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BBC News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Gladiators Celebrity Special: Joe Wicks and Vogue Williams join
If you've been missing Gladiators since it's been off our screens, then here is some good news for you. There's going to be another celebrity special, with the famous faces taking on iconic challenges such as Duel, The Wall and the legendary Eliminator. Last year's Gladiators: Celebrity Special saw comedians Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett, Ellie Taylor and presenter Louise Minchin competing against the who is brave enough to take on the challenge this time? It's fitness guru Joe Wicks, reality star Sam Thompson, former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams and presenter Vogue Williams. With all of them having some kind of sporting background already, we reckon they could give the Gladiators a run for their money. Joe Wicks Fitness coach Joe Wicks has built his career around exercise and healthy eating, even being called the nation's PE teacher after running workout sessions during lockdown. He's said he's "absolutely buzzing to be taking part" and added: "I grew up watching it, so to now step into the arena myself is going to be an incredible experience. I know it's going to be tough, but I'm ready to give it everything I've got." Nicola Adams What about Nicola? She's used to breaking records and has won many gold medals throughout her career, with two in the Olympics as well as World, European and Commonwealth gold a former boxer, she'll also be very experienced in using her strength and movement to win, which are skills she can also make use of against the Gladiators, although it sounds like she's not taking anything for the news was announced that she would be joining this show, she said: "Getting the chance to step into that arena myself, it's a whole new kind of challenge. I may be a champion in the boxing ring, but this is different." Sam Thompson Sam, meanwhile, has recently completed a 260-mile endurance challenge called Match Ball Mission - running and cycling for five days in a row to raise funds for charity said: "Just when I've finished one challenge I'm onto the next, and this time I'm up against real life Gladiators! Bring it on and get me up that travelator!" Vogue Williams Vogue is also someone known for her love of exercise, and she often shares about her health and fitness regime online. She's also not afraid of a challenge, having taken on and won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission said joining the show will be like "living out my childhood dream" and added: "I can't quite process how I'll actually face these amazing Gladiators. I'm just delighted to be a contender!" It seems like the four new recruits can't wait to get started. And of course, Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel, and Viper will all be returning to showcase their skills. Let us know in the comments below who you are most looking forward to seeing in action.
RTÉ News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Vogue Williams among celebrities taking part in Gladiators special
TV presenter Vogue Williams and fitness social media personality Joe Wicks are among the stars announced to take part in Gladiators: Celebrity Special. Wicks and Williams will take on the Gladiators alongside former boxer Nicola Adams and radio presenter and former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson on the BBC game show. Williams said: "This is wild. I have loved this show since I was little and I'll be living out my childhood dream just stepping into the arena. "But I can't quite process how I'll actually face these amazing Gladiators. I'm just delighted to be a contender." Wicks, who rose to fame when his PE With Joe YouTube channel amassed millions of followers during the Covid lockdown, said: " Gladiators is one of the most iconic shows of all time, and I'm absolutely buzzing to be taking part. "I grew up watching it, so to now step into the arena myself is going to be an incredible experience. I know it's going to be tough, but I'm ready to give it everything I've got." In the special edition of the show, celebrities will take on challenges such as Duel, The Wall and The Eliminator to be crowned champion. Adams, who has won two Olympic gold medals for boxing, said: "I'm absolutely buzzing to be part of the Gladiators: Celebrity Special. "It's such an iconic show and growing up I loved watching the epic battles and strong personalities. "Now, getting the chance to step into that arena myself, it's a whole new kind of challenge. I may be a champion in the boxing ring, but this is different. I'm ready to give it everything I've got." The show will see Gladiators Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper all return to the arena in Sheffield. Thompson, who recently completed a 260-mile run to transport the Soccer Aid match ball from London to Manchester, said: "Just when I've finished one challenge I'm on to the next, and this time I'm up against real-life Gladiators. "Bring it on and get me up that travelator! But on a serious note, I genuinely can't wait to take part, I'm so excited. I grew up watching the show, so to now be taking on the Gladiators in real life is really cool." An air date is yet to be announced for the show. Last year's edition of the show was won by TV presenter Joel Dommett and comedian Ellie Taylor, who beat presenters Rob Beckett and Louise Minchin respectively.
BreakingNews.ie
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Vogue Williams among celebrities taking part in Gladiators special
TV presenter Vogue Williams and fitness social media personality Joe Wicks are among the stars announced to take part in Gladiators: Celebrity Special. Wicks and Williams, who is married to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, will take on the Gladiators alongside former boxer Nicola Adams and radio presenter and former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson on the BBC game show. Advertisement Williams said: 'This is wild. I have loved this show since I was little and I'll be living out my childhood dream just stepping into the arena. Fitness star Joe Wicks is to take part in Gladiators: Celebrity Special (James Manning/PA) 'But I can't quite process how I'll actually face these amazing Gladiators. I'm just delighted to be a contender.' Wicks, who rose to fame when his PE With Joe YouTube channel amassed millions of followers during the Covid lockdown, said: 'Gladiators is one of the most iconic shows of all time, and I'm absolutely buzzing to be taking part. 'I grew up watching it, so to now step into the arena myself is going to be an incredible experience. I know it's going to be tough, but I'm ready to give it everything I've got.' Advertisement In the special edition of the show, celebrities will take on challenges such as Duel, The Wall and The Eliminator to be crowned champion. Adams, who has won two Olympic gold medals for boxing, said: 'I'm absolutely buzzing to be part of the Gladiators: Celebrity Special. 'It's such an iconic show, and growing up I loved watching the epic battles and strong personalities. 'Now, getting the chance to step into that arena myself, it's a whole new kind of challenge. I may be a champion in the boxing ring, but this is different. I'm ready to give it everything I've got.' Advertisement The show will see Gladiators Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper all return to the arena in Sheffield. Sam Thompson is also taking part (Ian West/PA) Thompson, who recently completed a 260-mile run to transport the Soccer Aid match ball from London to Manchester, said: 'Just when I've finished one challenge I'm on to the next, and this time I'm up against real-life Gladiators. Lifestyle Vogue Williams: 'I won't be apologetic' about doin... Read More 'Bring it on and get me up that travelator! But on a serious note, I genuinely can't wait to take part, I'm so excited. I grew up watching the show, so to now be taking on the Gladiators in real life is really cool.' An air date is yet to be announced for the show. Advertisement Last year's edition of the show was won by TV presenter Joel Dommett and comedian Ellie Taylor, who beat presenters Rob Beckett and Louise Minchin respectively.
