| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Diamond" |
| Nationality |  English |
| Born | 18 May 1994 Worcester, Worcestershire, England |
| Education | Christopher Whitehead Language College |
| Alma mater | Worcester University |
| Occupations |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
Livi Sheldon (born 18 May 1994) is an English bodybuilder, personal trainer and television personality. She has the role "Diamond" on the 2024 BBC One television endurance sports game show Gladiators .
From Worcestershire, [1] Livi Sheldon attended Christopher Whitehead Language College. [2] She graduated with a degree in Sports Science from Worcester University. [3] [4]
Sheldon was a keen footballer from a young age, she initially played on boy's teams before playing for, and captaining, Worcester City Ladies. [3] [4] She started weight-training at 18 years-old and bodybuilding at the age of 24. [5] She was a finalist in the 'England Toned Figure' competition. [6]
She made an appearance alongside British Olympic sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, on BBC Breakfast on 19 May 2023, on which they were announced as new Gladiators on the re-booted show, with Sheldon taking the moniker 'Diamond'. [7] Sheldon, who, at 6 ft is the tallest female Gladiator on the show, [8] has spoken about her desire to use her appearances to inspire people to embrace their uniqueness, because she herself was bullied for her height at school. [9] The show debuted on BBC One in January 2024. [10] It was an immediate ratings success, becoming the channel's biggest entertainment launch since 2017. [11] The success of the series has been credited in part to the popularity of new Gladiators like Sabre (Sheli McCoy), Fury (Jodie Ounsley), and Sheldon's Diamond. [12] In April 2024, she confirmed she would be returning as Diamond for series two. [13]
In March 2024, she was also confirmed as one of the celebrities to play in the televised charity football match Soccer Aid. [14] Her other television appearances have included being a guest on The One Show . [15]
Sheldon lives in Worcester with her fiancé Grant Gibbs. They both work as online personal trainers. [5]
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