r/gladiatorsuk Apr 20 '26

Discussion Rest in Peace Gold (Gladiators S6 1997) 🧡🕊️

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There’s already a post regarding the passing of Gold, but I wanted to share some of the pictures posted of her on the official FB. Rest in peace Gold, wishing her family all the best. 💔


r/gladiatorsuk Apr 13 '26

Statistics Gladiators finishes Series 3 with strongest rating in 7 Weeks.

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As I hoped, and predicted, Series 3 went out with a solid punch:

3x11 'The Grand Final':
March 28th, 2026
4.18 Million Viewers. (+0.57 from 3x10)
Ranked as the No. 9 show of the week (+9 places from 3x10)
No. 6 show on BBC1 for the week, (+1 places from 3x10)
and No. 3 show in the Entertainment (genre) for the week. (+3 Places from 3x10)

All green up's this week. Bringing Gladiators above 4 Million for the first time since 3x07, and the highest total viewership since 3x04, before the timeslot chaos disrupted everything.

Plus, we also jumped back into the Top 10. Which is exactly where The BBC wants to be seeing the final. So the ratings are all good news, and a nice comfortable way to finish off the season on a high.

And it validates the BBC's confidence in the series, as a slim majority of Series 3 episodes ranked in the Top 10, with only 1 out of 11 falling out the Top 20, a very solid position to be in. (The BBC evidently agrees, given how quickly the series was renewed)

Which in turn also brings us to the ending of Series 3!

I'll do a comprehensive Series 3 overview later in the week. But it's good to see the series punch up for it's yearly finale.

Interestingly, Series 3 was the only Series of the BBC reboot not to have a single week off during it's run. And also interestingly, it's possible that may have hindered the series more than helped it. As some middle episode (one, in particular) suffered immensely from timeslot disruptions.

Considering this, I wouldn't be surprised if Series 4 does indeed have one or two weeks off during the season, as Series 1 & 2 did.

In 28-day figure news, 3x07 consolidated to 4.49 Million Viewers (up from 4.14), so Consolidation continues to benifit the series it would seem.

And this will also mark the end of my little weekly updates for now. I won't bother doing a weekly update for the 28-day figures. As there is significantly less to discuss. But I will make a post when all the numbers are released, just overlooking Series 3's final competive position going into the yearly hiatus.

But beyond that? It'll be mostly radio silence until this years Christmas Special.

Thank you, those of you who have joined me on this little weekly talk. I have really enjoyed the little tour, And I look forwards to doing it again next year.

I'll see you later in the week for the FULL Series 3 analysis and breakdown! Thank you for reading.


r/gladiatorsuk 14h ago

Question Has the reboot actually exceeded your expectations?

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When the BBC announced Gladiators was coming back, I was excited but also a bit sceptical. Reboots don't always work, especially when people have strong memories of the original. Looking back now, do you think the revival has lived up to expectations, exceeded them or fallen short?


r/gladiatorsuk 1d ago

Screenshot The Gladiators have landed at Belfast! 😎

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Screenshot from Athena's instagram stories


r/gladiatorsuk 2d ago

Question Question about Gladiators Live VIP tickets

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I'm wanting to buy tickets to the live show which includes access to the pre-show party, including meet and greet etc. When I was looking at the tickets in Ticketmaster, none of the different packages mention access to the pre-show party in any of the information sections, this is only mentioned on the generic page about VIP/experiences.

What I want to know is, do all of the different packages under 'Premium Packages ' include access to the pre -show party? Have included a couple of screenshots above for Manchester show as an example


r/gladiatorsuk 2d ago

Discussion How we feel about each Gladiator: Series 3: Week 9: Sabre and Viper

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Final week of this series so that leaves us with the last two Gladiators: Sabre and Viper!

Sabre's been having a much better series than in series 2 with what feels like a much better winning streak, especially as she's now got her first win on the Wall. I also feel her cat theme is much better aligned with her actual personality this time around. The little fangs on her gum shields and her joke about having nine lives felt much better than hissing after losing an event. All round, great improvement and I hope this is how we see Sabre from now on.

King Viper's been having his best series yet! His moments feel a lot better with him speaking more and he's gotten a nice set of wins to be able to take him more seriously. Hang Tough, Wall and some critical moments on Collision means he's shaping up to be quite the aerial specialist! I've definitely enjoyed him a lot more this series and I hope this trend continues, hopefully with more aerial events!

What do you all think of Sabre and Viper?


r/gladiatorsuk 2d ago

Discussion The Conquer ring or Whiplash as seen on US and UK before - most likely returning event for bbc S4?

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I know the filming of S4 is getting closer and closer, and they've probably already locked in the next new introductions for the upcoming filmings.... but if we still had the opportunity to speak for the production, BREAKTHROUGH+CONQUER and WHIPLASH seem to be some of the most wanted returnees - am I correct?

* Breakthrought and Conquer was originally a staple event on the Syndication's American Gladiators. It also featured on UK's live events, but for some reason, was shelved with no real explanation.

* Whiplash has been a staple event on both incarnations over the atlantic. Offering some high-tensed tug-of-war with a dogbone attached to both participants. Clearly favors the bigger builts unlike B&C!

On the BBC show, glads like Fury, Bionic, Apollo, Diamond, Steel and Cyclone respectively could master one of these games. Maybe Athena too!

Of course, lemme know if you root for something else to return instead!


r/gladiatorsuk 3d ago

Question When will 2026 filming (series 4) happen?

