Overview
- Lystus Ebosele, known on screen as Cyclone, has publicly severed visible ties with Gladiators and said she chose to leave the show after two series, with reports that she removed Gladiators images and unfollowed production accounts on Instagram.
- Two other regular Gladiators — Matty Campbell (Bionic) and Karenjeet Kaur Bains (Athena) — are reported to be absent from the new run after missing earlier filming because of serious injuries, with outlets saying they could still appear on the live tour depending on recovery.
- Filming for the fourth series has begun at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield and the BBC has confirmed the series was renewed and will feature returning presenters Bradley and Barney Walsh and a planned celebrity special.
- Producers have recruited high‑profile newcomers including Tom Stoltman, Florence Wong and Tabby Stoecker and are reported to be lining up celebrity guest appearances such as Joe Marler to fill gaps left by departing Gladiators.
- The BBC and Hungry Bear Media have given limited comment on individual cast exits, leaving questions about why changes were made and creating a public relations challenge for a show that still averaged about 4.6 million viewers on its most recent series.