Gladiators' new host Barney Walsh reveals the classic game he was banned from on set of BBC reboot

The reboot of one of the most iconic sports entertainment gameshows is just days away. However while viewers get ready to watch the contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength, new host Barney Walsh was disappointed to learn he wouldn't be able to try out the games himself. Gladiators' new host Barney Walsh, 26, has revealed the classic game he was banned from on set of the BBC reboot Barney had his eyes on two new games, The Wall and The Eliminator, but production banned him from trying them out for fear he'd break a bone He said: 'It was so much fun having a look around this mad spectacle, but I can't lie, it just made me want to have a go at the games. While the father and son duo have worked together before on Breaking Dad, in which the pair take on challenges while travelling the world, this is Barney's first time hosting a high-profile television programme. Describing visiting the set for the first time, Barney said: 'It was so much fun having a look around this mad spectacle, but I can't lie, it just made me want to have a go at the games' The Wall back in 1995, Barney was keen to try the Wall which has now had a revamp for the new series While the father and son duo have worked together before on Breaking Dad, in which the pair take on challenges while travelling the world, this is Barney's first time hosting a high-profile television programme One BBC staff member told the Mail: 'It has caused a stink', adding that the casting has been noticed by the 'upper echelons', some of whom 'aren't exactly happy'.