Based on the original American Gladiators show, this British series pitted members of the public against superfit ‘Gladiators’ in trials of strength, speed and stamina.
Former TV-AM weather-girl Ulrika Johnson was with the show from the first episode and in many ways was the main anchor due to her TV background.
Despite having no hosting experience, footballer John Fashnu was given the role of male host of the show.
For seasons 6 and 7, John Fashnu was replaced by Rugby star Jeremy Guscott. Fashnu did return for the final mini-series in 1999.
Gladiators was filmed at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.
Jefferson King (Shadow) was fired from the show due to drug use.
Hostess
Ulrika Jonsson Host
John Fashanu Host
Jeremy Guscott Commentator
John Sachs Referee
John Anderson Lightning
Kim Betts Wolf
Michael Van Wijk Cobra
Michael Willson Hunter
James Crossley Falcon
Bernadette Hunt Saracen
Michael Lewis Warrior
Michael Ahearne Panther
Helen O’Reilly Trojan
Mark Griffin Vogue
Suzanne Cox Rhino
Mark Rhino Smith Zodiac
Katherine Staples Nightshade
Judy Simpson Cook Jet
Diane Youdale Mayhew Ace
Warren Furman Rebel
Jennifer Stoute Rio
Jane Omorogbe Shadow
Jefferson King Scorpio
Nikki Diamond Hawk
Lee Reherman (1)
Alex Georgijev (2) Fox
Tammy Marie Baker Siren
Alison Paton Raider
Carlton Headley Khan
Radosav Nekic Rocket
Pauline Richards Gold
Lize Van Der Walt Vulcan
John Seru Amazon
Sharron Davies Laser
Tina Andrews Diesel
Darren Crawford Flame
Kimbra Standish Phoenix
Sandy Young
Former TV-AM weather-girl Ulrika Johnson was with the show from the first episode and in many ways was the main anchor due to her TV background.
