This weekend's episode of Gladiators has been moved
Due to the football!
Ever since the BBC's rebooted series of 90s gameshow Gladiators hit our screens in January, fans have been enjoying the show every Saturday night, watching this year's contenders take on the brand new super-human Gladiators.
The show, which is hosted by father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh, has been dubbed the 'best reboot yet' by viewers, and with the final looming, fans have been excited for the second semi-final to air.
However, much to the disappointment of fans, it's now been confirmed there will be no episode of Gladiators on Saturday 16th March.
Why is Gladiators not on this weekend?
The second semi-final of this year's Gladiators has been moved from the schedule as the BBC will be showing The FA Cup Quarter Final football game between Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Coverage of the big game begins at 5.10pm, with the match due to kick off at 5.30pm.
When is Gladiators next on TV?
The next episode is scheduled to air on BBC One on Saturday 23rd March, as the second semi-final takes palce.
When is the final of Gladiators?
It's understood the big Gladiators final will air on Saturday 30th March.
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After filming for Gladiators took place at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield in June last year, it was later revealed the hugely-antipcated reboot would kick off at the start of 2024, with the opening episode airing on Saturday 13th January.
With 15 new Gladiators including Giant, Vipe, Fury and Electro, and new games such as The Ring, Collision and The Edge, the series has been a huge success, with the show attracting an audience of 8.7 million across its first seven days.
Speaking about the show's success, Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC., said: "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.
"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."
It hasn't yet been announced if there will be a second series of Gladiators, but due to the show's popularity, we will be shocked if there's not!
Gladiators returns to BBC One on Saturday 23rd March.
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