This Morning star leaves fans gobsmacked by revealing they used to be on Gladiators

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Dr Zoe Williams has stunned fans with the revelation that she used to be a Gladiator.

The TV star, 44, is now best known to audiences as the resident medical advisor on ITV's This Morning.

But after qualifying as a doctor, she got her first brush with fame on the classic game show when it was initially revived on Sky One in 2008.

She assumed the role of Amazon, and acted as a figurehead for the broadcaster's commitment to issues surrounding climate change.

Zoe confirmed in an Instagram post: in 2022: 'Yes it's true, I was a Gladiator. #Amazon'

Fans were shocked by the revelation, and took to the comments section to share their surprise.

One wrote: 'Loved the show and you were [fire emojis]'

A second joked: 'Sorry Dr, my blood pressure just went through the roof'.

A third said: 'Omg no way!! Loved Gladiators!'

The medic previously revealed that her time on the show had taught her just how much she wanted a career as a GP.

She told GPOnline: 'My one-year break from medicine was something of a whirlwind, but it wasn't just the camera, lights and costumes that made it so special.

'Spending those months surrounded by the team of Gladiators, getting to know them and their stories, taught me how much of a profound impact physical activity can have on an individual's life. 

'Not just the physical aspect, but also through the emotional and psychological benefits.

'My time with Gladiators helped me establish that I wanted a future in general practice, and to do more to encourage active lives and to empower patients to improve their health through lifestyle change. 

'But you don't have to be a Gladiator to reap the rewards of that.'

The sports game show initially aired on ITV from 1992 until 2000 before being revived on Sky almost a decade later.

It ran for just one series, but was revived again in 2023 with Bradley Walsh and son Barney at the helm and the second run of episodes is currently airing on the BBC.

Following her stint on Gladiators, Dr Zoe went on to present segments on programmes such as  The One Show.

In 2016, she joined This Morning as a regular where she offers advice to callers on a range of medical issues.