Contenders, ready? The Gladiators are definitely ready as the iconic '90s battle royale returns to British screens this weekend.
Each week, plucky members of the public will take on the elite gang of athletes in a series of physical challenges with the hopes of outperforming the very best.
But who are the Gladiators of 2024? Read on for a full profile of Giant...
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Giant
From: Derbyshire
Height: 6'5" / 195cm
Bicep: 52cm
Gladiator Boast: Eats over 10,000 calories every day
What do you remember from the original show?
"Hunter was my favourite from a young age. That was because he came across as a genuine guy with a good sense of humour and was great at being a Gladiator... I think he was actually named the ultimate Gladiator by the end of the original series. My favourite female Gladiator was Panther. Fun fact for you; Panther and I became friends through a bodybuilding federation, which I did from my early 20s into my early 30s."
What are your most memorable moments from filming?
"The weirdest moment for me was when I was competing on Duel. I was looking across at the contender, and just beyond his shoulder I spotted Saracen, one of the original Gladiators in the audience staring at me. I was like 'Wow, this is pressure'. That was probably the most memorable moment in terms of audience interaction and just feeling like I had to prove myself. Plus, I had the feeling of responsibility because this show was so iconic because of the original Gladiators, and we want to make them proud."
Gladiators begins Saturday, January 13 at 5.50pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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