Gladiators looks like terrifying fun..I can't wait for it

Minchin joins telly contest

LOUISE Minchin is ready take on the TV Gladiators in a one-off celebrity version of the hit show.

The former BBC Breakfast presenter will go up against the likes of Fury, Comet and Dynamite.

Louise, 55, said: "I am so excited to be on Gladiators, I have watched the show for years and have always thought it looked like terrifying fun, I can't wait to be part of it."

Louise who has has been travelling the world, climbing mountains and taking on triathlons after leaving the breakfast sofa - will be joined by comedian Rob Beckett, Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett and Ted Lasso actress Ellie Taylor.

And no one is dreading it more than 38-year-old Rob.