:Gladiators (2024 Australian TV series)
{{Short description|Australian television game show}}
{{For|the 2024 British TV series|Gladiators (2024 British TV series)}}
{{Use Australian English|date=September 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox television
| image =
| genre = Sports entertainment
| creator = {{Plainlist|
- Dan Carr
- John Ferraro
}}
| based_on = {{Based on|Gladiators|Dan Carr and John Ferraro}}
| director =
| developer =
| presenter = {{ubl|Beau Ryan|Liz Ellis}}
| starring = Mark McGaw
| voices = Matt Russell
| theme_music_composer =
| country = Australia
| language = English
| num_series = 1
| num_episodes = 12
| executive_producer = {{ubl|John Ferraro|Barry Poznick}}
| producer =
| camera = Multi-camera
| location =
| runtime =
| company = Warner Bros. International Television Production
| budget =
| network = Network 10
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|01|15|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2024|01|28|df=y}}
| related = Gladiators (1995–1996)
Gladiators (2008)
}}
Gladiators (also known as Gladiators Australia) is an Australian television series, which premiered on 15 January 2024 on Network 10.{{Cite web|url=https://www.adnews.com.au/news/paramount-upfront-a-wave-of-premium-content-in-2024|title=Paramount Upfront - A wave of premium content in 2024|website=AdNews|date=24 October 2023}}{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/12/10-bumps-gladiators-to-january-15.html|title=10 bumps Gladiators to January 15|date=12 December 2023|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=13 December 2023}}{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/11/airdate-gladiators.html|title=Airdate: Gladiators|date=7 November 2023|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=7 November 2023}} It is hosted by Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis. It is based on the earlier Australian iterations of the American version of the franchise.{{Cite web|last=Molk|first=Steve|url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2023/09/12/channel-10-confirm-liz-ellis-and-beau-ryan-to-host-gladiators-australia-in-2024/|title=Channel 10 confirm LIZ ELLIS and BEAU RYAN to host GLADIATORS AUSTRALIA in 2024|date=11 September 2023|website=TV Blackbox|access-date=28 September 2023}} The first iteration being broadcast from 1995–1996 and a short-lived revival being the second in 2008.
The referee of the show is the former Australian Gladiator and rugby league player, Mark McGaw, also known as "Hammer".Saint, Sinner, Shoosh (9 December 2023). Ex-NRL star lines up for Gladiators. Townsville Bulletin. Retrieved 9 December 2023.{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/01/we-need-heroes-gladiators-a-return-to-fun-says-liz-ellis.html|title="We need heroes": Gladiators a return to fun says Liz Ellis|date=15 January 2024|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=15 January 2024}} Casting for contenders for the first series began in August 2023{{Cite web|last=Lu|first=Garry|url=https://www.bosshunting.com.au/entertainment/tv/gladiators-australia-casting/|title='Gladiators' Is Returning To Aussie Screens (And It's Now Casting)|date=1 August 2023|website=Boss Hunting|access-date=28 September 2023}} and the twelve "Gladiators" were announced on 26 September 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bandt.com.au/10-unveils-gladiator-plans-reveals-this-seasons-cast/|title=10 Unveils Gladiator Plans & Reveals This Season's Cast|first=B&T|last=Magazine|date=26 September 2023|website=B&T|access-date=28 September 2023}} In May 2024, it was officially announced that Gladiators is being cancelled after only one season, that failed to find an audience.{{Cite web|url= https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/05/axed-but-what-about-that-gladiators-prize.html |title= Axed: But what about that Gladiators prize? |first=David|last=Knox|date=25 May 2024|website=TV Tonight|access-date=26 May 2024}}
Production
The second possible revival of the Australian version of Gladiators was rumoured to be produced soon after the second British revival was announced.{{Cite web|url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2023/07/19/reality-tv-classic-contest-gladiators-set-to-return-to-australian-screens/|title=Reality TV classic GLADIATORS set to return to Australian screens|date=19 July 2023|website=TV Blackbox|access-date=28 September 2023}} Casting for contenders to compete against the Gladiators was announced in August, and it was revealed that the show would air in early 2024 on Network 10. Distribution rights are held by Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, with the show being executively produced by John C. Ferraro and Barry Poznick.{{Cite web|first=Kevin|last=Parry|url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2023/09/27/cast-revealed-for-2024-reboot-of-gladiators/|title=Cast revealed for 2024 reboot of GLADIATORS AUSTRALIA|website=TV Blackbox|date=26 September 2023 }} The episodes were filmed at Disney Studios Australia in Sydney, New South Wales.
