The BBC's reboot of Gladiators saw drama unfold when a former Team GB gymnast faced off against five formidable gladiators in the Gauntlet challenge. Referee Mark Clattenburg was forced to intervene when one gladiator attempted to psych out the contestant, leading to a heated exchange. Ultimately, it was Legend who was disqualified for pushing the contestant out of bounds, sparking debate among viewers.
BBC 's Gladiators turned into a battlefield when Joe, a former Team GB gymnast, bravely faced the Gauntlet , a 45-foot challenge guarded by five formidable gladiators. Phantom, Viper, Legend, Bionic, and Giant stood ready, armed with ram-rods and power-pads, to block Joe's path. Tensions ran high as Viper, seemingly trying to psych out Joe, stepped out of line before the event began with a menacing gesture.
Referee Mark Clattenburg swiftly intervened, separating the pair and issuing a stern warning to Viper: 'Back to your mark, Viper, or you'll be disqualified.' Although Viper regained composure, it was Legend who ultimately faced the consequences for overstepping during the contest. Clattenburg announced, 'Legend, you deliberately pushed Joe out of the gauntlet, and therefore, I'm removing you and disqualifying you from the gauntlet.' The crowd's applause seemingly echoed the referee's firm decision, leaving Legend bewildered in the arena, reports the Express. Viewer opinions were divided on the incident, with social media reactions ranging from criticism of the call against Legend to calls for better training for the gladiators. Comments flooded in, with one viewer stating, 'That's an unfair call on Legend #Gladiators,' while another suggested, 'Sabre and Legend need to go on a Gauntlet 101 training course.' Some were less sympathetic, with remarks like 'Get out Legend,' and another simply noting, 'Now Legend's disqualified.
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