Are you ready for a new series of Gladiators next year?

'Even more epic battles' have been confirmed as the Saturday night TV show is set to return for its third series in 2026.

But that's not all, the BBC has also confirmed a brand new celebrity special where four celebs will take on the toughest test on TV, facing off against the Gladiators.

Will you be tuning in? Let us know what you think about the Gladiators in the comments below.

All your favourite Saturday Night superheroes are returning: Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel, and Viper.

Bradley and Barney Walsh will return to host the show next year.

There will also be some brand new events as people try to prove they have the power to emerge victorious in front of a huge crowd at the Sheffield arena.

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC said: "With this brand-new series and another Celebrity Special confirmed there will be even more epic battles, more high-octane action and of course even more foam fingers than ever before for everyone to look forward to!"