Gladiator Star says that the child is “challenging the probability” after being born at 23 weeks
Gladiators Star Steel said that his son “is challenging the probability” after being born prematurely at 23 weeks.
The TV star, the real name Zack George, told the fans that her baby is fighting for survival after being born less than two kilos.
In a Instagram Post, George, 34, wrote online: “Our precious guy Leo George. You should still be hidden inside Mummy’s belly, but instead you entered the world on March 26, 2025 at just 23 weeks in weight of 1 pound 8 ounces.”
He added: “You never really know how quickly your life can be turned upside down, but something we know is that you are a hell of a strong boy and you are already challenging the probability”.
Finishing the message, he described his son as “small, fragile and fighter”.
Premature children, those born before 37 weeks, are probably very small and have health problems, according to the NHS. Extremely premature children born before 27 weeks are often heated in the incubators within a neonatal intensive care unit, which has specially trained experts.
The effects of being born in advance can influence the development of a child during their childhood, with health problems including difficulties in breathing, keeping me warm, maintaining regular breathing and oxygen levels in the normal blood, maintaining a normal level of blood sugar and fighting infections.
Colleagues of celebrities and friends of the couple shared their support messages, with Gladiators Star Montell Douglas writes: “Bubba Leo with the strongest genes I know! You have this child.”
Livi Sheldon, known as Diamond in the series, wrote: “Send all love and hugs to all of you”, like Jodie Ounsley, aka Fury, added: “What a warrior Leone, remain strong and send big hugs”.
Gladiators Star Apollo, real name Alex Gray, added: “Leo what a fighter. Great love for all of you.”
George announced that he would become a father for the second time in January of this year. He and his wife, Samantha Louise George, are already parents of a daughter named Ivy.
By announcing the news on pregnancy in January, they shared a photo of the daughter who holds the photos of the child’s scan.
The caption recited: “Ivy is very enthusiastic about having a new friend very soon! Little George number 2 in Making!”
George, a crossfit athlete, became famous after joining the BBCEndurance games show Gladiators in 2024.
