THEY’VE conquered The Wall, pushed through Powerball and dodged humiliation on the dreaded Duel platform.
However, many of today’s crop of fearsome Gladiators are really big softies at heart and have given fans glimpses into their romantic lives away from the bright lights of the rebooted BBC hit.
From surprise proposals and whirlwind romances to long-time loves quietly cheering from the sidelines, our favourite TV warriors are proving they’re not just strong in the gym — but solid in love too.
And these days, the Gladiators WAGs and HABs (husbands and boyfriends, of course) are a seriously impressive bunch.
We’re talking fitness moguls, red carpet regulars and even fellow athletes who could give the stars themselves a run for their money.
While some are happily flashing their relationships all over Instagram, others have kept things a little more under wraps.
Ahead of the Gladiators final this weekend, we look into the couples who have proved a winning team outside of the show.
Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey)
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, known as Nitro, married Lauren Cooper in October 2019.
The couple welcomed their daughter, Aubree-Isla, in September 2020.
Harry, 36, has spoken about the importance of enjoying some downtime away from the public eye.
In an interview, he said: “I think it’s really important to have that little difference. It’s important to have that moment of downtime, not to have a camera in my face and also my child might not want to be an influencer.
“She gets involved in some of my videos, which is quite funny. I cook with her and we play games together.
“There are some interesting points about being a parent, you want to keep those things private because it’s your journey and it’s how you’re going along with it.”
Before Gladiators, Harry, who is a sprinter, was an Olympian for Team Great Britain and competed at the Rio Games in 2016.
He has also won medals in World and European Championships.
Legend (Matt Morsia)
Matt Morsia, who takes on the persona of Legend, lives in Hythe, Kent, with wife Sarah and their two sons, Luca and Mauro.
Matt, 39, transitioned from being a PE teacher to a renowned fitness influencer, amassing over two million subscribers on YouTube.
Last year, Sarah terrifyingly revealed that Mauro almost drowned in a bath after suffering a seizure due to a fever caused by chicken pox.
She said: “The first seizure happened when he was in the bath and within moments he was face down under the water and jerking uncontrollably.
“Luckily I was sitting next to the bath and was able to pick him straight up and call Matt to help but it makes me feel sick to think of what might’ve happened.
“I wouldn’t usually share stuff like this but it’s easy to quickly put the socks in the wash or grab some pyjamas while the kids are in the bath but basically don’t… defo not worth the risk!”
Comet (Ella-Mae Rayner)
Ella-Mae Rayner, 29, better known as Comet, has been in a relationship with fitness entrepreneur James Exton, 36, for the past three years.
James is the co-founder of LDN Muscle, a prominent fitness and personal training business. The firm, which he set up with his twin brother, is said to be worth over £1million.
Although James trained as a barrister, he put that on pause to focus on his business ventures.
On his website, he states: “My work is extremely diverse, also working to mentor and empower inmates in London prisons, training and coaching other PTs as well as mentoring countless individuals 1-2-1.
“This is where I focus my energy, expertise and passion.”
The couple often shares glimpses of their active lifestyle on social media, highlighting their mutual passion for health and fitness.
On his Instagram, Jack can be seen posing with several luxury cars including a Range Rover, a Mercedes, and a Porsche.
In one post, he told his 115,000 followers that this year, he is looking to add more supercars and superbikes to his collection of vehicles.
Diamond (Livi Sheldon)
Livi Sheldon, known as Diamond on the show, is in a relationship with Grant Gibbs, a fellow gym enthusiast, who looks like he wouldn’t be out of place standing next to the rest of the Gladiators cast.
The 30-year-old’s social media has snapshots of their adventures, from workouts at the gym to romantic dinners.
Grant is a personal trainer who boasts of having “helped 100s of Men over 30 shed 20-30 lbs & build muscle using simple habits & routines”.
Livi’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. She has openly discussed being bullied for her height during her school years, an experience that led her to find strength in sports and bodybuilding.
Giant (Jamie Christian-Johal)
Towering Jamie Christian-Johal, 39, aptly named Giant, is married to Katie Christian.
The couple live in Derbyshire, where Katie plays a supportive role in Jamie’s demanding fitness regime.
In a candid YouTube video titled “I’m back! Full Day In The Life,” Jamie showcased his daily routine, highlighting Katie’s contributions, including meal preparations to support his 6,400-calorie diet.
Katie herself is an entrepreneur – she owns a business known as The Hormone Healer.
Hammer (Tom Wilson)
Tom Wilson, known as Hammer, is engaged to Chelsea Atkin.
Nearly two years ago, Tom, 32, proposed in a heartfelt moment he described as the “best day ever”.
Sharing their joy on Instagram, Tom posted photos and a video of the proposal, captioning it “@chelatkin engaged to my love”, accompanied by a heart emoji.
Chelsea responded gushingly, commenting: “I’ll never be over it.”
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