The revived series<\/a> has notched up a loyal legion of fans \u2013 new and old \u2013 so far, but according to a Gladiator from the original series, the hosting talents of Bradley and Barney Walsh are slightly lacking.<\/p>\n Speaking to The Daily Star<\/a>, original Gladiators<\/a> and Cobra star Michael Wilson was asked about what could be improved, and said: \u201cThe outfits. They\u2019re really unflattering and just horrible, really. I thought they could have done a lot more with them.\u201d<\/p>\n He went on to speak about the father-son presenting duo and said: \u201cI\u2019ll have to watch a little more, but after initially seeing them, I\u2019m not sure if was the right fit.\u201d<\/p>\n The pair present the popular series, which sees contestants go head-to-head with the Gladiators and, eventually, each other in a series of physical challenges and one brutal Eliminator to crown a winner.<\/p>\n Although Wilson may not have warmed up to Bradley and Barney Walsh just yet, it seems as though the presenting duo don\u2019t deter many viewers from tuning in \u2013 with official ratings declaring Gladiators to be the biggest entertainment launch for the BBC in seven years.<\/p>\n The BBC previously announced that Gladiators attracted an audience of 8.7 million across its first week, reaching major success with the 16-34 demographic (which comprises 1.1 million of that total).<\/p> At the time of those figures being announced last month, Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said: \u201cThe return of Gladiators has taken the nation by storm, with viewing figures showing that Saturday nights in are back on BBC One for all the family.<\/p>\n \u201cThe hugely popular presenting duo of Bradley and Barney, combined with the timeless excitement of seeing the Gladiators and contenders in action, means the series continues to captivate audiences across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The rebooted series features many of the beloved original show challenges, such as Powerball, The Wall and Hang Tough, but also includes new tasks like The Ring, Collision and The Edge.<\/p>\n As well as the Walshes at the helm presenting the show, referee Mark Clattenburg and commentator Guy Mowbray also feature, with a slew of Gladiators primed and ready to take on the hard graft of the challenges involved.<\/p>\n![\"Bradley](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Gladiators-Bradley-and-Barney-c2666a0.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413\" "\\"Gladiators-Bradley-and-Barney\\"\/")
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