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Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics6 hr. ago

Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

Former rugby player Joe Marler, aged 36, is set to become the first celebrity participant in the BBC's 'Gladiators' series, which is returning for its fourth season in 2027. Known for his role in the previous 'Celebrity Traitors' series, Marler will compete under the nickname 'Mauler' and bring his physicality and competitive spirit to the show. Filming for the season is underway in Sheffield, and the BBC highlighted Marler's reputation as an entertaining sports personality. The show, originally a hit on ITV in the 1990s, has been revived by the BBC and features other notable Gladiators like Nitro, Viper, Diamond, and Sabre. Additionally, a separate celebrity spin-off is being developed with participants including AJ Odudu, Sara Pascoe, Chris Ramsey, and George Clarke.

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Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

Former rugby player Joe Marler, aged 36, is set to become the first celebrity participant in the BBC's 'Gladiators' series, which is returning for its fourth season in 2027. Known for his role in the previous 'Celebrity Traitors' series, Marler will compete under the nickname 'Mauler' and bring his physicality and competitive spirit to the show. Filming for the season is underway in Sheffield, and the BBC highlighted Marler's reputation as an entertaining sports personality. The show, originally a hit on ITV in the 1990s, has been revived by the BBC and features other notable Gladiators like Nitro, Viper, Diamond, and Sabre. Additionally, a separate celebrity spin-off is being developed with participants including AJ Odudu, Sara Pascoe, Chris Ramsey, and George Clarke.

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