This was hilariously nostalgic, I remember loving this show as a kid! ❤ Makes me eager to see what they’ll do with the new one but it could never beat those outfits 😂
I was 5 when this series went to air. Blade is just as beautiful as I remember! A real shame the revival never had the same spark as the original, maybe someday they'll give it another try. Thanks for putting these classic eps up!
The revival I think took the wrestling "face vs heel" aspect a bit too far, whereas the original tended to keep it to a minimum and focused on the skill of the competitiors and the gladiators.
First time I've seen a version of the Australian series. Gave it a watch because Gladiators was a big part of my childhood in the UK. In general this is fine but there's only 4 games (we always had 5) and that meant no Duel or Suspension Bridge. All I can think is that too much time was wasted which comes at the cost of another event. Good show besides that though.
Yeah didn't grab me the same as the English version. Starting with the theme and spiralling from there. Still, this was a million times better than the American version though 😂
33:24 Heat Winners will each receive The Latest Sony Hi-Fi Music System, PlayStation Games Console & A Selection Of Sony Music CD's Heat Runners-Up will each receive A Citizen Titanium Watch
Can someone explain how Cougar got his name when you consider the dictionary definition of Cougar it would have seemed more appropriate to give the name to a female gladiator.
A cougar is still a wild animal, which is what they were aiming for. The OTHER definition of cougar would've been VERY inappropriate to give to a female.
Agreed! I loved Aaron but he never seemed comfortable. The series comes into its own from this point onwards and only gets better. Such a shame they ended it, but at least we have these series and International Gladiators. The 2008 series can't compare.
It took both Mikes a while to hit their stride. Mike’s interview with Fury after hang tough was awkward to watch. What did he expect her to say? As for Whitney, he was a terrible ref. I have seen him stop games for ridiculous minor infractions and not stop games when the wheels are coming off
Poor editing here. Eg Hang Tough they suddenly change the music to let it resolve as the contestant is falling, it's obvious in those few seconds that they are going to lose.
46:20 OH NO ROWAN'S FALLEN INTO OBLIVION!!! There's No Time Penalty For Falling Off The Hand-Bike, But It Takes About 7 SECONDS To Get Up The Wire-Ladder & Back On The Course
30:23 Look at the replay here, Tommy didn't put one foot right on The Wire-Bridge! He ends up Losing 2 POINTS & he's lucky Not to be Disqualified here!
9:28 In The Replay FURY Touches & Lands On The Platform The Rules Of HANG-TOUGH State Once The Competitors Leave Their Platforms They May NOT Touch Them Again The Only Time That Rule Does NOT Apply Is When The Contender Is Trying To Land On The Gladiators Platform FURY Is DISQUALIFIED & Bernadine Gets 10 POINTS 10:08-10:28 FURY Was Such A Sore-Loser Here Disgraceful Attitude From A Female Gladiator!
9:44 A RED CARD for FURY for just Returning to Her Hang-Tough Platform seems a really harsh, A Simple DISQUALIFICATION would've done for this situation
There has been times when a penalty card seemed rather meaningless, as in Season 3 Heat 2, Cheeta was disqualified and red carded on Skytrak for starting before the whistle, yet she appeared in the next game after Skytrak, Pyramid.
I've just went up to the Series 3 Finale after watching most of the series in full. It seems that unlike the UK series, they use Red Cards mainly for disqualifications (although Mike Whitney doesn't always get the Red Card out) and Yellow Cards for certain penalties for challengers (Tommy Le was Yellow Carded on both appearances when he did Pursuit) and for warnings to the Gladiators (specifically for head high tackles in Powerball, but has been used for other reasons). The penalty cards were never used during John Alexander's tenure as referee.
Lets be real here the red card in hang tough against fury was so unnecessary as Bernadine touch the platform anyway so i can understand fury being mad about that decision
Bernadine would have to actually get on the platform and stay there, without the need to hold on the rings, in order to get points. At the time I sent this comment, I've finished Series 3 (although I got the Team Sports, Army Vs Navy, AUS Vs RUS and The Ashes Return remaining), and it seems that unlike the UK series, they mainly use Red Cards for simple disqualifications (although Mike Whitney doesn't always get the Red Card out), and Yellow Cards for certain penalties to challengers and warnings to Gladiators (specifically for head high tackles in Powerball, but has been used for other reasons).
