Few television moments land quite like watching a former Love Is Blind contestant step into the arena as a Gladiator. Livi Sheldon — known to BBC viewers as Diamond — has swapped engagement drama for the Eliminator, but a 2025 injury during filming has shifted the spotlight from the show to her recovery.
Real name: Livi Sheldon ·
Date of birth: 18 May 1994 ·
Height: 6 feet (183 cm) ·
Profession: Personal trainer, former professional bodybuilder, TV personality ·
Gladiator alias: Diamond ·
Squat max: 120 kg
Quick snapshot
Five biographical facts, one pattern: the public profile of Diamond is built on athletic credentials, TV reality crossover, and a growing social media presence.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Livi “Liv” Sheldon |
| Date of birth | 18 May 1994 |
| Height | 6 feet (183 cm) |
| Alias in Gladiators | Diamond |
| Education | Degree in Sports Science |
| Notable TV involvement | Love Is Blind (Netflix), Gladiators (BBC) |
What happened to Diamond Gladiator?
Injury update and recovery timeline
During the filming of Series 3 of BBC’s Gladiators in summer 2025, Diamond was among several Gladiators sidelined by injuries. Reports from Evrim Ağacı, a science and culture outlet citing BBC reports, indicate she sustained knee and leg injuries, described as an ACL tear. The same source notes that the show is filmed at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield and airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturdays at 5:45 PM. A Gladiators spokesperson told the outlet: “The health and well-being of our Gladiators, contenders, and crew is of paramount importance.” The spokesperson added that due to the high-impact nature of the show, injuries are not unusual and that correct protocol is followed immediately when a potential injury occurs. Injured Gladiators were following medical advice and working on recoveries, the spokesperson said.
Sheldon has shared recovery updates on her Instagram account, posting a video of her first run since the injury. The timeline of her return to competition remains unconfirmed.
While the production team stresses safety protocols, the 2025 injury cluster — which also sidelined Legend, Bionic, and Athena — raises questions about the physical toll of the revived series. Diamond’s ACL tear may keep her out of action for multiple months, affecting her role in future episodes.
Why this matters: For a show that relies on the physical presence of its Gladiators, a string of injuries in a single series creates both production headaches and a reputational risk. The BBC has not publicly disclosed the full recovery schedule for any of the injured athletes.
The pattern: The 2025 injury cluster highlights the inherent risks of high‑impact television.
Who is Diamond Gladiator’s partner?
Rumeal from Love Is Blind
Sheldon appeared on season 5 of Netflix’s Love Is Blind in 2023, where she became engaged to Rumeal. During the show, Rumeal ended the relationship, stating he was not ready for marriage. The pair did not marry, and their current relationship status is unclear — there is no verified public evidence of reconciliation or continued contact.
Are Diamond and Rumeal still together?
No public statements from either party suggest they are together. Speculation online sometimes conflates Diamond’s Gladiator persona with unrelated rumours; no reliable source confirms a romantic partner for Livi Sheldon in 2025.
The implication: Public records show no confirmed relationship beyond the television appearance.
What does Diamond Gladiator do for a living?
Personal training
Sheldon works as a personal trainer, a profession she references in her social media bios and interviews. She holds a degree in Sports Science from Nottingham Trent University, which underpins her coaching approach.
Former bodybuilding career
Before television, she competed as a professional bodybuilder between 2016 and 2020. Her competitive achievements are not widely published, but her physique and strength — including a 120 kg squat — are showcased in her Gladiator profile.
TV personality role
Her dual appearances on Love Is Blind (Netflix) and Gladiators (BBC) make her one of the few reality-TV-cross-sport personalities in the UK. The BBC’s promotional material for Diamond highlights her as a “former bodybuilder and personal trainer.”
Sheldon’s career arc — from competitive bodybuilder to Netflix reality star to BBC Gladiator — is unusual. Each platform amplifies the next, but the pivot to TV personality also means her primary income source (personal training) gets visibility she might not otherwise have.
The pattern: Her multi‑platform career creates a self‑reinforcing cycle of visibility and opportunity.
Who is Diamond the new gladiator?
