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GLADIATORS star Wolf, now aged 66, claims he is stronger than ever and has begged telly bosses to bring the hit family show back 25 years after it was axed.

Michael Van Wijk was the perfect pantomime villain in the 90s classic and now spends every day in they gym after moving to New Zealand.

 Wolf, real name Michael Van Wijk, claims he's fitter than ever at 66
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Wolf, real name Michael Van Wijk, claims he's fitter than ever at 66

Appearing live from his Kiwi home on today's Lorraine he told host Christine Lampard he would be keen to make an epic return to the show.

He said: "To be perfectly honest with you I could do every single game blindfolded.

"I'm so fit now. I'm raring to go. I wish the producers would bring it back.
"It would be a great show for the family again. There's not many family shows around anymore."

 Pantomime villain Wolf was a hit with viewers in the 90s
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Pantomime villain Wolf was a hit with viewers in the 90sCredit: Rex Features

Michael owns Wolf’s Gym in Auckland and is said to be a regular in the cage fighting scene.

He joined Sky One's revived 2008 Gladiators show due to popular demand where his standing ovation on entering the arena is said to have lasted five minutes holding up the filming.

Now he hopes he'll be able to get enough support for a third revival.

"Please bring it back," he begged.

"I'd love to be in it again as a gladiator."

 Mike revealed he wants to bring Gladiators back for a third time
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Mike revealed he wants to bring Gladiators back for a third time

 

After the show was cancelled the stars with their rock-hard abs and bulging biceps all went their separate ways.

While Michael is based over in New Zealand,  original cast-member Michael Wilson retreated as Gladiator Cobra to shun the spotlight.

Jet - Diane Youdale gave up her Gladiator career to train as a psychotherapist and pilates instructor.

And Warren'Ace' Furman became a devoted Christian and evangelist.


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