Gladiators original stars look completely different as they step out following reboot news
GLADIATORS original stars look unrecognisable as they step out following news that the iconic 1990s show will return 30 years after the first series aired.
Gladiators stars Ulrika Jonsson and Michael Wilson stepped out following news of the show's reboot
Gladiators stars Ulrika Jonsson and Michael Wilson were photographed following the announcement that the iconic 1990s show will return next year.
The original stars of Gladiators look completely different in new snaps taken amid the news that the 1990s Saturday staple will be returning for a new series.
Presenter Ulrika Jonsson, referee John Anderson and contenders Helen O’Reilly, Michael Wilson and James Crossley, have all been pictured since the reboot was confirmed.
The series will be back for an 11-episode series later in 2023 and will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
It promises a “new generation of superhumans” who will compete in the “ultimate test of speed and strength”.
It has not been confirmed whether any of the original stars will reprise their role in the show's comeback.
Ulrika Jonsson presented every series of Gladiators
Ulrika Jonsson, 55, was spotted shopping in Oxfordshire amid news of the Gladiators reboot.
Michael Wilson starred as Cobra in Gladiators
Michael Wilson, 58, also known as Cobra, was spotted on the Kent coast walking his pet dog.
Ulrika Jonsson and Michael Wilson pictured with Mike Ahearne in 1992
Ulrika Jonsson was lifted by Cobra and Warrior while taking a break from the competition in 1992.
Gladiators referee John Anderson was seen taking his dog for a walk
Referee John Anderson, who is now 90-years-old, was spotted taking his pet dog for a walk in Leicestershire.
John Anderson was the referee on Gladiators
John Anderson was the referee and official trainer on Gladiators.
James Crossley played Hunter on Gladiators
James Crossley, 49, took a stroll in southwest London.
James Crossley competed in Gladiators more than 20 years ago
James Crossley played Hunter in Gladiators.
Helen O'Reilly headed to the gym
Helen O'Reilly, 61, is clearly still a fan of fitness as she was spotted making her way to a gym in west London.
Helen O'Reilly played Panther in Gladiators
Helen was best known as Panther in the iconic 1990s show.