@@magicalsenshi8685 Exactly. If all that were required for a challenger to get 10 was to touch the platform, the refs would have blown the whistle when her foot made contact to end the competition
This was hilariously nostalgic, I remember loving this show as a kid! ❤ Makes me eager to see what they’ll do with the new one but it could never beat those outfits 😂
Was 9 when this came out. We all had the hots for Blade, Cheeta and Kimberley. Such good times.
So good Mike Whitney was there on the rings to ask both sides if they're ready. Be lost without him.🤣
I was 5 when this series went to air. Blade is just as beautiful as I remember!
A real shame the revival never had the same spark as the original, maybe someday they'll give it another try. Thanks for putting these classic eps up!
The revival I think took the wrestling "face vs heel" aspect a bit too far, whereas the original tended to keep it to a minimum and focused on the skill of the competitiors and the gladiators.
Blade looks like a Ferret
What if the original is still on the air? It would've been the longest running competition show of all time and still going strong.
Well i wonder how you turned out later in life watching this stupid show
They are starting a new reboot next month.
I knew i recognised rowan, he was my high school sports teacher lol
Those old mobile phones. Boy I feel old 😂
I just love Vulcan's long dread-looks.
Wow, Me n my mate sitting here Chilling 😍💚 Hahaha Just Remembered About This 😂❤
gladiators!
What a great ending! Didn't see that one coming.
I can't thank you enough for uploading this.
I remember watching the reruns of the Austrian Gladiators after the series of the UK one was done for the year.
First time I've seen a version of the Australian series. Gave it a watch because Gladiators was a big part of my childhood in the UK. In general this is fine but there's only 4 games (we always had 5) and that meant no Duel or Suspension Bridge. All I can think is that too much time was wasted which comes at the cost of another event. Good show besides that though.
Yeah didn't grab me the same as the English version. Starting with the theme and spiralling from there.
Still, this was a million times better than the American version though 😂
Taipan did not seem happy with losing in Hang Tough. So I wonder what happens when he and fury have an argument?
I imagine she wins every time
Wow so much drama in one episode! Got to see both the yellow and red cards.
Dont think John Alexander ever bothered so good to see the new ref showing who boss
Commando sent a chilling warning to the challengers on the wall.
No way as good as the U.K version...
Different strokes for different folks
guess you had to be there!
Nah, boring as bat shit. Aussie version has better characters and format without a doubt!!!
Nah, it's boring as bat shit. Aussie version has better characters and format without a doubt!!!
Rowan Lost His Lead on The Hand-Bike and never recovered after that!
I think Leanna actually completed the eliminator quicker than the male winner
no
No she was 8 seconds slower
Australian Gladiators is simmer to the UK Gladiators
The only international one that copied uk with uk music aswell
Jillian Lost Her Head-Start on the High & Low Hurdles & then The Travelator allowed Leanna to steal Victory from her!
Both Female Challengers Injured this was nearly a Short Premiere Episode for Season 2
New game persult wow just wondering are taipan and fury still married
33:24 Heat Winners will each receive The Latest Sony Hi-Fi Music System, PlayStation Games Console & A Selection Of Sony Music CD's
Heat Runners-Up will each receive A Citizen Titanium Watch
I thought Mike Whitney hosted the show.. completely forgot he was a ref.
Tony Schibeci hosted the show
Fury was furious after being red carded in Hang Tough, well, if that was me, I would be furious too.
I think it was all just acting
Great stuff, I don’t think Fury should have been red carded in Hang Tough. A yellow card would have been more than enough.
Why? She broke the rules and was disqualified (red card)
Fury got issues😅😅
Can someone explain how Cougar got his name when you consider the dictionary definition of Cougar it would have seemed more appropriate to give the name to a female gladiator.
A cougar is still a wild animal, which is what they were aiming for. The OTHER definition of cougar would've been VERY inappropriate to give to a female.
I don't think the meaning of it being a mature woman on the prowl was as commonly known in the mid-90s as it later became.
@@Murgatroydian Agreed. According to Google, “cougar” became slang for a menopausal woman on the prowl ca. 2001 in Vancouver, Canada
How many reserve gladiators do they have? Two games two injuries luckily Leanne was able to continue.
About 15 reserves I heard.
@@bruceli9094what if all 15 get injured? 🤣
Dumpster fire of an episode. It’s like nobody had any mojo
38 year old Rowan had PLENTY; wtf were you watching?
