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Gladiators viewers call for classic challenge to be axed amid claims it is ‘easier’ than it used to be

'Biggest complaint' about BBC version of sports entertainment show.

Gladiators viewers have complained a classic challenge is ‘easier’ in the BBC series reboot than it used to be. But they both sprinted through the passage in which Gladiators are armed with pads to prevent the contestants dashing past the finishing line. And a third posted: “My only real complaint about the #Gladiators revival is the shape of the new Gauntlet makes it too easy.

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