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Irish Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Vogue Williams set to take on Olympic boxer for Gladiators special
TV star Vogue Williams is set to compete against Nicola Adams on Celebrity Gladiators. The 39-year-old Dubliner - who won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive - and the 42-year-old Olympic boxer will battle it out against the famous Gladiators before going head-to-head in the final round of the competition. Vogue has yet to comment on being the new sign-up but the mother-of-three has just returned from her Spanish holiday with husband Spencer Matthews. On the men's side, fitness guru Joe Wicks, 39, and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! former champion Sam Thompson will be taking part. (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Filming on the show took place on Tuesday for broadcast later this year, and bosses are said to be looking to make the episode more competitive than the previous star-studded special, which featured comedians Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett and Ellie Taylor, and presenter Louise Minchin. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Last year, producers of the debut celebrity version played it for laughs with three comedians taking part — with hilarious results for viewers. "But this year they've assembled four celebrities who can give the Gladiators a serious run for their money, and serve up a clash to savour." Ellie previously admitted she felt like she'd been "hit by a bus" after going up against the elite female Gladiators. She told the Metro newspaper of the experience: "While 'Strictly' was a marathon, 'Gladiators' was like a sprint - a sprint lined with muscly women. "Afterwards I felt like I'd been hit by a bus made of women who love protein powder. They are machines. Just being in the same room as a load of Gladiators when they've had their hair and makeup done and are in their outfits with fake tan … they look like a different breed. It's like popping up and visiting the gods but you're actually in a locker room in Sheffield. "It was really fun, and my little girl was in the audience. It fuelled me on in quite a pathetic way to try to please her. I watched it as a kid - it's proper family viewing." The celebrity special will broadcast ahead of the third season of the rebooted game show, which will be filmed next week and broadcast early next year. Bradley Walsh and his son Barney will return as hosts. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity Gladiators line-up revealed - from a viral fitness guru and Olympic boxer to gym-obsessed reality TV heavyweights
A new batch of super fit celebrities are set to take on the Gladiators in a battle of strength and skill. The reboot of Gladiators was a smash hit when it aired last year, and a celebrity spin-off was quickly commissioned, featuring comedians and gym lovers. But this year the casting team have stepped it up and found four stars who can definitely give the Gladiators a run for their money. The Sun reported on Monday that model Vogue Williams will be joined on the show by fitness guru Joe Wicks, former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, and gym-obsessed I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson. Vogue won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive and regularly shares fitness tips and workout videos with her Instagram followers. Meanwhile Joe dominated British TV screens during Covid thanks to his at-home workout clips, and reality star Sam often shares his gym progress. Former Olympian Nicola could however prove the one to beat, after retiring undefeated in 2019 and becoming the first female boxer to become an Olympic champion after winning gold at London 2012. A source told the publication: 'Last year, producers of the debut celebrity version played it for laughs with three comedians taking part — with hilarious results for viewers. 'But this year they've assembled four celebrities who can give the Gladiators a serious run for their money, and serve up a clash to savour. Filming of the third series of the regular Gladiators is currently underway at Sheffield Arena, and set to air early next year with Bradley Walsh and son Barney returning to host. Meanwhile the upcoming series of Celebrity Gladiators will come out just before the civilian one. The first series of Celebrity Gladiators saw Joel Dommett and Ellie Taylor crowned the winners after a tense finale. The one-hour special saw Joel go head-to-head with comedian Rob Beckett, while Ellie faced a string of challenges with former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin. After facing the ultimate test of speed and strength up against the power of the Gladiators, the stars faced their fears in the iconic Eliminator. Reality star Sam, most famous for his appearances on Made In Chelsea, often shares his gym progress Joel went into The Eliminator with a half second lead on Rob Beckett. Both managed to overcome their fear of heights and successfully climb up the cargo net but it was Joel who ran to the top of the travelator first, bursting through the paper to become Gladiators Celebrity champion. Speaking to host Barney Walsh after his win Joel said: 'It was so tough, I knew Rob was there the entire time. 