'Gladiators' chiefs ban X-rated nicknames

Gladiators producers banned the show's new stars from taking on suggestive nicknames.

Chiefs told the new set of Gladiators that they could come up with their own names, but were shocked by what the group came up with.

According to the Daily Star, Sam Bond hoped to be called Randy because of his flirtatious nature, while Caroline Pearce suggested the name of Bazooka because of her large breasts. Meanwhile, Damar Martin campaigned for the name of Rocket as he is the most well-endowed of the men.

It was not just the X-rated nicknames which caused problems. Marine David McIntosh, now known as Tornado, explained: "I wanted to be called Sniper as a tribute to the lads I serve with. But they wouldn't let me."

Lucy Boggis, nicknamed Tempest, said: "I wanted Ocean because I love surfing - but they rejected it."

Meanwhile, Jenny Pacey, who will be called Enigma on the show, admitted: "They wanted to name me Envy but I hated it and got it changed."