James even and ended up bedding the show's presenter, Ulrika Jonsson, with the pair dating for a year between 1996 and 1997. Dec. 4, 2017 John B. Anderson, a former Republican congressman from Illinois who bolted his party to run as a plain-spoken independent candidate for president in 1980, drawing an enthusiastic. Sharron Davies was a successful swimmer before becoming Amazon, winning a silver medal at the Olympics in Moscow in 1980 and representing Great Britain at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. 'She had been battling cancer for a number of years until sadly she lost the fight. The media personality alsoorganised a support group for parents of young athletes and does after-dinner and motivational speaking. Ahearne was arrested on suspicion of possessing the class-C drugs with intent to supply, but no charges were brought over the haul. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I dont feel like Im kicking the bucket at the minute, but it will only take another cold or cough and Im in trouble. Mark was one of the stars of the original American version of the show in 1996 while also competing in the UK edition from 1995 until 1999. 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. It's not like people are walking in blindfolded. Name: Michael van Wijk. Whether it was Richard O' Brien playing a harmonica while contestants tried to win a time crystal, or Pat Sharp telling the cameras to "re-run the fun", the shows wouldn't be the success they were without the familiar game show host faces we grew to know and love. Something went wrong, please try again later. He has gone back to the fitness industry in recent years and now works as a personal trainer. The former bodybuilder and wrestler didn't disappoint, showcasing his skills on the Duel platform and in the Gauntlet. Here we look at where the hosts of popular 90's game shows are now - from first date romance, to rival game shows and tragic deaths. Anderson occasionally appears in cameo roles as a referee, including guest appearances on two episodes of 2016's Top Gear with Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc, and as an ident-voiceover for Sky's Challenge TV. Warren was perhaps most famous for dating Katie Price back when she was still known as Jordan. However, the blonde bombshell quit TV after bowing out of the Gladiator ring. I'm fashionably late, baby! 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. The case was brought back to court as Merseyside Police applied to destroy the steroids, which was granted by the district judge. Before starting out as a bodybuilder, Bernadette was accepted into theLondon Contemporary Ballet School at the age of 18. Ahearne was arrested on suspicion of possessing the Class C drugs with intent to supply, but no charges were brought over the haul. Anderson was the head official on sports game show Gladiators from 19922000. John Anderson was born on November 28, 1931 and is 90 years old now. ', Another of he co-stars, James Crossley, also known as Hunter, shared a picture of Bernadette and wrote: 'A beautiful soul. It's unknown whether any of the original Gladiators will return, though given the Beeb has said "mighty new Gladiators", we can probably expect a few new faces this time around. Mark too had enjoyed a fling with show host Ulrika. She said of her decision to quit the show: "I was beginning to see more spinal injuries. Home; About Us. Following Supermarket Sweep, Dale continued to host game shows including National Lottery: In it to win it from 2002-2016, and Hole in the Wall in 2008. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. It jeopardised our relationship.". "I thought, I can carry on doing what I'm doing but how painful would that regret be? He starred in the 1999's The World Is Not Enough, playing henchman Gabor. While mostly staying out of the spotlight she has made appearance on TV shows such as Good Morning Britain for reunions. John Anderson was born in Scotland in November 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland. Janelle Mone leads the worst-dressed list at the 2023 Met Gala in BIZARRE nearly-naked frock Boots and booty! After Gladiators, The Liverpudlian star went on to become stunt doubles for A-listers including Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Famke Janssen and Uma Thurman. My time is spent as a personal trainer and with my children Adam, 23, and Angel, 4.'. Her particular strengths were in Duel, Pole-Axe and Suspension Bridge. Speaking in August, Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted at the BBC, said: ''Gladiators' is back and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other. However, her tv appearances took a romantic turn in 2018 when she starred on Celebrity first dates and it was love at first sight after she met fellow star Chris Harding. The popular 90s programme saw members of the public battle it out against the show's cast of bodybuilders and gymnasts, known as Gladiators, Troubling: A court heard how he was involved in a blackmail plot after a day of smoking drugs 'degenerated rapidly'. You'll have to tune in to find out!'