Michael Willson: Last News

Gladiators has revealed the gory details of his troubling ongoing health battle since leaving the show. The former pro athlete, real name Michael Willson, was one of the show’s most popular stars and girls loved him so much one manic fan even “bit him on the t**”.

Gladiators star Michael Willson recalls drunken moments on the set of the hit show during the nineties, saying he struggled to see the events sometimes.Looking back on his Gladiators days, Michael, aka Cobra, said that he didn't used to drink before going on the show but becoming close friends with Shadow, who drank a lot before performing, spurred him to as well.When speaking on the exclusive Daily Star Facebook Live chat show Carly in Convo, he said: "Yeah, I used to drink before shows.

Gladiator Cobra – real name Michael Willson – has spoken about how he “regrets” not lending money to fellow star Shadow, who is currently in prison.But Cobra also stated how he “does not condone” Shadow's actions, which saw him land himself behind bars.Shadow, AKA Michael Jefferson King, is serving six years and three months behind bars for his role in a blackmail plot. The 61-year-old threatened to break a man’s kneecaps with a hammer and demanded £1,000 from his ex-wife and brother for his safe return during a drug-fuelled gathering in west London last March.

Gladiators star Michael Willson recalled a strange and very painful tale of when a crazed fan chomped on his chest.During a photo opp with a fan back during his Gladiators days, Michael, aka Cobra, said he was posing with some young female fans when one "bit his t*t".When chatting to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon, on the Daily Star Facebook Live chat show Carly in Convo, he said: "I had a girl bite my t*t, my chest, hard.

Gladiators Cobra AKA Michael Willson will be joining a Facebook Live event with Daily Star this Thursday to spill all about his TV past.The TV legend will join Carly In Convo host and Daily Star showbiz reporter, Carly Hacon, at 11am on November 4.So, if you spent your Saturday nights tuning into Gladiators and were a big fan of the super talented cast, then tune in because Michael is going to be revealing all to the Daily Star.Michael shot to fame as Hunter on Gladiators during the 1990s and became an overnight star after wowing with her massive muscles and incredible athletic ability on the show.The former athlete quickly gained TV star status and became a firm fan favourite during his Gladiator reign.The 58-year-old built star regularly