Gladiators OGs John Anderson, Hunter and Panther pictured as they are now amid reboot
26.08.2022 - 21:58
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Gladiators’ original stars, and iconic referee John Anderson, have been spotted living decidedly regular lives after the hit programme’s return was confirmed by the BBC.The sports-based game show first aired from 1992 to 2000, before being briefly revived in 2008. On Wednesday, the BBC delighted fans by at last confirming that rumours of another comeback are true and now, the terrifyingly fit warriors who went up against the public 20 years ago have proven that nowadays, they’re more like the rest of us. While the stars are undoubtedly still fit and enjoy hitting the gym, their low-key lives are a far cry from the drama of the arena.
Referee John Anderson – whose cries of “Contender Ready... Gladiator Ready!” were mimicked by every ‘90s kids – is now 90 years old. After years of keeping Wolf in check, John now has a far easier job with his adorable pooch.
He happily smiled for the camera as he held up his walking stick in a brand new snap. Cobra, real name Michael Wilson, also showed his softer side this week as he was spotted walking his pet dog on the Kent coast. Michael, now 58, has suffered health issues in recent years and was rushed to hospital in 2019 after “destroying” his body with gruelling workouts.
It seems that nowadays he’s taking life at a slower pace but there is one aspect of his character that he’s kept – the iconic all-blue outfits. Ulrika Jonsson, who presented the programme, is one of the few Gladiators stars to remain in the spotlight. Following news of the show’s revival, she’s been spotted showing off a glowing tan while running errands in Oxfordshire.
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