GLASGOW contenders are wanted for the return of the iconic gameshow Gladiators.

A new series of the show is being brought to the BBC One by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television UK.

Recording is set to take place later this year, with the casting team currently on the hunt for contenders, who have the speed, skill and endurance to take the new cast on. 

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Kate Phillips, BBC Director of Unscripted, said: "Gladiators is back, and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other.

"Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? You’ll have to tune in to find out!" 

Glasgow Times:

Eleven episodes have been commissioned and the show will feature new events, alongside some of the classics, including the Eliminator.

Anyone interested in being a Gladiator or Contender can apply now by clicking HERE.