Gladiators: BBC confirms show's return with launch date of series 3 revealed - when will hit show be back?
Gladiators, ready? A new series of the hit BBC show is right around the corner.
The popular programme is making a return to screens for a full series as some of the fiercest warriors take on brave contenders.
The revival show launched in 2024 and has been a big success for the broadcaster, becoming essential Saturday night viewing for families across the country.
Celebrities such as Joe Wicks, Sam Thompson, Nicola Adams and Vogue Williams took on the Gladiators at Christmas, with Joe and Vogue taking home the festive crowns. But which contenders will join them in the ranks of Gladiators champions?
Here’s everything you need to know about the new series of the hit BBC show.
When is Gladiators back?
The BBC has confirmed that Gladiators will return to screens at 5.45pm on Saturday, January 17. The show will air as normal on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
You can catch up on all previous episodes of Gladiators on BBC iPlayer right now.
Which Gladiators are returning for series 3?
A full roster of powerful gladiator are set to take to the arena and put up a fight against this year’s courageous contenders. The Gladiators taking part this year are:
- Apollo
- Athena
- Bionic Comet
- Cyclone
- Diamond
- Dynamite
- Electro
- Fire
- Fury
- Giant
- Hammer
- Legend
- Nitro
- Phantom
- Sabre
- Steel
- Viper
Mark Clattenburg will also return to the show as the head referee, joined on his officiating team by Sonia Mkoloma and Lee Phillips.
Father-son presenter duo Bradley and Barney Walsh also return to lead proceedings as the superhuman Gladiators do their best to stifle the attempts of the contenders of reaching the Eliminator assault course.