Gladiators (Australian TV series) series 2

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Gladiators
Season 2
Starring Kimberley Joseph
Mike Hammond
No. of episodes15
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original release2 September (1995-09-02) 
2 December 1995 (1995-12-02)
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The second series of Gladiators began airing on Seven Network on 2 September 1995.

Contents

Fifteen episodes were filmed for this series. Once again the shows were filmed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre between 5 July and 19 July.

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. [1] Once again, John Forsyth acted as assistant referee and the Kix cheerleaders returned to perform in the background of the events. In Heats 2 and 8, Forsyth was absent for unknown reasons, and was replaced by Neil Waldron for those Heats.

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.

Gladiators

Male

Force (John Gergelifi) retired after Series 1 due to injury. In his place were two new recruits, Commando and Predator.

Female

Events

Atlasphere, Duel, Gauntlet, Hang Tough, Hit & Run, Powerball, Pyramid, Suspension Bridge, Tilt 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 or both of the American or British TV 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.

Kimberley and Mike stood with the winners of the show as they said their goodbyes.

Winning challengers are in bold. [2]

EpisodeContestOriginal airdateChallengers (Female)Challengers (Male)Events
01Heat 12 September 1995Leanne Hickey Vs Bernadine Wilde/Jillian Ikin1Tommy Le Vs Rowan CameronHang Tough, Powerball, Pursuit, Wall
02Heat 29 September 1995Kathy McMorrow Vs Claire SudranScott Brewer Vs Jonathon DunnePowerball, Swingshot, Whiplash, Pyramid
03Heat 316 September 1995Kim McGaw Vs Charity CrosbyKris Lacey Vs the real "Kane Winther"Powerball, Duel, Pyramid, Tilt2
04Heat 423 September 1995Donna Talbot Vs Kim KnottScott Bannan Vs Neil CampbellHang Tough, Gauntlet, Atlasphere, Suspension Bridge
05Heat 530 September 1995Lourene Bevaart Vs Rhona BroughtonMartin Ryan Vs Dominique DelignyPyramid, Hit & Run, Duel, Swingshot
06Heat 67 October 1995Melanie Sawtell Vs Karen TrentMark Laboyrie3 Vs Joe LukowskiGauntlet, Duel, Pursuit, Hang Tough
07Heat 714 October 1995Nicholle Singleton Vs Tamzin Van De WegSteve Smith Vs Russell PerringSuspension Bridge, Pyramid, Atlasphere, Whiplash
08Heat 821 October 1995Sandra Nori Vs Bellinda PanizzaShane Saltmarsh Vs Matthew DugardGauntlet, Swingshot, Pursuit, Hang Tough
09Quarter Final 128 October 1995Kathy McMorrow Vs Kim KnottShane Saltmarsh Vs Neil CampbellSuspension Bridge, Powerball, Wall, Swingshot
10Quarter Final 24 November 1995Charity Crosby Vs Sandra Nori/ Claire Sudran 4Dominique Deligny Vs Scott BrewerHang Tough, Pyramid, Pursuit, Duel
11Quarter Final 311 November 1995Lourene Bevaart Vs Nicholle SingletonTommy Le Vs Joe LukowskiGauntlet, Pursuit, Pyramid, Hit & Run
12Quarter Final 418 November 1995Leanne Hickey Vs Karen TrentKris Lacey Vs Steve SmithDuel, Hang Tough, Atlasphere, Wall
13Semi Final 125 November 1995Lourene Bevaart Vs Karen TrentJoe Lukowski Vs Scott BrewerWall, Gauntlet, Swingshot, Hit & Run5
Semi Final 2Kathy McMorrow Vs Charity CrossbyKris Lacey Vs Shane SaltmarshPowerball, Hang Tough, Suspension Bridge, Wall
14Final2 December 1995Lourene Bevaart Vs Kathy McMorrowShane Saltmarsh Vs Joe LukowskiGauntlet, Swingshot, Duel, Pyramid

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.

Episode summary

Heat 1

Original airdate: 2 September 1995
Challengers: Leanne Hickey v Bernadine Wilde/Jillian Ikin, Tommy Le v Rowan Cameron

Female
EventLeanneBernadine/JillianGladiators
Hang Tough010Blade & Fury
Powerball221Cheeta, Flame & Rebel
Pursuit00Cheeta & Fury
Wall00Storm & Delta
TOTAL212
Male
EventTommyRowanGladiators
Hang Tough05Cougar & Taipan
Powerball00Predator, Tower & Vulcan
Pursuit310Taipan & Tower
Wall510Condor & Commando
TOTAL825

