyms and has ventured into cage-fighting and Jiu Jitsu championships. He also appeared on Netflix’s Squid Game.
Gladiators Reboot
The first series of the rebooted Gladiators was won by Marie-Louise and Finlay. The show has been renewed for a second series by the BBC.
