Gladiators star Zack George reveals heartfelt tribute to late son in newborn baby's name
Gladiators star Zack George, who is known as Steel on the BBC game show, and his wife Samantha have honoured their late son Leo through their newborn boy Otis' middle name.
Gladiators star Zack George and his wife have honoured their late son through their newborn boy's middle name.
The 35-year-old star - known as Steel on the BBC game show - and his significant other Samantha were left devasted when their son Leo passed away in April 2025 after just 13 days of life.
Earlier this week, the pair welcomed a newborn baby into the world, and they have named him Otis Leo George.
Zack shared some new snaps of their little one, and he wrote in in the caption: "Otis Leo George
"A whopping 9 Pound 8 ounces
"One day he’ll ask us about his middle name and we’ll tell him it honours someone who would have loved him more than anything"
Several stars congratulated the couple, who also have three-year-old daughter Ivy.
Zack's fellow Gladiators co-star Ella-Mae Rayner - who is known as Comet on the BBC show - commented on Instagram: "I cannot get over how similar him and Ivy are"
Tom Wilson - Hammer on Gladiators - wrote: "My little man Otis. Welcome Sir"
Emily Steel, who is Dynamite on the show, commented: "Welcome to the world Otis"
Emmerdale actress Paula Lane wrote: "From my family to yours - we are so thrilled for you. Beautiful news x"
CrossFit athlete Zack recently said the birth of Otis will help the pair to "heal" following Leo's passing last year.
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 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, Giant, typed: "Guys. Wow."
Zack and Samantha 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."
