BBC’s brand new series Gladiators appeared to hit a nerve with a number of viewers minutes into the show, as they lashed out at father-son duo, Bradley and Barney Walsh.
The classic 90s programme returned to screens on Saturday night (January 13) with a brand new set of hunky Gladiators ready to go against members of the public in a number of sporting challenges. The original show was presented by Ulrika Jonsson and footballer John Fashanu who were popular with fans at the time.
However, it looks like fans who tuned into the 2024 version weren’t so keen with the new hosts of the show. Heading over to X formerly known as Twitter, spectators shared their thoughts.
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One social media user fumed: “Was gonna watch #Gladiators for a bit of nostalgia. Then I saw Bradley Walsh was presenting….turns off.”
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Another penned: “Great to see #Gladiators back. Essential for Saturday evening viewing when I was younger. Not sure why Bradley Walsh and his son were selected to host though.”
A third shared: “Question. Is there nobody available other than Bradley Walsh and son that can present shows.” While another added: “#Gladiators Bradley Walsh is great on The Chase but this seems a weird choice for him.”
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Although some were unsure of the duo’s appearance on the programme, others couldn’t get enough of Bradley and Barney. Offering an opposing view, one person wrote: “I just have to see Bradley and Barney Walsh and I’m happy.”
Another agreed: “Thoroughly enjoyed #Gladiators. Nothing not to like about it. Bradley and Barney are perfect presenters for it as well. Classic Saturday night television.”
While a third impressed fan echoed: “I loved Bradley & Barney on #Gladiators, they’re a great TV duo. TV show was full of nostalgia, can’t wait for next week already!! BRILLIANT SATURDAY NIGHT TELE.”
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Before the new series kicked off, Bradley who is famous for hosting ITV The Chase and BBC’s Blankety Blank shared the reason why he decided to take the gig. He said: “We said we’d do this show as it’s a one-off.”
Sharing insight into this other father and son programme, Breaking Dad, he added: “And we had to talk Barney into doing it. “We’ve done so much Breaking Dad and I’m sick to death of getting thrown off buildings by him.”
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