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 Fire...
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Fire
From: London
Height: 5'10" / 177cm
Arm Length: 64cm
Key Skills: Speed
Gladiator Boast: Can run 100m in 11.05 seconds
How would you describe Fire?
"Fire is a fireball, a firecracker. She is a bundle of laughs and fierceness. She's playful, fun but does not hold back or take any prisoners in gameplay. She will not go easy on you, but has lots of compassion. She has a heart of fire, and that burns strong, and that comes out in her personality but also in her gameplay, sportsmanship, and compassion for contenders. She is a crowd pleaser and loves the interaction with the audience and experience of Gladiators. She is a weapon."
What can viewers expect from the show?
"The show is going to be wild, the viewers at home can expect laughter, drama, and excitement and hopefully, they also can be inspired. I hope they are inspired by everyone and everything, including us, the contenders, the games, and the staging of the set. I hope Gladiators will be what everyone remembers because it has the same feel as the '90s show, just in 2024. You get the same the feeling you had when you heard the announcement 'Gladiators Ready' and the music come on, I hopefully the audience at home agree."
Gladiators begins Saturday, January 13 at 5.50pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Neil Wilkes
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