Croydon Star Aims for Gladiators Glory

Emily Bell, a 23-year-old from south London, is a finalist in the 2026 Gladiators competition. A Cambridge graduate, she also juggles a career in marketing and plays rugby for the London Broncos, attributing her resilience in the show to her sporting background.

Bell has found immense joy in representing Croydon and highlights the strong community backing she has received throughout her Gladiators journey. She notes that her mother's enthusiasm has significantly amplified this local support, creating a growing chain of invested fans.

The competition has also had a profound impact on Bell, particularly in inspiring young women who see her as a role model. She aims to be a "goofy, loud, laughing person" on screen, mirroring her real-life persona, and finds it "mind-blowing" to be seen as an inspiration.

For Bell, the entire experience on Gladiators has been incredibly fun and rewarding, regardless of the outcome. She particularly cherishes moments of joyous occasion, finding it a positive distraction when things can seem bleak, making Saturday nights enjoyable.