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TV classic Gladiators has been revived by the BBC for a new generation of superhumans to battle it out in tests of strength and speed. This 90s show featured members of the public competing with elite athletes.

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 ran for eight seasons and became a staple in households every Saturday night. Running from 1992 to 2000, the hit ITV show saw super-fit contenders take on the ultimate challenge as they went up against the Gladiators in several gruelling events.

GLADIATORS, ready! Lycra, perms and pugil sticks could once again become a mainstay of Saturday night television as Gladiators is set to return to screens. The much-loved Saturday night staple will be back with an eleven-episode series - 30 years on from when it first aired.

It's been confirmed that Gladiators will make its long-awaited return to the BBC next year. The popular show is set to return with an 11-episode series and will be welcoming a new generation of "superhumans" who will compete against contestants in the "ultimate test of speed and strength", the BBC said.

BBC are set to bring back the classic game show Gladiators next year. The popular game show originally aired on ITV between 1992 and 2000 and drew huge audiences in every Saturday evening.

Popular TV show Gladiators is returning to the BBC next year, it has been announced.The programme will return with an 11-episode series and will be welcoming a new generation of “superhumans” who will compete against contestants in the “ultimate test of speed and strength”, the BBC said.The series, which will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, will include new games alongside classic challenges – with each episode ending with fan favourite, gruelling obstacle course The Eliminator. At its peak, Gladiators – broadcast from 1992 to 2000 – drew huge audiences to its Saturday evening ITV slot as the famous call of “Contenders Ready? Gladiators Ready?” echoed across TV screens.

Gladiators has been officially confirmed to air in 2023.The sports entertainment game show will return on the BBC next year for an 11-episode series made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television UK.As announced by the BBC, the rebooted show will feature brand new games alongside classic challenges, with each episode culminating with fan favourite The Eliminator.Kate Phillips, director of unscripted at the BBC, said: “Gladiators is back and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other. Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? You’ll have to tune in to find out!”Dan Baldwin, managing director of Hungry Bear, said: “It’s the perfect time for Gladiators to return.

GLADIATORS star Lightning shows she can strike twice - as she poses in the exact same costume she wore on the show 30 years ago. The bodybuilder, 50, aka Kim Betts, was the longest-serving female Gladiator on the cult ITV show, set to re-launch on the BBC — with Alex Scott in talks to host.

Gladiators.The bodybuilder, real name Jefferson King, quickly became a favourite of the 15 million fans who turned in to watch the ITV show every Saturday alongside presenters Ulrika Jonsson and former England footballer John Fashanu. The original show ran from 1992 to 2000 but King was axed in 1994 after being accused of taking cocaine in a London nightclub.READ MORE:Gladiators’ Jet shares 'nervous twitch' to keep 'ogling eyes' off her impressive figureThe 61-year-old's life then spiralled into one of drug abuse, culminating in a six-year prison sentence for his part in a blackmail plot.Back in 2015, King spoke openly about how his fortunes had taken a nosedive since he was axed from Gladiators.He revealed how he wasn't invited to a Gladiators reunion in 2015 and was virtually erased from the show's history for taking drugs.He told the Mirror: “I felt like a leper after Gladiators.

reports the Sun. Naturally, the show will look a bit different this time - not least because the creators will have changed a bit since the 90s, with one surprising celeb taking a major role behind the scenes. READ MORE: Love Island expert reveals a fan favourite are 'not compatible' and that 'they're playing a game' Holly Willoughby's husband Dan Baldwin is said to be taking a major lead on the new production, as his company Hungry Bear Media is involved in the comeback plan, according to the Sun.

Premier League stars can usually expect a tight hamstring or a trodden foot, but sadly on the odd occasion, things can be even worse.Players can lose years out owing to a severe leg break - or they never get to play ever again.Here the Daily Star Sport takes you through 10 times that footballers in England’s elite division suffered some of the most horrific injuries imaginable.Warning: this won't be for the weak of heart.During an encounter with Wimbledon in the Premier League, Tottenham’s Gary Mabbut was caught by John Fashanu’s elbow in an ariel challenge.The injury was severe.

Daily Star TV gives you all the latest interviews and spoilers and Ed Gleave will send you telly's hot takes straight to your inbox every SundayITV primetime Saturday night show Gladiators was one of the most popular programmes in the 90s.Millions of viewers would eagerly watch contestants take on a range of challenges against a group of professional athletes, including body-builders and gymnasts.Hosted by Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu, with assistance from referee John Anderson, the programme made stars of its athletes, including Wolf, Jet, Lightning, Hunter and Panther.Many of the stars have gone on to open their own gyms named after their gladiator characters, while others have changed careers completely.One of its stars, Lightning,

Ulrika Jonsson has shed some light on boozing, bed-hopping and corruption which plagued the hit ITV show.Ulrika hosted Gladiators from 1992-2000 with former footballer John Fashanu and then later ex-England rugby player Jeremy Guscott.But earlier this week it was revealed former Gladiator Shadow admitted to taking part in a drug-fuelled blackmail plot, demanding £1,000 from a mother for the safe return of her son, who was allegedly held hostage by a gang.He is currently awaiting sentencing at the conclusion of Isleworth crown court trial of other alleged blackmailers, the Sun reported.

Ant Middleton has left SAS: Who Dares Wins, and Channel 4 has said it will not work with the star again following discussions over his "personal conduct". The former special forces soldier faced criticism in 2020 over comments he made about the Black Lives Matter protests and COVID-19 restrictions.

The Gladiators are set to make a TV comeback to mark the show’s 30th anniversary.The ITV Saturday night show – which began in 1992 and was presented by John Fashanu and Ulrika Jonsson - was a huge hit and made household names of Gladiators such as Jet, Amazon, Wolf, Zodiac and Ace.In 2022 the show reaches its landmark birthday and Jet – real name Diane Youdale – has revealed talks have started about bringing back the telly favourites to mark the special occasion."There will be something," she said."We don't know it is yet, none of us do."I'm hoping ITV you to do something to celebrate our 30th, otherwise it will be like, you know, reaching your one of your big zero birthdays and no one's remembered."There's not even a party with a bloody

While he tends to shy away from fame nowadays, Mrs Hinch 's husband Jamie Hinchliffe enjoyed his own five minutes back in the noughties. In unearthed footage from 2003, an almost unrecognisable Mr Hinch can be seen appearing on a reality show.

click here. So check out who's swapped the Welsh winter for the Queensland summer over the years.  The presenter from Maesteg was a regular face on ITV for 24 years - making her the longest-serving female weather forecaster in the UK.Other than that achievement, Sian is best known for her engagement to Montgomeryshire MP Lembit Opik who she was in a relationship with for four years.Other than IAC, Lloyd also appeared on Celebrity First Dates, Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and Total Wipeout.

Former footballer John Fashanu has opened up about his brutal exit from Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The 57-year-old became the fourth person to leave the Channel 4 series after Ant Middleton stripped him of his armband.

JOHN Fashanu has launched a bid to bring back Gladiators — and wants to return with co-host Ulrika Jonsson. The series was massive in the Nineties, attracting audiences of up to 14million at its peak.

Good Morning Britain made for uncomfortable viewing on Friday after Ben Shephard questioned John Fashanu's motives after the ex-footballer "stranged" Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins co-star Rudimental DJ Locksmith.