Ahearne was arrested on suspicion of possessing the class-C drugs with intent to supply, but no charges were brought over the haul. Yorskhireman Wayne claimed their luxury lifestyle led to the romance turning toxic. In 2019, he was seriously ill and battling pneumonia in hospital and blamed his illness on his punishing workouts for the ITV show. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ahearne was released from prison after just six months, having impressed bosses at Wealstun jail in West Yorkshire. Now Helen runs her own gym in Uxbridge with her husband which is named after her moniker, called Panther's Gym. [2] Anderson has previously worked as a teacher and coach for Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games athletes. John Anderson (born 28 November 1931)[1] is a Scottish television personality best known as referee and official trainer on the UK television show Gladiators. In 2019, he said: "We were in the Land Rover and someone leaned over and said: Eh, Rhino, do you think we might see a rhino?". Gladiators made household names of the titular competitors, who included Falcon, Jet (Diane Youdale), Wolf (Michael Van Wijk), Cobra (Michael Willson) and Lightning (Kim Betts) among many others, and was presented by likes of Ulrika Jonsson, John Fashanu and Jeremy Guscott. So warm and friendly. Challenge TV Continuity - John Anderson (2) - 04/09/2016 Fun facts:She now has her own gym in Uxbridge, London, where she preps other girls and travels all across the globe judging bikini girls, fitness girls and men's physique and body building. 90 likes. Fun facts: Jennifer had appeared alongside Russell Crowe in the blockbuster movie Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott. Dec. 4, 2017 John B. Anderson, a former Republican congressman from Illinois who bolted his party to run as a plain-spoken independent candidate for president in 1980, drawing an enthusiastic. We were both selling stories. Life off-camera has proved to be just as action-packed for some of the athletes, who have become movie stars, business owners and TV presenters. Firm fan favourites including Wolf and Jet became household names, but the cast have been forced to ditch their characters and delve into new career paths. He mustered out of Federal service 1863, when appointed agent. Providing they can fish of course. In the role, he showed off his punk rock flair in his costume and presenting style, until the series ended in 1995. A few years ago, Michael admitted during a piece in the The Guardianthat he was often drunk on the show. I am a Gladiator of the gospel. Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman. He then appeared in court accused of a blackmail plot after a day of smoking drugs 'degenerated rapidly', according to the Sun. She went on to win other titles including Miss Novice Britain, Miss London and Home Counties 1992 and Miss South Britain. Gladiators GIFs - Find & Share on GIPHY Speaking on This Morning previously, he said: 'I used to worship myself, I thought I was fantastic. Six new Gladiators unveiled - as Wolf returns and ref John Anderson You're sat around the television waiting and suddenly a familiar theme tune comes on. However, his world came crashing down in 1997. The media personality alsoorganised a support group for parents of young athletes and does after-dinner and motivational speaking. He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 12 months, at Liverpool Crown Court in October 2018 for these offences. However, his world came crashing down in 1997 after becoming embroiled in a plot to foil the prosecution of Philip Glennon Jnr, a then associate of former international cocaine baron Curtis Cocky Warren. Since leaving Gladiators, Jonsson has appeared on the Channel 4 programme SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021, and has continued to make appearances on programmes including Lorraine, Loose Women, Celebrity Masterchef and a Stand up to Cancer tv special in recent years. That feeling has never fully gone away.". My time is spent as a personal trainer and with my children Adam, 23, and Angel, 4.'. I was mixing with drugs before Gladiators and when I was tested during the show there were no traces of cocaine but they found steroids'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. However, Ahearne was charged over the CS spray and admitted three counts of possessing a weapon "designed or adapted for the discharge of a noxious liquid". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Now living in New Zealand, Mike owns his own business named after his iconic character - Wolf's Gym. Changing ways: John owns a wrestling school, fitness shop and fitness centre that he has been running for 18 years in Sydney with his family, Now: John owns a wrestling school, fitness shop and fitness centre that he has been running for 18 years inSydney with his family having previously enjoyed success as an actor. Gladiators History:Ahearne, who played rugby union for England at youth level and represented Great Britain at Mr Universe, was a household name in the prime of his career. In an interview with the Herald in 2016, Anderson said, "I was walking the dog last June and felt a slightly odd sensation in my right chest. [5] Anderson also coached three-time Olympic heptathlete Judy Simpson (known as Nightshade on Gladiators); double Olympian Sheila Carey; marathoner John Graham; 1988 Olympic 10,000m silver medallist Liz McColgan; middle-distance runner Lynne MacDougall; 1972 Olympic 4400m silver medallist David Jenkins, and sprint hurdler David Wilson. Meanwhile,Mike Ahearne aka Warrior hit the headlines as a court heard that he was caught by police with shopping bags full of steroids and CS spray canisters. On the show: 'They were very good, they were professionals. Glennon Jnr was jailed at Preston Crown Court in 1998 for six years for attempted murder. After starting out as a teacher, he made a name for himself long before joining Gladiators as an athletics coach. 