THE BBC has ordered a third series of Gladiators — just two weeks after the second season began.
The game show reboot is so successful that a third series is viewed as a definite to be a hit.
The BBC has ordered a third series of Gladiators[/caption]
A TV insider said: “Channel chiefs invariably wait to see how one series does before they order another one — but usually they wait more than a fortnight.
“But season two has just been so well received it was a no-brainer to commission a third outing as soon as possible.”
The Saturday night show first returned to our screens last January.
It has been a huge success, with five million people watching the New Year’s celebrity special.
The fan-favourite Atlaspheres challenge was revived from the original Gladiators for series two.
Filming on the new series is expected to take place this summer with Bradley and Barney likely to return as presenters.
There’s also a very high chance that the show, made by production company Hungry Bear, will also see Celebrity Gladiators recommissioned for a second outing too.
The show continues tonight on BBC One.
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