Gladiators BBC One: New Gladiators series to be filmed in Sheffield, hosted by Bradley Walsh and his son

Avid watchers of the BBC One show Gladiators can apply for free tickets to observe the new generation of Gladiators in action. With 11 episodes set to make up the next series, the show will include a brand new generation of superhuman Gladiators who will compete against a brave set of contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength and will be presented by Bradley and Barney Walsh.

It has been made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television UK and contestants will take part in a series of brand new games alongside classic challenges including firm favourite The Eliminator. Filming of the show will take place in and around the spring school holidays this year at Utilita Arena Sheffield and audiences can be the first to experience this unique family day out.

Managing director at Hungry Bear, Dan Baldwin, 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.”

How can I apply for tickets to see or be a part of Gladiators 2024?

You can apply online to be part of the BBC One show as a Contender or Gladiator by filling out a form on the BBC website; the age limit for applying is 18 and above and the closing date for applications is Friday, April 21, 2023.

The dates of attending the event are between June 5 to June 9, 2023. These shows will be filmed and the show will be aired on BBC One on a future date in 2024. You can buy your free ticket to see the show on the Applause Store.

Door, performance and event running times are subject to change due to the nature of the show.

Who are presenters Bradley and Barney Walsh?

Father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh will be bringing their humour and wit and on screen personalities to the Gladiators arena as they host the popular show.

Gladiators has always been a big part of the Walsh family, namely Bradley’s wife and Barney’s mum, Donna, who was head choreographer for the Gladiator cheerleaders ‘G-Force’ on the original series. Bradley and Barney, who was very young at the time, were regular visitors on set.

Bradley also took part in a Celebrities vs Jockeys special in 1997.

He said: “Wow! I can’t believe that I’ve been asked to be part of this iconic show. I used to sit backstage, or in the audience, every week watching my wife be part of this juggernaut and now I get to co-host a new version of Gladiators!!! Saturday night family entertainment at its best… are you ready?!”

Barney said: “Gladiators has been a massive part of our family and it’s an honour to be asked to co-host this iconic show. I’m so excited for everyone to see the spectacle, elite athletes and fantastic family entertainment that is Gladiators.”

Bradley is an actor, comedian, singer, television presenter and former professional footballer and is well known for his roles as Danny Baldwin in the ITV soap Coronation Street, DS Ronnie Brooks in the police show Law & Order: UK and as Graham O’Brien in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who.

He has also presented various TV game shows including Wheel of Fortune, The Chase, Odd One In, Keep It in the Family and Cash Trapped.