US EditionGladiators to Return with New Series and Celeb Special
- The Gladiators competition will return to BBC screens in 2026 with an 11-episode series and a one-hour celebrity special filmed in Sheffield.
- This revival follows the show's successful BBC return last year and the strong audience reception including 2025 champions Amanda Wah and Joe Fishburn.
- The new series will see top athletes known as Gladiators face off against challengers in physical contests, with the show once again presented by Bradley and Barney Walsh, a father and son team.
- Gladiators draws an average of 5.3 million viewers per episode, including 1.3 million younger fans, establishing it as the top-performing show among this age group on BBC iPlayer, according to managing director Dan Baldwin.
- The show's continued success suggests a durable audience appeal and promises fiercer competition along with more high-energy action and audience engagement in 2026.
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Gladiators set to return to BBC One with new series and celebrity special
Bradley Walsh and his son Barney will be returning to host Gladiators on BBC One as the Saturday night favourite is set to return for a brand new series as well as an exciting acelebrity special
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BBC confirms Gladiators will return with new series and celebrity special
The BBC has confirmed Gladiators will return with a new series and celebrity special in 2026 with Bradley and Barney Walsh returning as hosts.
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