ITV Gladiators' Jet says 'I never wanted to be famous' as she quit show for new career
dailyrecord.co.ukDiane Youdale Gilbert, who was known as 'Jet' on Gladiators over three decades ago remains a favourite among fans of the original show.
Diane, who is now 54, took part in four series of the ITV programme from 1992 to 1995. Later on, she worked behind-the-scenes during Sky One's 2008 revival of the show, but isn't involved in the BBC's recent reboot that began earlier this year.
Before the final episode, Diane sat down for an exclusive chat with the Mirror about the original Gladiators, her decision to leave the show in 1996, her career, marriage, and future plans.Reminiscing about her time on Gladiators, Diane said it was a "life changing experience".
She recalled the audition process at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, which included an army assault course and gym tests.Diane expected to be a competitor, not a Gladiator, because she thought the American Gladiators cast that inspired the UK version was "really buff".
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