Kieran McConnell
@kckm94.bsky.social
I'm just a small town guy who loves life.
Educated at: Dreghorn Primary (1999-2006), Greenwood Academy (2006-2012)
Age: 31 years
Straight, he/him
Educated at: Dreghorn Primary (1999-2006), Greenwood Academy (2006-2012)
Age: 31 years
Straight, he/him
Next Saturday, we climb a mountain to reach a new game that is quite literally a pushover. See you then.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
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January 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Next Saturday, we climb a mountain to reach a new game that is quite literally a pushover. See you then.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
ELIMINATOR WINNERS
MEN: FINN
WOMEN: NAOMI (JUST)
But it's not over yet for Josh and Rachael, who can still qualify as fastest runners-up. We'll find out if they do it at the end of Heat 5.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN: FINN
WOMEN: NAOMI (JUST)
But it's not over yet for Josh and Rachael, who can still qualify as fastest runners-up. We'll find out if they do it at the end of Heat 5.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
ELIMINATOR WINNERS
MEN: FINN
WOMEN: NAOMI (JUST)
But it's not over yet for Josh and Rachael, who can still qualify as fastest runners-up. We'll find out if they do it at the end of Heat 5.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN: FINN
WOMEN: NAOMI (JUST)
But it's not over yet for Josh and Rachael, who can still qualify as fastest runners-up. We'll find out if they do it at the end of Heat 5.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
All events are done. Time for the Eliminator. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
All events are done. Time for the Eliminator. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
MENS WALL
FINN (VS LEGEND) WIN IN 37 SECONDS
JOSH (VS NITRO): FAIL IN 8 SECONDS
FINN 36-26 JOSH
WOMENS WALL
RACHAEL (VS ATHENA): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
NAOMI (VS COMET): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
VAR RULING (Closest finish in revival): RACHAEL
RACHAEL 25-28 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
FINN (VS LEGEND) WIN IN 37 SECONDS
JOSH (VS NITRO): FAIL IN 8 SECONDS
FINN 36-26 JOSH
WOMENS WALL
RACHAEL (VS ATHENA): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
NAOMI (VS COMET): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
VAR RULING (Closest finish in revival): RACHAEL
RACHAEL 25-28 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
MENS WALL
FINN (VS LEGEND) WIN IN 37 SECONDS
JOSH (VS NITRO): FAIL IN 8 SECONDS
FINN 36-26 JOSH
WOMENS WALL
RACHAEL (VS ATHENA): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
NAOMI (VS COMET): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
VAR RULING (Closest finish in revival): RACHAEL
RACHAEL 25-28 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
FINN (VS LEGEND) WIN IN 37 SECONDS
JOSH (VS NITRO): FAIL IN 8 SECONDS
FINN 36-26 JOSH
WOMENS WALL
RACHAEL (VS ATHENA): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
NAOMI (VS COMET): CLEAR IN 29 SECONDS
VAR RULING (Closest finish in revival): RACHAEL
RACHAEL 25-28 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
MENS EDGE
FINN (V APOLLO): FAIL IN 13 SECONDS (+4)
JOSH (V LEGEND): CLEAR IN 24 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 8]
WOMENS EDGE
RACHAEL (V DYNAMITE): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 17]
NAOMI (V FURY): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 18]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
FINN (V APOLLO): FAIL IN 13 SECONDS (+4)
JOSH (V LEGEND): CLEAR IN 24 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 8]
WOMENS EDGE
RACHAEL (V DYNAMITE): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 17]
NAOMI (V FURY): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 18]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:29 PM
MENS EDGE
FINN (V APOLLO): FAIL IN 13 SECONDS (+4)
JOSH (V LEGEND): CLEAR IN 24 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 8]
WOMENS EDGE
