Gladiators U.K.: 2024

Celebrity contestants Rob Beckett, Louise Minchin, Joel Dommett and Ellie Taylor take on the superhuman Gladiators in this New Year's special episode. The celebrities face brutal challenges including Collision, where Sabre makes her debut appearance, and the revamped Gauntlet with new weapons. The episode culminates in the legendary Eliminator race.

The competitive heats officially begin with four new contenders facing the superhuman Gladiators in Sheffield Arena. The contestants compete in classic events including the returning Atlaspheres, where contenders control large metal spheres while Gladiators pursue them. Giant makes his debut in Duel while other events showcase the intense competition format.

The second heat introduces new female Gladiator Cyclone as contenders battle for quarter-final places. The episode features classic events including Duel, the renewed five-zone Gauntlet, The Wall, Collision, and The Edge. Drama unfolds when a contestant suffers an injury during The Edge event, creating television history with format changes.

The third heat introduces the fast-paced pursuit game Unleash, where contenders race around the arena to grab a flag while a Gladiator pursues them. Four contenders face events including The Ring, The Wall, Atlaspheres and The Edge. Rule violations occur when Phantom breaks regulations in Unleash, creating dramatic moments throughout the competition.

The fourth heat marks the return of Hang Tough for the first time this series, as four contenders face the Gladiators in brutal physical challenges. The episode features Unleash, the revamped Gauntlet, Hang Tough, Duel, and The Ring. One contestant injures their hamstring during The Ring, affecting the competition format significantly.

The final heat determines the last quarter-finalists as four contenders compete in Duel, Atlaspheres, Hang Tough, Unleash and Powerball. The episode becomes notable for Giant tearing his biceps during Powerball, forcing his withdrawal from the series. Viper has a dramatic outburst and trashes the referees' room during the competition.

The quarter-finals begin with the debut of new male Gladiator Hammer, as the competition intensifies with four contenders battling for semi-final places. The episode features Hang Tough, Collision, The Wall, Duel and the five-zone Gauntlet. Multiple rule violations occur, including disqualifications for Fury and Diamond in dramatic fashion.

The second quarter-final introduces the new event Crash Course, a modification of Atlaspheres where contenders race around the arena while Gladiators pursue them in spheres. Four contenders compete in Unleash, The Wall, Crash Course, The Edge and Powerball. The male competition reaches a dramatic tied finish in the points tally.

The final quarter-final features four contenders competing in Duel, Unleash, The Ring, The Wall and The Edge. Giant makes a special appearance to detail his Powerball injury from Heat 5. Multiple rule violations occur, including contestants benefiting when Gladiators illegally assist during events, creating dramatic moments.

The first semi-final brings together four contenders, with one qualifying as the fastest runner-up from the quarter-finals. The episode features the five-zone Gauntlet, Duel, Collision, The Wall and Powerball. Multiple injuries affect the competition, with Hammer pulling his arm during Collision, requiring substitutions throughout the events.

The second semi-final features four contenders, with one qualifying as the fastest runner-up from the quarter-finals. The episode features Duel, Collision, The Wall, Powerball and the five-zone Gauntlet. Tensions escalate when Legend and Viper fight after the Gauntlet, requiring intervention from other Gladiators to restore order.

The series reaches its climax in the ultimate showdown between four contenders. One contestant replaces an injured semi-finalist who withdrew after their previous competition. The final features six challenging events culminating in the ultimate Eliminator to determine the Gladiators 2025 series champions.