Meet the Gladiators: Nitro in profile, including key stats

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief

Published: January 8 2024 | 19:11

Last updated: January 9 2024 | 08:43

Get to know Nitro ahead of the much-anticipated Gladiators revival this weekend.

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 Nitro...

Nitro

From: London

Height: 5'11" / 180cm

Bicep: 44cm

Gladiator Boast: Can do a standing vertical jump of 42 inches

How would you describe Nitro?
"Nitro is pure energy. He's explosive by nature and he does everything with a smile on his face. Nitro's there to bring the good vibes. He's not shy. He's bringing that energy for the contestants as well as for himself. The crowd fuels him, so if you give him energy, he gives you energy back. That's what he is, one big ball of energy. He's world class energy. He's dancing and if he's not dancing, then he's performing, and if he's not performing, then he's taking someone down."

Which game plays best to your strengths?
"It's probably the Wall. That was something that people really got excited to see me on. The contenders start first, so they have an advantage, whereas in games like Duel, you're starting at the same time. There's something about the Wall that makes it unique because we're disadvantaged, it's more of a challenge and exciting for me. Anyone who came up against Nitro on the Wall was disappointed. I think there was only one guy who got away from me. The other game is The Ring. Because I'm so fast, not many people are able to get past me. With my speed I'm able to track people, it's not necessarily about me having to bring you down, you've got to try and find a way past me. With my speed I'm able to track people, it's not necessarily about me having to bring you down, you've got to try and find a way past me."

Gladiators begins Saturday, January 13 at 5.50pm on BBC One and iPlayer.