BBC’s Gladiators reboot slapped with sex and booze ban sparking ‘ridiculous sexual tension’ backstage
THE new Gladiators are more than ready… after being slapped with a sex ban.
With filming underway, contenders have told how the set is flushed with sexual tension because any rough and tumble between the BBC cast is strictly business.
As former Olympians and professional sportspeople, the group is said to have agreed to avoid any romance for fear of ruining their performance.
The Nineties hit – famed for its ‘Gladiators, ready?’ catchphrase – is being rebooted by the BBC, with Bradley Walsh and his son Barney as hosts.
A contestant told The Sun: “The Gladiators have all universally agreed to keep things PG.
“They’re professional sportspeople, many from Olympic or league level sports, so they’re treating the show like any other competition – pure professionalism, eating, training and sleeping right – which means no sex and no booze.
“Many grew up watching the original so being among the new breed of Gladiators is a big deal personally and professionally.
“But of course they’re all fit, gorgeous, and spending a lot of time wearing tiny Lycra costumes.
“The amount of flirty banter and sexual tension backstage is ridiculous.”
Meanwhile, the source has revealed that the famous Travelator is back – and has already taken down contenders.
One male contestant has been forced to pull out the competition after injuring their knee on the dastardly reverse escalator, which proved to be many hopefuls’ nemesis in the original.
The BBC declined to comment.
Filming is underway at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield, with the show to air later this year.