Eliminator

1 Bernadine was injured following a tackle from Cheeta in Powerball, Jillian Ikin played the remainder of the games

Heat 2

Original airdate: 9 September 1995
Challengers: Kathy McMorrow v Claire Sudran, Scott Brewer v Jonathon Dunne

Female
EventKathyClaireGladiators
Powerball86Delta, Fury & Rebel
Swing Shot91Storm & Blade
Whiplash00Flame & Cheeta
Pyramid00Cheeta & Fury
TOTAL177
Male
EventScottJonathonGladiators
Powerball66Commando, Hammer & Predator
Swing Shot35Taipan & Cougar
Whiplash00Tower & Vulcan
Pyramid00Condor & Predator
TOTAL911

Eliminator

Heat 3

Original airdate: 16 September 1995
Challengers: Kim McGaw v Charity Crosby, Kris Lacey v Kane Winther

Female
EventKimCharityGladiators
Powerball20Blade, Rebel & Storm
Duel00Storm & Flame
Pyramid010Fury & Delta
Tilt00Cheeta & Flame
TOTAL210
Male
EventKrisKaneGladiators
Powerball24Commando, Condor & Taipan
Duel00Tower & Vulcan
Pyramid00Condor & Cougar
Tilt50Tower & Predator
TOTAL74

Eliminator

Heat 4

Original airdate: 23 September 1995
Challengers: Donna Talbot v Kim Knott, Scott Bannan v Neil Campbell

Female
EventDonnaKimGladiators
Hang Tough010Blade & Fury
Gauntlet100Rebel, Cheeta, Flame, Fury & Blade
Atlasphere00Rebel & Delta
Suspension Bridge00Flame & Storm
TOTAL1010
Male
EventScottNeilGladiators
Hang Tough05Commando & Condor
Gauntlet00Commando, Predator, Vulcan, Condor & Tower
Atlasphere40Predator & Condor
Suspension Bridge00Tower & Vulcan
TOTAL45

Eliminator

Heat 5

Original airdate: 30 September 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Rhona Broughton, Martin Ryan v Dominic Deligny

Female
EventLoureneRhonaGladiators
Pyramid100Cheeta & Blade
Hit & Run1212Blade, Rebel, Delta & Fury
Duel50Flame & Storm
Swing Shot31Storm & Delta
TOTAL3013
Male
EventMartinDominicGladiators
Pyramid00Condor & Tower
Hit & Run812Vulcan, Predator, Commando & Tower
Duel00Vulcan & Tower
Swing Shot62Predator & Condor
TOTAL1414

Eliminator

Heat 6

Original airdate: 7 October 1995
Challengers: Melanie Sawtell v Karen Trent, Mark Laboyrie v Joe Lukowski

Female
EventMelanieKarenGladiators
Gauntlet50Cheeta, Storm, Rebel, Fury & Flame
Duel00Storm & Flame
Pursuit00Blade & Fury
Hang Tough05Cheeta & Delta
TOTAL55
Male
EventMarkJoeGladiators
Gauntlet00Predator, Vulcan, Commando, Condor & Tower
Duel100Tower & Vulcan
Pursuit510Predator & Condor
Hang Tough010Condor & Commando
TOTAL1520

Eliminator

Heat 7

Original airdate: 14 October 1995
Challengers: Nicholle Singleton v Tamzin Van De Weg, Steve Smith v Russell Perring

Female
EventNicholleTamzinGladiators
Suspension Bridge00Rebel & Storm
Pyramid00Blade & Delta
Atlasphere22Fury & Delta
Whiplash100Cheeta & Flame
TOTAL122
Male
EventSteveRussellGladiators
Suspension Bridge010Tower & Vulcan
Pyramid100Condor & Predator
Atlasphere40Commando & Tower
Whiplash00Predator & Vulcan
TOTAL1410

Eliminator

Heat 8

Original airdate: 21 October 1995
Challengers: Sandra Nori v Bellinda Panizza, Shane Saltmarsh v Matthew Dugard

Female
EventSandraBellindaGladiators
Gauntlet510Delta, Storm, Fury, Cheeta & Flame
Swing Shot11Blade & Flame
Pursuit010Storm & Rebel
Hang Tough100Blade & Fury
TOTAL1621
Male
EventShaneMatthewGladiators
Gauntlet50Condor, Vulcan, Predator, Hammer & Tower
Swing Shot40Tower & Cougar
Pursuit100Commando & Predator
Hang Tough1010Cougar & Taipan
TOTAL2910

Eliminator

Quarter-Final 1

Original airdate: 28 October 1995
Challengers: Kathy McMorrow v Kim Knott, Shane Saltmarsh v Neil Campbell

