The BBC has confirmed that the popular reboot of Gladiators, which is hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh, will be getting a fourth season as well as a brand-new Celebrity special.
The series is the second revival of the classic sports entertainment show, which originally aired on ITV between 1992 and 2000. A short-lived reboot from Sky came between 2008 and 2009, before the BBC revived the series in 2024.
After three seasons and two Celebrity specials, the broadcaster has confirmed that follow-ups to both formats will come next year, with the father-son duo once again hosting at Sheffield Arena.
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As per the logline, the fourth season "promises to push competitors harder than ever as they take on the might of the Gladiators", with the new saga said to be full of "high‑stakes challenges, dramatic showdowns and unforgettable Saturday‑night moments".
A new event will also be introduced for the upcoming season, with more details released in due course. Tickets are already available for some dates through the summer, and are available here.
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The fourth season will consist of 11 hour-long instalments, while the Celebrity special will be a single hour-long episode. Four famous faces will compete, though they haven't been announced yet.
The first special, which aired in January 2025, saw Ellie Taylor and Joel Dommett prevail over Rob Beckett and Louise Minchin. The second, which aired in December, saw Vogue Williams, Joe Wicks, Nicola Adams and Sam Thompson compete.
"Since Gladiators burst back onto screens in 2024, it's been amazing to see families across the UK rally behind the contenders and champion our phenomenal Gladiators as the true stars of Saturday nights," said Kalpna Patel‑Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC.
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"With a brand-new season confirmed and another Celebrity Special on the way, audiences can look forward to even more colossal clashes, even more edge of your seat excitement and plenty of opportunities to raise those foam fingers high once again."
Dan Baldwin, Managing Director of Hungry Bear Media, added: "This year is bigger, bolder, more gruelling - and it's going to be spectacular! We have some huge surprises for the audience. The countdown begins now…"
Gladiators airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer.
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