Viewers will have to wait a little longer before the end of the series.

By Katelyn Mensah

Published: Thursday, 07 March 2024 at 10:08 AM


The highly anticipated second semi-final of Gladiators is missing from BBC One schedules next weekend due to the channel’s FA Cup coverage.

The competition series has been entertaining viewers since January, with father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh helming the series as they watch members of the public attempt to take on a new group of Gladiators.

There are just three episodes left, but there will be a slight delay.

Based on the BBC’s TV schedules, Gladiators does not appear on Saturday 16th March as the FA Cup quarter-final match between Manchester City and Newcastle United will air in the usual Gladiators spot from 5:10pm to 7:40pm.

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Based on the schedule, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel will air after the football, followed by Pointless Celebrities and Casualty.

The revival of Gladiators saw it become the biggest entertainment launch for the BBC in seven years.

It was announced that Gladiators had attracted an audience of 8.7 million across its first seven days.

Six million viewers tuned into the premiere live for its first episode, marking it the biggest entertainment launch for the BBC since Let It Shine in 2017.

“The return of Gladiators has taken that nation by storm, with viewing figures showing that Saturday nights in are back on BBC One for all the family,” said Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC.

“The hugely popular presenting duo of Bradley and Barney, combined with the timeless excitement of seeing the Gladiators and contenders in action, means the series continues to captivate audiences across the UK.”