Season 2 of American Gladiators will feature 40 contenders, 20 male and 20 female.  Each of them with hopes of making it to the season finale episode in which they will compete for the $100,000 prize money.  This season we have a wide variety of individuals including a two sets of married couples, a SWAT officer,  Paralympic athlete with artificial leg, several police officers, ER Doctor, teachers and yes guys female twins.  Check out the whole list of contenders after the jump or check out the Season 2 contenders page.

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NBC has released all the official information for the Season 2 casting call for contenders. Check out the press release below for all the information, dates and times.

Press Release: The producers of NBC’s hit series “American Gladiators” (Mondays, 8-9 p.m. ET) are searching for potential contenders and Gladiators for season two of the high-octane hit series. The casting calls will take place in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, Denver, Austin and Chicago on Feb. 2 and Scottsdale, New York City and Orlando on Feb. 9.

“To all those gladiator-maniacs out there we are looking for strong, determined individuals from all walks of life who have a lot of heart and soul, said Hulk Hogan, host of ‘American Gladiators.’ If you think you have what it takes we look forward to seeing you bring the heat – brother!”

If you think you have the heart, skills, and desire to compete, then they want to see you at the gladiator arena! Casting calls will be held on the following dates and in the locations after the jump…. (more…)

With NBC giving the greenlight for Season 2 of American Gladiators this means the show will need 24 new contenders so casting is set to begin immediately.  Casting for Season 2 starts January 27th from 10-4p.m at the Venice Beach Gold’s Gym in Venice, California.  Other casting calls will be on February 2 in Denver, Chicago and Austin and February 9 in New York City, Scottsdale, AZ and Orlando.  Times for the February 2 & 9 casting calls have yet to be determined. 

If you are unable to make these casting calls you can always send in a video with a maximum of 5 minutes on the tape in VHS, DVD or mini-DV format.  Video tapes must be sent in by February 11th.  For all the casting information, dates and times along with updates check out NBC’s website.

It has come time to meet the 24 contenders who will give their life and limb to do battle against the Gladiators all season long for a chance to win $100K.  Looking over the contender list we have an eclectic group of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds including a professional chef, a powerlifting champion, New York firefighter, professional skateboarder, bullrider, lawyer, chiropracter, two teachers and the list goes on.  For the complete list of all 24 contenders with their mini biographies follow the link to read more.

You can also check the contender page to see what episodes the contenders will be on. (more…)