. While she still works in TV, the star has had a career change and retrained as a psychotherapist, saying on Loose Women in 2010, "I started retraining. TV legend Paul O' Grady has been a viewer favourite on our screens throughout the years, and in the 90's, he hosted popular game show Blankety Blank, from 1997-2005. Glennon Jnr is the brother-in-law of Liverpool drugs baron Curtis Warren, who tried to foil the investigation by paying corrupt officer DetectiveChief Inspector Elmore 'Elly' Davies 10,000, to pass on details of what the police knew about the incident, when a doorman was also shot. Fun fact: Sandy was unbeaten in two new events during 'Gladiators Live!' However, Anderson is best known as the referee on ITV series Gladiators from 1992-2000, fondly remembered for his legendary lines including "Contender ready, Gladiator ready" before challenges such as Hang Tough. "But if u put a male & a female there we might stand a chance! However, the show was just as famous for Pat Sharp's mullet haircut, as it was for the challenges, until his wife eventually convinced the presenter to cut his hair. Fun fact:Jamaican-born Judy Simpson was one of Britain's greatest all-round female athletes. The Crystal Maze was an iconic 90s game show, originally hosted by Richard O'Brien from 1990-1993, in his stunning outfits including a leopard print coat, jeans and boots. In January this year, it was announced that King's blackmail trial had been pushed back due to Covid-19 rules. Since leaving the Crystal Maze, O'Brien has appeared onstage as the narrator in the Rocky Horror Picture Show Live in 2015, as the voice of Lawrence Fletcher in Disney series Phineas and Ferb from 2007-2015. The kick-boxer and former Bodybuilding Miss UK broke her ex's ankle in what was described in court as an act of 'wanton violence and revenge'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'Many fans will remember Falcon as the most lovely, warm, generous person with a beaming smile! He had a recurring role as 'Jonhson' in five episodes of EastEnders before heading Stateside, where he's starred in shows such as Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D, and NCIS: Los Angeles. On the show: 'They were very good, they were professionals. The TV star revealed that he has launched his own James Crossley coaching website to help people get fitter, as well as his yoga and gong bath practices. He left the show in 1999 and went on to become a successful actor and producer living in Los Angeles. Fun fact:Eunice frequently works alongside Angelina Jolie and the pair have become close friends. Supermarket Sweep was another staple of 90's daytime tv, hosted by Dale Winton from 1993-2000. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Moving on:Sandy now works as a florist and is a mother to two children in the West Midlands according to Gladiator fan sites. He said: 'We were both deriving our identities from being relevant in the media. He had a love of sports from a young age, and growing up, he played on a Scottish Schools Football Team. When do we want it? She is also godmother to Angelina and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt. Wolf - real name Michael Van Wijk - will. John Anderson, the Fifer who became a TV personality as referee in the hit ITV series Gladiators, has marked his 91st birthday today. EXCLUSIVE: High-ranking Met Police officer on 100,000-a-year who was found to be a regular user of Pictured: British grandfather and 'friend to everybody' who died while snorkelling during dream cruise Conservatives could suffer bigger losses at this week's local elections because up to two million voters do THIRD foreign rapist remains in Britain despite orders for him to be sent back to Jamaica in 2020 - after SNP MP considers legal action against Edinburgh Fringe comedy club after being 'no-platformed' over her Gladiators unveils a refreshed new logo for rebooted series as it returns to screens after over 20 years, Do not sell or share my personal information. Executive Director; Our Team; Research. US Congressman. It was recently rebooted for a new series in 2019, hosted by Rylan Clarke-Neal, but generations of viewers have fond memories of Dale as he watched contestants 'go wild in the aisles'. Gladiators legend Falcon - whose real name was Bernadette Hunt - has died aged 59 after battling cancer for 'a number of years'. The legendary presenter also turns 60 this month and since leaving Fun House, can be regularly heard on Greatest Hits Radio and also makes regular appearances at retro music festivals and student union events throughout the country. He said at the time: "There is no excuse for cheating. The ref from the popular tv program gladiatiors ITV, Sky 1 and Challenge tv Years later she was sentenced to 150 hours of community service in 1996 for attacking her ex-husband due to a custody disagreement over their son. However, he has since recovered and returned to tv in a Gladiator parody sketch on tv show, The Last Leg, in 2017. