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‘What is going on?’ Backlash as controversial new referee Mark Clattenburg joins Gladiators

Gladiators on the BBC TV fans have not been impressed by controversial new referee Mark Clattenburg who's replaced show legend John Anderson.

But amid viewers’ joy at Gladiators ‘ comeback over 20 years on since it last aired on terrestrial telly, one notable change to the series has left some fans peeved. Several have made mention on social media how they yearn for John’s Scottish accent dishing out instructions for the full Gladiators viewing experience. But aside varying verdicts on his vocal performances, the social media backlash has also included very strong comments Mark may have heard hurled at him on the pitch over the years, too.

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