Police investigating reports of stalking of Gladiators star

Police are investigating after Gladiators star Apollo was allegedly harassed by a stalker on set in Sheffield.

The star, real name Alex Grey, 33, was also targeted by female stalkers at home and while meeting fans. sun on sunday,

South Yorkshire Police confirmed to BBC News that they are aware of reports of a man in his 30s who has been “the victim of stalking and harassment”.

“Investigation has been initiated and questioning is ongoing,” police said.

The BBC declined to comment, while Hungry Bear Media, which produces the show, did not respond to a request for comment.

Gray, a former English former rugby union and American soccer player, first appeared in the reboot of the BBC program last year.

On Saturday, Gray told The Sun on Sunday: “There was an incident. That’s all I can say until something is done and action is taken.”

“Probably not. I’m still waiting to hear. The police are doing their job.”

The newspaper reported that the BBC and Hungry Bear Media arranged for extra security around the Utility Arena in Sheffield and outside the block of flats where he lives during filming.

The 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) star, from County Durham has recently been revealed He is often stopped by fans but finds the experience “really cool”.

“The show is universally loved by almost everyone,” he said.

First broadcast on ITV on 10 October 1992, Gladiators was played in a never-before-seen prime-time Saturday slot.

Lycra-clad fighters including Wolf, Warrior, Shadow and Cobra became household names, while the contenders faced numerous challenges.

The show ran on the network until 2000, before being revived by Sky between 2008 and 2009.

The BBC reboot in 2024 proved to be a ratings hit, with new gladiators including Apollo, Sabre, Legend and the Giant quickly becoming fan favourites.

Filming of the second series took place in Sheffield last August and the show returns to BBC One and iPlayer this weekend.