The series was initially announced as premiering on 7 January 2024, within the summer non-ratings period; however, one month prior to the premiere, it was postponed by a day. It was later announced that the series would instead premiere on 15 January 2024, to enable a wider audience to view the revival series.
=Marketing=
The series was announced to air in early 2024. It is sponsored by a wide range of companies, including QSR International and auto home delivery services, and will include "back-to-school" marketing. Similar to the original series, it is a comedic sports entertainment show with "cartoon-ish violence" for a family audience.{{Cite web|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/gladiators-ready-but-will-the-cartoon-violence-translate-in-2024-801853/amp|title=Gladiators, ready! But will the cartoon violence translate in 2024?|last=Jolly|first=Nathan|website=Mumbrella|date=2 October 2023 |access-date=5 October 2023}}
The first official teaser trailer for the series was released on 6 November 2023, featuring eight of the Gladiators of the show (females Arrow, Chaos, Comet, Halo, and males Cyclone, Phoenix, Spartan and Viking).{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Guy|url=https://thelatch.com.au/when-does-gladiators-2024-start/amp/|title=Put on Your Fighting Tights — We Now Know When 'Gladiators' Will Drop|date=29 November 2023|website=The Latch|access-date=29 November 2023}}
Format
The show involves permanent competitors known as "Gladiators" that compete against "Contenders" in several events made to test out both their physical and mental capabilities.
In each episode, two men and two women compete for points against the Gladiators across four different events, with separate events for males and females. After this, each pair then competes against each other in "The Eliminator", a grueling obstacle course, of which any points they have won previously go towards time for a head start on their opponent. The winner of this is dubbed the champion of the episode, and will advance to the Finals, in hope to be crowned as the overall champions.
The winners of the series had the opportunity to become a Gladiator in the next series of the show and face off against new contenders, though there was never going to be a second series.
Events
{{see|Gladiators (1995 Australian TV series)#Events}}
On the show, the Contenders will face the Gladiators in events testing their speed, strength, stamina, agility and power.{{Cite web|url=https://www.paramountanz.com.au/news-and-insights/gladiators-ready-hosts-ready/|title=Gladiators, Ready! Hosts, Ready!|website=Paramount ANZ}} The series sees the return of some classic events, with a few brand-new events.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newidea.com.au/gladiators-revival|title=Australian Gladiators 2024: Everything you need to know about the reboot|first=Elizabeth|last=Gracie|date=26 September 2023|access-date=29 September 2023|website=New idea}} Each episode featured four events chosen at random, with every episode finishing with The Eliminator obstacle course.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mamamia.com.au/australian-gladiators-2024-cast/|title=Meet the fierce cast of the Australian Gladiators 2024 reboot.|first=Tara|last=Watson|date=26 September 2023|website=Mamamia|access-date=28 September 2023}}
In the first series, the following events were introduced in this order:
- In the Heats, events Duel, Powerball, Pyramid and The Wall were played with a rotation.
- In the Quarter-Finals, two new events, Tilt and Hang Tough were introduced.
- In the Semi-Finals, new events Whiplash and The Edge premiered.
=The Edge=
The Edge is a brand new event in Gladiators Australia, in which the contender goes head-to-head against one gladiator in a criss-cross-shaped platform 5 metres above the arena floor. The contender must make it to the other side without being knocked off the Edge by the gladiator. Each cross is worth a point.
The game is based on the British event with the same name.
=The Eliminator=
The final Eliminator obstacle course includes 9 different obstacles:
{{Div col|colwidth=20em}}
- Over-under bars
- Balance beams
- 6 meter rope climb
- Hand ladders
- Climbing up and down the Pyramid
- Cargo net climb
- Fire pole dismount
- Travelator
- Through the "foam brick" wall
{{Div col end}}
Gladiators
The 12 Australian and New Zealander athletes, appearing as Gladiators, were announced on 26 September 2023.
