Celebrities, including Vogue Williams, engage in a Gladiators-themed event
The much-anticipated Gladiators: Celebrity Special is set to make a comeback, with a host of famous faces ready to take on the challenges.
Among the celebrities participating in the show is Sam Thompson, a radio presenter and former star of Made In Chelsea, who recently completed a 260-mile run. Thompson, who grew up watching the show, expressed his excitement about taking on the Gladiators in real life.
Joining Thompson is Joe Wicks, known for his PE With Joe YouTube channel during the Covid lockdown. Wicks also expressed enthusiasm about participating in the Gladiators: Celebrity Special.
Vogue Williams, who has been officially announced as a contestant, is another celebrity looking forward to the event. She shared her excitement about facing the Gladiators.
Last year's edition of the show was won by TV presenter Joel Dommett and comedian Ellie Taylor. Dommett and Taylor had beaten presenters Rob Beckett and Louise Minchin respectively in the previous year's edition.
The challenges in the Gladiators: Celebrity Special include Duel, The Wall, and The Eliminator. The Gladiators themselves will return, with Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel, and Viper set to appear in Sheffield.
While an air date for the Gladiators: Celebrity Special has not been announced, Cosmopolitan reports that the full confirmed cast line-up includes several other celebrities. One of them is Nicola Adams, who has won two Olympic gold medals for boxing.
Adams, Thompson, Williams, and Wicks are just a few of the stars set to appear in the Gladiators: Celebrity Special. Fans of the show are eagerly awaiting more updates on this exciting event.
[1] Source: Cosmopolitan [2] Source: Official Gladiators: Celebrity Special website
- Sam Thompson, who recently completed a 260-mile run and grew up watching the show, expressed his excitement about taking on both the challenges and the Gladiators in real life, revealing his interest in both fitness-and-exercise and entertainment.
- Star athletes like Nicola Adams, who has won two Olympic gold medals for boxing, are expected to join entertainment celebrities such as Vogue Williams and Joe Wicks in the upcoming Gladiators: Celebrity Special, showcasing a fusion of health-and-wellness, sports, and entertainment.
- Apart from the traditional challenges like Duel, The Wall, and The Eliminator, the Gladiators: Celebrity Special offers various activities that combine elements from diverse domains, such as fitness-and-exercise, science, and even entertainment, creating an engaging experience for both participants and viewers alike.