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BBC confirmed an 11-part series reboot of the much-loved nineties show. Kim ‘Lightning’ Betts and Mike ‘Saracen’ Lewis appeared in the ITV studio to sit down with presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher on Monday, following the exciting news last week. Charlotte raised the issue of health and safety on the show, which sees a generation of superhuman stars compete against contestants in the ultimate test of speed and strength.

Gladiators legend Lightning (Kim Betts) has issued a stern warning to the new cast of the hit sports show.Kim appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain alongside her fellow Gladiators athlete Saracen (Michael Lewis) on Bank Holiday Monday (August 29). The 90s TV icons spoke to GMB hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher about the iconic sporting show after a reboot of the series was announced by the BBC.READ MORE: Gladiators' Wolf says new cast will be 'photocopies' of famous originalsThe gruelling Saturday night programme used to air on ITV in the 90s, but it will return to screens in 2023 and air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer instead.However, Kim begged the new stars of the revamped show to avoid making the show into a "pantomime" and to remember it is a sports show at its core.Sean asked: "What advice would you give to any of the new competitors?"Kim replied: "Be yourself.

Gladiators star Lightning has opened up about keeping her G-string in place in a racy BBC Breakfast chat.The superhuman, whose real name is Kim Betts, appeared on Friday's episode (August 26) of the BBC programme alongside her former co-star Sharron 'Amazon' Davies.While discussing the forthcoming Gladiators revival with hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt, the pair also revealed old tricks from their time on the show.READ MORE: Original Gladiators unrecognisable as they're seen out and about as new show announcedIn one discussion, both Gladiators confessed their "favourite piece of equipment" was referred to on the show as a "bum stick".Sharron explained that the stick was used to glue their outfits in place, with Lightning star Kim, 49, later adding that the valued prop prevented her costume from leaving her with "a G-string" in a raunchy confession.Sharron said: "My favourite piece of equipment was the bum stick."This actually stuck your outfit to your backside because otherwise, it was going anywhere."It was basically glue so that your outfit - which was very tiny at the best of times - stayed where you left it."Lightning star Kim added: "It's a little tub that looks like roll-on deodorant, so you'd literally stick your costume wherever you wanted because obviously, you're moving around and throwing yourself [around]."You would have ended up in a G-string and things hanging out everywhere."So, it was vital that we did keep ourselves covered."For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. Gladiators will return to screens in 2023 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Presented by Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu, the iconic series originally aired on ITV in 1992 and

Gladiators star Lightning has floored BBC Breakfast viewers with her 'ageless' appearance.The TV legend, 49 – whose real name is Kim Betts – appeared on the programme on Friday (August 26).While speaking to hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt about the forthcoming Gladiators revival series alongside her former co-star Sharron 'Amazon' Davies, fans of the show quickly flocked to Twitter to share their admiration for the "hot" star.READ MORE:Original Gladiators unrecognisable as they're seen out and about as new show announcedOne fan wrote: "Wow! After all this time Lightning from Gladiators still looks great."Another said: "Gladiators is on its way back. Cannot believe I still think Lightning is hot."Meanwhile, a third fan commented: "Lightning from Gladiators is on @BBCBreakfast.

Gladiators star Jet has offered up praise to her former co-star Lightning as the stunner tried on old iconic outfits from her time on the show.Jet, real name Diane Youldae, took to Twitter to repost a tweet from the Gladiators page that show Lightning babe Kim Betts trying on her old leotards and sexy suits from 30 years ago.The bodybuilder, 50, was the longest-serving female Gladiator on the beloved ITV show.READ MORE: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham after deciding to make a documentaryKim donned several skin tight leotards and crop tops from her days on the show and they all still fit like a glove.“Beautiful and still lightening up the skies!! Jet gushed to her followers.Kim admitted in the clip that it was like trying on a wedding dress years later.Sharing a video on Instagram on Tuesday, Lightning said: 'I've been asked to go on This Morning and they've asked for some costumes. I'm going to try them on.