Gladiators star Cobra has admitted he was often "bleeding drunk" while he battled contestants on the hit TV show. He eventually managed to get clean and turn his life around, and now works in a drug rehabilitation centre helping other people suffering from drug issues. The hit ITV show - presented by Ulrika Jonsson and referee John Anderson - was a staple part of weekend television until it came to an end in 2000 - a heart-stopping 18 years ago. "We both came from working-class families and were hustling for a few quid. They were engaged for two years before splitting in 1999. She went on to star in Gladiator the movie - directed by Ridley Scott - before setting up a sports management agency. Gladiators is a British television series which aired on Sky1 from 11 May 2008 to 25 October 2009. “We were absolutely petrified we would lose it. Our. Copy link to paste in your message. Helen joined in series one in 1992 and left in 1997, she continued to star in the show despite a terrifying fall from the tilt platform in series three. Gladiators history: He starred on the show for seven years and eight series throughout the entire time Gladiators aired on ITV. She went on to become a successful TV presenter, hosting the Big Breakfast and going on to become a regular face of the BBC's sports coverage. He became a motivational speaker in schools and youth clubs up and down the country. They dated for a year between 1996 and 1997, and they kept their romance out of the spotlight until the telly presenter told all in her 2003 autobiography. She spent 15 years in property development after the show but now lives on a farm with her husband Frank and their children Lexus and Skye. Ahearne was not at the hearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Mark was one of the stars of the original American version of the show before transferring to the UK version. He's not only known for being a Gladiator, but also for dating Katie Price back when she was Jordan. The ambitious Governor, having heard … I was mixing with drugs before Gladiators and when I was tested during the show there were no traces of cocaine but they found steroids.". And after the series came to an end, he's proved that he's the real deal when he became a fire fighter. Wolf also returned for the revived Sky series as the "Leader of the Pack" and appeared in all of the series 2 episodes. In 1998, Ahearne was sent to prison for corruption and perverting the course of justice in a firearms case and served part of a 15-month jail sentence. He still keeps up his fitness regime and is just as ripped now as he was back in the day. Michael Van Wijk (born 30 September 1952) is an Indian-born English bodybuilder, professional sportsperson, actor and TV presenter. After leaving the show he tried his hand at acting and has since toured with Sir Peter Hall in Shakespeare’s As You Like It plus several other national productions. He returned to his home on Oxton, Wirral, where he was the subject of an electronic tag. Cobra - real name Michael Wilson - took the show by storm after his first appearance in 1992. Binary Sex matters.". When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. However, his TV career was cut short in 1995 when he found himself at the centre of a headline-grabbing drug scandal. However, his world came crashing down in 1997 after becoming embroiled in a plot to foil the prosecution of Philip Glennon Jnr, a then associate of former international cocaine baron Curtis ‘Cocky’ Warren. Ace had an impressive body - not to mention a rather fetching face. ホーム > '80s METAL. +35. It was brilliant I was with a lot of mates with similar interests, we were all similar age, it was fun.There were end of show parties, when we had international Gladiators come over, we would be up all night boozing.". He even and ended up bedding the show's presenter, Ulrika Jonsson. This guy was certainly responsible for one or two nightmares during his tenure. We do. Hunter - real name Hames Crossley - was also known for wooing presenter Ulrika Jonsson. Remember some of those acrobatics? The US, UK and Australian versions of the show were all revived in 2008. During her four and a half year stint on the show she suffered spinal injuries and fell awkwardly during a live show at Wembley Arena trapping the nerves in her neck, which prompted her retirement from the programme. She is also a proud mum-of-two, having married and had children with 1997 quarter finalist Mark Roberts. So we made some dubious decisions together. The pair dated briefly from 1996 to 1997. Amazon - real name Sharron Davies - debuted with an impressive résumé having made a name for herself as a champion swimmer. Your Honor: Where is the Sky drama filmed? They were the stars of Saturday night that we all loved, but where are they now? "I was mucking about pranking, I had so much fun. There are always big stories on WalesOnline - don't miss any with