UK Gladiators - 2024 reboot
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It aired last night, it's this morning. I don't think it's unreasonable to hope journalists can avoid putting spoilers in titles for at least 24 hours. Especially when most of those 16 hours people are asleep!
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Last night? It was 5:50 p.m
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Well...
That was a rubbish final. Almost turned it off from the boredom.
The presenters need binning just for Bradley's autocue dad jokes alone. Some of these gladiators really aren't built for strength, with the exception of one or two that bring speed. Some need binning (looking at Viper and Athena). The latter went flying in the gauntlet and brings nothing to anything else. In fact, both are usually only used for that game.
That was a rubbish final. Almost turned it off from the boredom.
The presenters need binning just for Bradley's autocue dad jokes alone. Some of these gladiators really aren't built for strength, with the exception of one or two that bring speed. Some need binning (looking at Viper and Athena). The latter went flying in the gauntlet and brings nothing to anything else. In fact, both are usually only used for that game.
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I think Viper was supposed to be the new Wolf, but Legend has clearly established himself as the brash one.
Viper is rubbish.
Athena is a bit of a non-entity
But then they can't all be super charismatic.
I'm disappointed they are sticking with Sheffield Arena for series 2, as the smaller size really limits what games they can add next year, and they do need different games otherwise it'll be very samey.
Viper is rubbish.
Athena is a bit of a non-entity
But then they can't all be super charismatic.
I'm disappointed they are sticking with Sheffield Arena for series 2, as the smaller size really limits what games they can add next year, and they do need different games otherwise it'll be very samey.
Eh? They are all massive, even the ‘smaller’ guys like Apollo. It’s just Giant that makes them look small but they are really not.
That’s how the smaller and much more nimble contenders give them the run around of events like the edge.
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Soldato
I didn't mention size and anyway that has no bearing on strength. Again some of the gladiators aren't built for strength and are more cosmetic.
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The story itself on the Beeb wasn't a problem, but I agree that the link title should have been more generic e.g. "Gladiators season winners revealed", and the thumbnail image shouldn't have had the winning contender's kit colour on it (red or blue).
I'll never forgive Eurovision for this. Back in the days when I didn't have a TV, it was still possible to watch it live on Eurovision's YouTube channel. There was one year, 2022 I think, where I missed it live and I went to watch it from the start about an hour after it had finished, so like 1am in the morning. Only for the channel's front page to already reveal which country had won it
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They need to adjust some of the games - gauntlet is just a free 10 points for everyone, need to be narrower or they should be allowed to pin or push them out. something needs doing with the safety rope on the wall, it takes all the weight when the gladiator catches the contestant.
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The story itself on the Beeb wasn't a problem, but I agree that the link title should have been more generic e.g. "Gladiators season winners revealed", and the thumbnail image shouldn't have had the winning contender's kit colour on it (red or blue).
I'll never forgive Eurovision for this. Back in the days when I didn't have a TV, it was still possible to watch it live on Eurovision's YouTube channel. There was one year, 2022 I think, where I missed it live and I went to watch it from the start about an hour after it had finished, so like 1am in the morning. Only for the channel's front page to already reveal which country had won it
Agreed - we watch it on Sunday morning/lunchtime because our daughter is a little bit too young so watching it live messes up her bedtime routine and she likes to watch it with us
Yeah some events are a free 10, duel is pretty much a guaranteed 0. More variety required
They all need to be memorable for something or it's a wasted spot on the roster.
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It's a bit like wrestling I guess.
Some are better on the microphone doing promos and others are better wrestling in the ring.
The best ones are good at both.
Some are better on the microphone doing promos and others are better wrestling in the ring.
The best ones are good at both.
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John Anderson has died 
Soldato
That is a bit sad.John Anderson has died
If I'm honest, I had assumed he'd already died until last year when I heard he was still going.
He must have been pretty old?
He was 92. So a very good age.