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It's been confirmed that Gladiators will make its long-awaited return to the BBC next year. The popular show is set to return with an 11-episode series and will be welcoming a new generation of "superhumans" who will compete against contestants in the "ultimate test of speed and strength", the BBC said.

BBC have confirmed that the popular programme Gladiators will be returning to screens next year.With a new generation of "superhumans" lined-up already to take on competitors across the country, we can already feel that this will not be a series that fans will want to miss.The programme has been revamped and taken over by BBC One and will be available to watch next year on iPlayer as contestants battle it out in the "ultimate test of speed and strength".READ MORE: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham after deciding to make a documentaryGladiators had originally run from 1992 for an eight-year period – drawing in huge success from audiences across the globe.Host Ulrika Jonsson and Gladiators Jet, Nightshade, Hunter, Wolf and Lightning shot to fame, with all becoming popular household names.In 2008 the programme did return to Sky for one year with Kirsty Gallacher and Ian Wright taking to the hosting helm, taking over from the Swedish TV star Ulrika and her co-star John Fashanu.The BBC is keeping tight-lipped over who will be taking part in the 11-episode series that is due to launch next year, but filming has been confirmed for Utilita Arena in Sheffield.BBC director Kate Phillips said: "Gladiators is back and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other."Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? You’ll have to tune in to find out."Scot Cru, executive vice president of global formats and Unscripted Content for MGM Television, saying: "Gladiators is a format that resonates with viewers worldwide."We are thrilled to bring this revered series to the BBC and can’t wait to introduce our UK

BBC are set to bring back the classic game show Gladiators next year. The popular game show originally aired on ITV between 1992 and 2000 and drew huge audiences in every Saturday evening.

Popular TV show Gladiators is returning to the BBC next year, it has been announced.The programme will return with an 11-episode series and will be welcoming a new generation of “superhumans” who will compete against contestants in the “ultimate test of speed and strength”, the BBC said.The series, which will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, will include new games alongside classic challenges – with each episode ending with fan favourite, gruelling obstacle course The Eliminator. At its peak, Gladiators – broadcast from 1992 to 2000 – drew huge audiences to its Saturday evening ITV slot as the famous call of “Contenders Ready? Gladiators Ready?” echoed across TV screens.

Gladiators has been officially confirmed to air in 2023.The sports entertainment game show will return on the BBC next year for an 11-episode series made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television UK.As announced by the BBC, the rebooted show will feature brand new games alongside classic challenges, with each episode culminating with fan favourite The Eliminator.Kate Phillips, director of unscripted at the BBC, said: “Gladiators is back and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other. Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? You’ll have to tune in to find out!”Dan Baldwin, managing director of Hungry Bear, said: “It’s the perfect time for Gladiators to return.

Ulrika Jonsson revealed she once asked her cosmetic surgeon for ' Kate Moss breasts' as she praises the supermodel for showing off her body to launch her new brand.

Ulrika Jonsson has confessed she wanted “Kate Moss breasts” after she went for a boob reduction procedure. The TV presenter, who recently welcomed an adorable new family member, praised the 90s model after she stripped to her baby suit for a new self-care brand campaign.

Ulrika Jonsson has introduced her loyal legion of fans to a new member of her family in an adorable online post.On Sunday (August 22), the Swedish-British model took to Instagram to share her new furry friend – a puppy named Hank – with her 202k followers alongside a carousel of sweet snaps.The TV personality could be seen cuddling the weeks old English Bulldog pup as he snuggled into the cruck of her arm while they posed up a storm in her sprawling back garden.READ MORE:Ulrika Jonsson, 55, goes topless in racy birthday snaps as she brands herself 'filthy'And it was clear to see the tiny tot had been more than welcomed into the Jonsson household as she shared some incredibly cute pictures of the ball of fluff with her children.Alongside the heartwarming pictures, the Gladiators presenter shared her reason for purchasing the little dog rather than fostering him like she has done with many of her previous pups.She shared her reasons behind this decision as she posted the lengthy snap online, which read: “This is Hank Winston Monet. He arrived a week ago.“Those of you who know me, know I've fostered and adopted before.

Gladiators legend Jet wants to make a comeback to the show - as a presenter.She is thrilled the BBC is planning to revive the classic 1990s sports game series.The athlete - real name Diane Youdale - was one of the original Gladiators who went up against the contenders on the action packed hit.READ NEXT: Ulrika Jonsson, 55, goes topless in racy birthday snaps as she brands herself 'filthy'She gained a legion of fans thanks to her gymnastic skills and dominance of the ring game Hang Tough.Now Jet has begged BBC chiefs to sign her up for the reboot.But as she is 52 years old, she wants a new role and would love to be considered as a pundit.She thinks her past experience on the show would be a huge help working alongside the new host who is tipped to be Holly Willoughby, Alex Scott or Gaby Logan.Jet - who left Gladiators in 1996 after sustaining a serious neck injury - said: “I have a huge presenting and broadcast background so I do have some credibility in that arena.“But my credibility really does lie in having been there and having done the show. I think sometimes you get a line-up of not just two presenters who actually anchor the show but a third presenter who is kind of an additional pundit.“What is it really like to be doing that event? What was that tactic like? Did she do it correctly? What was that contender really doing? Was the balance right in terms of them being pitted against each other?“There are so many things that go on in combat in that moment that you don’t think about about when you’re an anchor on the show because you’re thinking about how much longer have I got on this interview, you’re listening to the guys in the box.“I think it would be really nice to do it slightly differently.

