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BBC News
19 hours ago
- 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.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Celebrity Gladiators confirms Strictly and I'm A Celeb stars for new special
BBC One's Gladiators will be back with a celebrity special later this year, with four huge stars taking part in the special hosted by hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh Gladiators has confirmed the new line-up for its celebrity special - and fans can expect famous faces from Strictly, I'm A Celebrity and Lorraine to take on the iconic challenges. The hit BBC One show will be back later this year with four new stars tackling Duel, The Wall and the legendary Eliminator challenges. The BBC announced today that fitness star Joe Wicks MBE and I'm A Me Out of Here! winner Sam Thompson will be taking part in Gladiators: Celebrity Special. They will be joined by boxer and Strictly alum Nicola Adams OBE as well as TV presenter Vogue Williams. Joe Wicks MBE says: '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." Meanwhile, Sam said that just when he's finished on challenge, he's onto the next. "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," he said. Nicola admitted that she was "absolutely buzzing" to be taking part in the special, adding: "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!" While Vogue added: "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!" They'll be taking on the likes of Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel, and Viper - the Gladiators who will be returning to the physically-toned cast. The news comes just a month after the BBC announced that Gladiators would be back after the rating success of the last series. Hosted by Barney and Bradley Walsh, Gladiators will film once again at its Sheffield arena and promises to be hotter than ever.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- 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.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity Gladiators line-up revealed - from a viral fitness guru and Olympic boxer to gym-obsessed reality TV heavyweights
A new batch of super fit celebrities are set to take on the Gladiators in a battle of strength and skill. The reboot of Gladiators was a smash hit when it aired last year, and a celebrity spin-off was quickly commissioned, featuring comedians and gym lovers. But this year the casting team have stepped it up and found four stars who can definitely give the Gladiators a run for their money. The Sun reported on Monday that model Vogue Williams will be joined on the show by fitness guru Joe Wicks, former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, and gym-obsessed I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson. Vogue won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive and regularly shares fitness tips and workout videos with her Instagram followers. Meanwhile Joe dominated British TV screens during Covid thanks to his at-home workout clips, and reality star Sam often shares his gym progress. Former Olympian Nicola could however prove the one to beat, after retiring undefeated in 2019 and becoming the first female boxer to become an Olympic champion after winning gold at London 2012. A source told the publication: 'Last year, producers of the debut celebrity version played it for laughs with three comedians taking part — with hilarious results for viewers. 'But this year they've assembled four celebrities who can give the Gladiators a serious run for their money, and serve up a clash to savour. Filming of the third series of the regular Gladiators is currently underway at Sheffield Arena, and set to air early next year with Bradley Walsh and son Barney returning to host. Meanwhile the upcoming series of Celebrity Gladiators will come out just before the civilian one. The first series of Celebrity Gladiators saw Joel Dommett and Ellie Taylor crowned the winners after a tense finale. The one-hour special saw Joel go head-to-head with comedian Rob Beckett, while Ellie faced a string of challenges with former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin. After facing the ultimate test of speed and strength up against the power of the Gladiators, the stars faced their fears in the iconic Eliminator. Reality star Sam, most famous for his appearances on Made In Chelsea, often shares his gym progress Joel went into The Eliminator with a half second lead on Rob Beckett. Both managed to overcome their fear of heights and successfully climb up the cargo net but it was Joel who ran to the top of the travelator first, bursting through the paper to become Gladiators Celebrity champion. Speaking to host Barney Walsh after his win Joel said: 'It was so tough, I knew Rob was there the entire time. 'We've been so scared all day of that cargo net we're both absolutely petrified of heights, the fact that we both did that I just feel like we've overcome something, it's amazing. 'I've dreamed of going up that travelator since I was nine years old and hearing the crowd roar and going up that travelator its likely genuinely a dream come true, thank you so much for having me, it's been a pleasure.' Louise had a two-second head start on Ellie in The Eliminator, but struggled to get over the first hurdle, so Ellie was able to take advantage and the lead as she swung through the paper to be crowned champion. On winning Ellie told host Bradley Walsh: 'I can't believe I've just done that, I had such a wonderful time here with Louise, I'm really proud of myself.' The physically challenging game show was resurrected by the BBC in January, 32-years after its original ITV launch and 16-years after Sky One scrapped an earlier revival. Louise previously shared insight into filming and revealed she'd been left injured after getting kicked in the face: 'I don't know who cut my nose but there was blood'. 'When they're fighting you, you can't feel the pain. But being tackled by them is like hitting a brick wall. I just had these extra-ordinarily powerful legs kicking out at me. Honestly, they're units!'. Meanwhile comedian Rob revealed how he did everything possible to leave host Bradley who presents alongside son Barney, 27, in stitches with a string of racy quips. Elsewhere actress Ellie, who appeared on 2022's Strictly, concluded the Gladiators were much more scary than the BBC dancing show's judges. She joked: 'I think the Gladiators, because the Strictly judges can't hurt you. They can just emotionally destroy you. It's different levels of pain.' Ellie, who shares two children with husband Phil Black, also revealed she had a secret girl crush on Gladiator Fury, whose real name is Jodie Ounsley. 'Luckily, she didn't tackle me. I just got a little fireman's carry and I felt like a dainty lady for once. And I got to play bongos on her bum! I love it, it's really fun.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
From I'm A Celebrity winner to Olympic hero & Loose Woman panellist – Celebrity Gladiators line-up revealed
MODEL Vogue Williams tops the bill of super-fit stars taking part in this year's Celebrity Gladiators. The Irish presenter, 39, will be joined on the show by fitness guru Advertisement 5 Vogue Williams is taking part in this year's Celebrity Gladiators Credit: JOHN DARDIS 5 Fitness guru Joe Wicks is among the celebs taking part Credit: David Cummings - Commissioned by The Sun 5 Gym-obsessed I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson will also be a contender Credit: Instagram Today, the four stars will film the episode — a spin-off of the original Gladiators contest — with the finished show set to air later this year. A TV insider said: 'Last year, producers of the debut 'But this year they've assembled four celebrities who can give the Gladiators a serious run for their money, and serve up a clash to savour.' In the previous BBC One special, comedians Advertisement read more on gladiators Now Vogue, who won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, will be among those to face the Gladiators. She has three children with her husband, reality star Spencer Matthews, who broke the record for completing 30 marathons in 30 days last year. Meanwhile Body Coach Joe Wicks, who is married to During the Covid pandemic, he led online fitness classes. Advertisement Most read in News TV Strictly star Nicola, who And Sam, crowned King of the Jungle in 2023, has been throwing himself into his fitness regime since his split with ex-girlfriend, former Love Islander Two new Gladiators revealed as British rowing champ and super strong weightlifter He has Filming of the regular Gladiators, now on its third series since its reboot on BBC One, takes place over the next week at Sheffield Arena. Advertisement It will be out early next year with Bradley Walsh and son Barney returning to host. The 5 Former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams is also part of the line-up Credit: Getty 5 The first celeb line-up: Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett, Ellie Taylor, and Louise Minchin Credit: PA Advertisement
