Kieran McConnell
@kckm94.bsky.social
I'm just a small town guy who loves life.
Educated at: Dreghorn Primary (1999-2006), Greenwood Academy (2006-2012)
Age: 31 years
Straight, he/him
Educated at: Dreghorn Primary (1999-2006), Greenwood Academy (2006-2012)
Age: 31 years
Straight, he/him
Next Saturday, things are different, with Aston Villa versus Newcastle United in the FA Cup at 5.30, and then the final heat at 8pm! See you then! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Next Saturday, things are different, with Aston Villa versus Newcastle United in the FA Cup at 5.30, and then the final heat at 8pm! See you then! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
ELIMINATOR WINNERS
WOMEN: ELLA
MEN: HINLEY
But Ciara and Shaun might just get the sixth spot in the quarter finals of both competitions if they are the fastest runners-up. We will find out next week if they do it.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
WOMEN: ELLA
MEN: HINLEY
But Ciara and Shaun might just get the sixth spot in the quarter finals of both competitions if they are the fastest runners-up. We will find out next week if they do it.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
ELIMINATOR WINNERS
WOMEN: ELLA
MEN: HINLEY
But Ciara and Shaun might just get the sixth spot in the quarter finals of both competitions if they are the fastest runners-up. We will find out next week if they do it.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
WOMEN: ELLA
MEN: HINLEY
But Ciara and Shaun might just get the sixth spot in the quarter finals of both competitions if they are the fastest runners-up. We will find out next week if they do it.
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
No time to waste: straight into the women's Eliminator! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
No time to waste: straight into the women's Eliminator! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
MENS WALL [BTW that link was done prior to Legend's injury]
SHAUN (vs Nitro): CLEAR in 25 seconds
HINLEY (vs Apollo): WIN in 25 seconds
SHAUN 18-24 HINLEY
WOMENS WALL
ELLA (vs Sabre): WIN in 26 seconds
CIARA (vs Comet): CLEAR in 30 seconds
ELLA 34-24 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
SHAUN (vs Nitro): CLEAR in 25 seconds
HINLEY (vs Apollo): WIN in 25 seconds
SHAUN 18-24 HINLEY
WOMENS WALL
ELLA (vs Sabre): WIN in 26 seconds
CIARA (vs Comet): CLEAR in 30 seconds
ELLA 34-24 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
MENS WALL [BTW that link was done prior to Legend's injury]
SHAUN (vs Nitro): CLEAR in 25 seconds
HINLEY (vs Apollo): WIN in 25 seconds
SHAUN 18-24 HINLEY
WOMENS WALL
ELLA (vs Sabre): WIN in 26 seconds
CIARA (vs Comet): CLEAR in 30 seconds
ELLA 34-24 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
SHAUN (vs Nitro): CLEAR in 25 seconds
HINLEY (vs Apollo): WIN in 25 seconds
SHAUN 18-24 HINLEY
WOMENS WALL
ELLA (vs Sabre): WIN in 26 seconds
CIARA (vs Comet): CLEAR in 30 seconds
ELLA 34-24 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
GAME 4: POWERBALL
MENS GAME
Glads: Bionic, Steel and Apollo
SHAUN (2) 13 - 14 (0) HINLEY
WOMENS GAME
Glads: Diamond, Fire and Dynamite
ELLA (7) 24 - 21 (2) CIARA
But Diamond got injured with 23 seconds left and the game was abandoned.
NEXT GAME: THE WALL
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MENS GAME
Glads: Bionic, Steel and Apollo
SHAUN (2) 13 - 14 (0) HINLEY
WOMENS GAME
Glads: Diamond, Fire and Dynamite
ELLA (7) 24 - 21 (2) CIARA
But Diamond got injured with 23 seconds left and the game was abandoned.
NEXT GAME: THE WALL
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
GAME 4: POWERBALL
MENS GAME
Glads: Bionic, Steel and Apollo
SHAUN (2) 13 - 14 (0) HINLEY
WOMENS GAME
Glads: Diamond, Fire and Dynamite
ELLA (7) 24 - 21 (2) CIARA
But Diamond got injured with 23 seconds left and the game was abandoned.
NEXT GAME: THE WALL
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MENS GAME
Glads: Bionic, Steel and Apollo
SHAUN (2) 13 - 14 (0) HINLEY
WOMENS GAME
Glads: Diamond, Fire and Dynamite
ELLA (7) 24 - 21 (2) CIARA
But Diamond got injured with 23 seconds left and the game was abandoned.
