John Anderson: Gladiators referee dies aged 92

John Anderson, centre, was the voice of the show with catchphrases including ‘Contender, ready! Gladiator, ready!’ Photograph: ITV/Shutterstock

John Anderson, the referee on the television programme Gladiators, has died at the age of 92.

Tributes have been paid to the Glaswegian, who became famous in the 1990s for his officiating on the show. His catchphrases included “Contender, ready! Gladiator, ready!”