Rise and fall of the Gladiators: Following the scandal surrounding Shadow s drug-fuelled blackmail plot and host Ulrika Jonsson s claims of bed-hopping and boozing - where are the TV stars now?
The show has been mired in scandal over the years, with a cast member even serving prison time, Mike Ahearn was convicted of an act with tendency to pervert the course of justice and jailed for 15 months
Sandy Young - known as Phoenix - was sentenced to 150 hours of community service in 1996 for attacking her ex-husband due to a custody disagreement over their son
Meanwhile, Michael Willson - known as Cobra - admitted he drank a lot during Gladiators , often downing a bottle of red before going on the air
Ulrika Jonsson reveals she was gifted a SEX TOY by the female Gladiators for her 30th birthday
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Ulrika Jonsson reflects on Gladiators backstage drama
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Interview: Tamara Bass, Meagan Holder and Mekia Cox Talk If Not Now, When? (Exclusive)
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(L-R) Tamara Bass as Patrice, Meagan Holder as Deidre and Mekia Cox as Suzanne star in the drama, ‘If Not Now, When?,’ a Vertical Entertainment release. Photo courtesy of Vertical Entertainment.
Sometimes the most realistic stories are the most difficult for filmmakers to bring to the screen, as most audiences have become increasingly more intrigued by larger, action-driven blockbuster fare. But smaller, relatable indie movies are proving they’re just as relevant and important in the film landscape recently, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shut down or delayed the productions of many bigger studio features. The new drama, ‘If Not Now, When?,’ is an emotionally engaging indie movie that highlights how close friendships between women shape their emotional trajectories in their everyday lives.