Gladiators viewers slam Viper after he smashes microphone
Gladiators viewers slammed Viper after he smashed a microphone and stormed off set on Saturday’s episode.
Many in contrast him to infamous baddie and former present star Michael van Wijk AKA Wolf, now 71, who appeared on the sequence from 1992 to 2000.
They claimed it was ’embarrassing’ that he was attempting to mimic him by his excessive response.
On the present John, Jake, Marie Louise and Zoe confronted the Gladiators and needed to full the Gauntlet – the place they needed to efficiently cross 4 zones which had been protected.
Jake managed to get previous Viper first which host Bradley Walsh identified – main Viper to kick off.
![Gladiators viewers slammed Viper after he smashed a microphone and stormed off set on Saturday's episode](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/10/80273889-12988681-image-a-58_1705833907071.jpg)
Gladiators viewers slammed Viper after he smashed a microphone and stormed off set on Saturday’s episode
![Many compared him to notorious baddie and former show star Michael van Wijk AKA Wolf, now 71, who appeared on the series from 1992 to 2000](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/10/80273913-12988681-image-m-49_1705833839557.jpg)
Many in contrast him to infamous baddie and former present star Michael van Wijk AKA Wolf, now 71, who appeared on the sequence from 1992 to 2000
Bradley stated to him: ‘I’ve acquired to say Viper, clearly not an enormous favorite… I imply Jake acquired by way of you very, in a short time and fairly simply.
‘And John did the identical… Pretty simple. As far as I can see. What do you assume, being first in line?,’ he requested.
Viper then grabbed the microphone off Bradley and smashed it earlier than chucking it onto the ground and storming off set.
Many took to X after to match him to Wolf as one stated: ‘Viper is a Poundland Wolf #gladiators.’
A second wrote: ‘Viper desires to be the Wolf so unhealthy, it is embarrassing.’
A 3rd penned: ‘Viper, your not Wolf and by no means can be.’
A fourth wrote: ‘Oh my GOD. Viper is at it once more. Unacceptable. I’m disgusted.’
Also throughout the episode Gladiators‘ viewers slammed the brand new sequence’ ‘simple’ challenges after the BBC reboot returned for its second episode.
![They claimed it was 'embarrassing' that he was trying to imitate him by his over the top reaction](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/10/80273897-12988681-image-a-59_1705833926823.jpg)
They claimed it was ’embarrassing’ that he was attempting to mimic him by his excessive response
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![Many took to X after to compare him to Wolf as one said: 'Viper is a Poundland Wolf #gladiators'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/10/80273893-12988681-image-a-54_1705833860754.jpg)
Many took to X after to match him to Wolf as one stated: ‘Viper is a Poundland Wolf #gladiators’
![Viper grabbed the microphone off Bradley and smashed it before chucking it onto the floor and storming off set leaving viewers (seen) in shock](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/10/80273883-12988681-image-a-60_1705833929529.jpg)
Viper grabbed the microphone off Bradley and smashed it earlier than chucking it onto the ground and storming off set leaving viewers (seen) in shock
Fans claimed the unique sequence was ‘100 per cent harder’ particularly after the opponents managed to finish the Gauntlet with ease.
The muscle certain Gladiators tried, unsuccessfully, to cease the contestants from passing, and viewers could not assist examine it to the unique 90s sport present.
They stated: ‘Do Gladiators know the principles of Gauntlet? A stiff breeze would take them down’.
‘Swear Gladiators was harder;’ ‘I’m certain the contestants acquired a tougher time within the 90s on the gauntlet’.
‘I fell like years in the past, Gauntlet was far tougher for contestants. I do know it is an identical guidelines and gear however everybody has beat it this season with ease’.
‘Gauntlet? It’s harder getting spherical my Tesco on the weekend’.
‘I keep in mind Gauntlet being rather a lot harder in it is earlier interactions’.
‘They ain’t Gladiators too simple for these contestants. carry again Wolf, Cobra and Shadow’.
‘Didn’t the outdated Gladiators attempt to cease folks? This present is so gentle’.
Elsewhere within the episode, Giant appeared on TV for the primary time since breaking his silence on a resurfaced YouTube video which reportedly confirmed him boasting about steroid use.
The Gladiator, 37, went up at in opposition to challenger Jake in Dual with the muscle certain professional having no downside beating his smaller commentator.
Host Bradley branded the pairing ‘miss matched’ as Giant towered over the others throughout the next interview.
Jake stated: ‘It was very a lot a David vs Goliath scenario, or ought to I say Jake vs Giant.’
Giant, whose actual identify is Jamie Christian-Johal, spoke about utilizing steroids throughout his bodybuilding profession and says he doesn’t ‘advocate the use’ of them.
The budding TV star is claimed to have boasted about his ‘phenomenal features’ in on-line movies, with one stated to be titled ‘Take this and you’ll get massive’.
However, in an announcement given to MailOnline, Jamie stated he has been off efficiency enhancing medicine for over a yr.
He stated: ‘I’ve all the time been open and clear about my use of steroids while I used to be knowledgeable bodybuilder.
‘During that point, I spoke overtly in regards to the authorized use of efficiency enhancements as a aggressive bodybuilder and how you can safely administer them.
![Also during the episode Gladiators ' viewers slammed the new series' 'easy' challenges after the BBC reboot returned for its second episode](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/10/80264333-12988681-Gladiators_viewers_slammed_the_new_series_easy_challenges_after_-a-56_1705833884191.jpg)
Also throughout the episode Gladiators ‘ viewers slammed the brand new sequence’ ‘simple’ challenges after the BBC reboot returned for its second episode
![Fans claimed the original series was '100% tougher' especially after the competitors managed to complete the Gauntlet (pictured) with ease](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/10/80264335-12988681-Fans_claimed_the_original_series_was_100_tougher_especially_afte-a-57_1705833886385.jpg)
Fans claimed the unique sequence was ‘100% harder’ particularly after the opponents managed to finish the Gauntlet (pictured) with ease
‘I ended competing as a bodybuilder in October 2022 and responsibly got here off steroids.
‘I’m not knowledgeable bodybuilder and am not taking steroids and don’t advocate the usage of them.’
A BBC spokesperson stated: ‘The Gladiators manufacturing crew had been sturdy with their no medicine coverage and drug testing was a part of the method which all Gladiators agreed to and complied with. The outcomes confirmed that they weren’t taking efficiency enhancing medicine.’
Anabolic steroids are categorised as class C medicine, which means they’re prescription-only, however they’re available illegally on-line or through social media.