The reboot of the TV show Gladiators has sparked mixed reactions among fans. Mark Clattenburg, a Welsh firefighter, has become a referee on the show, prompting bafflement over his accent. Viewers have criticized the new cast and accused nepotism in the selection of Bradley Walsh's son for a role on the show.
BBC Gladiators 'nepotism' row erupts as fans blast Bradley Walsh's son as 'out of his depth' on reboot https://t.co/JlWTzrw5lA
Gladiators fans left distracted by North East referee's accent https://t.co/FO8iUdp243 https://t.co/QfJxMdkHsM
Gladiators' viewers SLAM reboot's muscle-bound cast and claim they're 'not a patch' on original stars: 'Bring back Jet!' https://t.co/eQvimPFSJL https://t.co/bQKZkrWXuQ
Gladiators fans baffled by ref Mark Clattenburg's accent and ask 'what's going on' #Gladiators https://t.co/uDe9xK1nLE
Gladiators fans baffled by ref Mark Clattenburg's accent and ask 'what's going on' https://t.co/uDe9xK0PW6
Welsh firefighter lands ‘coolest job’ as a ref on Gladiators reboot https://t.co/yArdH4YovN