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Worcester’s Livi Sheldon confirmed as Gladiator for revival
Six-foot tall 6ft tall personal trainer Livi Sheldon, nicknamed Diamond for her ‘unbreakable strength and spirit,’ will feature in the popular TV show set to take place later this year.
Livi was once captain of the Worcester City Ladies Team, as well as a finalist in a British bodybuilding competition.
She said: “When I was growing up I used to get picked on for being taller than everyone else.
“Now I get to show everyone that being unique is your superpower.
“I can’t wait to get into the arena and take on the contenders as Diamond.”
Livi added: “If there was an opportunity I could wish for this would be it!
“This truly is the biggest thing that has ever happened to me.
“I’ve been training for duel since I was nine years old!”
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Filming of the 11-part series begins at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield around June.
It will be hosted by The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh and his son Barney.
Originally broadcast from 1992 to 2000, with a revival series launched in 2008 and 2009, the TV show will see a new host of “superhumans” undertake a set of daring challenges.
Livi was announced as one of the Gladiators on BBC Breakfast on Friday (May 19) alongside Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
Nicknamed Nitro, thanks to his speed and energy, Harry has won gold medals at the World Youth Championships, European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games.
The sprinter, who has also won medals at the Olympics, said: “Becoming a Gladiator is another great achievement. A childhood dream come true!
“You never know what is coming in life, each day is there to be enjoyed and savouring all opportunities is a must.”
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The pair were announced a day after three other superhumans were revealed to be joining the cast on ITV’s This Morning.
Team GB sprinter Montell Douglas will appear as Fire, fitness influencer Matt Morsia will star on the show under the name Legend and bodybuilder Jamie Christian-Johal will take part, using the name Giant.
It was previously announced that Jodie Ounsley, a former England Women’s rugby sevens player, will star as Fury while Zack George, crowned the UK’s Fittest Man in 2020, will go by Steel.
Nitro, Diamond, Giant, Fire, Legend, Fury and Steel, will form the new generation of Gladiators undertaking tests of speed, strength and agility in a variety of games and challenges, including some classic ones such as the Eliminator.
The new series of Gladiators is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
