Gladiators bosses ditch skimpy female outfits ahead of the iconic show’s return 

The skimpy female outfits from the original Gladiators series have been ditched for the reboot.

The racy crop top and pants worn by the stars in the 1992 game show have been replaced with an athlete’s leotard.

That’s what a TV insider said The sun: ‘These flimsy costumes were considered acceptable when the show started, but they’re probably a little too revealing today.

“The new ones won’t be too stuffy, as they’ll highlight the incredible physiques of the female stars.”

Previously, Suzanne Cox, who was known as Vogue in the ITV series, revealed that she had to use butt glue to prevent her outfit from shifting.

Times have changed: The racy crop top and pants worn by the stars in the 1992 game show have been replaced instead with an athlete’s leotard (pictured gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson)

She said, “I remember Cobra (Michael Wilson) joking to us, ‘When I die, I want to come back as a hobo'”.

Earlier this month, two new Gladiators joined the lineup ahead of the show’s highly anticipated return to BBC and iPlayer later this year.

Nitro and Diamond were revealed on BBC Breakfast as the latest faces to join the cast, revealing they are ready to take on the challenge of champions.

The duo will duel and compete in one of sports entertainment’s most iconic and exciting gameshows alongside a slew of other super-fit contestants.

Nitro, real name Harry Aikines Aryeetey, boasts numerous professional sporting achievements, including performing as a Commonwealth sprinter, while Diamond, real name Livi Sheldon, boasts a career in bodybuilding.

So let’s meet the new gladiators…

Nitro is a GB sprinter from the team named Harry Aikines Aryeetey. Commonwealth and world champion gold medalist sprinter, Harry’s lightning speed and ‘ball of energy’ personality earned him the name Nitro.

The athlete has competed at the highest level in the UK since his youth. After becoming the first athlete to win gold medals in both the 100 and 200 meters at the World Youth Championships, he won BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005 aged 17.

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘These flimsy costumes were considered acceptable when the show started, but they’re probably a little too revealing today. The new ones won’t be too stuffy as they highlight the incredible physiques of the female stars’ (The original Gladiators in 1994)

Exciting: The iconic show, which originally aired on ITV from 1992 to 2000, makes an epic return to screens after 23 years, with the new series shown on BBC

Nitro! Earlier this month, two new Gladiators joined the lineup ahead of its return later this year, including Nitro, a team GB sprinter named Harry Aikines Aryeetey (pictured)

Harry went on to win 4 golds at the Men’s 100m European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games.

His long list of achievements includes: 2x Olympian, 3x European Champion, 2x Commonwealth Champion, 1x Commonwealth Silver Medalist, 1x European Bronze Medalist, 1x World Bronze Medalist, 1x British Champion, 2x World Youth Champion, 1x World Junior Champion.

With his incredible speed and agility, the Contenders will have to do their job to get past social media star Nitro, who boasts 253,000 Instagram followers.

The fitness fanatic — who shares a two-year-old daughter named Aubreé-Isla with his partner — regularly posts insights into his grueling workout routine.

Entering the show, Nitro said, “Becoming a Gladiator is another great achievement!

A childhood dream come true! You never know what will come in life, every day is there to enjoy and taking every opportunity is a must!

‘It literally gives me energy and strength! I can’t wait to be in the arena and bring Nitro to Gladiators!’

Livi Sheldon blinds her way into the Gladiators Stadium. She is a six-foot bodybuilder, with her striking looks and indestructible natural hair, she earned the name Diamond.

Diamond! Six-foot bodybuilder Livi Sheldon blindfolds her way into the Gladiators Stadium. With her striking appearance and indestructible nature, she earned the name Diamond

Hot stuff: Commonwealth and World gold medalist sprinter, Harry’s lightning speed and ‘ball of energy’ personality earned him the name Nitro

After graduating with a degree in sports science, Livi took up bodybuilding and became a UK ‘England Toned Figure’ finalist.

Her passion for sports started at the age of 6, when she played soccer for a boys soccer team. She eventually moved on to a girls team, where she captained for many years, and went on to play for the Worcester City Ladies team.

Don’t let Diamond’s radiant beauty fool you though, she’s unbreakable and super strong.

When she joined Gladiators Livi said – ‘Growing up I was bullied for being taller than everyone else.

“Now I get to show everyone that being unique is your superpower. I can’t wait to get into the arena and take on the contenders like Diamond’

Livi – who regularly shares fitness tips on social media – is in a relationship with men’s lifestyle coach Grant Gibbs.