Gladiators reboot finally gets launch date - and it's starting very soon
The BBC has finally revealed the launch date for the much-anticipated reboot of Gladiators, and fans won't have to wait long.
The iconic 90s gameshow is set to return to our screens in just a few days, with it officially back next weekend on January 13. Bradley Walsh, 63, and his son Barney Walsh, 26, will host the show, which will feature 16 new Gladiators.
Fans can look forward to seeing their favourite challenges like the Eliminator, Duel and Hang Tough in the series, which will consist of 11 episodes. The full line-up of Gladiators, along with their costumes, has already been revealed.
Gladiators returns next weekend with a new cast (Nick Eagl / BBC / Hungry Bear)The Gladiators have been seen together against a pink and blue backdrop in a promotional photo, teasing that they are ready for action. The line-up is said to include Bionic, Legend, Electro, Fire, Diamond, Nitro, Giant, Steel, Apollo, Comet, Viper, Athena, Fury, Sabre, Dynamite and Phantom.
Talking about his role as presenter, Bradley previously said: "Wow! I can't believe that I've been asked to be part of this iconic show. I used to sit backstage, or in the audience, every week watching my wife be part of this juggernaut and now I get to co-host a new version of GLADIATORS!"
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The show will be broadcast on the BBC, with Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh hosting it (BBC / Hungry Bear Media)Whilst Barney enthused about the upcoming project: "Gladiators has been a massive part of our family and it's an honour to be asked to co-host this iconic show. I'm so excited for everyone to see the spectacle, elite athletes and fantastic family entertainment that is GLADIATORS."
The show originally aired on ITV from 1992 to 2000 and featured Gladiators such as Jett, Wolf and Rhino. The new series of Gladiators will launch next Saturday evening (January 13) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 5.50pm.
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