Female
EventKathyKimGladiators
Suspension Bridge00Flame & Storm
Powerball86Cheeta, Delta & Fury
Wall100Blade & Storm
Swing Shot41Fury & Delta
TOTAL227
Male
EventShaneNeilGladiators
Suspension Bridge00Tower & Vulcan
Powerball22Commando, Hammer & Predator
Wall00Condor & Commando
Swing Shot10Taipan & Cougar
TOTAL32

Eliminator

Quarter-Final 2

Original airdate: 4 November 1995
Challengers: Charity Crosby v Sandra Nori/Claire Sudran, Dominique Deligny v Scott Brewer

Female
EventCharitySandra/ClaireGladiators
Hang Tough50Fury & Blade
Pyramid00Delta & Cheeta
Pursuit00Storm & Blade
Duel50Storm & Flame
TOTAL100
Male
EventDominiqueScottGladiators
Hang Tough010Taipan & Cougar
Pyramid00Hammer & Condor
Pursuit010Condor & Predator
Duel00Tower & Vulcan
TOTAL020

Eliminator

Quarter-Final 3

Original airdate: 11 November 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Nicholle Singleton, Tommy Le v Joe Lukowski

Female
EventLoureneNicholleGladiators
Gauntlet105Delta, Cheeta, Storm, Fury & Flame
Pursuit00Storm & Fury
Pyramid00Cheeta & Delta
Hit and Run126Blade, Cheeta, Flame & Rebel
TOTAL2211
Male
EventTommyJoeGladiators
Gauntlet00Hammer, Vulcan, Predator, Commando & Tower
Pursuit310Condor & Predator
Pyramid00Hammer & Condor
Hit and Run014Vulcan, Taipan, Tower & Cougar
TOTAL324

Eliminator

Quarter-Final 4

Original airdate: 18 November 1995
Challengers: Leanne Hickey v Karen Trent, Kris Lacey v Steve Smith

Female
EventLeanneKarenGladiators
Duel00Storm & Flame
Hang Tough50Fury & Blade
Atlasphere04Delta & Flame
Wall510Fury & Blade
TOTAL1014
Male
EventKrisSteveGladiators
Duel00Tower & Vulcan
Hang Tough00Cougar & Taipan
Atlasphere66Predator & Hammer
Wall00Commando & Condor
TOTAL66

Eliminator

Semi-final 1

Original airdate: 25 November 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Karen Trent, Joe Lukowski v Scott Brewer

Female
EventLoureneKarenGladiators
Wall010Fury & Blade
Gauntlet105Storm, Delta, Cheeta, Fury & Flame
Swing Shot11Flame & Delta
Hit and Run1212Cheeta, Blade, Delta & Rebel
TOTAL2328
Male
EventJoeScottGladiators
Wall105Taipan & Commando
Gauntlet50Predator, Vulcan, Hammer, Commando & Tower
Swing Shot30Condor & Taipan
Hit and Run1214Predator, Condor, Hammer & Vulcan
TOTAL3019

Eliminator

Semi-final 2

Original airdate: 25 November 1995
Challengers: Kathy McMorrow v Charity Crosby, Kris Lacey v Shane Saltmarsh

Female
EventKathyCharityGladiators
Powerball90Cheeta, Fury & Storm
Hang Tough00Blade & Fury
Suspension Bridge05Flame & Storm
Wall100Storm & Delta
TOTAL195
Male
EventKrisShaneGladiators
Powerball42Hammer, Predator & Tower
Hang Tough55Cougar & Taipan
Suspension Bridge00Tower & Vulcan
Wall010Condor & Commando
TOTAL917

Eliminator

Grand Final

Original airdate: 2 December 1995
Challengers: Lourene Bevaart v Kathy McMorrow, Shane Saltmarsh v Joe Lukowski

Female
EventLoureneKathyGladiators
Gauntlet105Storm, Blade, Cheeta, Fury & Flame
Swing Shot12Fury & Blade
Duel100Flame & Storm
Pyramid00Cheeta & Delta
TOTAL217
Male
EventShaneJoeGladiators
Gauntlet00Vulcan, Commando, Predator, Hammer & Tower
Swing Shot00Cougar & Taipan
Duel00Vulcan & Tower
Pyramid105Condor & Hammer
TOTAL105

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. Former Gladiator Force attended the Series Two Wrap Party.

Series two began broadcast in August 1995 with production for the next series beginning in October.

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References

  1. "A year in the life of Gladiators" Australian Gladiators magazine Issue 3 Nov–Dec 1995
  2. Original Australian Series Episode Guide http://archive.gladiatorszone.co.uk/YaBB.pl?num=1087254252;start=all Archived 11 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine