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Privacy NoticeExciting news for Gladiators fans – the lineup for series two has been announced! Following the popular reboot of the 90s gameshow by BBC, which raked in millions of viewers weekly and was hailed as the “best reboot yet”, Gladiators is preparing for a comeback with its second season. As the first-series finale was drawing near – where we saw Army officer Finlay and personal trainer Marie-Louise crowned champions – fans were thrilled with BBC bosses confirming that the show would be returning for a second run. Filming for the must-watch competition will kick off at Sheffield Arena come August. This Tuesday, the BBC assured viewers that all 16 Gladiators from the first series would be back on our screens – including fitness model and coach Comet (Ella-Mae Rayner) – who sadly had to leave the first series early due to a severe injury. The unfortunate star suffered a broken foot and ankle, saying at the time: “I think it goes to show how tough it is – even the professional athletes get hurt.”
The series 2 lineup is full of familiar faces
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Ella-Mae Rayner was forced to drop out of series 1
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Father-and-son presenters, Bradley and Barney Walsh, will be back to host the news series. Buff bodybuilding giants Giant (Jamie Christian Johal) and Bionic (Matty Campbell) are set to get back into the heat of competition, joined by rugby player Fury (Jodie Ounsley), who made an impact as the first deaf Gladiator ever, reports the Mirror. Professional sprinters Electro (Jade Packer), Phantom (Toby Olubi) and Fire (Montell Douglas) are set to showcase their impressive speed in the reboot’s comeback. The youngest Gladiator of the line-up, Dynamite (Emily Steel), will also be flaunting her top-tier athleticism. Fan favourite and James Bond extra Viper (Quang Luong) is ready to challenge contestants once more, alongside NFL star Apollo (Alex Gray). Athena (Karenjeet Kaur Bains) – who holds the Guinness World Record for the most bodyweight squats in a minute – and bodybuilder Diamond (Livi Sheldon) are also preparing for the new series. Long jumper-turned-YouTuber Legend (Matt Morsia) is all set to flex his muscles on TV again, alongside Scottish weightlifter Sabre (Sheli McCoy) – who will be hoping for better luck this series after she was forced to withdraw due to a leg injury that required hospital treatment. The UK’s 2020 ‘Fittest Man’ Steel (Zack George) will also be re-joining the Gladiator crew, alongside Team GB sprinter Nitro (Harry Aikines Aryeetey).
Barney Walsh with Steel and Apollo filming Gladiators, which will be back for series two
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When Gladiators makes its epic comeback, fans are in for a real treat as the show’s masterminds have teased “some amazing surprises.” Dan Baldwin, the big boss at Hungry Bear Media, which produces the hit series, couldn’t contain his excitement: “It’s no exaggeration to say that the response to Gladiators has been phenomenal. The episodes have been packed with nail-biting drama, thrilling action and huge emotion. Series 2 will see the show go from strength to strength. We have some amazing surprises in store for the fans. Are you ready?” Gladiators will return to BBC One soon. Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnJames BondDrama
