The rock-star adulation of the Gladiators came as a shock to Rebel when she joined the show and was introduced to blacked-out windows and fans of all ages at every turn.

Jennifer Stoute shares her journey through the early stages of adjusting to the "brutal" games to being one of the most physical Gladiators. 

And she also talks about her part in the blockbusting Gladiator film when none other than Russell Crow challenged her to a race in the Colosseum - but did she win?

With two very athletic daughters, Rebel is a mother and also a model where she wears her grey hair with pride and has enjoyed a very different life.

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