The cast of Channel 10’s upcoming Gladiators revival has officially been announced.
On Tuesday an official cast photo was released, confirming that Ironman and male model Jett Kenny, 29, would compete in the show against 11 other athletes including several footy stars, CrossFit champions and even a Hollywood stuntwoman.
The cast photo was inspired by the aesthetic of the original 1990s’ Gladiators series, and showed the contestants posing in shiny futuristic outfits, capes, and flashy makeup.
Jett, 29, who is the son of Olympian Lisa Curry and Ironman Grant Kenny, announced the news by sharing the official news to his Instagram page.
Wearing a crop top, tight fitted pants and a faux fur cape, the star flaunted his athletic physique while also sporting some face paint.
The cast of Channel 10’s upcoming Gladiators revival was officially been announced on Tuesday after this cast photo was released. Among the group is Ironman and male model Jett Kenny, 29, who is the son of Olympian Lisa Curry and Ironman Grant Kenny (far right)
Other cast members include former NRL star Sandor Earl, powerlifting champion Jaymii Morris, pro athlete Harriet Roberts, bodybuilder and former Ninja Warrior Kwame Duah.
F45 trainer Blessings Chilufya is also joining the cast alongside fitness guru Damien Rider, Hollywood stuntwoman Chanique Greyling, and CrossFit champions Alethea Boon, Khan Porter, and Katelin van Zyl.
Earlier this month, Channel 10 announced Gladiators will be hosted by Liz Ellis and Beau Ryan.
Jett announced the news on his Instagram account with an official photo of himself alongside the cast. Wearing a crop top, tight fitted pants and a faux fur cape, the star flaunted his athletic physique while also sporting some face paint
Jett, 29, who is the son of Olympian Lisa Curry and Ironman Grant Kenny, announced the news by sharing the official news to his Instagram page
The show, which is set to air later next year, will see the sporting personalities take on the small screen role.
Beau, who currently hosts the Amazing Race, said he was ‘beyond excited’ to be taking on the job of the iconic show.
‘I am beyond excited to be hosting alongside the great Liz Ellis,’ he said.
‘Liz is a national treasure, and we are going to have a lot of fun. I grew up watching and loving and can’t wait to get into it. It’s going to be spectacular.’
Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis are the new hosts for the Gladiators revival set to air next year. Both pictured
Liz, who recently won I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, was equally thrilled.
‘I am super pumped to be hosting Gladiators Australia with Beau who is in the gym as we speak trying to match it with our Gladiators,’ she said.
‘It’s an iconic franchise and I’m excited about the reboot,’ she added.
‘It is set to showcase some of my favourite Gladiator challenges from the original series as well as throw up a few new ones for us to fall in love with!’
The Gladiators and Contenders skills will be tested with obstacles including Hang Tough, Duel, The Wall, Power Ball, Pyramid and The Eliminator.
It will be the ultimate test of speed, strength, stamina, agility and power.
The high-octane show, made popular in 1995 and 1996, found its home on Ten.
In addition to the Australian show, the BBC is also planning a reboot for UK fans of the competitive series.
In July, it was announced the iconic show would return to TV. Pictured: Tiffiny Hall as ‘Angel’ on the show
Some of the challenges on the reboot included Atlasphere, Duel, Gauntlet, Hang Tough, and the Hit and Run appeared on the Seven show
The show did get a reboot in 2008 but failed to find a steady audience.
The show was hosted by Tom Williams and Zoe Naylor.
The show was filmed at The Dome at Sydney Showground with challengers competing to $50,000 and a Subaru Forester.
The show featured a number of household names including Zac Kozyrski as ‘Hunter’ and Jackson Mullane as ‘Outlaw’.
Female Gladiators included Tiffiny Hall as ‘Angel’ and Olympian Tatiana Grigorieva as ‘Olympia’ on the show.
A cast photo from the international Gladiator franchise. Pictured
