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The exhilarating competition series Gladiators made its triumphant return on Saturday, with dynamic hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh rallying the audience for an exciting showdown featuring four fresh challengers. Among them was Millie Margetts, a dedicated firefighter from Cleethorpes, who bravely faced off against Cyclone in an intense duel.
Despite admitting that the elite competitors initially seemed “intimidating,” Millie showed resilience as she endured several blows before ultimately being bested by the formidable first-ever Irish Gladiator. Before her appearance on the BBC program, Millie shared insights into her experiences on the show and the demanding nature of the competition. At 28, her role at Immingham East Fire Station necessitates peak fitness and considerable upper body strength.
Millie credited her background as a CrossFit coach with providing significant advantages, although she confessed, “It was challenging.”
Reflecting on the encounter, she expressed, “The Gladiators are formidable. They’re incredibly strong, but it was undoubtedly the most amazing experience.”
Looking back fondly, she added, “I only wish I could do it all over again.”
During the episode, viewers saw clips of the firefighter training in the gym in preparation for the immense challenge ahead, and she stated: “I’m here to win, it’s the strongest I’ve ever been. Game on.”
Millie made it to the eliminator, which is the final, decisive obstacle course. She went up against Ellie, a 37-year-old veterinary surgeon from Scotland, and raced head-to-head for a place in the next round.
After being neck and neck throughout the task, Millie was close to reaching the quarter-finals, but failed to speed up on the travelator and was beaten by Ellie.
While Ellie reached the top first, Millie slipped, failing to secure her place in the next round.
Speaking to the presenters, Millie admitted: “It was difficult, but Ellie absolutely shined through the eliminator, she’s incredible.”
As for the point where she dropped her lead position, the firefighter added: “As soon as you get on the net. As soon as Ellie jumped on it, it made it a lot harder.”
The vet praised her opponent, saying: “Millie is an amazing contender. She’s so strong, she’s incredible. I was just doing my best.”