The skimpy female outfits from the original Gladiators series have been abandoned for the reboot.
The racy crop top and pants worn by the stars on the 1992 game show were replaced with a sports jersey instead.
A TV insider told The Sun: “Those flimsy costumes were considered acceptable when the show started, but today they’re probably a little too revealing.”
“The new ones won’t be too stuffy as they will highlight the incredible physiques of the female stars.”
Previously, Suzanne Cox, known as Vogue on the ITV series, revealed she had to use butt glue to keep her outfit from slipping.
OGs: The skimpy female outfits from the original series Gladiators were abandoned for the reboot (Diane Youdale, Kate Staples and Helen O’Reilly pictured in 1992)
Times have changed: the racy crop top and pants the stars wore on The 1992 Game Show have been replaced with an athlete’s jersey instead (pictured is gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson).
She said: “I remember Cobra (Michael Wilson) joking to us, ‘If I die, I want to come back as a bum.’
Two new gladiators joined the program earlier this month ahead of the show’s highly anticipated return to BBC and iPlayer later this year.
Nitro and Diamond were unveiled at BBC Breakfast as the newest faces of the cast, showing they’re up for the challenge of champions.
The duo will duel and compete alongside a host of other Superfit contestants in one of the most iconic and exciting sports entertainment game shows.
Nitro, real name Harry Aikines Aryeetey, has had a variety of professional athletic achievements, including as a Commonwealth sprinter, while Diamond, real name Livi Sheldon, boasts a career in bodybuilding.
So let’s meet the new Gladiators…
Nitro is a Team GB Sprinter named Harry Aikines Aryeetey. Harry, Commonwealth and World gold medalist in sprinting, was given the moniker Nitro because of his lightning fast speed and energy ball personality.
The athlete has been competing at the highest level in the UK since he was young. After becoming the first athlete to win gold medals in both the 100 and 200 meters at the World Youth Championships, he won the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2005 at the age of 17.
A TV insider told The Sun: “These skinny costumes were considered acceptable when the show started, but today they’re probably a little too revealing. The new ones won’t be too stuffy as they will showcase the incredible physiques of the female stars.” (The original Gladiators from 1994)
Exciting: The cult series, which originally aired on ITV from 1992 to 2000, is making an epic return to screens after 23 years, with the new series being shown on the BBC
Nitro! Two new Gladiators joined the lineup earlier this month before returning later this year, including Nitro, a Team GB sprinter named Harry Aikines Aryeetey (pictured).
Harry won four golds at the men’s 100m European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games.
His long track record includes: 2 x Olympic Champion, 3 x European Champion, 2 x Commonwealth Champion, 1 x Commonwealth Silver Medalist, 1 x European Bronze Medalist, 1 x World Bronze Medalist, 1 x British Champion, 2 x World Youth Champion, 1 x World Junior Champion.
With his incredible speed and agility, the contenders will have a hard time overtaking social media star Nitro with his 253,000 Instagram followers.
The fitness fanatic, who has a two-year-old daughter named Aubreé-Isla with his partner, regularly posts insights into his grueling everyday workout routine.
Upon participating in the show, Nitro said, “Becoming a gladiator is another huge achievement!”
“A childhood dream come true! You never know what’s coming your way in life. Every day is there to be enjoyed and savoring all the possibilities is a must!
“It literally gives me energy and power!” I can’t wait to be in the arena and bringing nitro to Gladiators!’
Livi Sheldon dazzlingly makes her way into the gladiators stadium. She is a 1.80 meter bodybuilder whose striking looks and indestructible nature have earned her the name Diamond.
Diamond! Livi Sheldon, a six-foot-tall bodybuilder dazzlingly weaves her way into Gladiators Stadium. Her striking looks and indestructible nature have earned her the Diamond name
Hot Stuff: The Commonwealth and World sprint gold medalist, Harry’s lightning-fast speed and “energy ball” personality earned him the Nitro name
After graduating in sports science, Livi took up bodybuilding and became a UK finalist at England Toned Figure.
Her passion for the sport began at the age of 6 when she played soccer for a boys soccer team. She eventually transferred to a girls’ team, where she captained for many years, and subsequently played for the Worcester City women’s team.
Don’t be fooled by Diamond’s radiant beauty though, she is unbreakable and super strong.
When she joined the Gladiators, Livi said, “Growing up, I was always teased for being taller than everyone else.”
“Now I can show everyone that being unique is your superpower.” I can’t wait to enter the arena and compete as a Diamond against the competition.
Livi – who regularly shares fitness tips on social media – is dating male lifestyle trainer Grant Gibbs.