Stars from BBC show Gladiators to appear at Bluewater Shopping Centre
Fans of the iconic BBC One show, Gladiators, will have the chance to meet their favourite stars later this month.
The stars of the show will be at Bluewater Shopping Centre on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, for an "action-packed immersive experience".
The event, which will take place in the Village Marquee, will allow fans to meet the stars, take exclusive photos, and participate in special versions of popular events, Hang Tough and Duel.
Guests who meet the one-metre height restriction will have the chance to battle it out on the inflatable podium.
While those who meet the 1.2-metre height restriction can test their stamina in the Hang Tough event, seeing if they can outlast their friends - or even a Gladiator.
The event is free of charge and open on a first-come, first-served basis from 10am to 5.30pm on both days.
Dan Cavallo, marketing manager for the BBC, said: "We are so excited to be bringing our largest scale fan activation yet to Bluewater.
"We are thrilled by the support for season two of the show, and want to give fans the opportunity to meet the Gladiators and test their mettle in the 'arena'.
"These events have been super popular, and we're expecting our biggest turnout yet, so get down early and enjoy an exciting day of Gladiators action."
Gladiators, one of the most exciting and energetic sports entertainment game shows, is currently captivating audiences on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday nights.
Made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, the series made its return on the BBC in early 2024, hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh.
The current series has introduced new Gladiators Cyclone and Hammer, alongside fan favourites Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper.
Contenders face off against the mighty Gladiators in thrilling events like Gauntlet, The Wall, Atlaspheres, and the new event Unleash.
This will also be the first chance for fans to meet the new Gladiators Cyclone and Hammer ahead of the first semi-final airing on Saturday, March 22, on BBC One and iPlayer.
James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater, added: "We are thrilled to announce that Bluewater will be hosting the biggest Gladiators immersive experience to date later this month.
"It is going to be a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy a free action-packed day out at Bluewater, with the chance to meet some of the cast as well as participating in the challenges."
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