Gladiator fans disappointed as popular athlete withdraws due to injury, impacting the show's quality.

The highly anticipated return of Gladiators to BBC has left fans with mixed emotions as one of their beloved athletes will not be making an appearance. The reboot of the series aired last year and it was a huge success, leading to a second season being commissioned. However, as filming began last August, one key person was unable to participate due to an injury sustained during training.

The second revival of the iconic game show premiered this weekend, with hosts Bradley Walsh and his son Barney back to entertain the audience. But viewers were disappointed to learn that Nitro, also known as Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, will not be competing in this season. In the opening of the episode, Bradley and Barney shared the unfortunate news that Nitro had to withdraw from the competition due to his injury.

Thankfully, Nitro was still able to make an appearance at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, where the show was being filmed. Despite the setback, he entered the venue with a positive attitude, receiving a warm welcome from the audience. Jokingly, he explained that his explosive and powerful nature sometimes leads to self-inflicted injuries, and this time it was his knee.

While Nitro won't be competing, he will still be a part of the show, providing his charm and entertaining energy. Bradley and Barney expressed their hope that viewers will still be able to see Nitro throughout the season, to which he responded with a nod and a promise that his pecs are not going anywhere.

Fans of the show took to social media to express their disappointment and sadness over Nitro's absence. Many praised him as one of the best athletes on the show and expressed their love for his performance on the famous Wall round. Some even admitted that the news ruined their day.

Before becoming a Gladiator, Nitro had a successful career as a sprinter, winning multiple gold medals and being named the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005. Recently, he appeared on the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing, showcasing his talents on the dance floor.

Gladiators airs on Saturdays on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and although Nitro won't be competing, fans can still catch him on the show and cheer him on. And who knows, maybe he'll make a full recovery and return for the next season. After all, as Nitro himself said, these things happen in sport when you push yourself to the limit.

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