Can you feel the power? Gladiators is back with fans reliving the '90s
13.01.2024 - 17:53
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gladiators is making a comeback after decades of being off the small screen.
Old-time fans of the series are gearing up to relive the 90s while new fans will likely be tuning in to see what all the fuss is about. The previously popular gameshow, which became a weekend staple for many households, will see male and female contenders compete against 'Gladiators' in a crucible of speed and strength-based events.
While tonight's show will share the same name and competitiveness of the original, some may notice that the new variant will be 'nicer' to contendors. peaking ahead of the show, Gladiator Dynamite told BBC Breakfast: "As natural sports people we want to show all those younger kids that you can be competitive and it is okay to want to win, but we also want to show that if you lose, that’s also okay as well.
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"There’s no point putting contenders down and making them feel bad."
Fans on social media have been gushing about their excitement to relive their childhood weekends tonight. One user on X, formerly Twitter, said: "Anybody else just a little bit excited that Gladiators is back on the telly tonight??!! Some decent Saturday night TV at last.
"We just need the return of Noel’s House Party and we’ll be back in the 90’s good and proper!" Another said: "I was obsessed with Gladiators as a kid, part of the fan club (remember those) and went to see it at Wembley.
"I still have a signed hand with Scorpio’s name on it. Can’t wait." A third said: "For the first time in over 30 years, someone in my house just asked what time #Gladiators is on!!!
"I’ve told them it’s on after baywatch!"
A fourth said: "Gladiators ready? I feel like a