However, in November 2023, it was revealed that a seventh male Gladiator would appear on the show. Named "Dragon", light heavyweight mixed martial artist Tyson Pedro was revealed.{{Cite web|url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2023/11/07/airdate-first-look-channel-10s-gladiators-return-this-summer/|last=Perry|first=Kevin|title=AIRDATE + FIRST LOOK – Channel 10's GLADIATORS return this Summer!|website=TVBlackbox|date=7 November 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gladiatorstv.com/international/australia/gladiators/dragon.php|title=Gladiators Australia - Dragon (Tyson Pedro)|website=GladiatorsTV}} Black Ops—real name Bertrand Venail—was also revealed during the airing of the series – bringing the total to 14 Gladiators.
The grand prize for the winners of the season, Kalani Lenehan and Taylah Bisshopp, was the title of Gladiator.{{Cite web |last=Mediaweek |date=2024-01-28 |title=Channel 10 finds its next Gladiators as the show crowns its winners |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/channel-10-finds-its-next-gladiators-as-the-show-crowns-its-winners/ |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=Mediaweek |language=en-AU}}
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Female Gladiators |
| style="width:50px"|Alias
! style="width:160px"|Name ! style="width:50px"|Series ! style="width:50px"|Age ! style="width:100px"|Stats ! style="width:75px"|State/Territory ! style="width:400px"|Biography |
|---|
| Arrow
| Harriet Roberts | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 31 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|170|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| QLD |
|
| Chaos
| Jaymi-Lee Morris | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 30 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|164|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Comet
| Tatyanna Pogonza-Dumas | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 24 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|170|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Elektra
| style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 39 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|161|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Halo
| Chanique Greyling | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 30 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|179|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Raven
| Katelin van Zyl | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 31 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|173|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| QLD |
|
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Male Gladiators |
| style="width:50px"|Alias
! style="width:150px"|Name ! style="width:50px"|Series ! style="width:50px"|Age ! style="width:100px"|Stats ! style="width:75px"|State/Territory ! style="width:400px"|Biography |
|---|
| Black Ops
| Bertrand Venail | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 36 | style="text-align:center"| | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Cobra
| Damien Rider | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 48 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|190|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| SA |
|
| Cyclone
| Blessings Chilufya | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 22 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|191|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| QLD |
|
| Dragon
| style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 31 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|188|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Maximus
| Kwame Duah | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 30 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|178|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| SA |
|
| Phoenix
| style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 33 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|192|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Spartan
| Khan Porter | style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 33 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|182|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| NSW |
|
| Viking
| style="text-align:center"| 1 | style="text-align:center"| 30 | style="text-align:center"| {{convert|188|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | style="text-align:center"| QLD |
|
Episodes
| class="wikitable" style="margin-right: 0;" |
| Episode
! Contest ! Original airdate ! Contenders (Female) ! Contenders (Male) ! Events |
|---|
| 1
|Heat 1 |15 January 2024 |Ana v Makedonka |Jonny v Ben/Kurt{{efn|Ben got injured in Powerball, so he was replaced by reserve contender Kurt.|name=Reserve1}} |Duel, Powerball, The Wall, Pyramid |
| 2
|Heat 2 |16 January 2024 |Taylah v Caitlin |Chris v Alex |Powerball, Duel, Pyramid, The Wall |
| 3
|Heat 3 |17 January 2024 |Tee v Yani |Zak/Danny{{efn|Zak got injured in Duel, so he was replaced by reserve contender Danny.|name=Reserve2}} v Chris |The Wall, Duel, Powerball, Pyramid |
| 4
|Heat 4 |18 January 2024 |Julia v Emilia/Bec{{efn|Emilia got injured in Pyramid, so she was replaced by reserve contender Bec.|name=Reserve3}} |Leo/Daine{{efn|Leo got injured in The Wall, so he was replaced by reserve contender Daine.|name=Reserve4}} v Dan |Powerball, Duel, Pyramid, The Wall |
| 5
|Heat 5 |19 January 2024 |Sam v Rachelle |Kalani v Torey |Duel, Powerball, Pyramid, The Wall |
| 6
|Heat 6 |21 January 2024 |Michelle v Janice |Jason v Sohrab |The Wall, Duel, Powerball, Pyramid |
| 7
|Quarter Final 1 |22 January 2024 |Tee v Julia |Jason v Chris |Pyramid, Tilt, Hang Tough, The Wall |
| 8
|Quarter Final 2 |23 January 2024 |Makedonka v Janice |Jonny v Kalani |Hang Tough, Tilt, Pyramid, The Wall |
| 9
|Quarter Final 3 |24 January 2024 |Taylah v Sam |Daine v Danny |Tilt, Hang Tough, The Wall, Pyramid |
| 10
|Semi Final 1 |25 January 2024 |Taylah v Tee |Daine v Chris |The Edge, Pyramid, Whiplash, The Wall/Duel |
| 11
|Semi Final 2 |26 January 2024 |Janice v Julia (wildcard) |Kalani v Jason (wildcard) |The Edge, The Wall, Duel, Pyramid, Whiplash |
| 12
|Grand Final |28 January 2024 |Taylah v Janice |Daine v Kalani |Hang Tough, The Wall, The Edge, Pyramid |
;Notes
{{notelist}}
=Episode summary=
In the final eliminator round, each point is equal to 0.5 second head start for the winning contender.
