OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) has been speaking about the future of BBC Gladiators as the hugely successful reboot continues to grow worldwide. 

Alex, who stars as Apollo said the UK version has put its own spin on the format: 'We kind of took it from America and made it better. I think our pantomime culture and humour helps the show a little bit.'

Alex also revealed he would love to see international rivalries develop between Gladiators from around the world: 'Gladiators is expanding International Gladiators would be fun. Go around the world and show everyone that we're the best!'