Genre Sports entertainment Developed by MGM Television Narrated by Tony Schibeci Network Seven Network Cast Kimberley Joseph | Created by Dan Carr
John Ferraro Directed by Timothy Kupsch First episode date August 1995 Number of episodes 28 Program creators John Ferraro, Dan Carr | |
Theme music composer Cameron Tait
Marty Irwin
Noel MacDonald Presented by Kimberley Joseph, Mike Hammond Similar Gladiators, Paradise Beach, Cold Feet | ||
Australian gladiators series 2 hit and run
The second series of Australian Gladiators began airing on Channel 7 in August 1995, almost immediately after the first series, which had proved a ratings success.
Contents
- Australian gladiators series 2 hit and run
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- Male
- Female
- Others
- Events
- Shows
- Heat 1
- Heat 2
- Heat 3
- Heat 4
- Heat 5
- Heat 6
- Heat 7
- Heat 8
- Quarter Final 1
- Quarter Final 2
- Quarter Final 3
- Quarter Final 4
- Semi Final 1
- Semi Final 2
- Grand Final
- Production
- References
Twenty-one episodes were filmed for this series, including a three-part special 'Ashes' series between the UK and Australia and a three-part Team Sports Special. Once again the shows were filmed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre between 5 July and 19 July. A seven-part International Gladiators series filmed in Birmingham was included in the series two block. A behind the-scenes special was also filmed.
Kimberley Joseph returned to host along with Mike Hammond, who replaced Aaron Pedersen. Play-by-play commentary was again performed by Tony Schibeci. John Alexander was unable to return due to his commitments to Wimbledon and was replaced by Mike Whitney. Once again, John Forsyth acted as assistant referee and the Kix cheerleaders returned to perform in the background of the events.
Winners of the heats received a Sony PlayStation and sound system with CDs. Runners-up received a titanium watch. The grand final winners won a car.
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Male
Force (John Gergelifi) retired after Series 1 due to injury. In his place were two new recruits, Commando and Predator. Neither of the new recruits took part in the Ashes series.
Hammer, Tower and Vulcan took part in the International Gladiators 2 series in Birmingham. The Australian Gladiators magazine stated that Taipan was due to compete but had to pull out due to injury. However, there were reports that Cougar was to take part but had to pull out due to allegations of indecent behaviour with underage fans that he would later be cleared from.
Female
Rebel would not appear after Heat 8 after apparently feeling disheartened that she lost the majority of the events she played. She did not take part in the Ashes series.
Delta, Flame Fury and Storm took part in the International Gladiators 2 series in Birmingham.
Others
Jet, Lightning, Nightshade and Vogue along with Hunter, Rhino, Warrior and Wolf were the UK Gladiators who appeared in the Ashes series.
The other Gladiators to feature in International Gladiators 2 were;
Events
Atlasphere, Duel, Gauntlet, Hang Tough, Hit & Run, Powerball, Pyramid, Suspension Bridge and Wall returned from Series 1 as well as the Eliminator which featured as the final event in every show.
Three new events, Swingshot, Pursuit and Whiplash were introduced all of them having already featured in either the American or UK series.
Tilt also returned from Series 1 but was axed midway through the series.
Shows
Once again fifteen shows were filmed in a progressive competition. Each show featured four events along with the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator would progress to the next round.
A three-part Ashes series between the Australia and the UK was filmed along with a three-part Team Sports series in which professional sports players went against the Gladiators. The Ashes special was shown prior to the domestic series airing. A Behind the scenes special was also televised.
Several members of the Australian team went over to the UK to take part in International Gladiators 2. These episodes were filmed in the UK Gladiators studios in Birmingham and were aired before the Team Sports Special. There was a summer break between the domestic series and International Series.
An episode entitled 'Heart of a Gladiator' was made due to fan interest in the Gladiators themselves. The show was to air on 6 April 1996 but was pulled due to the election that occurred in Australia the week before. The episode was aired at a later date.
