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Gladiators followers go wild for beautiful bodybuilder Diamond

Gladiators followers have been transported again the present’s mid-nineties heyday on Saturday night after a brand new competitor entered the fray. 

The present, as soon as an ITV staple hosted by Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu, has been rebooted and relaunched by the BBC – 16-years after an earlier relaunch was axed by Sky. 

And viewers got an prompt dose of nostalgia after new Gladiator Diamond made her debut, prompting prompt comparisons with present icon Jet. 

The health fanatic, who boasts a bicep measurement of 36 centimetres, was the primary new Gladiator to seem after stepping as much as face nurse Tasha Lawrence. 

Diamond – actual title Liv Sheldon – was launched as ‘six foot tall, a footballer turned bodybuilder who has received all of the attributes to be a duel winner’ and may ‘carry 160kg which is the equal of a gorilla.’ 

Gladiators fans were transported back the show's mid-nineties heyday on Saturday evening after new competitor Diamond was compared to the iconic Jet
Jet in a 1995 promotional shot

Gladiators followers have been transported again the present’s mid-nineties heyday on Saturday night after new competitor Diamond (left) was in comparison with the enduring Jet (proper) 

The six-foot tall fitness fanatic, who boasts a bicep measurement of 36 centimetres, was the first new Gladiator to appear after stepping up to face nurse Tasha Lawrence

The six-foot tall health fanatic, who boasts a bicep measurement of 36 centimetres, was the primary new Gladiator to seem after stepping as much as face nurse Tasha Lawrence

Taking to X because the present performed out, followers have been fast to attract comparisons with Jet, actual title Diane Youdale, a present common following its unique launch on ITV1 in 1993. 

‘Watching Gladiators on bbc1. What a nostalgic throwback. Fun to this point with nice presentation. Diamond is unquestionably this generations Jet!’ [sic] wrote one. 

A second added: ‘#Diamond the brand new Jet?’ 

While a 3rd wrote:’Will take one thing particular to copy that expertise. Diamond is displaying promise!’ 

Elsewhere a fourth viewer, evidently impressed together with her imposing physique, wrote: ‘That diamond was CUT.’ 

While a fourth quipped: ‘Diamond is fairly ain’t she?’ 

Viewers had already been given a blast from the previous through the opening credit, when the unique theme tune began rolling at 5.50pm, inflicting one to state it felt like ‘1995 another time’. 

The reboot was filmed at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena and hosted by humorous man Bradley Walsh and his son Barney, however regardless of new hosts, many praised the broadcaster for holding the present near the unique format.

Diamond was introduced as 'six foot tall, a footballer turned bodybuilder who has got all the attributes to be a duel winner' and can 'lift 160kg which is the equivalent of a gorilla'

Diamond was launched as ‘six foot tall, a footballer turned bodybuilder who has received all of the attributes to be a duel winner’ and may ‘carry 160kg which is the equal of a gorilla’

Taking to X as the show played out, fans were quick to draw comparisons with Jet, real name Diane Youdale, a show regular following its original launch on ITV1 in 1993

Taking to X because the present performed out, followers have been fast to attract comparisons with Jet, actual title Diane Youdale, a present common following its unique launch on ITV1 in 1993 

Jet was a show staple, having featured on the original ITV version following its launch in 1993

Jet was a present staple, having featured on the unique ITV model following its launch in 1993 

The first of the 11-episodes discovered viewers make a journey down reminiscence lane, with some getting very nostalgic, calling for different in style exhibits to come back again, together with Blind Date and Noel’s House Party.

Taking to X one viewer wrote: ‘Can’t deny that I’m having fun with the brand new Gladiators present. Very much like the 90s traditional present. No one will have the ability to rival Jet although’.

A second stated: ‘Used to look at the unique. Thought this may be the worst with how some media talked about it. Nah am watching and feeling like a child once more.’

A 3rd added: ‘Well completed to the BBC for not messing round with the format of #gladiators. this has been a fab first episode!!’

Another person agreed: ‘Thank you @BBCOne for holding #gladiators precisely because it was. LOVE having this again!’

A fifth fan wrote: ‘God I really like this new #gladiators. It’s precisely the identical right down to the final element. 1995 another time. I’m again to forcing my little sister to choose a competitor to root for and she or he will not inform me till they cross the end line who she picked. Proper consolation television.’

Another enthusiastic viewer commented: ‘Absolutely nailed the #gladiators reboot. Just good Saturday evening enjoyable. Now I’m going to look at Wheel of Fortune.’

Viewers were given an instant dose of nostalgia after new Gladiator Diamond made her debut

Viewers got an prompt dose of nostalgia after new Gladiator Diamond made her debut 

The muscular athlete received a raucous welcome to the returning show on Saturday evening

The muscular athlete acquired a raucous welcome to the returning present on Saturday night