{"id":11925,"date":"2025-04-11T21:52:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T21:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/11925\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T21:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T21:52:09","slug":"gladiators-to-make-return-to-birmingham-after-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/11925\/","title":{"rendered":"Gladiators to make return to Birmingham after 25 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The sports entertainment show originally aired in Birmingham from 1992-2000<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0_434039Gladiators-Series-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gladiators line-up\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Gladiators will return to their original home of Birmingham in December as part of a UK tour(Image: Nick Eagle \/ BBC \/ Hungry Bear)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Gladiators will be returning home as part of their first UK tour &#8211; but it won&#8217;t be where many expect in Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> sports entertainment show was revived last year and instantly became a success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No fewer than 8.7 million people tuned into the first episode, becoming the biggest entertainment series launch on BBC since Let It Shine in 2017.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Read More:<\/strong> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/whats-on\/whats-on-news\/joe-lycett-speaks-out-over-31332292\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Joe Lycett speaks out over Birmingham bin crisis and says he&#8217;s racked up &#8216;five rubbish bags&#8217;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Later this year, the Gladiators will be leaving their home at Utilita Arena Sheffield to embark on a tour around the country, including <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Gladiators Live Tour will take place at the bp pulse LIVE arena on December 13 and 14.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_KA_BEM190124_gladiators.jpg\" alt=\"Paramedic Zoe Mcintosh (far right) appears on Gladiators alongside (l-r) referee Mark Clattneburg, bodybuilder Diamond and host Bradley Walsh \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Gladiators has become a huge success since returning to screens last year(Image: BBC \/ \u00a9 Hungry Bear Media Ltd)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Given the city&#8217;s connection to the original Gladiators, the two dates will be must-see for many Brummies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/itv\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">ITV<\/a> Gladiators series was filmed in Utilita Arena Birmingham from 1992 to 2000, leading to the rise of stars Wolf, Jet, Lightning and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The newest iteration of the series includes Legend, Cyclone and Giant, all of whom are expected at the bp pulse LIVE arena.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Fans will witness iconic stunts of legendary athleticism from popular Gladiators and the tour will bring back contenders from series one and two to face their nemeses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Across two hours of non-stop action, each show will end with the Eliminator, a gruelling and memorable obstacle course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To make the event a memorable one, fans have the chance for exclusive Gladiator meet-and-greets, photo opportunities with iconic props and VIP pre-show packages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Tickets for the Gladiators Live Tour will become available on April 17 via the Live Nation website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The sports entertainment show originally aired in Birmingham from 1992-2000Gladiators will return to their original home of 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