Gladiators star Hunter looks completely unrecoginsable – 21 years since he was last on TV. The show has recently had a reboot on BBC One, with hosts Bradley Walsh and his son Bradley presiding over the arena.
Viewers have been 'emotional' as they 'relive their youth'. Bodybuilder Hunter, whose real name is James Crossley, starred on the original show back in the 1990s and was known for his big muscles and curly blonde hair.
He also had a brief public romance with the show's then-host, Ulrika Jonsson. James, who's now 50 years old, was even awarded the title of 'Ultimate Gladiator' in 1999, after battling his fellow competitors.
But these days, James has swapped his tight spandex outfits for a more relaxed lifestyle as a yoga teacher. He's left behind the world of showbiz to lead a healthier life and also works as a gong bath practitioner.
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