==Heat 1==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Ana !Makedonka !Gladiators |
|---|
| Duel
|0 |0 |Chaos |
| Powerball
|1 |0 |Arrow, Chaos, Elektra |
| The Wall
|5 |0 |Halo & Elektra |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Halo & Arrow |
| Total scores
!6 !0 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Jonny !Ben/Kurt !Gladiators |
| Duel
|0 |0 |Phoenix |
| Powerball
|1 |2 |Cobra, Phoenix, Spartan |
| The Wall
|0 |0 |Spartan & Cobra |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Cyclone & Phoenix |
| Total scores
!1 !2 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Makedonka and Jonny
==Heat 2==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Taylah !Caitlin !Gladiators |
|---|
| Powerball
|7 |2 |Chaos, Elektra, Arrow |
| Duel
|0 |0 |Halo |
| Pyramid
|0 |5 |Halo & Elektra |
| The Wall
|0 |0 |Elektra & Arrow |
| Total scores
!7 !7 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Chris !Alex !Gladiators |
| Powerball
|3 |5 |Cobra, Viking, Cyclone |
| Duel
|0 |0 |Phoenix |
| Pyramid
|5 |0 |Cobra & Spartan |
| The Wall
|0 |10 |Cobra & Phoenix |
| Total scores
!8 !15 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Taylah and Chris
==Heat 3==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Tee !Yani !Gladiators |
|---|
| The Wall
|10 |5 |Halo & Elektra |
| Duel
|5 |0 |Chaos |
| Powerball
|5 |4 |Arrow, Elektra, Halo |
| Pyramid
|10 |0 |Arrow & Chaos |
| Total scores
!30 !9 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Zak/Danny !Chris !Gladiators |
| The Wall
|10 |5 |Spartan & Black Ops |
| Duel
|0 |0 |Phoenix |
| Powerball
|5 |4 |Cobra, Phoenix, Spartan |
| Pyramid
|5 |0 |Cobra & Spartan |
| Total scores
!20 !9 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Tee and Danny
==Heat 4==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Julia !Emilia/Bec !Gladiators |
|---|
| Powerball
|2 |2 |Chaos, Arrow, Comet |
| Duel
|10 |5 |Chaos |
| Pyramid
|0 |10 |Arrow & Halo |
| The Wall
|0 |0 |Elektra & Comet |
| Total scores
!12 !17 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Leo/Daine !Dan !Gladiators |
| Powerball
|4 |3 |Viking, Phoenix, Cyclone |
| Duel
|5 |0 |Spartan |
| Pyramid
|10 |0 |Cobra & Cyclone |
| The Wall
|0 |10 |Viking & Spartan |
| Total scores
!19 !13 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Julia and Daine
==Heat 5==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Sam !Rachelle !Gladiators |
|---|
| Duel
|0 |0 |Raven |
| Powerball
|2 |0 |Comet, Arrow, Chaos |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Halo & Elektra |
| The Wall
|5 |10 |Raven & Elektra |
| Total scores
!7 !10 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Kalani !Torey !Gladiators |
| Duel
|0 |0 |Maximus |
| Powerball
|3 |7 |Spartan, Phoenix, Maximus |
| Pyramid
|5 |0 |Cyclone & Phoenix |
| The Wall
|10 |0 |Cobra & Black Ops |
| Total scores
!18 !7 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Sam and Kalani
==Heat 6==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Michelle !Janice !Gladiators |
|---|
| The Wall
|10 |0 |Comet & Elektra |
| Duel
|0 |0 |Halo |
| Powerball
|3 |1 |Arrow, Raven, Chaos |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Comet & Raven |
| Total scores
!13 !1 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Jason !Sohrab !Gladiators |
| The Wall
|10 |0 |Black Ops & Cobra |
| Duel
|10 |0 |Phoenix |
| Powerball
|3 |2 |Phoenix, Spartan, Maximus |
| Pyramid
|5 |5 |Cyclone & Cobra |
| Total scores
!28 !7 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Janice and Jason
==Quarter Final 1==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Tee !Julia !Gladiators |
|---|
| Pyramid
|10 |0 |Arrow & Comet |
| Tilt
|5 |0 |Elektra & Chaos |
| Hang Tough
|0 |5 |Raven & Halo |
| The Wall
|10 |5 |Raven & Elektra |
| Total scores
