Davina McCall wants to present 'Gladiators'.

Davina McCall

Davina McCall

The former 'Big Brother' and Celebrity Big Brother' host has put her name forward to front the classic ITV endurance show should it return to screens.

The broadcaster recently run a Twitter poll asking their followers which programme from their youth they'd like to see return, and Davina used the opportunity to throw her name around for the 'Gladiators' gig.

In response to ITV's tweet referencing the famous line by original host John Anderson, which read: "CONTESTANTS ARE YOU REEEEEEADY?! (Obv we're saying this in a John Anderson voice) (sic)", Davina replied: "Bagsy present it."

ITV's hint at a 'Gladiators' comeback comes after Wolf said he'd love to see a revival.

The 66-year-old bodybuilder - whose real name is Michael Van Wijk - starred on the popular challenge show for seven years until 1999, and would jump at the chance to see his villainous character make a comeback in a potential revival.

Earlier this month, he said: "To be perfectly honest with you, hand on heart, I could do every single game blind-folded. I'm so fit now, I'm raring to go.

"I would love to do it, I wish the producers would bring it back. You would get all the baby-boomers from the past watching it and you would get a new generation coming up as well.

"It would be a great show for the family again... Please bring it back, I would love to be in it again as a gladiator."

And Michael - whose antagonistic character was a thorn in referee John's side - insisted he is in better shape than ever thanks to the gym he owns in New Zealand.

He added: "I have my own gym here. I workout all the time, I'm in better shape now than when I was doing 'Gladiators' as I have more time to train."

The show saw four contestants - two male and two female - competing with the show's titular warriors in a series of physical challenges before competing in one last event looking to earn a spot in the grand final.

Host Christine Lampard backed the guests call for a reboot, and urged TV bosses to bring back the classic programme.

She said: "The campaign begins today here! Bring back Wolf and bring back 'Gladiators.' "


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