News about Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Gladiators star 'is set to sign up for new series of Strictly Come Dancing as BBC bosses also eye up Love Island icon'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 11, 2024
Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly keen to sign up Gladiator Nitro and Love Island star Tommy Fury for the 2024 series.  Former Olympic sprinter Nitro, whos real name Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, is said to be on the verge of agreeing a deal with the BBC. Last year, Nitro made an appearance on Strictly as he read out the voting phone numbers and later danced backstage with professional Dianne Buswell. 

Harry Aikines-Aryetey, the Gladiators' Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, shares his surprising fitness regime that keeps him in shape for his BBC show containing yoga, explosive steps... and just two trips to the gym a week

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2024
Following his stint as a gladiator on BBC's 'Gladiators', a revival of the 90's fan favorite show of the same name, Harry Aikines Aryeetey is expected to compete in the UK Indoor Athletic Championships. The 35-year-old's popularity is due to his slim physique, which was only enhanced by his appearance on gladiators. In the 60 meters for the event at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham from February 17 to 18, the former BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year has been accepted.

Gladiators goes woke! As the classic Nineties show returns to screens after 30 years, a BBC revival has axed cheerleaders and skimpiest outfits

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
Gladiators, the originals, had a heyday in their heyday. More than 14 million viewers watched the movie. However, the new BBC reboot has awakened after axing of both cheerleaders and certain'skimpy' outfits. This Saturday, the much-loved Saturday night staple would return with an eleven-episode series, 30 years since it first premiered.

As the beloved show returns to BBC, football analyst Guy Mowbray will be the voice of the Gladiators revival

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2023
Guy Mowbray, a football analyst, will be the new voice of the BBC's resurgent Gladiators. Guy, 51, has been behind the microphone for BBC Sport's Africa Cup of Nations, European Championship, FA Cup, and Premier League. He will take the mickey over all the show's events, with contestants facing mighty opponents against a group of Gladiators.

In the venerable show revival, the gladiators contestant reveals self-imposed sex prohibition and a "no booze" policy

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 12, 2023
A Gladiators contestant has revealed that the cast members of the iconic show revival have imposed a self-imposed sex ban as well as a 'no booze' policy. According to a member of the fearsome group, the amount of 'flirty banter' and'sexual tension' backstage is 'ridiculous.' They also agreed' to keep it 'PG'.

Gladiators unite! As BBC announces their first LOOK photos, the sixteen showcases their burgeoning muscles

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 9, 2023
With the complete cast of the redesigned Gladiators now available, BBC1 has posted informal snapshots of the lycra-clad actors in costume as they prepare to face a new group of adversaries. Although many of the classic cast members' like Jet, Lightening, and Amazon have been discarded, the up-to-date look at the fearsome sixteen's chiselled chests, cut biceps, and sculptured abs fascia. In the photographs, the models all looked stunning, with their slewing bodies and ripped physiques.

Gladiators unite! For their FIRST group photo, the terrified sixteen line up for their first group picture

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 31, 2023
It's the image that every returning fan of the show is looking forward to. With the complete cast of the restored Gladiators now out, BBC1 has gotten a look at the lycra-clad cast in costume as they prepare to face a new group of adversaries. Although the skimpy outfits favored by iconic former cast members like Jet, Lightening, and Amazon have been discarded, the up-to-date glimpse of the feared sixteen's chiselled chests, broken biceps, and sculpted abs are all notable.

The Gladiators' line-up has been announced as a result of the fearsome foursome Bionic, Electro, Phantom, and Viper were introduced

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 31, 2023
The circle is now complete, with the last remaining Gladiators announced ahead of the revamped show's return to British television screens later this year. The fearsome group already includes trained rugby players, accomplished swimmers, sprinters and powerlifters - so what next as the final four make their presence felt? Well, based on their social media presence, one can safely assume it's more of the same, a possibility that doesn't bode well for the show's promising crop of contestants.

Gladiators revealed: Weightlifter Sabre, NFL rugby player Apollo and 20-year-old swimmer Dynamite

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
Three new Gladiators have been announced: a fierce weightlifter, a football player, and a 20-year-old swimmer. The hit nineties show is expected to return to BBC later this year, and the new batch of superfit titans was announced on Thursday. Sabre (Sheli McCoy), Apollo (Alex Gray), and Dynamite (Emily Steel) all have joined Nitro, Diamond, Giant, Fire, Legend, Fury, and Steel in an 11-part series.

In the lead-up to the historic show's revival, gladiators ditch skimpy female outfits

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
The original series of Gladiators' skimpy female outfits have been discarded for the revival. The racy crop top and pants worn by the actors in the 1992 game show have been replaced by an actor's leotard.

As he addresses his sweet childhood memories, new Gladiator Nitro shows off his long-served love for exercise

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 19, 2023
The Commonwealth sprinter took to the forum to reveal his exercise-focused lifestyle and that being a Gladiator was his 'childhood aspiration.' His post came just hours after it was revealed that he would be joining the forthcoming Gladiators revival, making him the first name to join the pack.

Nitro and Diamond are Gladiators! The show's line-up includes a sprinter and a female bodybuilder

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 19, 2023
On Friday, two new Gladiators joined the team-up ahead of its eagerly awaited return to the BBC and iPlayer later this year. On BBC Breakfast, Nitro and Diamond were announced, and the champions are poised to face the challenge of champions. In one of the most iconic and thrilling sports entertainment gameshows, the two teams will duel and compete.