RACHAEL (V DYNAMITE): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 17]
NAOMI (V FURY): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 18]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
FINN (V APOLLO): FAIL IN 13 SECONDS (+4)
JOSH (V LEGEND): CLEAR IN 24 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 8]
WOMENS EDGE
RACHAEL (V DYNAMITE): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 17]
NAOMI (V FURY): CLEAR IN 39 SECONDS [Glad crashed out at 18]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:21 PM
DESTRUCTION
MEN
FINN VS JOSH VS BIONIC
WINNER: BIONIC (JUST)
2ND: FINN (+5)
3RD: JOSH (+0)
WOMEN
RACHAEL VS NAOMI VS CYCLONE
WINNER: CYCLONE (with an elbow drop)
2ND: NAOMI (+5)
3RD: RACHAEL (+0)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN
FINN VS JOSH VS BIONIC
WINNER: BIONIC (JUST)
2ND: FINN (+5)
3RD: JOSH (+0)
WOMEN
RACHAEL VS NAOMI VS CYCLONE
WINNER: CYCLONE (with an elbow drop)
2ND: NAOMI (+5)
3RD: RACHAEL (+0)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
DESTRUCTION
MEN
FINN VS JOSH VS BIONIC
WINNER: BIONIC (JUST)
2ND: FINN (+5)
3RD: JOSH (+0)
WOMEN
RACHAEL VS NAOMI VS CYCLONE
WINNER: CYCLONE (with an elbow drop)
2ND: NAOMI (+5)
3RD: RACHAEL (+0)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN
FINN VS JOSH VS BIONIC
WINNER: BIONIC (JUST)
2ND: FINN (+5)
3RD: JOSH (+0)
WOMEN
RACHAEL VS NAOMI VS CYCLONE
WINNER: CYCLONE (with an elbow drop)
2ND: NAOMI (+5)
3RD: RACHAEL (+0)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
AFTER TWO EVENTS
FINN 17-16 JOSH
RACHAEL 5-8 NAOMI
Game 3 is a new game... DESTRUCTION
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
FINN 17-16 JOSH
RACHAEL 5-8 NAOMI
Game 3 is a new game... DESTRUCTION
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
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January 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
AFTER TWO EVENTS
FINN 17-16 JOSH
RACHAEL 5-8 NAOMI
Game 3 is a new game... DESTRUCTION
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
FINN 17-16 JOSH
RACHAEL 5-8 NAOMI
Game 3 is a new game... DESTRUCTION
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
DUEL
MATCH 1: JOSH VS VIPER
WINNER IN 6 SECONDS: JOSH!! (AND VIPER GETS A RED CARD!!)
MATCH 2: FINN VS GIANT
WINNER IN 11 SECONDS: FINN!!!!!
MATCH 3: NAOMI VS DIAMOND
WINNER IN 2.1 SECONDS: DIAMOND
MATCH 4: RACHAEL VS FIRE
DRAW
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MATCH 1: JOSH VS VIPER
WINNER IN 6 SECONDS: JOSH!! (AND VIPER GETS A RED CARD!!)
MATCH 2: FINN VS GIANT
WINNER IN 11 SECONDS: FINN!!!!!
MATCH 3: NAOMI VS DIAMOND
WINNER IN 2.1 SECONDS: DIAMOND
MATCH 4: RACHAEL VS FIRE
DRAW
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
DUEL
MATCH 1: JOSH VS VIPER
WINNER IN 6 SECONDS: JOSH!! (AND VIPER GETS A RED CARD!!)
MATCH 2: FINN VS GIANT
WINNER IN 11 SECONDS: FINN!!!!!
MATCH 3: NAOMI VS DIAMOND
WINNER IN 2.1 SECONDS: DIAMOND
MATCH 4: RACHAEL VS FIRE
DRAW
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MATCH 1: JOSH VS VIPER
WINNER IN 6 SECONDS: JOSH!! (AND VIPER GETS A RED CARD!!)
MATCH 2: FINN VS GIANT
WINNER IN 11 SECONDS: FINN!!!!!
MATCH 3: NAOMI VS DIAMOND
WINNER IN 2.1 SECONDS: DIAMOND
MATCH 4: RACHAEL VS FIRE
DRAW
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Game 2 is the legendary Duel. Last season, not a single Gladiator was toppled, but it was done in the recent Celeb Christmas Special. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Game 2 is the legendary Duel. Last season, not a single Gladiator was toppled, but it was done in the recent Celeb Christmas Special. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
WOMENS POWERBALL
The Gladiators were represented by Electro, Sabre and Fury.
FINAL SCORE: RACHAEL 0-8 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
The Gladiators were represented by Electro, Sabre and Fury.
FINAL SCORE: RACHAEL 0-8 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
WOMENS POWERBALL
The Gladiators were represented by Electro, Sabre and Fury.
FINAL SCORE: RACHAEL 0-8 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
The Gladiators were represented by Electro, Sabre and Fury.