NEXT GAME: THE WALL
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN'S HANG TOUGH
SHAUN (vs Steel): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
HINLEY (vs Nitro): FAIL in 47 seconds
SHAUN 11-14 HINLEY
WOMEN'S HANG TOUGH
ELLA (vs Fury): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
CIARA (vs Dynamite): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
ELLA 17-17 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
SHAUN (vs Steel): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
HINLEY (vs Nitro): FAIL in 47 seconds
SHAUN 11-14 HINLEY
WOMEN'S HANG TOUGH
ELLA (vs Fury): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
CIARA (vs Dynamite): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
ELLA 17-17 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
MEN'S HANG TOUGH
SHAUN (vs Steel): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
HINLEY (vs Nitro): FAIL in 47 seconds
SHAUN 11-14 HINLEY
WOMEN'S HANG TOUGH
ELLA (vs Fury): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
CIARA (vs Dynamite): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
ELLA 17-17 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
SHAUN (vs Steel): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
HINLEY (vs Nitro): FAIL in 47 seconds
SHAUN 11-14 HINLEY
WOMEN'S HANG TOUGH
ELLA (vs Fury): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
CIARA (vs Dynamite): DRAW IN THE RED ZONE for 5 points
ELLA 17-17 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Unfortunately for Legend, this episode was taped after he suffered a bonefide arm injury. This episode was taped after he damaged his bicep tendon. Anyway, onto Hang Tough. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Unfortunately for Legend, this episode was taped after he suffered a bonefide arm injury. This episode was taped after he damaged his bicep tendon. Anyway, onto Hang Tough. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
WOMEN'S EVEREST (PUSHOVER)
Ella vs Cyclone
WINNER: Cyclone (without a single tilt)
Ciara vs Diamond
WINNER: CIARA
ELLA 12-12 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Ella vs Cyclone
WINNER: Cyclone (without a single tilt)
Ciara vs Diamond
WINNER: CIARA
ELLA 12-12 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
WOMEN'S EVEREST (PUSHOVER)
Ella vs Cyclone
WINNER: Cyclone (without a single tilt)
Ciara vs Diamond
WINNER: CIARA
ELLA 12-12 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Ella vs Cyclone
WINNER: Cyclone (without a single tilt)
Ciara vs Diamond
WINNER: CIARA
ELLA 12-12 CIARA
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Time for the computer to decide upon the Women's Everest match. Ella gets her nightmare match against Cyclone, and Ciara gets Diamond. First up are Ella and Cyclone. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Time for the computer to decide upon the Women's Everest match. Ella gets her nightmare match against Cyclone, and Ciara gets Diamond. First up are Ella and Cyclone. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN'S EVEREST (PUSHOVER)
Shaun vs Hammer
WINNER: Hammer
Hinley vs Viper
WINNER: HINLEY (Viper might have lost anyway after his hands held onto the side)
SHAUN 6-14 HINLEY
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Shaun vs Hammer
WINNER: Hammer
Hinley vs Viper
WINNER: HINLEY (Viper might have lost anyway after his hands held onto the side)
SHAUN 6-14 HINLEY
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
MEN'S EVEREST (PUSHOVER)
Shaun vs Hammer
WINNER: Hammer
Hinley vs Viper
WINNER: HINLEY (Viper might have lost anyway after his hands held onto the side)
SHAUN 6-14 HINLEY
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Shaun vs Hammer
WINNER: Hammer
Hinley vs Viper
WINNER: HINLEY (Viper might have lost anyway after his hands held onto the side)
SHAUN 6-14 HINLEY
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Next up is Everest, in only it's second ever outing. The men are first. The computer has made it's decision, and it will be Shaun against Hammer, and Hinley versus Viper. The match between Shaun and Hammer starts us off. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Next up is Everest, in only it's second ever outing. The men are first. The computer has made it's decision, and it will be Shaun against Hammer, and Hinley versus Viper. The match between Shaun and Hammer starts us off. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
WOMEN'S COLLISION
Gladiators: Sabre, Fire, Athena and Electro
