EastEnders hunk sparks rumours he’s signed up for Celebrity Gladiators three years after being killed off
EASTENDERS fans are in for a treat after a former star of the soap hinted that he has signed up for Celebrity Gladiators.
Hunky actor Davood Ghadami has stripped off and flexed his muscles while making the tease online.
Davood, 41, played Kush Kazemi in EastEnders before the character was dramatically killed off three years ago.
But Davood, who is now a qualified Cross Fit teacher, has sent fans into a spin after posing for a sexy shot on the beach in Greece.
His followers are convinced it means he will be taking part in a celebrity version of Gladiators, which is planned to air later this year.
The iconic show made a massive return to TV this year and bosses have already confirmed a second series and a celebrity special.
Appearing to throw his name into the hat, Davood has posted a sizzling photograph of himself standing in the sea in Greece.
With his arms outstretched and while looking to the sky, he said: “There’s something on the horizon…”
Commenting below, one follower wrote: “Gladiators 2 ”
Another even said: “Still can’t believe you’re going on Gladiators!”
And a third simply told Davood: “Is that a Greek God?”
Davood joined the cast of EastEnders in October 2014. Three years later, he took part in Strictly Come Dancing and finished in sixth place.
But in April 2021, things came to a brutal end for his EastEnders character Kush.
Fans were left horrified when Gray Atkins push Kush under the tracks of an oncoming tube train.
Meanwhile, Davood isn’t the only famous face to be tipped for Celebrity Gladiators.
TV presenter Joel Dommett has also hinted that he will be taking part. And like Davood, he kicked off the rumours by flexing his muscles in a social media snap.
But although former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson found her name in the mix, she has since denied it.
Gemma addressed the speculation head on after being asked by a fan online.
She said: “I heard about this little rumour!
“It was news to me [laughing emoji]. No chats have been had.
“I loved the original show as a kid & I’m glad it’s back for the next generation to watch, but I wouldn’t put Gorks and Mia through the stress of trying to watch me climb that wall.
“Happy to sit it out & watch from home.”
Gladiators returned to the small screen in January after 24 years off air.
The series, which was presented by Bradley Walsh and his son Barney, featured a brand new batch of Gladiators and some of the original games.
Just like with the 80 and 90s series, members of the public tried their luck against the Gladiators.
Last month, the BBC opened applications up to hopeful contestants for the second civilian series.