Contenders Ready: The return of Gladiators
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008‘You will go, on my first whistle’
The ITV leotarded superhit of the 90’s is all set to be remade for the 21st Century on Sky this May, with Kirsty Gallacher and Ian Wright stepping into the shoes of Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu, and being joined by bellowing athletics coach John Anderson, famous for his delivery of lines such as “Contenders… Ready!”
Infamous events from the series such as The Wall, Joust and Hang Tough will be making a return, as will the final Eliminator obstacle course. Wolf fans hoping for a return of Michael Van Wijk, will be disappointed; 12 brand new Gladiators will face off 32 contenders chosen from 20,000 applicants in the new series.
The show also marks Kirsty Gallacher’s return to TV since she took time off to become a mother. Of the show she said: “I grew up with Gladiators so I couldn’t be more excited to be involved in the new series. It promises to be great entertainment on a major scale and I can’t wait to get started.”
Fellow Scot Anderson was also optimistic about the new series: “Only the strongest will succeed… the best athletes, the best contenders, winners. We want men and women that can beat the Gladiators in their arena.”
Hopefully the fist-pumping soundtrack, largely compromising of Queen, and squalling guitar solos will make a return.
March 12th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Bring on the travelator!!!!!!
March 12th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Bring on the travelator!!!!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Bring back Jet, still my favourite Gladiator check out her gallery http://www.dianeyoudale.co.uk/gallery.html. Brilliant!!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Bring back Jet, still my favourite Gladiator check out her gallery http://www.dianeyoudale.co.uk/gallery.html. Brilliant!!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 9:22 am
That picture in the middle is rather telling…
March 13th, 2008 at 9:22 am
That picture in the middle is rather telling…
March 13th, 2008 at 9:25 am
John Anderson is a legend. Can’t wait to hear Contenderrrrrrrrrrrs READY! blaring out of my TV again.
Do you think Five or ITV will show repeats?
March 13th, 2008 at 9:25 am
John Anderson is a legend. Can’t wait to hear Contenderrrrrrrrrrrs READY! blaring out of my TV again.
Do you think Five or ITV will show repeats?
April 16th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
“largely compromising of Queen” - Yes, that’s just about the right level of literacy for a Galdiators fan..
April 16th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
“largely compromising of Queen” - Yes, that’s just about the right level of literacy for a Galdiators fan..
April 18th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
“Galdiators”
Hm. Yes. Very literate of you.
April 18th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
“Galdiators”
Hm. Yes. Very literate of you.