!25 !10 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Jason !Chris !Gladiators |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Dragon & Cyclone |
| Tilt
|5 |0 |Phoenix & Maximus |
| Hang Tough
|5 |5 |Dragon & Spartan |
| The Wall
|10 |5 |Phoenix & Cobra |
| Total scores
!20 !10 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Tee and Chris
==Quarter Final 2==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Makedonka !Janice !Gladiators |
|---|
| Hang Tough
|5 |0 |Comet & Halo |
| Tilt
|0 |0 |Elektra & Arrow |
| Pyramid
|10 |0 |Raven & Chaos |
| The Wall
|0 |10 |Comet & Arrow |
| Total scores
!15 !10 |
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Jonny !Kalani !Gladiators |
| Hang Tough
|0 |5 |Spartan & Cobra |
| Tilt
|0 |0 |Maximus & Dragon |
| Pyramid
|0 |5 |Maximus & Phoenix |
| The Wall
|0 |10 |Spartan & Cobra |
| Total scores
!0 !20 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Janice and Kalani
==Quarter Final 3==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Taylah !Sam !Gladiators |
|---|
| Tilt
|0 |0 |Strongwoman |
| Hang Tough
|0 |0 |Raven & Elektra |
| The Wall
|0 |0 |Comet & Arrow |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Halo & Chaos |
| Total scores
!0 !0 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Daine !Danny !Gladiators |
| Tilt
|5 |0 |Strongman |
| Hang Tough
|0 |5 |Dragon & Spartan |
| The Wall
|10 |0 |Phoenix & Cobra |
| Pyramid
|10 |5 |Maximus & Cyclone |
| Total scores
!25 !10 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Taylah and Daine
==Semi Final 1==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Taylah !Tee !Gladiators |
|---|
| The Edge
|4 |2 |Elektra & Raven |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Comet & Arrow |
| Whiplash
|10 |10 |Chaos & Comet |
| The Wall
|0 |10 |Arrow & Elektra |
| Total scores
!14 !22 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Daine !Chris !Gladiators |
| The Edge
|10 |6 |Cyclone & Spartan |
| Pyramid
|0 |5 |Maximus & Cyclone |
| Whiplash
|10 |0 |Spartan & Cobra |
| Duel
|10 |0 |Dragon |
| Total scores
!30 !11 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Taylah and Daine
==Semi Final 2==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Janice !Julia !Gladiators |
|---|
| The Edge
|3 |0 |Elektra & Halo |
| The Wall
|10 |0 |Arrow & Raven |
| Duel
|0 |0 |Chaos & Comet |
| Pyramid
|0 |0 |Halo & Arrow |
| Whiplash
|0 |10 |Elektra & Comet |
| Total scores
!13 !10 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Kalani !Jason !Gladiators |
| The Edge
|5 |1 |Cyclone & Spartan |
| The Wall
|10 |0 |Cobra & Dragon |
| Duel
|5 |0 |Phoenix |
| Pyramid
|10 |0 |Cyclone & Phoenix |
| Whiplash
|0 |10 |Black Ops & Maximus |
| Total scores
!30 !11 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Janice and Kalani
==Grand Final==
;Female
| class="wikitable" |
| Events
!Taylah !Janice !Gladiators |
|---|
| Hang Tough
|0 |0 |Halo & Chaos |
| The Wall
|0 |10 |Comet & Arrow |
| The Edge
|7 |2 |Elektra & Raven |
| Pyramid
|0 |5 |Halo & Arrow |
| Total scores
!7 !17 |
;Male
| class="wikitable"
!Events !Daine !Kalani !Gladiators |
| Hang Tough
|10 |5 |Dragon & Cobra |
| The Wall
|0 |0 |Phoenix & Cobra |
| The Edge
|6 |9 |Spartan & Cyclone |
| Pyramid
|10 |5 |Maximus & Cyclone |
| Total scores
!26 !19 |
|---|
;The Eliminator
- Winners: Taylah and Kalani
=Contenders progress=
Color key:
:{{Color box|gold|border=silver}} Series champions
:{{Color box|silver|border=silver}} Runners-up
:{{Color box|skyblue|border=silver}} The contender won the episode and advanced
:{{Color box|violet|border=silver}} The contender was medically withdrawn from the competition
:{{Color box|lightgreen|border=silver}} The contender was a wildcard and qualified
:{{Color box|pink|border=silver}} The contender lost the episode and was eliminated
