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Gladiators Winner Wants to Join the Cast, BBC Reports

“New this morning, the BBC says Gladiators season three winner Josh McDonald now wants to become a Gladiator.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Europe Open
Published 4:11 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by BBC: “'I won Gladiators - now I'd love to become one'”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:11 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
Topics: Charles, Hollywood, Apple.
BBN covered this story before: Gulf Hurricane Forecast, Cubs Fall, Lopes Eyes BMF Belt (October 6).

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BBC'I won Gladiators - now I'd love to become one'

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNew this morning, the BBC says Gladiators season three winner Josh McDonald now wants to become a Gladiator.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe won the whole thing and wants to switch sides? That is the most bullish career pivot I have ever heard.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBuy the dip, then become the dip.

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12:53 AM ET on The Asia Desk

The story so far

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