Gladiators #2

[OatMatchaLatte]

I’m not a fan of Cyclone either. Or Hammer for that matter. I felt so let down by the new additions last season. Cyclone is at least slightly better at being a villain than Sabre but it’s just not the right fit. And I’m not sure what it is about Hammer but I just don’t get him - his one sleeved suit annoys me more than it should!

I don't like them, either. Perhaps it's because Hammer is a bit useless, and Cyclone is also mean-spirited to the extent it comes across as un-sportly. If that's a word!

 

[messytessy]

The price was absolutely disgraceful for what type of show it is. My husband is disabled and we got ambulant tickets for a good price, but my heart hurts for those who were planning on going but we're priced out

 

[boatofbubbles]

Yes that was definitely the same opener as last week!!!

I thought that, I watched on iplayer earlier and thought i was rewatching! I was waiting til someone said here

 

[thenewblack]

I just find it quite funny that Josh stepped in for Mark and beat Tyler and then Tyler was a replacement and they are now against each other in the final.

I don't mind who wins out of Emily or Naomi, I like both of them but I do hope Tyler wins. I was glad Shaun didn't get through, I just couldn't take to him for some reason!

 

[Octoblob]

His ex wife has posted on her insta saying its a shock finding out about a new relationship. They arent divorced yet she says- only split in November.
So adter 5 months hes gushing over somebody who he says he wants to start a family with and who's hes prepared to leave the biggest career break hes had for. He'll be on OF too soon I reckon- the girlfriend brags she makes 25k a month on there and he was always saying how big his food bill was each month.

He was in East Devon last Autumn .... interesting timing and location, as his new girlfriend is from Exeter

 

[AllSeeingEye123]

I hope no one is leaving, and it’s just to up the numbers in case of more injury!

I am the opposite. I hope it means before season 4 they are finally going to cull a few for the first time, as there are too many anyway.

This bunch aren't dominant enough or intimidating enough. Imagine someone like Viper being around in the days of Shadow and Warrior. Hang Tough should be brought back as well, but it's probably too difficult for most of the current lot.

 

[Latetotheparty]

Apollo - if anyone follows him on Instagram, he recently posted photos from a trip to Italy (randomly with Dynamite and Cyclone) and they were all ‘photoshoot’ poses - I don’t think he was on a photo shoot he clearly fancies himself!!

Just been for a nosey and ICK! the hair, the jeans, the poses - ick!

Cyclone looks amazing tho, both in and out of character

 

[umbongo2703]

I think Giant will regret his choices too. Obviously, it is his call, but I just don’t see what he will be able to do outside of Gladiators, aside from maybe a few reality shows. He might as well have cashed the cheques from the TV show, live tours and appearances until Gladiators finishes.

I suspect the show will replace Giant with another…Giant-like Clone. The show has enough big men like Hammer, Bionic, Phantom and Apollo. Someone like what TheStrawberryThief suggested is a great idea with gymnastics or martial arts background.

And on the subject of Matt and his opinions, I get what he is trying to say because it’s true; if a child is struggling academically they by and large will get help, but when it’s physical health or when children are overweight or obese then it’s crickets. However, you just know he’s an arrogant tosser (the bit around his children being able to read by the age of 4, for example) who thinks he’s right on any subject and won’t listen to anyone else’s take. The topic of children and their weight or their academic abilities is far more nuanced then his statements suggest.

 

[D_Wills]

Brads fake tan is something else tonight

 

[umbongo2703]

Yeah I think gauntlet is rubbish! Honestly I think most of the events have lost their shine now and I often find I tune out of watching them now I think about it.
id quite like to see pyramid but it was dangerous AF for everyone wasn’t it?

From what I can remember, two Gladiators were injured on TV doing Pyramid (Amazon and Rhino) and one during live shows (Jet). When you consider how much it was used, the proportion of injuries was relatively small. Same with Pole Axe. However, they were dangerous events in reality. Rhino returned after injury. Amazon was supposed to in the 1997 series but couldn’t due to insurance issues and Zodiac was meant to but got pregnant and never returned. Jet was meant to return in the 1999 mini series but couldn’t due to insurance and budget issues. I guess it’s a case if the producers want to expose themselves to the risk. Given that The Edge, Powerball, Hang Tough have all had injuries, I bet the producers are just willing to take risks on some games but not others.

The event pool is fine, but they should prioritise some events over others (Hang Tough, Powerball, The Edge, The Ring, Everest) and tweak some of the ones they have. For example, Gauntlet is too short and far too stop and start. The Wall is too easy. Atlaspheres is embarrassing as the spheres are being played on slippery floors. The Duel platforms are too close together. Sort those out and they’ll be fine to play.

I also think some games are just too short in general. The Wall and Gauntlet are good examples. Making Suspension Bridge about pushing and getting to the other side makes a poor contest as well; make it about an actual battle might help.

 

[umbongo2703]

Ooh so very weak tea but apparently Bionic is always flirting with a friend of a friend when he’s in her work (she works in the co-op)

And I hope she’s flirting right back!

 

[Redline]

I can't see Sabre going - she's too popular with the dads.

 

[Latetotheparty]

Is the Dynamite/Apollo duet for real or a massive piss take? 🫣

This just popped up on my news feed and I thought the same! It’s dire and the music vid made my bum clench with embarrassment

 

[Katykatykaty]

I don't know, I feel like Cyclone is only one step away from being either another mean girl like Sabre, or just ridiculously angry like Viper.

I’m not a fan of Cyclone either. Or Hammer for that matter. I felt so let down by the new additions last season. Cyclone is at least slightly better at being a villain than Sabre but it’s just not the right fit. And I’m not sure what it is about Hammer but I just don’t get him - his one sleeved suit annoys me more than it should!

 

[OatMatchaLatte]

I didn't like the new game, I found it a bit silly. It was a poor night out for the Gladiators. I'm so shocked Giant was knocked off on Duel!!

I was hoping the Scottish guy would win. He did so well to catch up that lead! Fingers crossed he makes it back as a fastest runner up.

So glad it's back, I absolutely love it.

 

[Trafalgar]

Hammer needs at least to learn the Running Man. I volunteer to teach him.

I say this every week. Will someone on production please give the man some dancing lessons!!!!

 

[IndominusRex]

Swingshot was great

 

[Claymorekick]

The exact same thing happened to Tyler in his quarter final and I thought it was particularly unfair then so this feels like karma to me

 

[MidnightAura]

Do we think he’s angling to come back?

 

[F1Grid]

The fake fight between Viper and Legend on those previews hahahaha oh we're getting camper