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From the last couple of years I believe by now tickets for filming would have already been available to register for.

Do we think filming has been delayed this year?


r/gladiatorsuk 4d ago

Question I think Gladiators works because everyone secretly misses unapologetically fun TV

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No complicated plot twists, fake social experiments or constant negativity. Just massive athletic people launching contestants into orbit while families watch together shouting at the TV. Feels weirdly refreshing compared to loads of modern entertainment.


r/gladiatorsuk 4d ago

Video Dynamite's upcoming song is directed at 'haters'

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Out on the 5th of June.


r/gladiatorsuk 5d ago

Question New Gladiators trivia quiz - season 3 trivia

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New quiz for those who enjoy Gladiators trivia - Season 3 specific! https://pickonefromtwo.com/quizzes/tv/gladiators3


r/gladiatorsuk 6d ago

Announcement Belfast Meet and Greet This Saturday. Victoria Sq

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This was posted by the BBC earlier today on their story.

Its worth noting on the story they only tagged Sabre, Bionic, Athena and Comet so that might be the ones attending


r/gladiatorsuk 6d ago

Question Which Gladiator would be the most terrifying to face in real life?

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Not necessarily the strongest either some of them just have that energy where you know your confidence would disappear the second they started sprinting towards you.


r/gladiatorsuk 6d ago

Question Gladiators trivia quiz - will you be a Legend or end up Fury-ous?

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I’ve created a fun gladiators trivia quiz and I’d love it if you checked it out! https://pickonefromtwo.com/quizzes/tv/gladiators Also, what are some good gladiators trivia questions you’d add (you can create your own quiz or just add the questions here and I’ll add them in!)


r/gladiatorsuk 7d ago

Video Contestants feared Wolf more than the rings

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r/gladiatorsuk 7d ago

Question Gladiators Experience Meet & Greets - July & August

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Most of July and early August doesn't have any Meet & Greets, but late August does. Anyone have any intel on if they'll be added later, or if they're just not happening?

I imagine it's because of filming, but it'd be a shame if there's no M&Gs for that whole time


r/gladiatorsuk 8d ago

Video Paid an extra tenner for the Gladiators Experience videos. My toaster has got a better camera than this!

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It was a great day, the staff were all fantastic and they've obviously put a lot of work into reconstructing the games in a more generally accessible way, but I don't know why on Earth they've scrimped on some £20 Middle of Lidl webcams for the souvenir videos!

My advice, take a friend to record you if want a momento.


r/gladiatorsuk 9d ago

Screenshot Ella-Mae 'Comet' at DofE UK Gold Award Celebration at Buckingham Palace

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Formal and clean dress for such a royal visit! 👏👏

Credits: Ella-Maes instagram


r/gladiatorsuk 9d ago

Discussion How we feel about each Gladiator: Series 3: Week 8: Fury and Steel

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Good morning, got a busy day today so won't be able to reply too much but it's another Saturday so it's the next week of this series. This time it's two of the nicest people, Fury and Steel!

Once again, Fury has been incredible, even with that slight injury she had. We all know her well at this point at the nicest Gladiator and the contrast of her ferocity in the events makes her fun to watch. I do hope the injury wasn't too bad though, it looked like she was in a lot of pain on her last Edge and I do worry about the way her leg got caught on Suspension Bridge, that looks a dangerous hazard.

Steel once again is one of the quieter ones but he still holds quite the skill for the events. Adding Hang Tough to his event list is just logical for a CrossFitter and it feels weird it's taken until Series 3 for him to appear on it. Still, as I mentioned before, I find his quieter nature does make it a bit harder to recall major moments of his, especially when he's one of the later guys for this series.

How do you all feel about Fury and Steel?


r/gladiatorsuk 11d ago

Question Now that the series is over, how do we actually feel about the new Destruction event?

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Series 3 gave us Destruction, the event where contenders charge down lanes smashing through those massive 8ft barriers using body power, a battering ram, and climbing mechanics. While it definitely delivered on the "fast and fierce" promise, I felt like the Gladiators didn't have quite enough defensive leverage once a contender got momentum. Did you think it was a worthy modern addition to the classic rotation, or did it feel a bit too much like a mini-Eliminator clone rather than a true Gladiator vs. Contender showdown?


r/gladiatorsuk 11d ago

Question Going to the gladiators experience on saturday

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Im going yo that gladiators experience on saturday in Birmingham. My kids are only young so we booked the spectators tickets so we could still do the meet and great.

Im now a little worried we are all going to be bored as none of us are contenders. Has anyone been and what was you experience? Is there stuff spectators can do?

My kids are wanting to make signs and bring them? Is it that kind of vibe? Also what's the meet and greet system like is it hours of queuing?

For reference my kids and 3 and 6.


r/gladiatorsuk 13d ago

Discussion Happy Birthday Electro! Today's her 28th birthday!

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Wishing Electro/Jade a very happy birthday for today!


r/gladiatorsuk 13d ago

Video She’s having the time of her life out there 😂

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r/gladiatorsuk 13d ago

Video Athena 9 months post ACL & meniscus surgery

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r/gladiatorsuk 13d ago

Video Gladiators Experience Birmingham NEC 17/05/26

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Not seen a lot of videos about the Experience so thought I'd share ours so folk can get an idea of what to expect.

Gladiators Experience 17/05/26

Spoiler alert: It was awesome.