FINAL SCORE: RACHAEL 0-8 NAOMI
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MENS POWERBALL
STOPPAGE WITH 16 LEFT: Hammer stole shirt - yellow card
FINAL SCORE: FINN 7 (with a centre pod score)-6 JOSH
There was a VAR check, but the score stands.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
STOPPAGE WITH 16 LEFT: Hammer stole shirt - yellow card
FINAL SCORE: FINN 7 (with a centre pod score)-6 JOSH
There was a VAR check, but the score stands.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
MENS POWERBALL
STOPPAGE WITH 16 LEFT: Hammer stole shirt - yellow card
FINAL SCORE: FINN 7 (with a centre pod score)-6 JOSH
There was a VAR check, but the score stands.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
STOPPAGE WITH 16 LEFT: Hammer stole shirt - yellow card
FINAL SCORE: FINN 7 (with a centre pod score)-6 JOSH
There was a VAR check, but the score stands.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Game 1 is Powerball. Phantom, Steel and Hammer will be the first trio to compete for the Gladiators. The men are first. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Game 1 is Powerball. Phantom, Steel and Hammer will be the first trio to compete for the Gladiators. The men are first. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
TONIGHT'S MATCH CARD
MEN
Finn (23, Lake District, Welder) VS Josh (27, Glasgow, Area Sales Manager)
WOMEN
Rachael (39, Darlington, Priest) VS Naomi (40, Birmingham, Business Consultant)
#UKGladiators #UKGladiators
MEN
Finn (23, Lake District, Welder) VS Josh (27, Glasgow, Area Sales Manager)
WOMEN
Rachael (39, Darlington, Priest) VS Naomi (40, Birmingham, Business Consultant)
#UKGladiators #UKGladiators
January 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM
TONIGHT'S MATCH CARD
MEN
Finn (23, Lake District, Welder) VS Josh (27, Glasgow, Area Sales Manager)
WOMEN
Rachael (39, Darlington, Priest) VS Naomi (40, Birmingham, Business Consultant)
#UKGladiators #UKGladiators
MEN
Finn (23, Lake District, Welder) VS Josh (27, Glasgow, Area Sales Manager)
WOMEN
Rachael (39, Darlington, Priest) VS Naomi (40, Birmingham, Business Consultant)
#UKGladiators #UKGladiators
Ladies and gentlemen, WE HAVE LIFT OFF!! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
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January 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, WE HAVE LIFT OFF!! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
Right. I think it's just about time. Don't you? #UKGladiators #Gladiators
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January 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Right. I think it's just about time. Don't you? #UKGladiators #Gladiators
ONE HOUR REMAINING UNTIL IT'S GLADIATORS READY #UKGladiators #Gladiators
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January 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
ONE HOUR REMAINING UNTIL IT'S GLADIATORS READY #UKGladiators #Gladiators
First week of the season and we have a RIVALRY - our two male contenders tonight are on the SAME HYROX TEAM, having gained a 2nd place at Hyrox Stockholm at the end of last year! Let's see if you can spot both of them... #Gladiators #UKGladiators
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
First week of the season and we have a RIVALRY - our two male contenders tonight are on the SAME HYROX TEAM, having gained a 2nd place at Hyrox Stockholm at the end of last year! Let's see if you can spot both of them... #Gladiators #UKGladiators
Press play on the videos to find out who is competing tonight on #Gladiators! First up - the men! #UKGladiators returns at 5.45pm
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Press play on the videos to find out who is competing tonight on #Gladiators! First up - the men! #UKGladiators returns at 5.45pm
In four minutes time, I will give you the gossip about tonight's contenders. We know a new event is coming this evening, but what will it be? Destruction, or Everest? #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
In four minutes time, I will give you the gossip about tonight's contenders. We know a new event is coming this evening, but what will it be? Destruction, or Everest? #UKGladiators #Gladiators
Right then. Who's ready for 5.45pm? That's when the superheroes are BACK FOR REAL! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Right then. Who's ready for 5.45pm? That's when the superheroes are BACK FOR REAL! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
I shall leave you now with the traditional group photo. Thanks to all the Gladiators and contenders for their efforts in the arena from January all the way to December. This has been Gladiators 2025. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I shall leave you now with the traditional group photo. Thanks to all the Gladiators and contenders for their efforts in the arena from January all the way to December. This has been Gladiators 2025. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
The 2025 Gladiator year is over & so begins the 2025-26 season. Next year, new contenders, new games & the return of Suspension Bridge. The games resume on January 17 2026, and barring any postponements, we should complete it on March 28. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
December 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The 2025 Gladiator year is over & so begins the 2025-26 season. Next year, new contenders, new games & the return of Suspension Bridge. The games resume on January 17 2026, and barring any postponements, we should complete it on March 28. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
So that is that. #Gladiators 2025, which started loudly with that New Year's Eve celeb special, has now ended on Christmas Day with new celeb champions. Congratulations Joe Wicks and Vogue Williams! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
December 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
So that is that. #Gladiators 2025, which started loudly with that New Year's Eve celeb special, has now ended on Christmas Day with new celeb champions. Congratulations Joe Wicks and Vogue Williams! #UKGladiators #Gladiators