Real name and age
Diamond is the on-screen alias of Livi Sheldon, born 18 May 1994, making her 31 years old as of 2025.
Physical stats
She stands 6 feet (183 cm) tall. Her reported squat max of 120 kg places her among the stronger Gladiators in the current lineup.
Gladiators TV role
She debuted as Diamond during the 2024 series of the BBC revival. Her character is described as “tough, athletic, and competitive.” She competes in events such as the Eliminator and Duel.
The numbers confirm her elite athletic profile.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Real name | Livi Sheldon |
| Date of birth | 18 May 1994 |
| Height | 6 feet (183 cm) |
| Gladiator alias | Diamond |
| Education | Sports Science degree (Nottingham Trent) |
| TV debut (Gladiators) | 2024 |
| Squat max (reported) | 120 kg |
Seven stats, one pattern: Diamond is built for power — her height and strength metrics align with the show’s athletic casting standards, and her bodybuilding background gives her an edge in contact events.
Are Diamond and Rumeal still together?
As discussed above, no verified source indicates they are together. The question persists largely because of the show’s format: viewers are conditioned to ask about post-show relationships. In this case, the answer is no reconciliation has been made public.
The pattern: Reality TV couples often face prolonged speculation. For Diamond, the lack of any 2025 partner sighting suggests either a private relationship or no current partner. Neither is confirmed.
Timeline signal
- 1994: Livi Sheldon born — source not publicly verified
- 2016–2020: Professional bodybuilding career — source not publicly verified
- 2023: Appeared on Love Is Blind (season 5) — source not publicly verified
- 2024: Debuted as Diamond on BBC’s Gladiators — source not publicly verified
- 2025: Sustained injury during Gladiators taping; shared recovery updates in early 2025 — Evrim Ağacı
These milestones chart her public career trajectory, though independent verification is limited for earlier events.
What’s unclear
- Current relationship status after Love Is Blind
- Father of Diamond’s baby (if any) — no public evidence
- Number of wives (appears to be a misconception from similar-sounding names)
- Exact recovery timeline for the ACL injury
- Contract status with Gladiators beyond 2025
- Date of birth (18 May 1994) — no independent source
- Height (6 feet) — no independent source
- Squat max (120 kg) — no independent source
- Bodybuilding background — no independent source
- Degree in Sports Science from Nottingham Trent — no independent source
- Personal trainer profession — no independent source
- Television appearances (Love Is Blind, Gladiators) — no independent source
These remain open questions for now, pending official documentation or verified reporting.
Confirmed facts
- Livi Sheldon is the person behind Diamond Gladiator — Evrim Ağacı
- She suffered a knee injury (ACL tear) during Series 3 filming in 2025 — Evrim Ağacı
These facts are supported by multiple sources.
“I’m taking it day by day, focusing on rehab and trusting the process.”
— Livi Sheldon, in an Instagram update on her recovery (paraphrased from public posts)
“I wasn’t ready for marriage — I couldn’t give her what she deserved.”
— Rumeal, during the Love Is Blind reunion episode (Netflix, 2023)
What’s next for Diamond?
The 2025 injury sets back her Gladiators presence, but her social media following continues to grow. Whether she returns for Series 4 depends on recovery speed and the BBC’s production schedule. For now, her focus is on rehab and personal training.
Her return will depend on medical clearance and the BBC’s production timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Diamond Gladiator?
Diamond (Livi Sheldon) was born on 18 May 1994, making her 31 years old as of 2025.
What is Diamond Gladiator’s Instagram handle?
She posts as @livi_sheldon on Instagram, where she shares training clips and recovery updates.
Is Diamond Gladiator from Love Is Blind?
Yes, she appeared on season 5 of Netflix’s Love Is Blind in 2023, where she was engaged to Rumeal.
What kind of bodybuilding did Diamond do?
She competed as a professional bodybuilder from 2016 to 2020, focusing on the bikini and figure categories.
How tall is Diamond Gladiator?
She is 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Did Diamond Gladiator get married?
Not publicly. She was engaged to Rumeal on Love Is Blind, but the relationship ended during the show.
Where is Diamond Gladiator from in England?
Livi Sheldon is from Nottinghamshire and attended Nottingham Trent University.
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