Gladiators viewers stunned as contender reveals incredibly famous dad
Rachel, a personal trainer from Essex, confessed her sporting legend dad was a huge influence
Gladiators viewers were surprised to find out a contender on the show is the daughter of a very famous sports star.
The hit BBC reboot was back on Saturday night with father and son Bradley and Barney Walsh hosting.
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As they introduced the contestants on the show, one had a big surprise for fans.
Rachel, a personal trainer from Essex, revealed 'boxing runs in my blood' - and she wasn't kidding.
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She confessed her dad, heavyweight legend Frank Bruno, has been a huge inspiration in her fitness journey.
Speaking about her famous family member, she said: "I've been in to fitness my whole life. Boxing runs in my blood.
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"My dad is one of my big driving forces in my fitness journey. My dad is Frank Bruno, one of the best heavyweight boxers ever out there.
"His drive and growing up with him and watching him be so successful has kind of rubbed off on me.
"You have to put 110% in and that is what I get from my dad."
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During his incredible career, Frank Bruno won the WBC heavyweight title from Oliver McCall at Wembley Stadium in 1995.
He faced multiple top-rated heavyweights throughout his career, including two defeats against Mike Tyson in 1989 and 1996, and a defeat against fellow Briton Lennox Lewis in 1993.
Bruno scored 38 knockouts in 40 wins, giving him a 95% knockout-to-win ratio. Bruno was ranked among BoxRec's 10 best heavyweights in the world twelve times, reaching his career-high ranking of world no. 3 in 1984.
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Viewers were stunned at Rachel's family connection, with one taking to X to write: "We have Frank Bruno's daughter taking on Gladiators. Holy WOW!"
A second said: "Anyone else hoping that Frank Bruno's daughter has the same laugh?," and a third commented: "Frank Bruno's daughter on #Gladiators tonight. D'ya know what I mean Arry?"
Gladiators airs on Saturday nights on BBC One.