ELLA: CLEAR (12) [AND A RECORD]
CIARA: FAIL at 18 seconds (2) [DOUBLE KO from Sabre and Fire]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Gladiators: Sabre, Fire, Athena and Electro
ELLA: CLEAR (12) [AND A RECORD]
CIARA: FAIL at 18 seconds (2) [DOUBLE KO from Sabre and Fire]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
WOMEN'S COLLISION
Gladiators: Sabre, Fire, Athena and Electro
ELLA: CLEAR (12) [AND A RECORD]
CIARA: FAIL at 18 seconds (2) [DOUBLE KO from Sabre and Fire]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Gladiators: Sabre, Fire, Athena and Electro
ELLA: CLEAR (12) [AND A RECORD]
CIARA: FAIL at 18 seconds (2) [DOUBLE KO from Sabre and Fire]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN'S COLLISION
Gladiators: Phantom, Hammer, Bionic and Giant
SHAUN: FAIL at 31 seconds (6) [Giant took him down]
HINLEY: FAIL at 27 seconds (4) [Bionic took him down]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Gladiators: Phantom, Hammer, Bionic and Giant
SHAUN: FAIL at 31 seconds (6) [Giant took him down]
HINLEY: FAIL at 27 seconds (4) [Bionic took him down]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
MEN'S COLLISION
Gladiators: Phantom, Hammer, Bionic and Giant
SHAUN: FAIL at 31 seconds (6) [Giant took him down]
HINLEY: FAIL at 27 seconds (4) [Bionic took him down]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Gladiators: Phantom, Hammer, Bionic and Giant
SHAUN: FAIL at 31 seconds (6) [Giant took him down]
HINLEY: FAIL at 27 seconds (4) [Bionic took him down]
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Fun Fact: Shaun's father competed in the 1995 series of the ITV version but lost in the semi-finals. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Fun Fact: Shaun's father competed in the 1995 series of the ITV version but lost in the semi-finals. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
TONIGHT'S MATCH CARD
MEN
Shaun (20, Lancashire, Aerospace apprentice) V Hinley (25, Cheshire, Baker)
WOMEN
Ella (28, Bournemouth, Army doctor) V Ciara (29, Derry, Beauty therapist)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN
Shaun (20, Lancashire, Aerospace apprentice) V Hinley (25, Cheshire, Baker)
WOMEN
Ella (28, Bournemouth, Army doctor) V Ciara (29, Derry, Beauty therapist)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 5:49 PM
TONIGHT'S MATCH CARD
MEN
Shaun (20, Lancashire, Aerospace apprentice) V Hinley (25, Cheshire, Baker)
WOMEN
Ella (28, Bournemouth, Army doctor) V Ciara (29, Derry, Beauty therapist)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN
Shaun (20, Lancashire, Aerospace apprentice) V Hinley (25, Cheshire, Baker)
WOMEN
Ella (28, Bournemouth, Army doctor) V Ciara (29, Derry, Beauty therapist)
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
Your Saturday night STARTS RIGHT HERE! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
February 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Your Saturday night STARTS RIGHT HERE! #UKGladiators #Gladiators
We are one hour away from tonight's #Gladiators. Here is the matchup for tonight in the men's competition. #UKGladiators
February 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We are one hour away from tonight's #Gladiators. Here is the matchup for tonight in the men's competition. #UKGladiators
Right. I'm off to watch some Boxxer now - see you next Saturday #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Right. I'm off to watch some Boxxer now - see you next Saturday #UKGladiators #Gladiators
ELIMINATOR WINNERS
MEN: TYLER
WOMEN: ELLIE
But Elliot and Millie might be back as the fastest runners-up: we'll find out in a fortnight (and possibly longer...) #UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN: TYLER
WOMEN: ELLIE
But Elliot and Millie might be back as the fastest runners-up: we'll find out in a fortnight (and possibly longer...) #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:41 PM
ELIMINATOR WINNERS
MEN: TYLER
WOMEN: ELLIE
But Elliot and Millie might be back as the fastest runners-up: we'll find out in a fortnight (and possibly longer...) #UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN: TYLER
WOMEN: ELLIE
But Elliot and Millie might be back as the fastest runners-up: we'll find out in a fortnight (and possibly longer...) #UKGladiators #Gladiators
Ladies and gentlemen, it's Eliminator time. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, it's Eliminator time. #UKGladiators #Gladiators
WOMENS GAUNTLET
