Gladiators (2024 British TV series)

For the 2024 Australian TV series, see Gladiators (2024 Australian TV series).

Gladiators
GenreGame show
Created byDan Carr
John Ferraro
Presented byBradley Walsh
Barney Walsh
Starring
Voices ofGuy Mowbray
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes11 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Dan Baldwin
  • Lou Brown
  • Dom Bird
Producers
  • Reshmi Bajnath
  • James Pratt
Production locationsSheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBBC One
Release13 January 2024 (2024-01-13) –
present
Related
Gladiators (1992–2000)
Gladiators (2008–2009)

Gladiators is a British television series which began airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 13 January 2024. It is the second revival of the original 1992 Gladiators series on ITV, after the 2008 series on Sky One. The series is produced by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK.

The series is presented by Bradley Walsh and his son, Barney.[1] Each episode consists of four players, known as 'contenders' – two male and two female – competing in a series of physically challenging events against the show's resident 'Gladiators', a group of elite athletes – like bodybuilders or track and field athletes – and eventually competing in one final event, the Eliminator. The series consists of the heats, the quarter-finals, the semi-finals, and a grand final, to determine the overall champions. It is refereed by Mark Clattenburg, assisted by Sonia Mkoloma and Lee Phillips, with voice-over commentary provided by Guy Mowbray.

Upon its release, the revived series of Gladiators became one of the most successful family entertainment launches for the BBC in seven years, attracting over six million viewers during its premiere episode, and scoring nearly nine million during the whole first series.[2] The BBC subsequently commissioned Gladiators: Epic Pranks, a spin-off children's prank series for CBBC. The fifteen episode series, filmed behind the scenes of the main programme, and hosted by gladiator Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey), is expected to be aired in 2025.[3]

Production

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Background and development

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The original LWT series of Gladiators aired between 1992 and 2000 on ITV[4] and its first revival aired on Sky One in 2008 and 2009.[5] In July 2022, it was reported that the BBC were in talks with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, who hold the rights to the original format, to relaunch the show on BBC One.[4] The BBC later announced that the revival, produced by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television, would air in 2023.[6]

The casting for the new contenders took place across England,[7][8] Scotland,[9] and Northern Ireland[10] in April 2023. The following month it was announced that Bradley Walsh would co-host the revived series alongside his son Barney.[1] Donna Walsh, Barney's mother and Bradley's wife, was head choreographer for the "G Force" troupe of cheerleaders on the 1992 series. Bradley also has previous connections to the show, having taken part in a "Celebrities vs Jockeys" special episode of the programme in 1997.[1]

Filming and release

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Filming of the programme took place at the Sheffield Arena, in the city of Steel, which previously hosted the 1995 live shows for the original ITV series, in June 2023.[11] Tickets to attend filming of the series were free. Applause Store, the company who oversaw ticket distribution, stated that there was an "unprecedented demand" for tickets and the venue reached its 3,000 capacity earlier than anticipated, which led to ticketholders being denied entry.[12] In a statement, Applause Store said that entrance would be on a "first-come first-served" basis dependent on capacity, and that there was no guarantee of admission to the venue.[12]

Gladiators Giant (Jamie Christian-Johal), Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey), Fury (Jodie Ounsley), and Fire (Montell Douglas) made an appearance during the Strictly Come Dancing finale in mid-December 2023, where Fire stated that the programme would premiere in early 2024.[13]

The first official trailer of the show was released on 25 December 2023,[14] showing both new and classic events.[15] On 3 January 2024, the BBC announced that the series would premiere on 13 January at 5.50 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.[16] The revival of Gladiators attracted an audience of 6 million viewers, becoming the biggest entertainment launch for the BBC in seven years.[2] Due to the ratings success, the BBC bosses announced that they have been planning for the next series, which was filmed in August 2024 at the Sheffield Arena, and airing in early 2025.[17] According to a BBC boss, there would be some adjustments to the flow of the game, and some new events for the second series, but all of the Gladiators from the first series were set to return.[18] The casting for the contenders of the second series closed in June 2024.[19]

Format

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Further information: Gladiators (1992 British TV series) § Format

The format of Gladiators follows that of the previous series, where two men and two women compete against the Gladiators before taking on each other on the Eliminator obstacle course.[5] The series follows a knock-out tournament format of preliminary heats leading to finals.[20]

Events

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Main article: List of Gladiators UK events

The revived series of Gladiators saw the return of the following events: Hang Tough, The Wall, Powerball, Duel,[21] and Gauntlet.[22]

New events in the first revived series include Collision, in which contenders try to cross a bridge while avoiding the Gladiators who swing across on trapezes; The Edge, in which contenders and Gladiators undertake a cat and mouse chase on an elevated grid;, and The Ring, in which contenders try to hit a sensor in the centre of a large court without being tackled by a Gladiator.[15][23]

The second series, airing in 2025, will see some more returning events from the 1990s version, and possibly totally brand new events, in addition to reworking on already existing games like Gauntlet.[18]

Cast and crew

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Cast of the first series, including hosts and referees.

