An Ipswich woman has appeared on the first episode of a brand-new series of BBC Gladiators.

Natasha Lawrence, 41 made her appearance on last night's show to battle for the chance of winning a grand prize. 

Contestants are required to go head-to-head with specially chosen "Gladiators" in "the ultimate test of speed and strength".

East Anglian Daily Times: Natasha Lawrence made her appearance on last night's showNatasha Lawrence made her appearance on last night's show (Image: BBC)

Hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh introduced the staff nurse and part-time personal trainer who was to go up against Diamond, a 6ft bodybuilder from Worcestershire. 

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Ahead of the first bout, she said her mum was her biggest fan and that her game plan was: "Mindset, focus, you have to be in it to win it".

East Anglian Daily Times: She went head-to-head with the Gladiators in a number of roundsShe went head-to-head with the Gladiators in a number of rounds (Image: BBC)

In the first round of "Duel", she won five points by staying on the podium. The second round, "Collision", netted her two more points. 

But in the third round, she won six points in "The Ring" and 10 points in the "Gauntlet".

East Anglian Daily Times: Natasha appeared on the first episode of the BBC's reboot of Gladiators.Natasha appeared on the first episode of the BBC's reboot of Gladiators. (Image: BBC)

Tasha was then knocked out in "Hang Tough" and then went head-to-head with fellow contestant Kerry who beat her to the finish line.