Everything to know about Gladiators
The wait is over. Gladiators is back and tougher than ever! Everything you need to know about the Gladiators Series 2 is here, from contest details to presenter information and how to create your own Gladiator name!
What is Gladiators?
Gladiators is a thrilling series on 大象传媒 One and 大象传媒 iPlayer. In each episode, plucky contestants take on the might of awesome Gladiators in the ultimate sporting contest. They'll face new and exciting challenges that push strength and speed to their limits... Can anyone defeat the Gladiators?
The cast: Who are the Gladiators?
We'll see return of fan favourites Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper as they face a fresh crop of gritty Contenders.聽Which Gladiator is your favourite?
Two NEW Gladiators coming to Series 2!
Their names are Cyclone and Hammer!聽
Series 2 new events
Along with two new Gladiators, the show will feature two new events, Atlaspheres and Unleash!
Host Bradley Walsh explains: "Atlaspheres, which fans of the original series will remember. The Contenders and Gladiators are inside huge metal hamster balls - the contenders need to roll themselves over set points in the arena to score points, whilst the Gladiators smash into them to try to stop them."
In Unleash "the contenders start in a smoke filled tunnel and race around a track and up some steps to grab the winning flag, but an unknown Gladiator is unleashed behind them trying to chase them down," explains Barney Walsh. "You鈥檙e going to love it!"
How many episodes of Gladiators will there be?
There will be 12 episodes in this series of Gladiators, which starts on Saturday 18th January at 5:50pm on 大象传媒 One and 大象传媒 iPlayer.
Who presents Gladiators?
Gladiators is presented by father and son team Barney and Bradley Walsh.
Who are referees in the new Gladiators?
To keep all the Gladiators mayhem in check, you need some careful refereeing. Fortunately, just the right refs are in charge!
There's ex-Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, former English netball international Sonia Mkoloma and gold-winning Ultimate Firefighter Lee Phillips. So no messing about, Gladiators and contestants!
Where is the arena? Where is Gladiators filmed?
Gladiators is filmed in the Utilita Arena in Sheffield - big enough for all the action!
Start date: When and where can I watch Gladiators?
The Gladiators return with Series 2 on 大象传媒 One and 大象传媒 iPlayer聽from Saturday 18th January at 5.50pm. Are you ready, contender? Let the contest begin!
I want more Gladiators. What have you got?
A chance to create your own Gladiator name and skill - take the test now!
Fancy making some Gladiator inspired treats?
Try making these Gladiators foam finger biscuits聽by following the recipe on Blue Peter.聽