GLADIATORS has delighted legions of fresh fans with the BBC re-boot. Yet as well as the terrifying challenges, tough stars and nasty injuries , there have been a slew of red-faced moments from the original series, celeb spin off and new Gladiators instalments. 5 The funniest bits from Gladiators have now been revealed Credit: BBC Here we take a look at the best funny bits.

PANTS DOWN 5 Gymnast Roddy Mackay was left flashing his pants in a game of Hang Tough Credit: BBC Back in 1993, show bad-boy Wolf took on gymnast Roddy Mackay in a game of Hang Tough. It was the semi-final stage and the rings were in store for the two challengers. Yet after just a couple of swings, blue vest-clad Wolf reached Roddy.

read more gladiators FIGHTING TALK Gladiators in new row as contender calls out Phantom for cheating in event JET SHOCK Gladiators’ Jet 'snapped' & ATTACKED wife in fiery row as marriage fell apart He clung on to his torso and proceeded to wriggle around, pulling off his shorts in the process and exposing his pants. STAR TRIP 5 Louise Minchin suffered a series of re faced moments Credit: BBC 5 The ex BBC Breakfast anchor was left straddled between the hurdles Credit: BBC Former BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin was left red-faced when she stumbled on the iconic eliminator. The broadcaster was in the line-up for the show's celebrity special earlier this year, yet despite her athleticism, took a tumble during the final stages.

After being helped over the first hurdle of the elim.