Birthday girl Ulrika Jonsson described herself as 'filthy' and 'impatient' as she shared a collection of racy snaps to mark her 55th birthday. The former TV-am weather presenter and Gladiators host posted photos of herself reclining in bed as she admitted she just 'wants to be loved'.

Darius Campbell was pictured out with Hollywood actor Gerard Butler in the final image of him taken before his tragic death. The former Pop Idol star, who was found dead aged 41 in his apartment in Minnesota, was taken just weeks before he died. The pair both went barefoot as they hung out in Malibu close to where fellow Scotsman Gerard lives.

Ulrika Jonsson celebrated her 55th birthday in sizzling style.The Swedish TV star decided to dazzle the internet when she shared a sultry topless snap to Instagram on Tuesday (August 16).The moody black and white photo showed the mum-of-four lying back in bed and looking up at the camera with a sultry stare.READ MORE:Ulrika Jonsson, 54, strips naked as she enjoys British heatwave in racy kitchen snapUlrika oozed glamour as she covered up her chest in the cheeky bedroom snap, showing off her gorgeous floral arm tattoos and chic necklaces.In another shot, Ulrika decided to show off her wild side by sticking her middle finger up at the camera.A third saw the TV star pouting on her pillow, whilst a fourth saw her proudly presenting some freshly baked bread.Celebs Go Dating star Paul Brunson told Daily Star that Ulrika used to bake fresh bread for the Channel 4 cast all of the time.Captioning her stunning slew of birthday snaps, Ulrika told fans she was "filthy", "impatient" and wants to be loved.She also revealed she is "carving out a new life" for herself in her fifties as she is a different person to who she was in her 20s, 30s and 40s.Ulrikae wrote: "HBD to me!!! Newest member of Club 55."I’m smart. I’m funny - peculiar AND haha. I’m kind.

“Somebody saying, ‘Do this, put your hands there, while you touch his thing…”Ulrika was quick to defend the actor’s remarks, in spite of the fact that he was slammed by several celebrities.She even went a step further to cheekily admit he “wouldn’t have to ask me twice” in the hypothetical event of a steamy scene between the two.Ulrika wrote in her column for The Sun: “Bean has done his fair share of sex scenes.“If I may just objectify him for a moment, he wouldn’t have to ask me twice.”She went on: “And if things are meant to look and feel real, there has to be an element of improvisation and oodles of spontaneity.“So, if you have someone clinically plotting body movements, hand positions and even eyelines, surely that must take some of the momentum out of sexy time and end up looking and feeling staged.“In principle, intimacy coaches are an excellent idea.”Ulrika concluded her statements by saying that the scenes between Sean and Joely Richardson in Lady Chatterley’s Lover were the “hottest to watch”.She quipped playfully, adding that she was “rather thrilled no one slowed his thrust down”.Other famous faces weren’t so thrilled by his comments however.Lena Hall, Sean Bean’s co-star in Snowpiercer, was one of the first to hit back at the actor’s comments.It came after he joked about her in the same interview, saying: “This one had a musical cabaret background, so she was up for anything.”Lena retorted: “Just because I am in theatre (not cabaret, but I do perform them every once in a while) does not mean that I am up for anything.“Seriously does depend on the other actor, the scene we are about to do, the director, and whatever crew has to be in there to film it.”

X Factor star Jake Quickenden left little to the imagination as he transformed his black swimming trunks into a miniscule thong in a steamy hot tub post.Earlier this week, the former I’m A Celebrity star, 33, jetted off to the heart of Santorini with his stunning fiancée Sophie Church as he documented their trip online.And It’s fair to say the singer left his loyal legion of fans green with envy as he regularly posted beautiful snaps of the loved-up couple in stunning tropical locations.READ MORE: X Factor's Fleur East warned to 'stay away' from Strictly curse as she addresses romanceBut on Friday (August 12), the reality star put on an eye-popping display as he stripped down to his trunks and took a dip in the pool at their lavish accommodation to cool off in the sweltering heat.Ever the comic, the former Dancing on Ice star couldn’t help but take up the opportunity to share a hilarious Instagram reel with him one million followers online.As he looked out to the mountainous view surrounded by crystal seas and clear blue skies, Jake poked fun at female influencers as he hiked his shorts up to show off his peachy derriere.After pulling up his tiny trunks, the TV hunk pulled himself up from the pool and threw a sultry glare to the camera over his shoulder before he waved at his fiancée.He wrote over the video: “POV girls getting their boyfriend’s to take a pic at an infinity pool” and captioned the cheeky post: “This couldn’t be any more true [two cry laughing emojis]!! Has to be done right ladies [two cry laughing emojis]!!.”The singer’s famous friends and adoring fans soon flooded to the comments section to compliment him on his sculpted physique as they chuckled at his witty joke.Ulrika Jonsson penned: “Peachy [heart

Ulrika Jonsson, Liam Payne and Hollywood actor Chris Evans have all faced their own flesh faux-pas.

