Gladiators: Meet the two new additions to the Gladiators Class of 2025 for series 2 of BBC show

Series two promises to be back tougher and more powerful than ever and will not only see the long-awaited return of the legendary Atlaspheres and introduction to brand-new event, Unleash, but two brand new Gladiators will be entering the arena during the series and are ready to put up a fight.

23-year-old Cyclone is an Irish Powerlifter and at 5 foot 10 considers herself the ultimate all-round athlete. Cyclone says “I’ve got the look, I’ve got the energy and I’ve got the muscles.”

Joining Cyclone is 32-year-old World Rowing Champion, Hammer, from Nottingham. At 6 foot 5, Hammer claims that the combination of his strength and speed, at the height and size that he is, is rare and sets him apart from everyone else.

Hammer says “When you’ve got 19 stone sprinting at you, you’ve got no chance. I’m getting you.”

Along with the exciting new additions, viewers will see return of fan favourites Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper as they face a fresh crop of gritty Contenders.

The show will be presented by Bradley and Barney Walsh.

• Gladiators returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday January 18 at 5.50pm.