BBC's Gladiators reboot faces controversy as referee Mark Clattenburg rules no foul in "Duel" game, sparking viewer backlash.

In the BBC's Gladiators reboot, controversy arose during the opening game of "Duel" when referee Mark Clattenburg ruled there was no foul play when Gladiator Giant seemingly touched his pugil stick on contestant Wesley's platform. Viewers expressed their displeasure on social media, comparing Clattenburg unfavorably to the show's original referee, John Anderson. The Gladiators finale will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on March 30.

March 23, 2024
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