Ulrika Jonsson is enjoying the current heatwave as she sends Instagram into a frenzy with her latest scorching hot selfie.

ULRIKA Jonsson has shared a make-up free selfie after wearing very little in her garden. The 54-year-old star sunbathed topless a few days ago in a white bikini, while showing off her figure on social media. In a recent post, the TV presenter and model showed off her natural look while smiling for a make-up free selfie.

ALEX Scott has held secret talks with the BBC to host the Gladiators reboot, The Sun can reveal. The former Lioness met with execs yesterday morning about fronting the eagerly anticipated revival.

Ulrika Jonsson posted a scorching hot selfie on her Instagram.The Gladiators star, 54, posted a stunning makeup-free selfie to her account on Wednesday (August 10).She looked relaxed as she soaked up the sun in her garden as she went fresh-faced for the snap.READ MORE: Ulrika Jonsson strips topless as she insists she's too old for Gladiators returnThe blonde bombshell looked amazing as she chilled on some outside furniture.She sported a black spaghetti strap vest top and accessorised her look with a multi-layered gold necklace.Ulrika's hair was tossed up in a bun with face-framing strips pulled down.She captioned the photo "hot potato".This comes after Ulrika sent fans wild with a topless snap as she chilled in her garden.Looking like a bronzed goddess, she sprawled out on a sun-lounger while looking gorgeous as ever.She sported a tiny pair of white bikini bottoms and nothing else by the looks of the pic.This comes after the TV star roasted Rebekah Vardy, 40, over her post-verdict interview following the fallout of her Wagatha Christie legal row with Coleen Rooney, 36.After losing the case, Rebekah has claimed she thinks she has PTSD in an appearance on TalkTV, where she strategically dressed in white and went makeup-free to share her side of events.Ulrika fumed in her latest column in The Sun: “The arrogance of Vardy thinking that the rest of us would buy the words of someone who has so damningly been found to be responsible for such a public betrayal of a friend is overwhelming.”Ulrika continued to claim that Rebekah’s PTSD declaration was part of a desperate bid to gain favour from the public.She added: “As for her claim of being let down by the legal system, it will leave many people reeling.“Women who’ve been raped

Ulrika Jonsson has struck again with another scorching topless snap as she sunbathed in her own garden.The 54-year-old TV star loves nothing more than topping up her tan whenever she can - and judging by her latest Instagram display she was keen to make the most of the soaring Great British weather.Looking very bronzed as she sprawled out on a sun-lunger at home, Ulrika looked gorgeous as she showed off her svelte curves in just a tiny pair of white bikini bottoms.READ MORE: Rebekah Vardy says decision to appeal Wagatha ruling is 'in hands of the solicitors'Putting on a rather leggy display, she zoomed in on her suntanned skin while flaunting her slender pins for the camera.Inclusive in the slew of racy snaps that appeared on the mum-of-four's story, was an up-close and personal snap of cleavage in a plunging white top.If that wasn't enough for adoring Celebs Go Dating fans to contend with, Ulrika responded to Gladiators fans who begged for her to return to the programme.Followers urged that they needed a sense of "nostalgia" and that Swedish host could be just the person to bring that back to screens again.In spite of being in demand for the role, Ulrika shot back that she felt "too old" to ever make a return to the iconic and ultimate challenge programme.In a Q&A session over on a Gladiators Instagram page, it was asked: "Who should co-host Gladiators alongside Holly Willoughby?One follower replied with: "Ulrike should come back. She knows the show.

Ulrika Jonsson has blasted Rebekah Vardy after she lost her recent case against Coleen Rooney, branded Wagatha Christie.Footballer's wife Rebekah, 40, took Coleen, 36, to the High Court after she was accused of leaking private messages from the star’s private Instagram account to the press.But despite losing her battle, Rebekah protested her innocence in a candid interview where she discussed her thoughts and feeling regarding the whole ordeal.READ MORE: Rebekah Vardy says decision to appeal Wagatha ruling is 'in hands of the solicitors'Although, Rebekah is attempting to restore her reputation Ulrika, 54, isn't buying any of her recent claims and labelled her an "arrogant wannabe".She fumed in her latest column: "The arrogance of Vardy thinking that the rest of us would buy the words of someone who has so damningly been found to be responsible for such a public betrayal of a friend is overwhelming."As for her claim of being let down by the legal system, it will leave many people reeling."Women who’ve been raped and find that only 1.3 per cent of their cases see the light of court – now THEY can claim they’ve been let down by the court system."Discussing the verdict for the first time last month, Rebekah said: "I am extremely sad and disappointed at the decision that the Judge has reached."It is not the result that I had expected, nor believe was just. I brought this action to vindicate my reputation and am devastated by the Judge’s finding."The judge accepted that publication of Coleen's Post was not in the 'public interest' and she also rejected her claim that I was the 'Secret Wag.