All of the famous faces we'd love to see on future series of Celebrity Gladiators
Celebs for series two have been announced!
Last updated 29th Jul 2025
Thanks to the BBC's reboot in 2024, the nation are once again hooked on popular competition show Gladiators, so much so that bosses were quick to announce a second series, with a third also landing in 2026.
2025 also saw the first ever celebrity edition of the show, with Rob Beckett, Louise Minchin, Joel Dommett, and Ellie Taylor all taking part! Now bosses have confirmed a second celebrity series, with Joe Wicks MBE, Sam Thompson, Nicola Adams OBE and Vogue Williams signing up.
With more series expected, we've created a list of all the celebs we'd love to see on the show in the future. From fitness fanatics Gemma Atkinson and Davina McCall, to sports stars such as Tommy Fury and Alex Scott MBE...
Gemma Atkinson
Hits Radio host and soap star Gemma Atkinson is no stranger to the gym, sharing her workouts with fans and releasing a number of health books.
Gemma confirmed she was asked to take part in the first series by bosses, but she was unable to make the date of filming. Could she appear on future series?
Davina McCall
TV host Davina McCall loves to keep herself in shape, boasting a toned body and a six-pack! She'd be great on the show.
Ant Middelton
He used to put people through their paces as Chief Instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins, so could Ant Middleton handle the Gladiators course?
Tom Grennan
Exercise is a huge part of singer Tom Grennan's life, with the 'Lionheart' hit maker doing CrossFit, running or swimming on a daily basis! Last year, Tom was training for a triathlon, so he'd definitely be prepared for Gladiators!
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright
Married couple Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are one of the fittest couples around, with ex semi-professional footballer Mark often sharing his workouts with his followers. Michelle also keeps herself fit with a healthy diet and gym routine, so we think these two would do amazing on the show.
Alex Scott MBE
Former England footballer and KISS presenter Alex Scott MBE keeps herself in amazing shape, often hitting the gym, so we think she'd smash the course.
Tommy Fury
Boxer Tommy Fury is no stranger to TV, having found fame on ITV2 reality show Love Island. With his boxing training and stamina, Tommy would be the perfect candidate for Celebrity Gladiators.
Marvin Humes
JLS singer Marvin Humes loves to keep fit, with the KISS presenter keeping his camp mates motivated during last year's I'm A Celeb.
Kate and Rio Ferdinand
Married couple Kate and Rio Ferdinand often do workouts together, sharing their plans with fans, so we'd love to see them take each other on in the course.
Jill Scott MBE
Former England footballer Jill Scott has appeared on a number of TV shows since retiring, and with her sports background, Celebrity Gladiators would be another show she could potentially win!
Jordan Banjo
Thanks to being in dance group Diversity, KISS presenter Jordan Banjo certainly has the fitness and physique to take on the course.
Perri Kiely
Of course, we couldn't see Jordan on the show without his KISS Breakfast co-host and Diversity pal Perri Kiely!
Kirsty Gallacher
TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher has been into fitness her whole life, releasing a number of workouts and advice to her fans, so she'd be a great fit for the show.
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh are another couple who love to keep fit together! Lucy has her own home fitness company, so they would be a great match for the Gladiators.
Tony Bellew
We loved seeing the softer side of boxer Tony Bellew on last year's I'm A Celeb, but now we'd like to see him show off his athletic side on Celebrity Gladiators!
Vicky McClure
Actress Vicky McClure is a keen fitness fanatic and often takes on physically demanding roles in shows such as Line of Duty and Trigger Point. She is also part of the coaching team on Soccer Aid, so we think Celebrity Gladiators would be right up her street.
Martin Compston
Of course, we couldn't see Vicky on the show without her Line of Duty co-star and BFF Martin Compston! These two are seriously competitive.
Jax Jones
Music DJ Jax Jones recently revealed during an interview with us that he'd appear on Gladiators if he had to choose a reality show... So could we see him sign up?
When is Celebrity Gladiators on TV?
There's no official date as to when series two of Celebrity Gladiators will air, but bosses have said 'later in 2025'.
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