The Saturday evening classic is returning to TV to pit more members of the public against the gladiators and their gruelling challenges. <\/p>
It\u2019s been away from our screens for nearly 15 years \u2013 but prepare for a Saturday night spectacle like no other, as the BBC has announced<\/span> the return of Gladiators<\/span><\/a> later in 2023!<\/span><\/p>\n First airing in the UK in 1992, the game show ran for eight seasons with Ulrika Jonsson as the host for its full run, with John Sachs (of Dancing on Ice fame) providing commentary.<\/span><\/p>\n After being taken off our tellies, Gladiators was then revived in 2008 by Sky, with Ian Wright and Kirsty Gallacher teaming up to host the reboot. Sadly, after its second season \u2013 where Caroline Flack replaced Gallacher \u2013 the show was axed by the channel in 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n But with a brand new line-up of superfit Gladiators ready to take on the general public contestants \u2013 as well as a new hosting team to match \u2013 we\u2019re expecting big things from the rebooted series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So, who will the new generation of<\/span> Gladiators<\/span><\/a> be and when can we expect the reboot to land? Read on for everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n Gladiators will return with an 11-episode season on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later in 2023<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n While an official release date is yet to be confirmed, we do know that filming will take place in and around the spring school holidays at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, meaning the reboot is likely to hit screens in mid-to-late-2023.<\/span><\/p>\n Contenders Ready! Gladiators Ready!New Gladiators TV show: when is it coming to BBC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n