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Equally, at the age of 90, we sadly don't think John Anderson will return - not least given he ruled out a return to the show when it was revived for Sky in 2008. Gladiator referee John Anderson was a familiar face on the popular 90s ITV programme, with his iconic catchphrases including "contender ready, gladiator ready", Sign up for the Daily Star TV newsletter for the biggest TV news. He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 12 months, at Liverpool Crown Court in October 2018 for these offences. Economics Letter; Current Research Majority of British public think Charles should not apologise for slavery, new poll shows, Even most republicans see no benefit in abolishing the monarchy, new poll reveals. Her work can be found displayed in galleries around Cape Town, and on her . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Different career: Michael has swapped his spandex for fire gear as he is now a firefighter following years in the ring, Occupation: He has swapped his spandex for fire gear as he is now a firefighter following years in the ring. I was fit and ready," he told The Guardian in 2019. Gladiators might have come to an end more than two decades ago, but the stars of the show are still in the celebrity world. Kate Middleton's sister Pippa may be attending King Charles' coronation alongside their parents Michael and Support for the Sussexes slumps: Now only Prince Andrew is less popular than Harry and Meghan and just a RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: What do we want? Bernadette's death is not the only tragedy to hit the Gladiators cast as bothJefferson King (L) andMike Ahearne (R) have faced brushes with the law. The Met Gala's heavenly bodies! Rest well Bernie,' penned a third. He is an actor, known for Gladiators (1992), The Last Leg (2012) and Gladiators: The Ashes (1995). Lightning was one of the toughest of the Gladiators, reigning supreme as the Queen of Hang Tough. Rest well.'. 'Falcon was also a champion bodybuilder, winning the first competition she entered Miss Natural Health in 1992. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Fun fact: The blonde beauty enjoyed a stint on Dancing On Ice in 2011. Lily James steals the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown as she flies Met Gala 2023: Kate Moss, 49, slips into a pink lingerie inspired gown as she coordinates with lookalike Met Gala 2023: Brooklyn Beckham looks lovingly at wife Nicola Peltz as she wears a flowing white gown with Bill's in Vogue! "However I believe there is a fundamental difference between the binary sex u r born with & the gender u may identify as. He also appeared in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002, but the scene later didn't feature in the film. Her attitude was SO BAD! She was the longest-serving female star of the show. He was accused of holding a man captive in an alleged blackmail plot in March last year just before the pandemic along with six other defendants. You can be muscular and look good but it doesn't mean you can climb those walls.'. Where are they now? She reigned as Miss Central Britain, Miss Europe, Miss North Britain, Miss England, Miss World, Miss Great Britain, Miss Russia and Miss Universe. They are absolute heroes and that has been highlighted hugely through this pandemic. Bernadette's death was announced by her sister's partner Rick Jango in a statement on social media, as he paid tribute to one of 'the loveliest people' he knew, Reaction: Tributes flooded in from fans and people who knew Bernadette personally, Bernadette's sister Carol wrote: 'My beautiful sister was the best kind of human being on this earth. Now! 'Oh lovely Bernie I'm so sorry to hear this I had the great pleasure of knowing and working with her in our local village pub in the early 90s. Changing ways: John owns a wrestling school, fitness shop and fitness centre that he has been running for 18 years in Sydney with his family, Now: John owns a wrestling school, fitness shop and fitness centre that he has been running for 18 years inSydney with his family having previously enjoyed success as an actor. While it only seems like yesterday that we heard Chris Tarrant's familiar voice ask us if we wanted to phone a friend, take a 50/50 or ask the audience, the show originally started in 1998. "I didnt take it too seriously," admitted Michael to Mirror Online in August 2019. A few years ago, Michael admitted during a piece in the The Guardianthat he was often drunk on the show. Occupation:Judy now spends her time working for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and is an Honorary President of the Women's Sports Federation. After beginning her bodybuilding journey, Bernadette won the first competition she entered, Miss Natural Health in 1992. John Anderson reunited with the cast of Gladiators, Gladiator referee John Anderson attends the press view for Sky's Television Show 'Gladiators', John Anderson continues to make appearances on tv shows. gladiators 1662 GIFs. ', Her co-star Suzanne Cox, who was better known as Vogue, shared her condolences online, saying with a crying emoji: 'I found out a few days ago. [2] Anderson has previously worked as a teacher and coach for Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games athletes. 