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Duel, Powerball, the Pyramid. No, this isn’t a list of illicit yoga moves. These are instead a few of the challenges that will take place in “Gladiators” 2024. 

“Gladiators” is a reality TV series that pushes participants to its limits with battles of physical strength. In this series, a number of permanent competitors, called Gladiators, battle against a number of one-time contestants, called Contenders.

According to Liz Ellis, co-host of “Gladiators”, all the challenges in this series are golden. In a phone interview with The Latch, Liz regaled us with some of her faves. 

“Powerball’s in there,” Liz shared, “which is the lovechild of rugby league and netball. There’s people being tackled and people trying to score goals. That was my favourite, that was just awesome to watch.”

“There’s also Pyramid, which is just amazing. Watching the Gladiators and the Contenders tumble up these steps made from foam? It’s just phenomenal.”

However, while Liz’s explanations are exceptional, you might want some more details about these games. In fact, you might want to know the rules of each gladiatorial contest. 

If such a person is you, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of every “Gladiator” challenge, that has been revealed, and how they’re played.

Gladiators 2024: The Games

Edge

Edge is a brand new event. In this challenge, one Contender and one Gladiator stand on a series of platforms that are raised high above the ground. The Contender then must race from one side to the other, all while avoiding being knocked off by a Gladiator.

Duel

In Duel, a Gladiator and a Contender are placed on opposing podiums that are raised a few metres from the ground. These contestants are then tasked with hitting each other with pugil sticks. The first person to knock their opponent to the ground wins. 

Pyramid

In Pyramid, two Contenders race to the top of a giant pyramid made of foam. However, they’ll be up against a pair of Gladiators, whose goal is to prevent them from getting to the top.

The Wall

In The Wall, Contenders have to climb a 10-metre-high wall in a short period of time. Traditionally, women have 10 seconds, while men have seven seconds. These Contenders are also being chased by Gladiators, who want to throw them off the wall. 

Hang Tough

In Hang Tough, a series of rings are hung from the ceiling. To begin this contest, a Contender and Gladiator hang from these rings. It is then up to the Challenger to reach where Gladiator started off. Likewise, it is up to the Gladiator to make the Contender fall off said rings. The Gladiator can do this by wrestling them. 

Powerball

In Powerball, two Contenders are tasked with placing a series of balls in a collection of five goals. However, each Contender has a Gladiator assigned to them. It is up to the Contenders to evade their Gladiator, as they can tackle them or push them off the court.

Tilt

In Tilt, one Contender and one Gladiator stand on two platforms that can tilt backwards and forwards. These platforms are placed far apart and off the ground, with Gladiator’s platform being higher than the Contender’s platform.

Once the Contender and Gladiator are standing on their respective platforms, they are handed a rope. It is then the Contender’s job to pull the Gladiator off their platform.

Whiplash

In Whiplash, one Contender and one Gladiator are placed in a large circle. They then hold onto one end of a long cylindrical object. Once the 30-second timer starts, it’s the Contender’s job to make the Gladiator leave the circle or let go of the object they’re both holding. 

The Eliminator 

The Eliminator is an obstacle course race. However, unlike the other events, this one is Contender versus Contender. 

At the end of each race, the winner is selected to compete in either the quarter-finals or the semi-finals. Meanwhile, the loser gets eliminated.

“Gladiators” airs at 7.30pm on Sundays – Wednesdays, only on 10 and 10 Play on Demand. Miss an episode? Catch up on 10 Play.

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We’re only four episodes in, and “Gladiators” is already shaking the nation. This reboot has captured what made the original series so action-packed, but with a few modern twists. 

“Gladiators” was an Aussie reality series that ran from 1995 until 1996. In this show, a number of permanent competitors, called Gladiators, battle against a number of one-time contestants, called Contenders. These battles consisted of races up a pyramid, tug-of-war games that were held in the sky, and an ominous challenge called The Eliminator. 

In 2024, all of these details are back, plus a few extra ones. For instance, there’s a new challenge called Edge. In this challenge, one Contender and one Gladiator stand on a series of platforms that are raised high above the ground. The Contender then must race from one side to the other, all while avoiding being knocked off by a Gladiator.

According to numerous fans of “Gladiators”, they are loving this mix of new and old.

“Really love the show,” wrote one fan on Instagram. “The enthusiasm of the characters, the theatre they put on, and just how generally nice they all are. Super fun.”

“Love the whole show!” wrote another. “So good to have it back on the TV. My kids are loving it just as much as I did when I was a kid.”

However, this show isn’t just creating fresh challenges and bringing back the good old days. There’s a new character entering the arena. A character called Black Ops.

So, who is this Black Ops? And what separates him from the rest of his fellow Gladiators? Here are the facts that you need to know.

Who Is Black Ops on “Gladiators”?

Black Ops on “Gladiators” isn’t your normal combatant. He isn’t dressed head-to-toe in spandex. He’s instead dressed in all black. He doesn’t enter with a theme song. He instead sneaks on in silence. 

Unlike a standard Gladiator or Contender, Black Ops will be allowed to sabotage his opponents. The normal rules of each challenge don’t always apply to him. This gives him a terrifying advantage. 

In 2024, Black Ops is being performed by Bertrand Venail. Bertrand is best known for being a former professional soccer player and a current CrossFit Elite athlete.

“Gladiators” airs at 7.30pm on Sundays – Wednesdays, only on 10 and 10 Play on Demand. Miss an episode? Catch up on 10 Play.

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After months of adrenaline-fuelled anticipation, it’s finally arrived. On January 15, the first episode of the “Gladiators” reboot dropped, and fans are loving it.

“Loving the new “Gladiators”,” wrote one fan on Instagram. “Watching it with my 12-year-old daughter, who’s having just as much fun as when I was a teenager.”

Likewise, another fan declared, “Taking me back to being a kid.”

If you’re not in the know, “Gladiators” was an iconic reality TV series that originally ran from 1995 until 1996. In each episode, a bunch of Aussies competed in a gauntlet of physical challenges. It featured wrestling matches, obstacle course races, and races to the top of a pyramid. 

In 2024, the reboot has successfully recaptured the magic of these challenges. What’s more, they were able to pull off this daunting task in a single episode. 

According to Liz Ellis, the co-host of the “Gladiators” reboot, the production team worked incredibly hard to pull off this feat. However, this wasn’t the only detail they wanted to nail. In a phone call with The Latch, Liz said it was also important to make sure each competitor lived up to the original’s hype. 

“I watched “Gladiators” when I was about 20,” Liz said. “And remember it being massive. Everyone watched it and talked about it. People just couldn’t believe the fact that these Gladiators, who were larger than life, were also so lippy and so fun.

“So when we were talking about rebooting “Gladiators”, that really stuck in my mind. I wanted to make sure that these Gladiators were larger than life, that they really embodied the whole idea of being superhuman.”

Due to the success of the first episode, we can’t wait to watch what happens next. If you’re in the same boat, here’s when each episode airs.

When Is “Gladiators” on?

“Gladiators” airs at 7.30pm on Sundays – Wednesdays, only on 10 and 10 Play on Demand. Miss an episode? Catch up on 10 Play.

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