Presenters

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The revamped series of Gladiators is being hosted by father-son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh (known as Bradley & Barney).[1]

Gladiators

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The show's resident Gladiators are a group of elite athletes from the different fields of athletics; from bodybuilders to CrossFit athletes and Olympic Games champions. Throughout May 2023, the 16-strong roster of Gladiators were announced on Morning Live and The One Show, among other media outlets. Profiles were also released on the BBC Media Centre website.[24]

The youngest Gladiator of the lineup is Dynamite (Emily Steel), at the current age of 21.[25] Athena (Karenjeet Kaur Bains) is one of the all time shortest Gladiators at 5 feet 4 inches. Respectively, Gladiator Diamond (Livi Sheldon) is the tallest of the females, at 6 feet. Male Gladiators Apollo (Alex Gray) and Bionic (Matty Campbell) both stand at 6 feet 6 inches.[26]

On the show, Gladiator Fury (Jodie Ounsley) is stated to be the first-ever deaf Gladiator. She has a cochlear implant, which helps her to hear despite the medical condition.[27] The actual first-ever deaf Gladiator in the show's international history was the late American Gladiator Siren (Shelley Beattie) from the 1990's. Fury's father, Phil competed in the 2008 series as a contender.[28]

Male Gladiators
Alias Real name Age Stats[26] Background Entry theme
Apollo Alex Gray 33 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
249 lb (113 kg)

Former Rugby union and NFL player

"Are You Gonna Go My Way" – Lenny Kravitz
Bionic Matty Campbell 29 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
260 lb (120 kg)

Bodybuilder, former sprinter and footballer

"Galvanize" – The Chemical Brothers
Giant Jamie Christian-Johal 39 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
287 lb (130 kg)

Former IFBB Pro bodybuilder and firefighter, and fitness coach

"Giant" – Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man
Legend Matt Morsia 38 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
212 lb (96 kg)

Bodybuilder, powerlifter, and former PE teacher, long -and triple jumper

"The Best" – Tina Turner
Nitro Harry Aikines-Aryeetey 36 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
187 lb (85 kg)

Team GB Commonwealth, World, and European Sprinting Champion

"The Power" – Snap!
Phantom Toby Olubi 37 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
249 lb (113 kg)

Team GB Olympics bobsledder and former sprinter

"In for the Kill" – La Roux
Steel Zack George 34 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
236 lb (107 kg)

Elite CrossFit athlete and fitness model

"Pass Out" – Tinie Tempah
Viper Quang Luong 35 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
199 lb (90 kg)

Bodybuilder, action movie actor and boxer

"Trouble's Coming" – Royal Blood
Female Gladiators
Alias Real name Age Stats[26] Background Entry theme
Athena Karenjeet Kaur Bains 28 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
148 lb (67 kg)

Commonwealth, All-England and British Powerlifting Champion

"Unfinished Sympathy" – Massive Attack
Comet Ella-Mae Rayner 29 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
146 lb (66 kg)

Fitness model, former elite gymnast and cheerleader

"Levitating" – Dua Lipa
Diamond Livi Sheldon 30 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
176 lb (80 kg)

Footballer-turn-bodybuilder and personal trainer

"Woman Like Me" – Little Mix featuring Nicki Minaj
Dynamite Emily Steel 21 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
141 lb (64 kg)

Elite CrossFit athlete, weightlifter and National Swimming Champion

"Bang Bang" – Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
Electro Jade Packer 26 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
154 lb (70 kg)

Former sprinter, and sports model, coach and "hybrid-style" athlete

"Light It Up" – Major Lazer featuring Nyla
Fire Montell Douglas 38 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
148 lb (67 kg)

Team GB multi-sports Olympian with sprinting and bobsleigh

"Stop This Flame" – Celeste
Fury Jodie Ounsley 23 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
163 lb (74 kg)

Former Rugby union Veteran, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and National Coal Carrying Champion

"Bad Habits (Bring Me the Horizon remix)" – Ed Sheeran
Sabre Sheli McCoy 36 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
154 lb (70 kg)

Scottish Weightlifting and CrossFit Championships Champion

"Let's Go" – Zayde Wolf

During January 2024, the BBC had discovered the steroid use of Gladiator Giant (Jamie Christian-Johal) from a YouTube video from 2022. The video has since then been deleted, and the Gladiator himself stated that he hasn't been in contact with any kind of "performance enhancing drug" since his professional career ended. The network also stated that upon the casting for the Gladiators and Contenders, they had to complete multiple tests in case of any prohibited steroid-use; the tests were negative for all of the Gladiators.[29] Despite the "scandal", Giant, and the rest of the cast is expected to return for a second series of the show, which is set to air in 2025.[30]

