After the successful premiere of NBC's American Gladiators and the promising debut in its regular time slot last Monday, the competitive series will attempt to flex its ratings with tonight's new episode.

Read on to find out what's in store for the third episode of American Gladiators.


Last week, life coach Siene Silva took on Christie Phillips, a karate instructor and mother of two, while Satellite Engineer Adonis Locket fought radiation control technician Jeff Big Country Chapman for the men's side.  Tonight, another round of rough competition will take place as a soccer mom attempts to defeat a rodeo queen.

Episode 3 features Monica Carlson as she battles it out with rodeo pro Belinda Gavin.  Carlson is a 32-year-old mother of twins and a former Portland Trailblazer dancer, while Gavin is a 36-year-old bull rider originally from Australia.

On the men's side, Adam Levin, who lost his home in the Hurricane Wilma, goes up against high school teacher Sharaud Moore.  Levin is a 29-year-old shark fisherman who moved to Bedford, Texas in attempt to start a new life.  Moore, on the other hand, is a 30-year-old teacher who specializes in algebra and is one of the original “Freedom Writers.”

Described by the network as “one of the hardest hitting episodes to date,” this installment finds the gladiators as they defend their arena with increased strength and viciousness, while they try to make their contenders pay the price.

Hosted by wrestling icon Hulk Hogan (Hogan Knows Best) and Laila Ali (Dancing with the Stars), American Gladiators matches a cast of amateur athletes against each other, as well as against the show's own "gladiators" in contests of strength and agility.  In the end , the winners will receive $100,000, a 2008 Toyota Sequoia, as well as the right to become a Gladiator in season 2, which is scheduled to be taped in spring 2008 for a summer airing.

Fans can catch American Gladiators tonight at 8pm EST on NBC.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: NBC
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