Career
Sheldon was a keen footballer from a young age, and initially played on boys' teams before playing for and captaining Worcester City Ladies. [3] [4] She started weight training at 18 and bodybuilding at the age of 24. [5] She was a finalist in the 'England Toned Figure' competition. [6]
She made an appearance alongside 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 name '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 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]
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