GUARDING THE PATH: Diamond, Fury, Comet, Dynamite and Cyclone
ELLIE: PASS with 8 seconds remaining
MILLIE: STOPPED with 9 seconds remaining due to double grapple, then FAILED (4 zones complete)
ELLIE 20-33 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
GUARDING THE PATH: Diamond, Fury, Comet, Dynamite and Cyclone
ELLIE: PASS with 8 seconds remaining
MILLIE: STOPPED with 9 seconds remaining due to double grapple, then FAILED (4 zones complete)
ELLIE 20-33 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:35 PM
WOMENS GAUNTLET
GUARDING THE PATH: Diamond, Fury, Comet, Dynamite and Cyclone
ELLIE: PASS with 8 seconds remaining
MILLIE: STOPPED with 9 seconds remaining due to double grapple, then FAILED (4 zones complete)
ELLIE 20-33 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
GUARDING THE PATH: Diamond, Fury, Comet, Dynamite and Cyclone
ELLIE: PASS with 8 seconds remaining
MILLIE: STOPPED with 9 seconds remaining due to double grapple, then FAILED (4 zones complete)
ELLIE 20-33 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MENS GAUNTLET
GUARDING THE PATH: Viper, Phantom, Legend, Apollo and Bionic
ELLIOT: PASS with 1 second remaining
TYLER: PASS with 10 seconds remaining
ELLIOT 15-25 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
GUARDING THE PATH: Viper, Phantom, Legend, Apollo and Bionic
ELLIOT: PASS with 1 second remaining
TYLER: PASS with 10 seconds remaining
ELLIOT 15-25 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:32 PM
MENS GAUNTLET
GUARDING THE PATH: Viper, Phantom, Legend, Apollo and Bionic
ELLIOT: PASS with 1 second remaining
TYLER: PASS with 10 seconds remaining
ELLIOT 15-25 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
GUARDING THE PATH: Viper, Phantom, Legend, Apollo and Bionic
ELLIOT: PASS with 1 second remaining
TYLER: PASS with 10 seconds remaining
ELLIOT 15-25 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
WOMEN'S HANG TOUGH
MILLIE (vs Athena): WIN in 46 seconds
ELLIE (vs Fury): FAIL in 30 seconds
ELLIE 10-25 MILLIE
GAME 5: GAUNTLET
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MILLIE (vs Athena): WIN in 46 seconds
ELLIE (vs Fury): FAIL in 30 seconds
ELLIE 10-25 MILLIE
GAME 5: GAUNTLET
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:28 PM
WOMEN'S HANG TOUGH
MILLIE (vs Athena): WIN in 46 seconds
ELLIE (vs Fury): FAIL in 30 seconds
ELLIE 10-25 MILLIE
GAME 5: GAUNTLET
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MILLIE (vs Athena): WIN in 46 seconds
ELLIE (vs Fury): FAIL in 30 seconds
ELLIE 10-25 MILLIE
GAME 5: GAUNTLET
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
GAME 4: HANG TOUGH
MEN'S HANG TOUGH
TYLER (vs Legend): FAIL in 40 seconds... but Legend tackled high with his legs... only a warning though.
ELLIOT (vs Steel): FAIL in 52 seconds
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN'S HANG TOUGH
TYLER (vs Legend): FAIL in 40 seconds... but Legend tackled high with his legs... only a warning though.
ELLIOT (vs Steel): FAIL in 52 seconds
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:23 PM
GAME 4: HANG TOUGH
MEN'S HANG TOUGH
TYLER (vs Legend): FAIL in 40 seconds... but Legend tackled high with his legs... only a warning though.
ELLIOT (vs Steel): FAIL in 52 seconds
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN'S HANG TOUGH
TYLER (vs Legend): FAIL in 40 seconds... but Legend tackled high with his legs... only a warning though.
ELLIOT (vs Steel): FAIL in 52 seconds
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
DESTRUCTION
MEN
GLADIATOR: GIANT
WINNER: TYLER (+10)
2ND: GIANT
3RD: ELLIOT (0)
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
WOMEN
GLADIATOR: FIRE
WINNER: FIRE
2ND: MILLIE (+5)
3RD: ELLIE (0)
ELLIE 10-15 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN
GLADIATOR: GIANT
WINNER: TYLER (+10)
2ND: GIANT
3RD: ELLIOT (0)
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
WOMEN
GLADIATOR: FIRE
WINNER: FIRE
2ND: MILLIE (+5)
3RD: ELLIE (0)
ELLIE 10-15 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
January 31, 2026 at 6:17 PM
DESTRUCTION
MEN
GLADIATOR: GIANT
WINNER: TYLER (+10)
2ND: GIANT
3RD: ELLIOT (0)
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
WOMEN
GLADIATOR: FIRE
WINNER: FIRE
2ND: MILLIE (+5)
3RD: ELLIE (0)
ELLIE 10-15 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators
MEN
GLADIATOR: GIANT
WINNER: TYLER (+10)
2ND: GIANT
3RD: ELLIOT (0)
ELLIOT 5-15 TYLER
WOMEN
GLADIATOR: FIRE
WINNER: FIRE
2ND: MILLIE (+5)
3RD: ELLIE (0)
ELLIE 10-15 MILLIE
#UKGladiators #Gladiators