Gladiators Stars Dream of Simone Biles and Donald Trump for Next Celeb Special

Fans of Gladiators enjoyed a star-studded spectacle on New Year’s Day, featuring well-known personalities competing in events such as Duel and Powerball. Now, the top athletes from the show have shared which celebrities they’d like to challenge in any future spin-offs.

In the first episode on New Year’s Day, comedians Ellie Taylor, Louise Minchin (a broadcaster known for her humor), and Joel Dommett outperformed their fellow comedian Rob Beckett in the Eliminator round, securing their positions before him.

As a film lover, I’m eagerly waiting for the BBC to reveal more celebrity specials featuring our favorite personalities. Meanwhile, the esteemed Gladiators are already brainstorming potential contenders for the next bout – and they’ve expanded their search beyond the realm of showbiz!

In the upcoming second season, it’s Comet who makes his return, having suffered an injury during the filming of the 2024 episodes. This character had an accomplished Olympic athlete in mind as inspiration.

Ella-Mae Rayner expressed her eagerness, saying, “I really want to watch Simone Biles perform – she would simply amaze us.

Legend, whose real name is Matt Morsia, didn’t hesitate to propose a renowned figure, although it seems his suggestion to “bring Donald Trump into the fray” might have been made more in jest than earnest.

On the 18th of January, BBC One and BBC iPlayer will see the return of the beloved show “Gladiators.” Rumors hint that two fresh faces will be added to the roster, joining established stars like Sabre, Diamond, Phantom, Giant, and Dynamite.

As a devoted cinephile, I must share that from our beloved cast of season 1, Nitro won’t be reprising his role in the upcoming episodes, unfortunately. His recent injury has forced him to take a break and watch the action unfold from the sidelines.

In an Instagram post, Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) shared some unexpected news, stating: “I’m all about speed, but life can occasionally surprise us with a twist!

In the process of preparing for Season 2 this year, I encountered an unforeseen knee injury that will require me to adjust my plans for this season and unfortunately, I won’t be able to participate in the upcoming events.

Rest assured, I’m getting rejuvenated and full of vigor! Rest be assured, you’ll see me continuing to bring the Nitro vibe to your screens, cheering on my fellow Gladiators, and maintaining a high-energy atmosphere. Here’s to series 2 of Gladiators!

In simple terms, the initial run of the modern-day Gladiators, which is a revamp of the ’90s ITV show, proved to be a hit on BBC One, with an average viewership of approximately 6.02 million people.

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2025-01-19 00:33