Unlike in Series 1, Kimberley and Mike stood with the winners of the show as they said their goodbyes.
Winning challengers are in bold. Following her win of the domestic series and runner up position in International Gladiators 2, Lourene Bevaart became a Gladiator for the third series.
1Replaced Bernadine after she was injured in Powerball.
2This episode would mark Tilt's last appearance in the show.
3Mark was injured after falling from Hang Tough and withdrew from the competition before the Eliminator.
4Replaced Sandra after she was injured on Pyramid.
5This marks Rebel's last appearance as a Gladiator.
6Replaced Andreas Sasse in after Andreas suffered a leg injury in Pyramid.
7Replaced Janet Allen after Janet suffered an elbow injury in Gauntlet.
8Standby replacement for Mark Everitt since he was unable to continue in the competition due to an injury outside the show.
9Replaced Elena Lebedenko after she picked up an ankle injury.
10Replaced Andrew Halliday after a shoulder injury in Powerball which was further aggravated in Hang Tough.
Heat 1
Original airdate: 02 September 1995
Challengers: Kathy McMorrow v Claire Sudran, Scott Brewer v Jonathan
Eliminator
Heat 2
Original airdate: 09 September 1995
Challengers: Leanne Hickey v Bernadine Wilde/Jillian Ikin, Tommy Le v Rowan Cameron
Eliminator
1 Bernadine was injured following a tackle from Cheeta in Powerball, Jillian Ikin played the remainder of the games
Heat 3
Original airdate: 16 September 1995
Challengers: Kim McGaw v Charity Crosby, Kris Lacey v Kane Winther
Eliminator
Heat 4
Original airdate: 23 September 1995
Challengers: Donna Talbot v Kim Knott, Scott Bannon v Neil Campbell
Eliminator
Heat 5
Original airdate: 30 September 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Rhonda Broughton, Martin v Dominic Deligny
Eliminator
Heat 6
Original airdate: 07 October 1995
Challengers: Melanie Parsons v Karen Trent, Mark Laboyrie v Joe Lukowski
Eliminator
Heat 7
Original airdate: 14 October 1995
Challengers: Nicholle Singleton v Tamsin Bishop, Steve v Russell Perring
Eliminator
Heat 8
Original airdate: 21 October 1995
Challengers: Sandra Nori v Bellinda Panizza, Shane Saltmarsh v Matthew Dugard
Eliminator
Quarter-Final 1
Original airdate: 28 October 1995
Challengers: Kathy McMorrow v Kim Knott, Shane Saltmarsh v Neil Campbell
Eliminator
Quarter-Final 2
Original airdate: 4 November 1995
Challengers: Charity Crosby v Sandra Nori/Claire Sudran, Dominic Deligny v Scott Brewer
Eliminator
Quarter-Final 3
Original airdate: 11 November 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Nicholle Singleton, Tommy Le v Joe Lukowski
Eliminator
Quarter-Final 4
Original airdate: 18 November 1995
Challengers: Leanne Hickey v Karen Trent, Kris Lacey v Steve
Eliminator
Semi-Final 1
Original airdate: 25 November 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Karen Trent, Joe Lukowski v Scott Brewer
Eliminator
Semi-Final 2
Original airdate: 25 November 1995
Challengers: Kathy McMorrow v Charity Crosby, Kris Lacey v Shane Saltmarsh
Eliminator
Grand Final
Original airdate: 2 December 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Kathy McMorrow, Shane Saltmarsh v Joe Lukowski
Eliminator
Production
Production began in May 1995 following the instant success of the first series. Tryouts were held in May whilst the producers decided to bring in new events. Filming began in the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 5 July with audience figures of 5,000. The three part Ashes series was filmed between 17 and 19 July. Former Gladiator Force attended the Series Two Wrap Party.
Prior to the second series airing, some of the Australian team headed to the UK to compete in International Gladiators 2 in August whilst another team appeared in a series of live shows in Malaysia in September.
Series two began broadcast in August 1995 with production for the next series beginning in October.