'Please respect the privacy of Bernadette's family at this sad time. The Walking Dead The Witcher The Boys The Flash The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power . Fun facts: Warren was engaged to Katie in the late Nineties, during which time they enjoyed a particularly lavish lifestyle. However, Anderson is best known as the referee on ITV series Gladiators from 1992-2000, fondly remembered for his legendary lines including "Contender ready, Gladiator ready" before challenges such as Hang Tough. John Anderson was born on November 28, 1931 and is 90 years old now. Id look like Joe Exotic.". During the Civil War he was a chaplain of the 3rd Regiment, California Volunteer Infantry, Union Army. They dated for a year between 1996 and 1997, and they kept their romance out of the spotlight until the telly presenter told all in her 2003 autobiography. But he thought his career was over when a. After leaving behind his career as a teacher, he trained athletes during the 70s and 80s, including world record holder and runner David Moorcroft, 10,000m Commonwealth games champion Liz McColgan and 10,000m world record holder Dave Bedford, in addition to Olympic athletes between 1964-2000. His movie roles include parts in acclaimed dramas Yardie, Creed, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The 89-year-old has now retired, but remarkably has only recently stopped playing tennis but reportedly still goes to the gym three times a week. Dale Winton died aged 62 from natural causes on April 18, 2018, with his entire 2.1 million fortune left to BBC Chief Creative Officer Mark Linsey, whose three children Dale Winton was godfather to. However, he was charged over the CS spray and admitted three counts of possessing a weapon 'designed or adapted for the discharge of a noxious liquid'. Now: Following her Olympic swimming career, Sharon now works as a BBC pundit. John Anderson (TV personality) Death Fact Check, Birthday & Age Glennon Jnr had been accused of firing a handgun at a doorman and a police officer outside a nightclub in 1996 and was charged with attempted murder of both. 'She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest Gladiator, always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone. Gladiators, Crystal Maze, Blankety Blank, Blind Date - these are just some of the iconic game shows that had you shouting at your tv screens. Who is the Gladiators referee John Anderson and what is he doing now The popular 90s programme ran foreight series on ITV from 1992 until 2000, but the BBC has since confirmed it is reviving the show. However in a recent interview, she said that her time on Gladiators had led to her marriage breaking down, after catching the eye of a member of the Gladiators camera crew on the dance floor in this new "sexy world" of the show. She was the loveliest of ladies, a beautiful soul with the biggest heart and smile. 'Falcon was also a champion bodybuilder, winning the first competition she entered Miss Natural Health in 1992. He graduated from Miami University Ohio, in 1853, was ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1857 and began preaching in Stockton, California. 16K views, 541 likes, 281 loves, 127 comments, 234 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Gladiators: 90 years old and he's definitely still got it#Legend US Congressman. "I also feel that Im using the nurse aspect of my catfish for the right reasons. She opened up a fashion shop in Surrey which was jointly owned by fellow Gladiators stars Vogue and Saracen. John Anderson. Gladiators legend Falcon - whose real name was Bernadette Hunt - has died aged 59 after battling cancer for 'a number of years'. She bagged a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1990. He had a recurring role as 'Jonhson' in five episodes of EastEnders before heading Stateside, where he's starred in shows such as Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D, and NCIS: Los Angeles. He still keeps up his fitness regime, is on a keto diet and is just as ripped now as he was back in the day, although he has lost all the hair. Diane, who hails from Middlesbrough, retrained as a psychotherapist and pilates instructor but found herself back on TV and has popped up on our screens many times. Gladiators history:After retiring from professional sport, she joined Gladiators in 1993, under the alias Nightshade. John Anderson was born in Glasgow in 1931, and started his career as a PE teacher. In 2019 she was the subject of much criticism after demanding that transgender athletes 'with a male sex advantage' be excluded from women's sport. 'Most people will remember her as Falcon From the hit TV Show Gladiators. The tribute read: 'It is with great sadness that I have to tell you of my partner's younger sister Bernadette Hunt. Jennifer later quit the show in 1999. Unlike their US counterparts, none of the British stars of the show got paid repeat fees so they had to make their money from corporate gigs and other ventures. Gladiator history: Sharron joined the show in 1995 yet a knee injury forced her to withdraw from the show in 1996. During Gladiators Wolf made it big in . Supermarket Sweep was another staple of 90's daytime tv, hosted by Dale Winton from 1993-2000. Sharron Davies was a successful swimmer before becoming Amazon, winning a silver medal at the Olympics in Moscow in 1980 and representing Great Britain at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. ", James did state that if he wins the 100,000 prize he would take the opportunity to give back to NHS nurses. Strong: Lightning was known as the 'Queen of Hang Tough' and had remained undefeated in the UK Arena - asides from being beaten just once in Australia. I thought, I have children, I have bills to pay. Jefferson's marriage collapsed amid a cheating storm and he went on to spend the best part of 20 years battling a crippling drug addiction and legal problems.