Injuries

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Two of the female Gladiators were injured during the filming of the first series. Comet (Ella-Mae Rayner) sustained several bone fractures on her legs in several places – including the talus – as well as sustaining a Lisfranc injury, three ruptured ligaments, and a dislocated bone, when competing in her speciality event Hang Tough in Heat 4. Sabre (Sheli McCoy) also mildly injured her hamstring as a result of her attempt to push contender Bronte off The Edge in Semi–Final 1. Due these incidents both of the Gladiators had to go on hiatus from the series.[31][32]

During the training sessions for the second series, Gladiator Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) picked up an knee injury, and was therefore forced to step out of competing in the events for the series. He will still be seen in the programme, "hyping up" his fellow Gladiators and bringing the "Nitro energy" to the arena,[33][34] as well as working as an "ringside presenter" with the Walshes for the duration of the series.[35][36]

Referees

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The main referee is Mark Clattenburg, a former international football referee who adjudicated the 2012 Men's Olympic football final, the 2016 Champions League and European Championship finals. He was also the referee for the 2023 Sidemen Charity Football match.[37] Clattenburg is supported by Sonia Mkoloma, a former international netball player who competed at five Netball World Cups and three Commonwealth Games, and Lee Phillips, a fitness professional and firefighter who won gold medals in the Ultimate Firefighter and CrossFit events at the 2017 World Police and Fire Games.[24]

Commentator

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Voiceover commentary is by Guy Mowbray, who previously commentated for the European Championships and the Premier League, as well as the EA Sports FC video game franchise.[38]

Episodes

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Series overview

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Series overview
SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedSeries ChampionsRunner-UppersAverage viewers (millions)
First airedLast aired
11113 January 2024 (2024-01-13)30 March 2024 (2024-03-30)Marie-Louise Nicholson & Finlay AndersonBronte Jones & Wesley Male6.02
212[a]1 January 2025 (2025-01-01)2025 (2025)TBATBATBA
Epic Pranks152025 (2025)2025 (2025)———

Series 1 (2024)

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Main article: Gladiators (2024 British TV series) series 1

The first series premiered on 13 January 2024, and ran through the first quarter of the year.[16][39] It featured eleven 60-minute long episodes.[40]

The series became a ratings success on the BBC network, with the series averaging 6.02 million viewers,[2] and constantly ranking in the Top 10 weekly most viewed shows on the channel.[41]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleBBC One airdateUK viewers
(millions) [41]		Weekly Rank [41]
11"Heat 1"13 January 2024 (2024-01-13)8.361
The series begins, with four contenders taking on the new Gladiators. The contenders are Finley Burkitt, a 22-year-old railway trackman from Doncaster; Myles Harris, a 32-year-old DJ and IT engineer from Leeds; Tasha Lawrence, a 41-year-old nurse and personal trainer from Ipswich; and Kerry Wilson, a 34-year-old dogwalker from Dunfermline.[11][42][43][44]
22"Heat 2"20 January 2024 (2024-01-20)7.014
The second of the heats, in which four new contenders take on the Gladiators. The contenders are John Darwen, a 31-year-old occupational therapy student from Preston; Jake Spence, a 23-year-old steelworker from Sheffield; Zoe McIntosh, a paramedic in the West Midlands; and Marie-Louise Nicholson, a 28-year-old fitness coach from Dublin.[45]
33"Heat 3"27 January 2024 (2024-01-27)6.485
The third heat, with contenders are Bronte Jones, a 23-year-old firefighter from Sheffield;[46] Alex McKnight, 29-year-old civil servant; Finlay Anderson, a 34-year-old army officer from Edinburgh; and Ashley Harwood, a 28-year-old salesman from London.[47]
44"Heat 4"3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)6.583
Contenders for the fourth heat are Matt Jones, a 41-year-old civil servant from Cardiff; Chung Leung, a 33-year-old software engineer from London; Sharan Riyat, a 33-year-old dentist from Buckinghamshire; and Nia Rutter, a 37-year-old stay at home mum from Blackpool.[48]
55"Heat 5"10 February 2024 (2024-02-10)5.838
The last of the heats. Contenders for the fifth heat are Tuathlaith Murtagh, a 29-year old activity manager from Belfast; Betti Worth, a 31-year old gym fitness trainer from Bolton; Dev Pankhania, a 30-year old HGV mechanic from Essex;, Paul Campbell, a 57-year old salesman from Sheffield.[49]
66"Quarter Final 1"17 February 2024 (2024-02-17)5.897
The quarter final rounds begin.[50]
77"Quarter Final 2"24 February 2024 (2024-02-24)5.486
The second of the quarter finals.[51]
88"Quarter Final 3"2 March 2024 (2024-03-02)5.415
The last of the quarter finals.[52]
99"Semi Final 1"9 March 2024 (2024-03-09)4.556
The first of the semi finals.[53]
1010"Semi Final 2"23 March 2024 (2024-03-23)5.274
In the second semi final, battling for the final places for the Grand Final are four more contenders.[54]
1111"The Final"30 March 2024 (2024-03-30)5.393
The Series Champions are crowned here.[55][56] An ex-Gladiator Saracen (Michael Lewis) made an cameo appearance in the crowd for the final with his wife. At the end of the show, it was announced that the casting for the contenders of series 2 was open.[57]

