6-foot Traitors legend officially becomes Celebrity Gladiator in BBC show first
The new season of Gladiators will feature a former England rugby player (Picture: Nick Eagle/BBC/Hungry Bear)
Former England rugby player and The Traitors star Joe Marler has been announced as the first-ever Celebrity Gladiator.
The 6ft prop, who retired from professional rugby last year before winning over viewers on the celebrity version of The Traitors, will appear on the next series of the BBC’s Gladiators under the new name, Mauler.
The BBC has confirmed Joe will make special appearances throughout series four, going head-to-head with contestants as they take on the show’s challenges.
Filming is already underway in Sheffield ahead of the programme’s return to BBC One and iPlayer in 2027.
Known for his physical style of play and outspoken personality, Joe earned 95 England caps before deciding to hang up his boots.
Since retiring, he has cemented his place as a TV personality after his appearance on The Traitors.
The Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler will be joining the cast of Gladiators (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells)
In a statement, the BBC has said that Joe will bring ‘power, personality and plenty of surprises’.
Hosted by Bradley Walsh and his son Barney, the rebooted Gladiators has become one of the broadcaster’s most-watched shows since its return in 2024.
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Joe is the first celebrity to officially join the Gladiators rather than just appearing as a contestant in one of the show’s celebrity specials.
The likes of Sam Thompson and Joe Wicks have all taken part in the celebrity version in previous episodes.
Gladiators will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC One in 2027.
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