Gladiators (UK TV Series) - The Legends

The Legends

When the show was revived in 2008 by Sky1, the producers expressed interest in asking former Gladiators to return to the arena as contenders, to take on the new selection of Gladiators in several classic events. Eight Gladiators agreed to take part, and thus, after one special was filmed and broadcast, two further specials were made. All three specials were filmed in aid of charity. Due to copyright issues with ITV, the "Legends" were not allowed to wear their trademark Gladiator costumes, and instead had brand new costumes made especially for the specials.

• For the first special, entitled "The Legends Return", Gladiators Wolf, Lightning, Flame, Hunter, Trojan, Ace, Rebel and Rocket made a welcome return into the new arena. The special was broadcast on August 31, 2008 on Sky1. The result of the special concluded with the female "Legends" defeating the current Gladiators, and the male "Legends" beaten by the current group of Gladiators.

• For the second special, entitled "The Legends Strike Back", Gladiators Wolf, Lightning, Trojan, Rocket, Scorpio, Cobra, Siren and Bullitt made a return. The special was broadcast on December 21, 2008. This time, both the female and male "Legends" were defeated by the current group of Gladiators.

• For the third special, entitled "The Legends Last Stand", Gladiators Vogue, Rebel, Panther, Siren, Ace, Cobra, Khan and Trojan made a return. Wolf also appeared, however, as the team coach for the new crop of Gladiators. The special was due to air on Sky1 in August 2009, but was not eventually broadcast until October 25, 2009. Again, both the female and male "Legends" were defeated by the current group of Gladiators.