Joe Marler becomes BBC’s first-ever Celebrity Gladiator

He'll feature across the upcoming fourth series of Gladiators in 2027!

BBC One has confirmed that former England rugby international star and Celebrity Traitors finalist Joe Marler will be stepping into the Gladiators arena as the show's first-ever Celebrity Gladiator on the BBC.

Trading the rugby pitch for the iconic Gladiators arena, Marler will join the epic Gladiators in battle, introducing fans and audiences alike to his new identity, Mauler.

Mauler, the Gladiator, will make his debut across series four, where he'll go head-to-head with some of the Contenders in special appearances packed with power, personality and plenty of surprises.

Known for his uncompromising style of play and larger-than-life sense of humour, Joe has built a reputation as one of the UK's most entertaining sporting personalities. Now, he's taking on an entirely new challenge as he joins the ranks of the Gladiators, bringing his trademark physicality and competitive spirit to one of television's toughest arenas.

Filming for series four is underway in Sheffield, where Mauler joins the formidable line-up of Gladiators and the Contenders once again prepare to face the ultimate test of speed, strength and endurance.

Made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK, a division of Amazon MGM Studios and is executive produced by Dan Baldwin, Lou Brown and Reshmi Bajnath for Hungry Bear Media, and Dom Bird for MGM Alternative UK.

Gladiators returns in 2027 on BBC One