Hands up who loved Gladiators? The spandex romper-suits, the silly names (Lightning, Saracen) and Wolf and his receding hairline scrapping with the contestants – what was not to love? But as the ultimate in cheesy Saturday night entertainment, Gladiators was more than just the muscle-bound heroes, there was presenter Ulrika Jonsson’s illicit affair with gladiator Hunter, kids waving foam fingers in time to Queen’s ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ and the tricky travelator, oh how it takes me back. Currently propping up digital channel Challenge, it has been announced that Gladiators is to have a 21st Century makeover courtesy of American network NBC.
Craig Plestis, executive Vice-President for alternative programming, development and specials at the channel is keen on the plans: “The ‘Gladiators’ brand is unlike anything on television today, and is event programming at its biggest and best. We feel it’s time to re-introduce it to a new generation and take it to a heightened level of excitement.” The new show will see the format re-designed with hopes for an international launch. Now all together – “awoooga!”
[via Digital Spy]
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Awooga indeed! Gladiators is the ultimate Staurday night TV show. Rubbish but, at the same time, *amazing*.
AWESOME!!!! I loved the show as a kid, but it was cut just before i was old enough to try out for it! I always wanted to be a stunt man when i was younger so gladiators appealed to my hyperactive childhood. i wont miss out this time! Tell me when and where! gladiators rules!!
Omg boss if it does make a comeback, an no im old enough, where do i sign up to be a contender
at last something decent coming back on tv. AWOOGA!!!!