Watch the moment two Gladiators turn on each other as they’re pulled apart during drama-filled BBC semi-final
THE Gladiators semi-final turned nasty tonight as two of the show’s stars turned on one another and had to be held apart.
The BBC series aired one of it’s most drama-filled episodes yet as four contestants fought it out for the last two spots in next week’s final.
But as the two men and two women went head-to-head in a friendly rivalry, the same could not be said for the Gladiators themselves.
After a round of Gauntlet, hosts Barney and Bradley Walsh spoke to the male Gladiators about their performance.
Legend, who has no qualms about rating his abilities above his team mates, pulled no punches in his reply.
He told Bradley: “Listen, there’s only so much I can do by myself.
“They say team work makes the dream work. Wrong. I make the dream work. I am the dream.”
But his words did not go down well with Viper, who is known for saying very little and grunting and ripping up fans’ signs instead.
He grabbed the mic from Legend and said: “Shut your hole, you donkey.”
He then turned to walk away but Legend stuck his foot out and tripped him up.
Viper was furious and lunged at his colleague, causing the other Gladiators and referees to step in and grappled to keep the two men apart.
Gladiators viewers found the dramatic moment hilarious though, with one writing on X: “Legend done viper like a kipper! That trip was comic gold!”
Another added: “As fake as that fight was between Legend and Viper I absolutely bloody loved it.”
A third tweeted: “Oh my god-Legend and Viper are brawling!”
Meanwhile a fourth commented: “That’s the most Viper’s ever said!”
There was more drama in the episode when semi-finalist Zavia sustained an injury during Powerball.
Bradley Walsh's career
Actor, presenter and comedian Bradley Walsh has been involved with multiple hit programmes throughout his career. Let's take a look at some of the star's memorable appearances over the years.
- Wheel of Fortune (1997): Bradley became the second host of the popular game show, succeeding Nicky Campbell who’d left after eight years. His tenure on this programme lasted just one year.
- Night and Day (2002-2003): A recurring role on this mystery soap opera for ITV saw Bradley play Woody Dexter, brother to Danny Dexter (Shane Richie).
- Coronation Street (2004-2006): An expansion of Corrie’s Baldwin family in 2006 saw Bradley arrive as Danny Baldwin, son to Mike (Johnny Briggs). He exited the ITV soap after two years in the role.
- Law & Order: UK (2009-2014): An iteration of Dick Wolf’s popular US “Law and Order” franchise, Bradley starred as DS Ronnie Brooks throughout the entire run.
- The Chase/Beat the Chasers: (2009/2020 – present): A move back into game show hosting has seen Bradley front hit show The Chase since 2009. Members of the public take on high-level professional quizzers in a bid to win thousands of pounds. A spin-off, “Beat the Chasers” began in 2020.
- Cash Trapped (2016-2019): This game show was not only presented by Bradley, but based on his idea. 65 episodes aired across three series.
- Doctor Who (2018-2022): Bradley played the role of Graham O’Brien, companion to the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in the long-running BBC sci-fi series. He has appeared in one episode as a guest since departing the regular cast.
- Blankety Blank (2020 – present): The star began hosting a revival series of the beloved game show for the BBC in 2020. Three series and a Christmas special have aired to date.
- The Larkins (2021-2022): An adaptation of H.E. Bates’ novel The Darling Buds of May, Bradley starred as “Pop” Larkin. The show lasted two series.
- Gladiators (2024 – present): Bradley co-presents the BBC’s revival of the classic game show with his son Barney. It is the third iteration of the format to air on British TV.
She decided to push on through the Gauntlet and couldn’t hide her pain as she climbed the rope ladder during the Eliminator.
Somehow, she crossed the finish line first and made it to the final, but after the episode aired, it was revealed her injury was so bad that she wouldn’t be able to compete in the final after all.
Instead, her semi-final rival Aneila Afsar will take her place in the final.
Gladiators airs Saturdays on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.