Gladiators co-presenter Barney Walsh has been disqualified from driving for six months after being caught speeding on the M4 near Bristol. The 28-year-old, who hosts the BBC reboot alongside his father Bradley Walsh, was driving a black Mercedes-Benz SUV when he exceeded the temporary 50mph limit, reaching 58mph.
The offence occurred on October 27 at junction 19 westbound, where a temporary speed restriction was in place. Walsh pleaded guilty to one count of exceeding the limit at Romford Magistrates' Court, though he did not attend the hearing due to work commitments.
Barney already had nine penalty points on his licence, making a disqualification 'inevitable', according to his lawyer, Gwyn Lewis. Chairwoman Janis Sanders imposed a six-month ban and ordered Walsh to pay a £72 fixed penalty notice, a £28 surcharge, and £85 in prosecution costs.
Lewis confirmed his client was aware of the consequences and had been told not to drive from the previous night. Walsh, from Epping, Essex, is also known for acting roles in Death in Paradise and Casualty.
