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Emotional Gladiators star forced to withdraw from hit BBC show after devastating injury
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AN emotional Gladiators star has been forced to withdraw from the hit BBC show after a devastating injury.
Tonight’s episode was the last of the quarter finals, and featured events including Duel, The Wall and Unleashed.
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A Gladiators star has been forced to withdraw from the show after sustaining an injury[/caption]
Giant injured his bicep during Powerball a couple of weeks agoOn tonight’s show he revealed he wouldn’t be back for the remaining episode of series two
Midway through the show, hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh told the audience in the arena and viewers at home that Giant wanted to give them an update on his health.
Giant was injured during a game of Powerball a few weeks ago, having to withdraw from the event mid-way through.
He hasn’t been seen on screen since, and tonight the emotional star revealed he wouldn’t be back for the remaining three episodes of the series.
Giant said: “So, in a game of Power Ball I felt a pull in my bicep. Unfortunately that means I’m out for the rest of series.”
Bradley then pointed out how Gladiators fans loved him, and how many banners were there for him in the arena.
Giant was clearly choked up and had to compose himself as he replied: “These Giant banners…they are the guys that make me want to do this.”
But he managed to joke: “The fact that I still have one great arm, two amazing legs and a cracking set of teeth – can’t go wrong with that!”
Gladiators fans were gutted by the news, with one writing on X alongside a gif of the star: “No more Giant this series. Booo!”
Another added: “Gonna miss that Giant piece of hunk! He is such a sweet gentle giant. Volunteering to massage his biceps better.”
A third tweeted: “Speedy recovery Giant. See you next Season.”
Gladiators star forced to quit the show after suffering horror injury in training
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A fellow viewer was hopeful he will be back next year if the show is recommissioned for a third series.
Right at the start of the series, Nitro revealed he had sustained an injury during training for the show, and hasn’t participated in a single event as a consequence.
Lots of the audience had banners for GiantThe star was clearly emotional as he thanked his fans for their love and support
Gladiators airs Saturdays on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.
