Gladiators viewers declare ‘series ruined’ as fan-favourite athlete drops out after injury
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Fans of Gladiators have been left disappointed after one of their favourite athletes was forced to drop out. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. Series 1 of the reboot aired last year, and after proving a hit in the ratings war, Gladiators was recommissioned for another round, with filming taking place last August.
The second revival of the iconic game show then returned to BBC this weekend with Bradley Walsh and his son, Barney, also back as hosts. But unfortunately for viewers, series 2 is missing one key person. Talking to cameras at the start of tonight’s episode, the presenters revealed that Nitro – whose real name is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – was unable to compete after sustaining an injury during training.
Bradley, 64, and Barney, 27, opened with the ‘bad news’ while filming at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. ‘OK, 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,’ Bradley told the live audience.
Barney 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.’. Nitro received a warm welcome as he entered the venue, still in good spirits despite the setback.
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