Anderson, who passed away at the age of 92, was widely known as the voice of the popular 1990s show “Gladiators.” He became famous for coining the phrase “Contender ready! Gladiator ready!”

with his powerful voice, attracting a devoted following and propelling him to stardom. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from both celebrities and fans of the show. Clattenburg, who stood in as a referee in the rebooted version of the show, acknowledged Anderson’s legacy and the challenge of filling his shoes, describing him as one of the most iconic voices who would always be remembered.

Anderson entered the world of television in January as the head referee for the revived “Gladiators” series, considering it an honor to take over from Anderson. Before his television career, Anderson had been a renowned track and field coach, coaching multiple Olympians. While he spent eight years as the head official on “Gladiators” and briefly returned to the role in 2008, it was this show that truly propelled him into the national spotlight.