"It's just been so fun to rep the flag of south London, of Croydon. Community is important, sometimes it does lack, especially in big cities, so it's been really nice now to bring community together."
"What really strikes me is the people who have young kids, young daughters who say 'oh, you're such an inspiration to them, they really look up to you'. And that is very mind-blowing for me."
Emily Bell, a 23-year-old from south London, is a finalist on the BBC show Gladiators. A Cambridge graduate and rugby player for the London Broncos, she attributes her success to her athletic background. Emily values the support from her Croydon community, which has rallied around her during the competition. She expresses gratitude for the influence she has on young women, noting that many see her as an inspiration. Despite her rising fame, she remains the same person, enjoying the journey and the connections she has made.
Read at www.bbc.com
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