Gladiators star Steel, aka Zack George, has revealed that his baby son was born prematurely, but is “fighting”.
The star shared the update on his Instagram over the weekend.
Gladiators star Zack George, aka Steel, announces son was born premature
In a heartfelt Instagram post shared with his 231k followers, Zack announced that his son had been born prematurely at 23 weeks.
The Gladiators star uploaded a snap of his wife, Samantha, cradling their son, Leo, to her chest in the hospital on Saturday (April 5).
“Our Precious Boy Leo George,” Zack captioned the post.
“You should still be tucked up inside mummy’s tummy but instead you entered the world on the 26th March 2025 at just 23 weeks weighing 1 pound 8 ounces,” he then continued.
“You never truly know how quickly your life can be turned upside down but one thing we do know is that you are one hell of a strong boy and you are already defying the odds,” he then wrote.
“Tiny, fragile and fighting.”
Zack was flooded with support (Credit: The Not So Fit Couple Podcast / YouTube)
Fans send their support
Plenty of Steel’s fans and followers took to the comment section to send their support.
“You guys aren’t alone in this, there’s a whole community of us who have sat exactly where you are,” one follower commented.
“Sending all the love and hugs to you all,” Gladiators star Diamond – aka Livi Sheldon – said.
“Leo what a fighter. Big love to all of you,” Apollo – aka Alex Grey – added.
“Bubba Leo with the strongest genes I know! You got this baby boy,” Montell Douglas – aka Fire – said.
“Welcome to the world Leo the lion! Sending all my love,” Tom Wilson – aka Hammer – added.
“Sending love [heart emoji] miracles do happen, I have one of my own who was born at 1lb 10oz. Tyson Fury was 1lb born! Stay strong,” another follower gushed.
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