Overview
- The BBC confirmed on Tuesday that Olympic skeleton champion and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tabby Stoecker will be part of Gladiators series four.
- Stoecker has already filmed her episodes but the broadcaster has not yet revealed her Gladiator name, costume or the series’ exact release date.
- Series four was filmed in Sheffield in late July and early August 2026 and is scheduled to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in early 2027.
- Other new recruits include three-time World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman and former rugby star Joe Marler, who will appear as the show’s first celebrity Gladiator called Mauler, and the series adds a brand-new event plus a celebrity special.
- The cast changes follow earlier departures by former Gladiators Jamie Bigg and Lystus Ebosele and form part of a wider effort to refresh the show as Saturday-night entertainment with hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh and strong past audience figures.