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After being missing from English television screens for nine years, Van Wijk told Loaded magazine in April 2008, "I want to come back, I want to be a Gladiator again." [1] Loaded sent a journalist from London to Wolf's home in Henderson , Auckland , to persuade the actor to return to England to appear in the new series.
Jan 2, 2024 · One such Gladiator who shot to fame was Michael van Wijk, better known as his stage name Wolf. Wolf took part in all eight seasons of Gladiators when it aired on ITV between 1992 and 1999.
- Maz Iqbal
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Nov 22, 2022 · Gym owner Van Wijk was a fan of the US version of the show and so applied to be a gladiator when he heard London Weekend Television (LWT) were making a UK version. He revealed he faced 800...
Dec 22, 2022 · Wolf - real name Michael Van Wijk - chatted with the show's hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard about why the previous reboot by Sky didn't work and how his son was keen to join this version.
Jan 8, 2024 · Former Gladiator Michael Van Wijk, aka Wolf, reckons he could still take on the current crop of Gladiators at the ripe age of 71.
- Lucy Leeson
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Nov 22, 2022 · Former Gladiator Michael Van Wijk, 70 - who was known as ‘Wolf’ - has said he is excited for the return of Gladiators in 2023. And he’d love to return to the hit show as he’s fitter than ever at 70 - but says his son might pip him to the post.
Jan 13, 2024 · Bodybuilder Michael Van Wijk, known as Wolf on the original Gladiators, has said he “100%” could beat the rebooted show’s BBC cast.
