Arsenal legend Alex Scott holds secret talks to host Gladiators reboot

ALEX Scott has held secret talks with the BBC to host the Gladiators reboot, The Sun can reveal.

The former Lioness met with execs yesterday morning about fronting the eagerly anticipated revival.

Last night a source said: “Alex would be a perfect fit.

“A former sportswoman, she obviously understands and appreciates the physicality and demands of the show.

“She would also probably scale the travelator with ease!

“A few names are in the mix but Alex, pending her schedule, would love to do it.

“A meeting was set up between management and   production company, Hungry Bear

“It’s right up her street – primetime Saturday night entertainment – so the hope is she will be announced later this year.”

Gladiators regularly drew 14 million viewers during its ITV heyday between 1992 and 2000.

The show, hosted by Sun columnist Ulrika Jonsson, featured a range of games including Duel, Hang Tough, Powerball and Gauntlet.

It made household names of the Gladiators including Wolf, Jet, Blaze and Falcon.

The Beeb is reviving the cult show in an effort to boost its entertainment schedule, and attract more families.

The programme is due to air next spring, and will film in Sheffield. The new batch of Gladiators, all professional athletes, have already been cast.

It is being made by Hungry Bear, the production company run by Holly Willoughby’s husband Dan.

The This Morning host is also said to be in the running, while other names tipped include Gaby Logan and Davina McCall.