BBC Gladiators viewers devastated as fan favourite forced to quit line-up
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Fans of Gladiators have shared their disappointment over one of its stars dropping out of the new series due to injury. The revived BBC show returned for its second series on Saturday and it was announced during the episode that one of the Gladiators sustained an injury whilst training. It was revealed that Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 36 - better known as Nitro - won't be competing in the new series as a result.
The "bad news" was shared by hosts Bradley Walsh, 64, and Barney Walsh, 27, at the Utilita Arena Sheffield, where the show's filmed. It was teased that Nitro will appear in the latest series but he just won't be taking part in any events. Bradley told the audience: "Okay, we've got some bad news, don't we? Sadly one of our Gladiators sustained an injury in training which means he won't be able to compete in this series." Barney however added: "But the good news is that he's still here. He's joining us in the arena, right now, and Sheffield, please give a warm welcome to Nitro.".
After heading out into the arena, Nitro shared after being asked what happened: "Obviously, y'know, I'm explosive. I'm powerful. Sometimes I'm too powerful and I end up hurting myself. And I've got a little bit of a dodgy knee." He then told the two hosts: "But these things happen in sport, y'know? When you're pushing yourself as hard as you do.".
Bradley asked: "I mean, we'll still be seeing you throughout the series, right?" Nitro said: "Yeah. The pecs aren't going anywhere. They're right here. They're staying here." Hyping up the crowd, he added: "I need all of those Nitro fans out there to give me some energy, cause I need to recharge!".
