Gladiators drops exciting announcement about BBC comeback – here’s how you can watch it live for free
GLADIATORS has dropped an exciting announcement about its BBC comeback – and you can watch it live for free.
The BBC announced in August that the popular show would be returning in 2023 following a 14-year break.
The popular show will start filming soon, with the show moving from its original ITV home to the Beeb.
And now the show bosses have unveiled Gladiator’s brand new logo ahead of the new series.
Its bears a striking resemblance to the iconic show’s original look which will no doubt feel nostalgic for fans.
Producers have now invited fans to be first to experience the power of the gladiators and join the live studio audience.
Recordings will take place in and around the spring school holidays at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield.
Dan Baldwin, Managing Director Hungry Bear said: “Watching Gladiators LIVE in the arena is the perfect day out for all the family. Being close-up to the action is going to be an incredible experience like no other.
“Plus, we’re making the tickets free, so it won’t cost you a penny to get in!”
The new series of will consist of 11 episodes as a new generation of gladiators compete in classic challenges including fan-favourite The Eliminator.
The Sun first revealed that Gladiator’s would be returning to screens last year.
Meanwhile, BBC bosses overseeing the reboot of the hugely popular show are also said to be “hell bent” on keeping the series “clean as a whistle” and avoiding the muscle-bound “superhumans” it wants on screen being exposed for using performance enhancing substances.
An insider warned: “They have their work cut out on this one because the type of eye-popping muscles they will want displayed on screen don’t just come from eating lettuce, chicken and protein shakes!”
The panic over drugs ahead of filming comes as a result of the original show being mired in a string of steroid and cocaine scandals.
The dark side started to leak out when Gladiator Flame, real name Kimbra Frazier, said after being fired from the show she had found steroids in some Gladiators’ gym bags.