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In Pictures: Meet the sixteen new Gladiators

In Pictures: Meet the sixteen new Gladiators
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Meet the new generation of Gladiators as the iconic competition show returns.

The iconic '90s competition show Gladiators is returning to screens later this year on BBC One.

An all-new generation of super-fit professionals have assembled to take on plucky members of the public in a series of challenges testing their strength, speed and perseverance.

Scroll on to meet the new team of Gladiators!



Apollo

Apollo has the cheeky good looks of a Greek god and the speed of a rocket. He wants to win and won't stop until he does.

Apollo for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Athena

Just like the ancient Greek goddess of war and wisdom, Athena is a combination of brain, brawn and beauty. She may be small but she's mighty.

Athena for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Bionic

Contenders stay out of the path of Bionic, he will crush anyone who gets in his way.

Bionic for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Comet

Comet is a force of nature, flashing past you. Collide with her and you'll be dust!

Comet for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Diamond

Don't be deceived by Diamond's bright beauty, she is unbreakable and super strong.

Diamond for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Dynamite

She may look small, but do not underestimate Dynamite, she'll blast into the competition and obliterate her opponents.

Dynamite for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Electro

Electro will make sparks fly, so don't be shocked when she unleashes her full force onto the contenders.

Electro for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Fire

Fire is fast, unpredictable, dangerous and will ravage anyone in her path.

Fire for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Fury

Contenders beware, when that game starts you'll feel the wrath of Fury.

Fury for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Giant

He may look like a big, friendly Giant, but don't be fooled, he won't be holding back when it comes to the games.

Giant for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Legend

Needing no introduction, bringing his power and strength to the arena, he simply is Legend.

Legend for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Nitro

With his lightning fast speed and agility, contenders will have their work cut out getting past Nitro.

Nitro for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Phantom

Unbelievably strong and frighteningly unstoppable, Phantom is bringing all his force and will leave you shivering in his wake!

Phantom for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Sabre

Fierce, powerful and agile, the main attributes of a Sabre, she's fearless and ferocious, once she catches sight of prey, there's no escape!

Sabre for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Steel

Steel is strong, he's tough and just like Steel, nothing is going to break him!

Steel for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Viper

A man of few words but beware, Viper vows to smash any contender that stands in his way.

Viper for Gladiators 2023© BBC



Gladiators returns on BBC One later this year.


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