Gladiators Season 2 Calls – Geordie Style, Let’s Gan!
Alright, pet, get ready and dust off yer lycra, ’cause BBC’s revival of *Gladiators* is not playing around. Season 1 made a notable comeback with thrilling events like Hang Tough and The Wall. And aye, there was a touch of cheese, but who’s fussed? It crushed the ratings – the largest BBC debut in seven years. Bradley Walsh and his son Barney were putting in the effort as hosts, while a crew of ripped athletes battled contestants in fierce contests. Now, Season 2’s on the way. Here’s the lowdown.
When Is Gladiators Season 2 Launching?
Keep yer Saturday night open, ‘cos *Gladiators* Season 2 is set to premiere on **18 January 2025 at 5:50pm GMT**. Ideal for a bit of excitement before yer takeaway, eh?
Which Gladiators Are Returning for Another Round?
Most of the mad crew from Season 1 is back. The full roster is still looking solid, but poor Nitro (Harry Aikines-Aryeetey) is out due to a dodgy knee. Keep your chin up, mate. Here’s who’s back:
- Athena – Karenjeet Kaur Bains
- Bionic – Matty Campbell
- Comet – Ella-Mae Rayner
- Diamond – Livi Sheldon
- Electro – Jade Packer
- Fire – Montell Douglas
- Fury – Jodie Ounsley
- Giant – Jamie Christian Johal
- Legend – Matt Morsia
- Phantom – Toby Olubi
- Steel – Zack George
- Viper – Quang Luong
New Faces to Look Out For?
Season 2’s bringing in two fresh contenders. No names just yet, but Reddit sleuths suggest one of them’s wielding a hammer surpassing Thor’s ego. We’ll find out if they’re truly smashing it, literally.
What’s New in the Games?
Geordie nostalgia alert! *Atlaspheres* is back – think hamster balls on steroids. But there’s a new challenge: *Unleash*. Sounds like something you’d shout to yer dog, but nah, it’s a flag-sprinting race with gladiators chasing after ya. Looks like Fire’s in it, and she’s quick. Prepare to break a sweat just from watching.
Returning Fan Favourites
Duel? Check. Hang Tough? Obvs. Gauntlet? Revamped to feature five gladiators – no more easy wins for the challengers. Oh, and the competitors now don camera helmets, so we’ll witness every grimace and wobble close-up. Lovely stuff.
Who Triumphed in Season 1?
The Season 1 champions were Marie-Louise and Finlay, demonstrating that the Travelator remains the ultimate test of fitness doom. Marie-Louise soared up it while Finlay likely left scorch marks. Much respect.
Is a Season 3 in the Cards?
Ah, the million-dollar question. No promises yet, but if Season 2 delivers figures like the first, you can bet yer bottom dollar there’ll be more lycra-covered chaos in 2026. Stay tuned, pet.