our daily email. The Gladiators have reunited - and you won't believe what they look like now. Glennon Jnr was jailed at Preston Crown Court in 1998 for six years for attempted murder. Vogue - real name Suzanne Cox - shot on to the scene during the 1995 series. James, 45, was the youngest cast member as he was just 19 when he started and he became the Gladiators heartthrob. Earlier this week James posted a picture with his fellow Gladiators where they had reunited to talk about fitness as you grow older. His movie roles include parts in acclaimed dramas Yardie, Creed, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Who narrates Channel 4's The Bridge? And show villain Wolf, whose real name is Michael Van Wijk, called for … However, the blonde bombshell quit TV after bowing out of the Gladiator ring. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. The former Olympic swimmer sparked a fierce backlash in July 2019 after saying a transgender female and a biological man were the last people alive on an island. Sadly she was forced to pull out of the show when she became ill in 1995. Move to exact years IE Gladiators (1992 UK TV series) and Gladiators (2008 UK TV series). Saracen became a hero for viewers during his stint of the show. It's the question we were all left pondering on Saturday nights in the 90s. Wolf: “My name is Maximus Decimus Wolf, bad-boy of the original gladiators, previous cast member of London’s Burning and staunch opponent of the TRUE referee, John Anderson. Diane, now 49, who hails from Middlesbrough, retrained as a psychotherapist and pilates instructor. He is most well known for his role as Wolf on British TV endurance sports game show Gladiators, a role he held for eight series (1992-1999). He played rugby union for England at youth level before becoming a prize winning bodybuilder - representing Great Britain at Mr Universe. Hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali,[1] the show matches amateur athletes against each other and the show's own "gladiators" in contests of strength, agility, and endurance. Rebel - real name Jennifer Stoute - had an impressive background before she debuted in 1995. Wonder no more... Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with our free email newsletter, "Do you feel the power of the Gladiators?". In 2019 she was the subject of much criticism after demanding that transgender athletes 'with a male sex advantage' be excluded from women's sport. You can unsubscribe at any time. These days she runs Panthers Gym in Uxbridge. Soon afterwards his marriage fell to pieces after a mistress sold a story about their romance. During the 90s it was commonly understood that a contestant had drawn the short straw if they went up against Wolf, who had a long-running faux feud with John Anderson. GLADIATORS-dead man's walk 7"-ROCK STAKK RECORDS. The Vicar Of Dibley star Trevor Peacock has died aged 89. The winners of the series each earned £50,000. Blythe-born Helen O'Reilly became one of Britain's top women bodybuilders and has reigned as Miss Central Britain, Miss Europe, Miss North Britain, Miss England, Miss World, Miss Great Britain, Miss Russia and Miss Universe. He had a recurring role as 'Jonhson' in EastEnders before heading Stateside, where he's starred in shows such as Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D, and NCIS: Los Angeles. Vulcan - real name John Seru - shot to stardom on Australian Gladiators. Gladiators MC are a one percenter motorcycle club founded in Australia in 1960. Michael leads a much quieter life now after leaving the showbiz world. These days she is an an Honorary President of the Women’s Sports Federation and has been awarded an MBE. She opened a fashion shop in Surrey with fellow Gladiators Vogue and Saracen. The Gladiator Museum. We were put into a lifestyle where people had everything. GLADIATORS-dead man's walk 7"(EU press) SOLD OUT OBSESSION-marshall law+1 MCD(SWEDEN press) SOLD OUT CORCEL DE GUERRA-todos estaremos muertos CD(MEXICO press) SOLD OUT In January 2018 he revealed to Loose Women that he and Sky Gladiator Amazon - now known as ITV's Dr Zoe Williams - are dating. She now co-owns a supplement business and an equestrian and fisheries business. Famous Gladiators. Millions of us tuned in to see the dramatic battles, eye-popping muscles and skin-tight lycra. Nikki Diamond, Actress: Drop the Dead Donkey. He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 12 months, at Liverpool Crown Court in October 2018 for these offences. Bodybuilder and wrestler Jefferson became one of the most formidable Gladiators on the show as the ever dominant Shadow. "I’m only half a Gladiator now. With a background in amateur boxing, kick boxing and bodybuilding, the athlete had all the tools to make a splash. Kim, 47, became a successful businesswoman spending 15 years in property development, as well as running companies including her own beauty