Who is Jet from Gladiators aka Diane Youdale and what is she doing now?
It's 25 years since TV series Gladiators first aired - here's what star Diane Youdale is up to nowadays
FITNESS buff Diane Youdale was a star of Gladiators in the 90s.
As the show is celebrating its 25th anniversary, we take a look back at the TV personality's career and see what she's up to nowadays...
Who is Diane Youdale?
Diane was born in Billingham, a town in County Durham, in 1970.
Following a career in gymnastics, dance and choreography, she rose to fame after landing a role on ITV's Gladiators.
After a glittering run on British telly, her on-screen alter-ego Jet was forced to retire after suffering an injury during the live Wembley Arena show in 1996.
Thankfully, the fitness fanatic was able to land presenting and acting roles following the accident.
What did Diane Youdale do after Gladiators?
Due to Diane's popularity, it was no surprise that there was a demand to keep her on TV.
She played Billy in The New Adventures of Robin Hood in 1997, as well as presenting various dance shows and documentaries.
Youdale also worked as a children's telly host on Games World, You Bet! and Finders Keepers.
Even though she hung up her Lycra costume, the Gladiator star remained invested in sport.
In 2000, she worked as a PE teaching assistant with a specialism in dance and athletics.
What is Diane Youdale working on now?
Even though Diana's interest in sports never waned, she decided to fulfil a life-long ambition to train as a psychotherapist.
After training at a hospital in Surrey, she began offering up workshops and seminars.
After almost 20 years in the psychology field, Diana is a regular on Big Brother's Bit On The Side.
On this BB after show, the qualified therapist gives her verdict on the mindset of housemates.
Youdale has appeared in 33 episodes of the programme and loves every minute.
On her website, she admits: "It's a fascinating show which further feeds my fascination with how reality TV is changing the face of our relationship with ‘fame’ and its presence in society."
