John Anderson (television personality)
John Anderson | |
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| Born | 28 November 1931 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 28 July 2024 (aged 92) |
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| Known for | Referee on the original series of Gladiators and the first revived series |
| Spouses | Dorothy Anderson (1988–2024, his death) |
John Anderson (28 November 1931 – 28 July 2024) was a Scottish television personality and sports coach. He was best known as the referee and official trainer on the UK television show Gladiators which featured his catchphrases including 'Contender, ready! Gladiator, ready!' Anderson previously worked as a teacher and coach for Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games athletes.