Series 2 (2025)

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Main article: Gladiators (2024 British TV series) series 2

The second, 11-part series was commissioned by the BBC, following to the ratings success of the first series.[58] The series was filmed in August 2024 at the Sheffield Arena, and is airing from January 2025.[2][17][59] The series has also a "one-off" Celebrity Special -episode,[60] airing on New Year's Day 2025.[61][62]

Two new Gladiators – whom names have yet to be officially announced by the BBC – joined the cast for the second series, making the roster of Gladiators grow to 18. Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) was forced to step out from the events due to an injury, but will be seen as an "ringside presenter" alongside the Walshes.[33][35]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleBBC One airdateUK viewers
(millions) [41]		Weekly Rank [41]
121"Celebrity Special"1 January 2025 (2025-01-01)TBDTBA
Competing in a "one-off" Celebrity Special are stand up comedian Rob Beckett, TV presenter and triathlete Louise Minchin, presenter and comedian Joel Dommett and Ted Lasso -star Ellie Taylor.[63][64][61][62]
132"Heat 1"January 2025 (2025-01)TBDTBA
The heats of the main series begin.[65]
143"Heat 2"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
154"Heat 3"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
165"Heat 4"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
176"Heat 5"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
187"Quarter Final 1"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
198"Quarter Final 2"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
209"Quarter Final 3"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
2110"Semi Final 1"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
2211"Semi Final 2"2025 (2025)TBDTBA
2312"The Final"2025 (2025)TBDTBA

Gladiators: Epic Pranks (2025)

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The BBC has commissioned a 15 episodes long spin-off series of the main show, aimed for the children, on the CBBC network to be aired in 2025.

The series will feature the "Secret Prankster" - Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) - with his fellow Gladiators competing against each others in a set of games and competitions, as well as a look behind the scenes to their locker rooms and rest of the Arena.[3][66][67]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleCBBC airdate
11"Episode 1"2025 (2025)
The spin-off series hosted by Gladiator Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) begins.
22"Episode 2"2025 (2025)
33"Episode 3"2025 (2025)
44"Episode 4"2025 (2025)
55"Episode 5"2025 (2025)
66"Episode 6"2025 (2025)
77"Episode 7"2025 (2025)
88"Episode 8"2025 (2025)
99"Episode 9"2025 (2025)
1010"Episode 10"2025 (2025)
1111"Episode 11"2025 (2025)
1212"Episode 12"2025 (2025)
1313"Episode 13"2025 (2025)
1414"Episode 14"2025 (2025)
1515"Episode 15"2025 (2025)

Reception

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Critical reception

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The series received positive reviews, with The Guardian describing it as a "phenomenal reboot" of its original show.[20] In a highly positive thinkpiece, The Independent praised the show's updated sensibilities, writing: "The entire show is a testament to the fact that we can still enjoy those things from our youth, and that 'updating them for a modern audience' doesn’t mean ripping out the heart of what made them appealing in the first place."[68] On his The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Richard Osman praised the casting and described the series debut as a "smash hit".[69]

Ulrika Jonsson, who presented the original programme, said the reboot had done a "good job" overall, but criticised the absence of cheerleaders that had been used in previous iterations of the show, stating that the cheerleaders brought "another level" to the production.[70]

The show's official Instagram account, which covers exclusive and behind the scenes footage, has gathered over 62,000 followers to date.[71]

Awards and nominations

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Year Group Award Nominated Result Ref(s)
2024 National Television Awards The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award Gladiators, Series 1 Longlisted [72][73][74]
Rose d'Or Studio Entertainment Gladiators Won [75]

Merchandise

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Gladiators: Ready!, The Official Companion Book

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Bloomsbury Publishing released an official companion book for the series in hardback on 7 November 2024. It includes extended amount of behind-the-scenes details of the show, including training - and eating/dieting routines of the Gladiators themselves - with one chapter dedicated for each of the sixteen current Gladiators - and more deep-in details about the show itself, including stats, etc.[76]

Notes

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  1. ^ Including one celebrity special.

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