The Gladiators referee who mentioned the enduring line “Gladiators ready! Contenders ready!” has died on the age of 92, the TV present mentioned.
John Anderson was finest generally known as the umpire within the authentic ITV present, which aired between 1992 and 2000, and the revamped Sky collection in 2008.
The Scottish sports activities coach educated greater than 100 Olympians and was inducted into the Coaching Hall of Fame in 2002.
The official Gladiators Instagram account shared an announcement saying: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved referee, John Anderson, at the age of 92.
“Our hearts exit to his family and friends. John will ceaselessly be remembered as the enduring voice that introduced us ‘Gladiators Ready! Contenders Ready!’.”
He would observe the catchphrase with a countdown, saying: “Three, two, one.”
Mark Clattenburg, the referee within the present BBC present which started earlier this 12 months, mentioned: “One of the most iconic voices and will always be remembered.
“I had essentially the most troublesome process to observe him within the new collection of Gladiators and watching him maintain the Gladiators throughout the guidelines will at all times be with me!! Rest in peace legend!!”
Anderson was additionally head coach for the Amateur Athletics Association of England and Scottish nationwide coach.
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Olympic sprinter Jennifer Stoute, generally known as Rebel on Gladiators, wrote: “He was the best. He knew how to make us laugh and get mad toooo. Best memories.”
