New Gladiator hosts announced as famous father-and-son duo ahead of reboot

03 May 2023 , 08:52

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Father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh are set to host Gladiators

Father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh are set to host Gladiators when it returns to TV, on its new home on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Gladiators was originally broadcast from 1992 to 2000 and is set to be revived on the BBC with an 11-episode series being filmed this year.

Bradley Walsh says: “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!!! Saturday night family entertainment at its best...ARE YOU READY ?!“

Barney Walsh says: “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.”

Bradley and Barney are thrilled (ITV)

The BBC said the show “has always been a huge part of the Walsh family” as Bradley’s wife Donna was head choreographer for the Gladiator cheerleaders and Bradley appeared in the Celebrities vs Jockeys special in 1997.

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The new series will see a new generation of “superhuman Gladiators” compete against a brave set of contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength. They will take part in a series of brand new games alongside classic challenges including fan-favourites Duel, Hang Tough and The Eliminator, the BBC confirmed on Wednesday.

Bradley and Barney will host the iconic reboot

Last year, BBC confirmed Gladiators would be returning to TV screens after over a decade off air.

"Gladiators is back and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other," said Kate Phillips, director of unscripted at the BBC.

"Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? You'll have to tune in to find out!"

Scot Cru, EVP of global formats and unscripted content, MGM Television added: "Gladiators is a format that resonates with viewers worldwide. We are thrilled to bring this revered series to the BBC and can't wait to introduce our UK Gladiators."

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Charlotte McIntyre