SHADOW was once one of Gladiators' brightest stars - but now he's a convicted criminal. Cops released a shocking mugshot of the former bodybuilder, real name Jefferson King, after the 59-year-old admitted taking part in a drug-fuelled blackmail plot.
He demanded £1,000 last year from a mum for the safe return of her son who was allegedly being held hostage by a gang. King is now in custody awaiting sentencing at the conclusion of a crown court trial of other alleged blackmailers.
He was axed from Gladiators in 1995 after testing positive for steroids, and he's battled substance abuse issues in the years since.
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