Gladiator's Fury star Jodie Ounsley had made a heartbreaking admission following the death of her famous dad, Phil. The mixed martial arts expert and former Gladiator tragically died after suffering a suspected heart attack at Pen-y-Ghent on Sunday (November 30). It was reported that the paramedics battled to save him while airlifting him from the 2,277-foot peak, but sadly, Jodie confirmed his death with a devastating statement on social media.
Despite grieving her father's loss, it has been revealed that the Rugby star is determined to train hard and honour Phil as she makes her Strictly Come Dancing debut on the Christmas special later this month. Although the tragic news threw her involvement in the series into question, a source claimed: "Jodie is devastated but wants to dance on in her dad's honour." "He always taught her to dream big and was so excited about all the exciting changes in her life after becoming a Gladiator, so she knows he'd want her to continue," the insider added to The Sun.