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Finley Burkitt was forced to drop out of the Gladiators quarter-final stage this weekend.
After sustaining a knee injury in the Eliminator heat, he was invited onto Saturday’s show on BBC One to co-announce with host Bradley Walsh that he’d be back “fitter, faster and stronger” next year.
His replacement, Ministry of Defence “IT guy” Wesley, didn’t have the warmest of welcomes from fans over on social media, though.
What, how and why?
“It is absolutely a shame for Finley but that does mean we will be bringing in a standing-by contender to take your place – let’s hear it for Wesley everybody!” said Walsh, with Finley selflessly adding: “I could not be passing this to a better guy. Wesley is a great guy and he’s gonna put one hell of a show on for everyone watching here”.
Wesley revealed his obsession with wrestling in the VT and how that would stand him in good stead for Gladiators.
“Listen, I’m used to getting beat up by people in lycra on the weekend,” he laughed. Wesley then proceeded to do battle with Phantom, Viper, Steel, Apollo, Nitro and Giant across the evening’s challenges.
Meeting Finlay Anderson in the final Eliminator, he only went and won it! He now has a place in the semi-final.
What did the Gladiators fans think on social media?
Despite Wesley’s instantly heroic impact in the tournament, Gladiators fans reacting on social media called out the fact he was a total stranger. Their argument was that previously eliminated contestants, such as Myles Harris, Paul Campbell or Matt Jones, should’ve had the opportunity to step in for Finley.
Sorry, but this Wesley guy shouldn’t have just come in at the quarter-finals. Another runner-up should be in his place #Gladiators
— Ashley (@ashleyking1985) February 17, 2024
Wesley is a great contender but it should have been the second-fastest runner up. #Gladiators
— Chris Stone 📽️🎙️🎧 (@ChrisStoneTV) February 17, 2024
Love gladiators, fantastic show but mixed views on Wesley, yes fantastic win & well done 👏 But surely a fastest runner up should have been chosen rather than a standby 🤔#Gladiators pic.twitter.com/shGvJq5Fcq
— CodsallSimon🚴♂️🏃📖🎶📺🎥🐕🦺 (@codsallsi) February 17, 2024
I can’t believe this Wesley bloke won, never had to go through any of the first heats, free pass to the quarters?! Outrageous. Poor Finley had it stolen from him. Ruined the whole series. #Gladiators #BBCOne
— BCrafts (@BeardyCrafts) February 17, 2024
if wesley wins this whole thing then i fear ofcom will be getting a lot of complaints! #Gladiators
— luke (@fansvfavourites) February 17, 2024
Gladiators airs Saturdays on BBC One.
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