Gladiators ready to return with new series and celebrity special
Gladiators is returning for a fourth series in 2027
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Gladiators, ready!
The popular Saturday night show is returning for a fourth series next year, alongside an all-new Gladiators Celebrity Special.
The game show which puts competitors against the mighty Gladiators is returning to Sheffield Arena with even tougher challenges.
Read on to find out what else we know so far.
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What can we expect from the new series?
Bradley and Barney Walsh will be returning as presenters.
Fans will also see a return of the classic challenges such as Duel, Hang Tough and the Eliminator.
Last year's additions - Everest, Destruction and Suspension Bridge - will also be coming back after making an impact on the show.
And big news - there will be a NEW event which has not yet been revealed.
There will also be a special one-off with four celebrities entering the arena and facing the Gladiators.
Kalpna Patel‑Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, says: "With a brand‑new series 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."