'We've been so scared all day of that cargo net we're both absolutely petrified of heights, the fact that we both did that I just feel like we've overcome something, it's amazing. 'I've dreamed of going up that travelator since I was nine years old and hearing the crowd roar and going up that travelator its likely genuinely a dream come true, thank you so much for having me, it's been a pleasure.' Louise had a two-second head start on Ellie in The Eliminator, but struggled to get over the first hurdle, so Ellie was able to take advantage and the lead as she swung through the paper to be crowned champion. On winning Ellie told host Bradley Walsh: 'I can't believe I've just done that, I had such a wonderful time here with Louise, I'm really proud of myself.' The physically challenging game show was resurrected by the BBC in January, 32-years after its original ITV launch and 16-years after Sky One scrapped an earlier revival. Louise previously shared insight into filming and revealed she'd been left injured after getting kicked in the face: 'I don't know who cut my nose but there was blood'. 'When they're fighting you, you can't feel the pain. But being tackled by them is like hitting a brick wall. I just had these extra-ordinarily powerful legs kicking out at me. Honestly, they're units!'. Meanwhile comedian Rob revealed how he did everything possible to leave host Bradley who presents alongside son Barney, 27, in stitches with a string of racy quips. Elsewhere actress Ellie, who appeared on 2022's Strictly, concluded the Gladiators were much more scary than the BBC dancing show's judges. She joked: 'I think the Gladiators, because the Strictly judges can't hurt you. They can just emotionally destroy you. It's different levels of pain.' Ellie, who shares two children with husband Phil Black, also revealed she had a secret girl crush on Gladiator Fury, whose real name is Jodie Ounsley. 'Luckily, she didn't tackle me. I just got a little fireman's carry and I felt like a dainty lady for once. And I got to play bongos on her bum! I love it, it's really fun.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
From I'm A Celebrity winner to Olympic hero & Loose Woman panellist – Celebrity Gladiators line-up revealed
MODEL Vogue Williams tops the bill of super-fit stars taking part in this year's Celebrity Gladiators. The Irish presenter, 39, will be joined on the show by fitness guru Advertisement 5 Vogue Williams is taking part in this year's Celebrity Gladiators Credit: JOHN DARDIS 5 Fitness guru Joe Wicks is among the celebs taking part Credit: David Cummings - Commissioned by The Sun 5 Gym-obsessed I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson will also be a contender Credit: Instagram Today, the four stars will film the episode — a spin-off of the original Gladiators contest — with the finished show set to air later this year. A TV insider said: 'Last year, producers of the debut 'But this year they've assembled four celebrities who can give the Gladiators a serious run for their money, and serve up a clash to savour.' In the previous BBC One special, comedians Advertisement read more on gladiators Now Vogue, who won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, will be among those to face the Gladiators. She has three children with her husband, reality star Spencer Matthews, who broke the record for completing 30 marathons in 30 days last year. Meanwhile Body Coach Joe Wicks, who is married to During the Covid pandemic, he led online fitness classes. Advertisement Most read in News TV Strictly star Nicola, who And Sam, crowned King of the Jungle in 2023, has been throwing himself into his fitness regime since his split with ex-girlfriend, former Love Islander Two new Gladiators revealed as British rowing champ and super strong weightlifter He has Filming of the regular Gladiators, now on its third series since its reboot on BBC One, takes place over the next week at Sheffield Arena. Advertisement It will be out early next year with Bradley Walsh and son Barney returning to host. The 5 Former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams is also part of the line-up Credit: Getty 5 The first celeb line-up: Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett, Ellie Taylor, and Louise Minchin Credit: PA Advertisement
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
