The hosts of a Gladiators reboot have been announced – 23 years since the last series aired.
Bradley and Barney Walsh present the BBC show, their latest television venture together after The Larkins and travel show Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad.
They take over the series after it was originally presented on ITV from 1992 to 2000 by Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu.
The new series features some of the classic challenges, including Duel, Hang Tough and The Eliminator, as well as some surprising new tasks.
Gladiators has always been an important show for the Walshes, as Donna, Bradley’s wife and Barney’s mother, choreographed the cheerleading squad.
New series: The hosts of a reboot of The Gladiators announced (Photo: The Gladiators in the original series with original hosts Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu)
Chase host Bradley even appeared in a 1997 celeb jockey Gladiator special.
The father and son frequented the original set and a young Barney took some of his first steps on the arena floor.
Bradley said: “Wow! I can’t believe I’ve been asked to be a part of this iconic show. Every week I’ve sat backstage or in the audience watching my wife become part of this juggernaut and now can I present a new version of Gladiators together!!!
“Saturday night family entertainment at its best… Are you ready?!”
Barney said: “Gladiators have been a big part of our family and it’s an honor to be asked to co-host this iconic show.
“I am so excited for everyone to see the spectacle, elite athletes and fantastic family entertainment called Gladiators.”
Reboot: The new series features some of the classic challenges, including Duel, Hang Tough and The Eliminator, as well as some surprising new tasks (Photo: Wolf in the original series)
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The show’s new logo for the 11-episode series retains the same elements as the original, with a metallic G in the shape of a triangle behind the title.
But with a more striking color, the new image has a red and blue outline and metallic shimmering colors.
The BBC has revealed that filming will take place at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield in and around the spring break, but has yet to announce a date.
Dan Baldwin, general manager of production company Hungry Bear, says: “Seeing Gladiators LIVE in the arena is the perfect day out for the whole family.
“Being close to the action will be an incredible experience like no other.
“Plus, we’re making the tickets free, so you don’t have to pay a cent to enter!”
The original Gladiators aired on ITV from 1992 to 2000 and was an adaptation of American Gladiators which was publishedsyndicated between 1989 and 1996.
American Gladiators was created by Johnny C. Ferraro and Dan Carr and developed by Johnny C. Ferraro.
Latest project: Bradley and Barney Walsh present the show, which has moved from ITV to the BBC, their last television appearance together (pictured together in 2022)
New and improved: The show’s new logo (left) retains the same elements as the original (right), with a metallic G in the shape of a triangle behind the title
Source: Daily Mail
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