Strictly and Gladiators star Montell Douglas explains near death experience with Legend The superfit stars of BBC One’s Gladiators are used to risking injury in the hit show’s physical challenges, however there’s also danger lurking outside of the arena for the cast thanks to their newfound fame.
Ahead of series two, Gladiator and Strictly Come Dancing star Fire reveals she was nearly hit by a car when she and her co-star Legend were mobbed by fans.
Hosted by father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh, the show will see its 16 Gladiators take on a new batch of brave contestants in a series of entertaining challenges.
“It is actually annoying going out in public with Legend,” says Fire, whose real name is Montell Douglas.
Legend – real name Matt Morsia – adds jokingly, “I find it hard to function now because there will be thousands of people lining the streets when I go outside.