Celebrities to Battle Gladiators in New Special
Sara Pascoe and George Clarke join Chris Ramsey and AJ Odudu for the BBC gameshow.
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Comedian Sara Pascoe and social media personality George Clarke are among the celebrities set to compete in Gladiators: Celebrity Special on the BBC. They will join TV presenters Chris Ramsey and AJ Odudu in facing the show's formidable Gladiators. The broadcast date for this special edition has not yet been announced.
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Pascoe, known for her appearances on shows such as QI and Taskmaster, stated that Celebrity Gladiators offers an ideal chance to fulfil a childhood ambition of 'humiliating myself on national television', as reported by The Standard. Clarke, who was a runner-up in the recent series of Strictly Come Dancing, commented that he was missing being in a 'small tight outfit' and that he might need to train, as reported by The Standard.
Chris Ramsey, a childhood fan of the original series, expressed his excitement about participating, though he noted he would have preferred to do so in his twenties. He anticipates the challenge, crowd atmosphere, and the potential need for rehabilitation afterwards, according to The Standard. AJ Odudu, who has hosted Big Brother, shared her enthusiasm for stepping 'inside the TV to do the show I wanted to do as a kid', as reported by The Standard. Odudu is known for her fitness interests and has completed the TCS London Marathon.
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In the special, the celebrity contestants will tackle well-known challenges such as Duel, Unleash, and Powerball. Their speed and strength will also be tested in the final Eliminator challenge. The father-and-son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh have been confirmed as the hosts for Gladiators: Celebrity Special, as reported by The Standard.
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+Who is taking part in the Gladiators celebrity special?
Sara Pascoe, George Clarke, Chris Ramsey and AJ Odudu are confirmed as the celebrity contestants. They will compete against the Gladiators in a series of physical challenges including Duel, Unleash and Powerball.
+What challenges will the celebrities face?
The celebrities will tackle challenges such as Duel, Unleash and Powerball. Their speed and strength will also be tested in the final Eliminator challenge before the show is broadcast.
+Who will host the Gladiators celebrity special?
Bradley and Barney Walsh will host the special episode. The father-and-son duo will guide the celebrities through the challenges when it airs on the BBC.
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