Full line-up confirmed for Celebrity Gladiators special
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Last updated 7th Aug 2024
Ever since BBC bosses confirmed they were filming a celebrity special of iconic series Gladiators, rumours have been rife as to which famous faces would take on the super-human Gladiators, and of course, the iconic travellator.
Despite fans calling out for celebs such as Gemma Atkinson, Mark Wright, Davina McCall, and Ant Middleton to sign up, this year's four celebs have now been unveiled, as filming took place at Sheffield's Utilita Arena on Tuesday 6th August.
Which celebs are taking part?
Four celebs have now been confirmed, including stand up comedian Rob Beckett, TV presenter and triathlete Louise Minchin, presenter and comedian Joel Dommett, and Ted Lasso actress Ellie Taylor.
Rob Beckett
Best known for: Comedian and presenter
Rob said: "I can't wait to be absolutely crushed by the Gladiators in front my wife and children in spandex whilst I watch Joel Dommett and his 6 pack sprint past me on the travelator. This is going to be a catastrophic humiliation in front of the nation. I've got no idea why I agreed to this. Is it too late to pull out?"
Joel Dommett
Best known for: Comedian and presenter
Joel said: "I can't believe I'm taking part in Gladiators! It's always been my dream to be on that travelator. I've been illegally running up escalators backwards all my life in preparation and now it's happening for real. Super excited to be up against all my favourite muscley people in leotards and have some fun!"
Ellie Taylor
Best known for: Actress
Ellie said: "Me being on Celeb Gladiators is the answer to the question "What's the most elaborate thing you'd do to get your 5-year-old a foam finger?". 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."
Louise Minchin
Best known for: Presenter
Louise said: "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!"
Just like the first rebooted series earlier this year, father-and-son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh will host the celebrity special, as Joe, Ellie, Rob and Louise take on Gladiators such as Fury, Giant, Electro and Phanton.
Although no start date has been announced just yet, it's understood the special one-off episode will air later in 2024.
BBC bosses have said that further information about the Gladiators Celebrity special will be announced in due course.
Find out everything we know so far about Celebrity Gladiators right here.
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