parlour. It was a revival of the earlier series of the same name and based on the American version of the show. Nikki Diamond was born on March 15, 1965 in Isle of Man, UK. Jet was one of the original cast and was much-loved by fans at home. Her skills led her to many victories before she bowed out of the show in 1999. But after trampling the competition throughout his stint on the show, the athlete was axed in the midst of a steroid scandal. She found herself back on TV and has popped up on our screens many times. He was on the show for seven years, starring in eight seasons, becoming the main villain. Even though she got out of the Gladiator game, Kim has maintained her buff physique and regularly posts pictures from the gym showing off her incredible body. It's not hard to see how Lightning managed to get become so popular. Michael Van Wijk is now 65 and runs a chain of gyms in New Zealand, where he lives with his wife Paula and their four children. Mike, who is now 67, is living in New Zealand where he owns his own business - Wolf's Gym. She then returned to studying and qualified as a psychotherapist and pilates instructor. Word reaches Governor Flavius that the Emperor has decreed that new, more fearsome beasts should be captured for the games. Sharron also competed in Dancing On Ice back in 2010. He exited the show in 1999 and went on to become a successful actor, living in Los Angeles. Yorkshireman Warren, 46, was most famous for being Katie Price's first fiancee back in the 1990s when she was known as Jordan. ホーム. Wolf from Gladiators has finally died, Australia Landing, MS. 16 likes. He said their luxury lifestyle led to the romance turning toxic, telling us: "We travelled the world first class, went for expensive dinners, had big houses and fancy cars. Different gladiator styles at the Colosseum. You can unsubscribe at any time. Jefferson managed to rebuild his career with a cameo in the Spice Girls movie before once again succumbing to drug abuse, losing four stone on a diet of crack-cocaine and herion. Fun facts: Wolf was deemed the most popular gladiator on … After being forced to retire, the former gymnast ditched her pink Lycra suit and worked as a teacher, specialising in physical education, dance and general studies. He left the show in 1999 and went on to land the role of henchman Gabor in The World Is Not Enough. Wolf has moved halfway across the world and gotten into “the best shape” of his life, with images of his ripping muscles filling the screen behind him and videos of him working out. "She was one of the new breed when Gladiators came back on Sky about eight years ago.". I've been away from RM too long. You can damage your ankle or your knee and it will recover, but breaking your neck – that’s a different story. Warren now lives in York with his wife and two children and works with schools and prisons working on health and wellbeing, in partnership with the church. Lugnuts Dick Laurent is dead 18:57, 3 November 2014 (UTC) That's right. Gladiators was one of the biggest TV shows of the nineties, which aired between 1992 and 2000 on ITV. He spent years pursuing an acting career and working in theatre. It’s been touch and go," he told The Sun at the time. He confessed he was often "bleeding drunk" while he battled contestants on the show and got a telling off from producers. Ahearne was arrested on suspicion of possessing the Class C drugs with intent to supply, but no charges were brought over the haul. Lightning was one of the toughest of the Gladiators, reigning supreme as the Queen of Hang Tough. "I didn’t take it too seriously," admitted Michael to Mirror Online in August last year. During his eight series on the show, Cobra had rippling muscles and was in the peak of physical condition. A gladiator’s day in the Colosseum. They are a military based club and are in no way related to the club discussed in this article. 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But last week Liverpool Magistrates' Court heard how 59-year-old Ahearne was the subject of a police raid at his home in the Wirral on January 23, 2018, as reported on Liverpool Echo. He was on the ITV show from 1996 until 1999 when he turned his back on showbusiness and found God. In March that year, she tweeted: "I have nothing against anyone who wishes to be transgender. Wolf has tried his hand at many things since his time on Gladiators, including acting (footage of him as a cyborg in a dress can be found online), appearing on … Since then Mark has managed to secure a number of roles in films such as Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. He now spends his days visiting schools and youth clubs to spread his motivational message. She was also unbeaten in two new events during ‘Gladiators Live!’ in 1993 at Wembley Arena. 13 of 19 Scorpio (Nikki Diamond) I decided it wasn’t worth it any more. 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