Gladiators Christmas Special 2024
- Jan 1, 2025, UK
Gladiators originally aired in the UK from 1992 to 2000 and was based on the US TV series American Gladiators.
The show, which had a brief remake in 2008, arrived back on the small screen in February 2024 with brand-new hosts and a modern set.
However, the format remains unchanged, as four players (two male and two female), called contenders, must complete various challenges against the professional Gladiators to make it to the Eliminator.
It might be music to your ears to learn Gladiators is back for a Christmas special this year, and four famous faces will put their fitness skills to the test.
If you don’t want to miss a second of the action, here is everything you need to know about the Gladiators Christmas Special 2024, including its date, time, channel, runtime, celebrity contestants, and more.
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When Can I Watch the Gladiators Christmas Special?
The Gladiators Celebrity Special is scheduled to broadcast at 6 pm on BBC One on New Year’s Day. If you miss it, you can stream the festive episode on BBC iPlayer shortly after its broadcast.
What is the Runtime?
The Gladiators Christmas Special 2024 will provide one hour of action-packed entertainment, as many famous faces will appear as contenders, completing a series of challenging physical events. You will not want to miss it.
When and Where Was It Filmed?
The festive special of Gladiators was hosted at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, on August 7, 2024.
Who Will Host the Show?
Bradley and Barney Walsh, the popular father and son duo, are back to host the celebrity edition of Gladiators this Christmas.
Bradley and Barney have hosted the non-celebrity version of Gladiators since the show’s revival in 2024.
What Celebrities Will Appear in the Festive Special?
Four well-known celebrities will become contenders in the festive episode of Gladiators this year.
Stand-up comedian and presenter Rob Beckett continues his commitment to getting fit and healthy by joining the celebrity edition of Gladiators this Christmas.
He will face tough competition from Joel Dommett, a fellow comedian and the host of The Masked Singer.
Joel could give the professional Gladiators a run for their money, as he reportedly runs three miles per day before hitting the gym.
Actress and comedienne Ellie Taylor will join the celebrity line-up and reportedly can’t wait to take on the challenge.
The Ted Lasso star recently said, “We all love the show in my house and I’m so excited to take part. I can’t wait to get chased by athletic goddesses and ask Viper about his childhood.”
Many might be surprised to see Louise Minchin swap BBC News for Gladiators this Christmas, but she is more than up to the challenge.
It might surprise you to learn she is a dedicated triathlete and is often eager to put her fitness to the test in various tough physical challenges.
For instance, she has completed Chile’s Patagonman, which is a tough triathlon that requires participants to swim 3.8km, cycle 108km, and then complete a marathon.
She recently expressed her excitement for joining the celebrity line-up, “I am so excited to be on Gladiators. I have watched the show for years and have always thought it looked like terrifying fun, and I can’t wait to be part of it.”