'Most people will remember her as Falcon From the hit TV Show Gladiators. There was no shortage of excitement to keep viewers hooked, with millions of us tuning in to see the dramatic battles, eye-popping muscles and skin-tight lycra. Now:Since her time on Gladiators she has remained on viewers' TV screens and radio airwaves, presenting on BBC Tees and featuring on BBC shows like Look North and Inside Out. Shadow (Jefferson King) Jefferson had a difficult time after his stint in the show, after he was axed due to a steroid scandal. The former bodybuilder, who is barely recognisable from his 1990s heyday after years of drug abuse, was jailed for six years in August 2021. Gladiators legend Falcon - whose real name was Bernadette Hunt - has died aged 59 after battling cancer for 'a number of years'. 90 likes. Speaking about life after Gladiators, Bernadette previously told the Basingstoke Gazette: 'I'm very happy with the work I do now and am always busy. He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 12 months, at Liverpool Crown Court in October 2018 for these offences. In an interview with the Herald in 2016, Anderson said, "I was walking the dog last June and felt a slightly odd sensation in my right chest. 3 2 1!". He played rugby union for England at youth level before becoming a prize winning bodybuilder - representing Great Britain at Mr Universe. These shows include Gladiators . Fun facts: With 20 years in psychology behind her, Diane landed herself a regular slot on Big Brother's Bit On The Side, analysing the housemates in 33 episodes of the show. 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.". Occupation: John continued to mentor and coach athletics stars in his later years, first starting out as a trainer prior to appearing on Gladiators. Ahearne had passed money from Warren to his friend Davies - then head of Merseyside's drugs squad - for information about the case. "They all know that there's catfish in there, it's transparent so I don't really see why somebody would kick off. The NHS have patched me up countless times over the years. Please send my love and condolences to the family.'. Now:In 2018, shamed former Gladiator Mike Ahearne hit the headlines as a court heard that he was caught by police with shopping bags full of steroids and CS spray canisters. She famously complained of the health and safety aspects of the show. Theme Tune: Wild Thing (The Troggs) Wolf has always been an avid bodybuilder but before Gladiators, Wolf was already appearing on television in shows such as London's Burning. Kim had given birth to her son, Lexus, just three weeks before competing in 1999. Gladiators: The Ashes: With John Anderson, Kim Betts, John Sachs, James Crossley. in 1993 at Wembley Arena. I am a Gladiator of the gospel. Follow John Anderson. He reprised his role as referee back in 2008 when the show returned. In August last year, he appeared on Lorraine and confessed he'd been begging TV producers to bring the show back once again. Following her time on the show, Bernadette retreated from the spotlight and worked as a personal trainer. I was working in television and there was no sign of that letting up. Fun facts:Suzanne is married to 1997 Gladiators quarter finalist Mark Roberts and they share two children together. His current net worth is also currently estimated a huge 20 million. He most recently appeared on Channel 4's, The Circle. Gladiators legend Falcon - whose real name was Bernadette Hunt - has died aged 59 after being diagnosed with cancer, The star appeared on the iconic show from its second series in 1993 and remained an integral part of the programme until it ended. 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. [3], Anderson was National Coach for the Amateur Athletics Association of England and subsequently the first full-time National Coach in Scotland (1965-1970). He spoke about his mother's death in his 2002 autobiography, saying "I was heartbroken. Fun facts: Jennifer had appeared alongside Russell Crowe in the blockbuster movie Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott. Two! RIP Bernie.'. All six defendants deny the charges against them and King has been in custody awaiting trial since they were first charged in March last year. But he thought his career was over when a. He became a fan-favourite Gladiator alongside the likes of Shadow, Wolf, Jet, Lightning and Hunter. Since leaving Gladiators, Jonsson has appeared on the Channel 4 programme SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021, and has continued to make appearances on programmes including Lorraine, Loose Women, Celebrity Masterchef and a Stand up to Cancer tv special in recent years. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. But its hard to know because I've never been in this bubble-like situation to see and understand how connected you get to people. Ironically, I never used to drink a drop before I joined Gladiators.'. As Rhino he became so famous that he was recognised while on safari in Zimbabwe. Comparing his fitness now to when he starred on Gladiators in the 90s, James admitted that it is 'very different'. Since leaving Gladiators, Jonsson has appeared on the Channel 4 programme SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021, and has continued to make appearances on programmes including Lorraine, Loose Women, Celebrity Masterchef and a Stand up to Cancer tv special in recent years.