As much as Aaron was a good host i always felt Mike was so much better. Same with Whitney. Mike Whitney was a much better ref then John Alexandar
I liked John's enthusiasm a bit better than Mike's. Mike seems a bit too mellow in my opinion, but oh well.
@@lojosol Mike gets better as the series goes along... he was really good in season 3
Agreed! I loved Aaron but he never seemed comfortable. The series comes into its own from this point onwards and only gets better. Such a shame they ended it, but at least we have these series and International Gladiators. The 2008 series can't compare.
@@TheFinalMinutes the 2008 was deplorable. I remember being I. The audience and not feeling the excitement at all. They tried but failed
It took both Mikes a while to hit their stride. Mike’s interview with Fury after hang tough was awkward to watch. What did he expect her to say? As for Whitney, he was a terrible ref. I have seen him stop games for ridiculous minor infractions and not stop games when the wheels are coming off
Uk joust event music to adverise the car before eliminator
If Mike Whitney allowed Leanne to continue after her injury, WHY DIDN`T he do the same with Bernadine, and ALLOW HER to CONTINUE with the programme?
Bernadine's injury was more serious (as was explained later on).
Poor editing here. Eg Hang Tough they suddenly change the music to let it resolve as the contestant is falling, it's obvious in those few seconds that they are going to lose.
I agree. There was a lot of bad editing throughout the series, like cutting to footage of the audience during a game. It’s maddening
46:20 OH NO ROWAN'S FALLEN INTO OBLIVION!!!
There's No Time Penalty For Falling Off The Hand-Bike, But It Takes About 7 SECONDS To Get Up The Wire-Ladder & Back On The Course
If it were me I’d just forgo the hand bike altogether-jump straight into the pit, saving my upper body strength for the cargo net
@@drewconway7135 Same with me I'd be bad at the handbike
@@drewconway7135 If it was the hand ladder I would be fine
30:23 Look at the replay here, Tommy didn't put one foot right on The Wire-Bridge!
He ends up Losing 2 POINTS & he's lucky Not to be Disqualified here!
Kids dont try this at home yea whoops we got how can we copy it without being caught anyone else?
9:28 In The Replay FURY Touches & Lands On The Platform
The Rules Of HANG-TOUGH State Once The Competitors Leave Their Platforms They May NOT Touch Them Again
The Only Time That Rule Does NOT Apply Is When The Contender Is Trying To Land On The Gladiators Platform
FURY Is DISQUALIFIED & Bernadine Gets 10 POINTS
10:08-10:28 FURY Was Such A Sore-Loser Here Disgraceful Attitude From A Female Gladiator!
9:44 A RED CARD for FURY for just Returning to Her Hang-Tough Platform seems a really harsh, A Simple DISQUALIFICATION would've done for this situation
There has been times when a penalty card seemed rather meaningless, as in Season 3 Heat 2, Cheeta was disqualified and red carded on Skytrak for starting before the whistle, yet she appeared in the next game after Skytrak, Pyramid.
I've just went up to the Series 3 Finale after watching most of the series in full. It seems that unlike the UK series, they use Red Cards mainly for disqualifications (although Mike Whitney doesn't always get the Red Card out) and Yellow Cards for certain penalties for challengers (Tommy Le was Yellow Carded on both appearances when he did Pursuit) and for warnings to the Gladiators (specifically for head high tackles in Powerball, but has been used for other reasons). The penalty cards were never used during John Alexander's tenure as referee.
@@magicalsenshi8685 Thanks for confirming this for me
Fury's Acting Like Wolfman
Red card is a disqualification.
Lets be real here the red card in hang tough against fury was so unnecessary as Bernadine touch the platform anyway so i can understand fury being mad about that decision
Bernadine would have to actually get on the platform and stay there, without the need to hold on the rings, in order to get points. At the time I sent this comment, I've finished Series 3 (although I got the Team Sports, Army Vs Navy, AUS Vs RUS and The Ashes Return remaining), and it seems that unlike the UK series, they mainly use Red Cards for simple disqualifications (although Mike Whitney doesn't always get the Red Card out), and Yellow Cards for certain penalties to challengers and warnings to Gladiators (specifically for head high tackles in Powerball, but has been used for other reasons).
@@magicalsenshi8685 Exactly. If all that were required for a challenger to get 10 was to touch the platform, the refs would have blown the whistle when her foot made contact to end the competition