From I'm A Celebrity winner to Olympic hero & Loose Woman panellist – Celebrity Gladiators line-up revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MODEL Vogue Williams tops the bill of super-fit stars taking part in this year's Celebrity Gladiators. The Irish presenter, 39, will be joined on the show by fitness guru Joe Wicks, 39, former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, 42, and gym-obsessed I'm a Celebrity winner Sam Thompson, 32. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Vogue Williams is taking part in this year's Celebrity Gladiators Credit: JOHN DARDIS 5 Fitness guru Joe Wicks is among the celebs taking part Credit: David Cummings - Commissioned by The Sun 5 Gym-obsessed I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson will also be a contender Credit: Instagram Today, the four stars will film the episode — a spin-off of the original Gladiators contest — with the finished show set to air later this year. A TV insider said: 'Last year, producers of the debut celebrity version played it for laughs with three comedians taking part — with hilarious results for viewers. 'But this year they've assembled four celebrities who can give the Gladiators a serious run for their money, and serve up a clash to savour.' In the previous BBC One special, comedians Rob Beckett, 39, Joel Dommett, 40, and Ellie Taylor, 41, and news host Louise Minchin, 56, competed against the elite athletes. Now Vogue, who won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, will be among those to face the Gladiators. She has three children with her husband, reality star Spencer Matthews, who broke the record for completing 30 marathons in 30 days last year. Meanwhile Body Coach Joe Wicks, who is married to former Page Three model Rosie Jones, will be cheered on by their three children. During the Covid pandemic, he led online fitness classes. Strictly star Nicola, who won gold at the London and Rio Olympics before retiring, promises to pack a punch. And Sam, crowned King of the Jungle in 2023, has been throwing himself into his fitness regime since his split with ex-girlfriend, former Love Islander Zara McDermott. Two new Gladiators revealed as British rowing champ and super strong weightlifter He has previously run the London Marathon. Filming of the regular Gladiators, now on its third series since its reboot on BBC One, takes place over the next week at Sheffield Arena. It will be out early next year with Bradley Walsh and son Barney returning to host. The second edition of Celebrity Gladiators will air just before. 5 Former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams is also part of the line-up Credit: Getty
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
From I'm A Celebrity winner to Olympic hero & Loose Woman panellist – Celebrity Gladiators line-up revealed
MODEL Vogue Williams tops the bill of super-fit stars taking part in this year's Celebrity Gladiators. The Irish presenter, 39, will be joined on the show by fitness guru Joe Wicks, 39, former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, 42, and gym-obsessed I'm a Celebrity winner Sam Thompson, 32. Today, the four stars will film the episode — a spin-off of the original Gladiators contest — with the finished show set to air later this year. A TV insider said: 'Last year, producers of the debut celebrity version played it for laughs with three comedians taking part — with hilarious results for viewers. 'But this year they've assembled four celebrities who can give the Gladiators a serious run for their money, and serve up a clash to savour.' In the previous BBC One special, comedians Rob Beckett, 39, Joel Dommett, 40, and Ellie Taylor, 41, and news host Louise Minchin, 56, competed against the elite athletes. Now Vogue, who won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, will be among those to face the Gladiators. She has three children with her husband, reality star Spencer Matthews, who broke the record for completing 30 marathons in 30 days last year. Meanwhile Body Coach Joe Wicks, who is married to former Page Three model Rosie Jones, will be cheered on by their three children. During the Covid pandemic, he led online fitness classes. Strictly star Nicola, who won gold at the London and Rio Olympics before retiring, promises to pack a punch. And Sam, crowned King of the Jungle in 2023, has been throwing himself into his fitness regime since his split with ex-girlfriend, former Love Islander Zara McDermott. Two new Gladiators revealed as British rowing champ and super strong weightlifter He has previously run the London Marathon. Filming of the regular Gladiators, now on its third series since its reboot on BBC One, takes place over the next week at Sheffield Arena. It will be out early next year with Bradley Walsh and son Barney returning to host. The second edition of Celebrity Gladiators will air just before. 5 5
