Overview

• Production has moved into Sheffield Arena where Vogue Williams, Joe Wicks, Nicola Adams and Sam Thompson are taking on elite Gladiators.
• Contestants will compete in classic challenges including Duel, The Wall and The Eliminator to be crowned champion.
• Father-and-son hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh have returned to guide celebrities through the high-octane battles.
• Producers have steered this edition toward athleticism by selecting talents with proven fitness credentials, notably two-time Olympic boxing gold medallist Nicola Adams.
• The Celebrity Gladiators special will debut just before the main civilian Gladiators series on BBC One in early 2026.