The hosts for the upcoming reboot of Gladiators have been confirmed as Bradley and Barney Walsh. The father and son presenting duo will helm the iconic show when it returns on BBC later this year.
The hit sports game show was a Saturday night staple throughout the ‘90s and is being revived more than 20 years since the original series ended on New Year’s Day 2000. Gladiators saw contestants take part in a series of gruelling physical challenges against “superhuman” musclemen and women including Hunter, Jet, Panther, Cobra and Wolf.
Now it is set to make a comeback in its new home on BBC One and iPlayer. The new 11-part series – produced by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television UK – will see brave contenders facing off against a new generation of Gladiators in the “ultimate test of speed and strength,” BBC says.
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They will take part in a series of brand-new games, as well as classic challenges like Hang Tough, Duel and fan-favourite The Eliminator. Father and son duo Bradley and Barney will bring their charm, wit and on-screen chemistry to the Gladiators arena when the show returns.
Gladiators has always been a huge part of the Walsh family; Barney’s mum and Bradley’s wife Donna was head choreographer for the Gladiator cheerleaders on the original series. Bradley and a young Barney were regular visitors on set, with Barney taking some of his first steps on the iconic arena floor.
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Bradley also took part in a Celebrities vs Jockeys special in 1997. On taking on host duties, Bradley said: “I can’t believe 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! Saturday night family entertainment at its best.”
Barney said: “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.”
Filming for the show will take place at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena and fans can apply for free audience tickets now. Limited tickets are currently available for three days in June, while further dates are set to be added.
You can apply for free tickets via the Applause Store website for the shows on Monday 5, Wednesday 7, Thursday 8. The tickets are not guaranteed and are allocated at random.
The broadcast date for the new series Gladiators is yet to be confirmed.
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