The BBC has revealed the exact date Gladiators will return this January with Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh back as hosts.

The news you've been waiting for is here - 'Gladiators' will return for a second season on BBC One and iPlayer this month.

Gladiators: Celebrity Special contestant Rob Beckett unwittingly created mischief by revealing his chosen 'Gladiator name' to Bradley Walsh on New Year's Day ... joined the Gladiator ranks alongside ...

Gladiators: Celebrity Special contestant Rob Beckett unwittingly created mischief by revealing his chosen 'Gladiator name' to Bradley Walsh on New ... alongside Viper, Bionic, Nitro, Electro ...

The Sun can reveal that two new Gladiators have joined the pack for the next series, boosting the squad to a whopping 18. Sabre, Legend, Diamond, Phantom, Athena, Bionic, Giant, Dynamite ...

This is because the show's second season, in 2025 – which will once again be hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh – will see the cast expand, with two new Gladiators joining the line-up.

All the Gladiators will be back with TWO brand new stars joining the line-up taking the total to 18. Sabre, Legend, Diamond, Phantom, Athena, Bionic, Giant, Dynamite, Comet, Viper, Electro ...