However, Anderson is best known as the referee on ITV series Gladiators from 1992-2000, fondly remembered for his legendary lines including "Contender ready, Gladiator ready" before challenges such as Hang Tough. You can be muscular and look good but it doesn't mean you can climb those walls.'. I was fit and ready," he told The Guardian in 2019. When the Gladiators reunited on This Morning on ITV in 2017, viewers said Anderson had barely aged a day. After leaving behind his career as a teacher, he trained athletes during the 70s and 80s, including world record holder and runner David Moorcroft, 10,000m Commonwealth games champion Liz McColgan and 10,000m world record holder Dave Bedford, in addition to Olympic athletes between 1964-2000. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Occupation: John continued to mentor and coach athletics stars in his later years, first starting out as a trainer prior to appearing on Gladiators. Since leaving the Crystal Maze, O'Brien has appeared onstage as the narrator in the Rocky Horror Picture Show Live in 2015, as the voice of Lawrence Fletcher in Disney series Phineas and Ferb from 2007-2015. She bagged a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1990. In 2008, Anderson briefly reprised his role as referee on the newly revived Gladiators before leaving due to his retirement from TV refereeing, and being replaced by John Coyle after just one series. King had demanded 1,000 from a mother for the safe return of her son who was allegedly being held hostage by a gang. 'She had been battling cancer for a number of years until sadly she lost the fight. Gladiators, you will go on my second whistle. Fun fact:Mike tackled the tough Ninja Warrior course, Keeping them in check: John had been the show's iconic referee and personally trained the gladiators on the show. "You were the bad boy, and made it worth every minute.". Like Jonsson, co-host John Fashanu also appeared on SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2020, and has made regular appearances on programmes including celebrity Total Wipeout and A League of their Own in 2011 and Good Morning Britain in 2018. However, he has since recovered and returned to tv in a Gladiator parody sketch on tv show, The Last Leg, in 2017. On Gladiators: 'It was great, it inspired so many people into sport, to be able to be strong and feminine at the same time. She became renowned as one of the toughest female Gladiators ever. 8. "I was mucking about pranking, I had so much fun. The pair reunited on Lorraine in 2019, with John telling Wolf: "Good to see youre still alive and kicking. But their life together ended acrimoniously. You watched the game shows just as much for the presenters though, as much as you did for the show itself. The beloved Gladiators referee was born on November 28 1931 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Enigma talks about how she sustained an ankle injury in Quarter Final 2 of Series 1 when Contender Leanne Lennox started before the whistle on Gauntlet. Janelle Mone leads the worst-dressed list at the 2023 Met Gala in BIZARRE nearly-naked frock Boots and booty! John Anderson (born 28 November 1931) [1] is a Scottish television personality best known as referee and official trainer on the UK television show Gladiators. Where are they now? When do we want it? He mustered out of Federal service 1863, when appointed agent. He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 12 months, at Liverpool Crown Court in October 2018 for these offences. Rhino also made an appearance as 'Shadow Warrior' in Batman Begins, Argo and Creed. "I dont feel like Im kicking the bucket at the minute, but it will only take another cold or cough and Im in trouble. Panther sustained a serious neck and back injury after falling headfirst during the Tilt event and left the show in 1996 after five series. In 1998, Ahearne was sent to prison for corruption and perverting the course of justice in a firearms case and served part of a 15-month jail sentence. Last month, Liverpool Magistrates' Court heard how 59-year-old Ahearne was the subject of a police raid at his home in the Wirral on January 23, 2018. Gladiators legend Falcon - whose real name was Bernadette Hunt - has died aged 59 after battling cancer for 'a number of years'. EXCLUSIVE: High-ranking Met Police officer on 100,000-a-year who was found to be a regular user of Pictured: British grandfather and 'friend to everybody' who died while snorkelling during dream cruise Conservatives could suffer bigger losses at this week's local elections because up to two million voters do THIRD foreign rapist remains in Britain despite orders for him to be sent back to Jamaica in 2020 - after SNP MP considers legal action against Edinburgh Fringe comedy club after being 'no-platformed' over her Gladiators unveils a refreshed new logo for rebooted series as it returns to screens after over 20 years, Do not sell or share my personal information. The look of love! John Anderson (GLADIATORS). Someone else shared: 'Oh I'm so sad to hear this. Beloved entertainer Cilla was already no stranger to television, having previously presented Surprise Surprise, but she'll forever be in our hearts as the host of Blind Date. 'Falcon was also a champion bodybuilder, winning the first competition she entered Miss Natural Health in 1992. Stars including Wolf, Jet and Lightning, and the sound of referee John Anderson's voice are a familiar presence on screen for many fans. Asked if he was worried about any backlash he might get about his chosen persona not being real, James said: "I don't think so because that's the name of the game, isn't it? Bernie was just the loveliest person. That feeling has never fully gone away.". It's not like people are walking in blindfolded. Ironically, I never used to drink a drop before I joined Gladiators.'. Gladiators history: Michael and his girlfriend Chrissie tried out for the Gladiators show in 1992, Chrissie becoming a first series contender and of course Saracen joining the team. Whether it was Richard O' Brien playing a harmonica while contestants tried to win a time crystal, or Pat Sharp telling the cameras to "re-run the fun", the shows wouldn't be the success they were without the familiar game show host faces we grew to know and love. Star Sign: Libra. I was working in television and there was no sign of that letting up. However, the popular presenter has also faced health worries in recent years, after suffering from a heart attack. Paul is still a presence on our tv screens, continuing to entertain audiences on his new programme, Paul O' Grady's Saturday night line up. [5] Anderson also coached three-time Olympic heptathlete Judy Simpson (known as Nightshade on Gladiators); double Olympian Sheila Carey; marathoner John Graham; 1988 Olympic 10,000m silver medallist Liz McColgan; middle-distance runner Lynne MacDougall; 1972 Olympic 4400m silver medallist David Jenkins, and sprint hurdler David Wilson. However, the blonde bombshell quit TV after bowing out of the Gladiator ring. Gladiators History:Ahearne, who played rugby union for England at youth level and represented Great Britain at Mr Universe, was a household name in the prime of his career. He said at the time: "There is no excuse for cheating. But he thought his career was over when a. While mostly staying out of the spotlight she has made appearance on TV shows such as Good Morning Britain for reunions. Officers uncovered a stash of anabolic steroids inside a plastic Tesco shopping bag, another bag and some boxes. They Tweeted at the time: "John Anderson doesn't look a day older haha!" Ulrika Jonsson - Host Before coaching award winning athletes, he was a competition winner himself in the Glasgow tennis doubles title with future Scotland manager Ally MacLeod. There was no shortage of excitement to keep viewers hooked, with millions of us tuning in to see the dramatic battles, eye-popping muscles and skin-tight lycra. He had a love of sports from a young age, and growing up, he played on a Scottish Schools Football Team. Serena Williams is pregnant AGAIN! A few years ago, Michael admitted during a piece in the The Guardianthat he was often drunk on the show. Glennon Jnr had been accused of firing a handgun at a doorman and a police officer outside a nightclub in 1996 and was charged with attempted murder of both. The Crystal Maze was an iconic 90s game show, originally hosted by Richard O'Brien from 1990-1993, in his stunning outfits including a leopard print coat, jeans and boots. Birthday: November 28, 1931 How Old - Age: 90 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. From 1992-2000, the programme was hosted by Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu, with help from referee John Anderson, with his iconic catchphrases including "You will go on my first whistle, you will go on my second whistle.". 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