Gladiators' Zack George is a dad again - over a year since his son's tragic death
Gladiators star Zack George - known as Steel on the game show - and his wife, Samantha's joy comes 14 months after their baby son Leo died, 13 days after he was born prematurely at 23 weeks.
Gladiators' Zack George and his wife have become parents again - over a year after their son tragically died.
The 35-year-old star - known as Steel on the BBC game show - and Samantha have welcomed a baby boy into the world, and the CrossFit athlete said the newborn will help the pair to "heal" following Leo's passing in April 2025 after 13 days of life.
Zack took to Instagram on Monday (29.06.26) and posted a joyous shot of himself, Samantha and their son in hospital, with the caption: "You will heal us more than you will ever know.
"We love you so much…Our baby boy."
His Gladiators co-stars and fans flooded the post's comments section with congratulatory messages.
Matty Campbell, 30, Bionic, penned: "Over the moon for you both."
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 37, Nitro, typed: "Massive congratulations! Beautiful!"
Jamie Bigg, 40, The Giant, typed: "Guys. Wow."
One of Zack's supporters reacted: "Mate. This is the greatest post ever - sending so much love."
A second follower commented: "Awwwww this is incredible news, huge congratulations (sic)."
And a third fan said: "I couldn't love this post more! So happy for the 3 of you. Welcome to the world little man, you will be so loved (sic)."
Zack and Samantha - who are also parents to a three-year-old daughter named Ivy - lost Leo in April 2025, 13 days after he was born prematurely at just 23 weeks, weighing only 1lb 8oz.
Following the tot's death, Zack posted a tribute to Leo on Instagram, which read: "Your mummy brought you into this world and your daddy held you as you left. Leo…… you showed us what the true definition of strength is and we are so proud of you.
"Although you were only with us for a short time, you brought us a lifetime of love. Thank you for letting us know that YOU had had enough of this fight."
Also that month, the TV personality - who married Samantha in September 2024 - penned a heartbreaking message, in which Zack said he felt sorry he could not "do more" to help his baby son.
Sharing a video on Instagram of the couple playing with Ivy, he wrote: "Three sets of footprints being made in the sand and one in the sky.
"One of my most special moments with Leo is also one that makes me so sad.
"When we spoke to him and held him tight with our hands, we would instantly see his stats improve and heart rate relax. We would watch the monitor and see it improving by the second.
"Even tho he was so young he felt our presence and knew his mummy and daddy. Sorry I couldn’t do any more baby boy."