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| rowspan="3" |Contenders
! colspan="12" | Episodes |
|---|
| colspan="6" |Heats
! colspan="3" |Quarter Finals ! colspan="2" |Semi Finals ! colspan="1" |Final |
| 1
! 2 ! 3 ! 4 ! 5 ! 6 ! 7 ! 8 ! 9 ! 10 ! 11 !12 |
| Kalani
| colspan="4" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | bgcolor="gold" |WINNER |
| Taylah
| colspan="1" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="6" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="1" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="gold" |WINNER |
| Daine
| colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="4" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="1" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="silver"|RUNNER-UP |
| Janice
| colspan="5" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="1" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | bgcolor="silver"|RUNNER-UP |
| Jason
| colspan="5" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | bgcolor="lightgreen" |WC | colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="1" {{N/A}} |
| Julia
| colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="lightgreen" |WC | colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="1" {{N/A}} |
| Chris
| colspan="1" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="4" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="2" {{N/A}} |
| Tee
| colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="2" {{N/A}} |
| Danny
| colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="5" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="3" {{N/A}} |
| Sam
| colspan="4" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="3" {{N/A}} |
| Jonny
| bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="6" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="4" {{N/A}} |
| Makedonka
| bgcolor="skyblue" |WIN | colspan="6" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="4" {{N/A}} |
| Sohrab
| colspan="5" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="6" {{N/A}} |
| Michelle
| colspan="5" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="6" {{N/A}} |
| Torey
| colspan="4" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="7" {{N/A}} |
| Rachelle
| colspan="4" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="7" {{N/A}} |
| Dan
| colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="8" {{N/A}} |
| Bec
| colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="8" {{N/A}} |
| Leo
| colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="violet"|WDR | colspan="8" {{N/A}} |
| Emilia
| colspan="3" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="violet"|WDR | colspan="8" {{N/A}} |
| Chris
| colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="9" {{N/A}} |
| Zak
| colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="violet"|WDR | colspan="9" {{N/A}} |
| Yani
| colspan="2" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="9" {{N/A}} |
| Alex
| colspan="1" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="10" {{N/A}} |
| Caitlin
| colspan="1" {{N/A}} | bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="10" {{N/A}} |
| Kurt
| bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="11" {{N/A}} |
| Ben
| bgcolor="violet"|WDR | colspan="11" {{N/A}} |
| Ana
| bgcolor="pink"|OUT | colspan="11" {{N/A}} |
Reception
=Critical reception=
The return of Gladiators has received mixed–to–poor critique. The series received a lot of negative comments via social media, relating to the "poor set design", and the slow pacing. The lack of audience and variety of events were also denounced.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-15 |title='Miserable': Fans slam Gladiators reboot for faking it |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/tv/channel-10-reboot-of-gladiators-australia-slammed-by-fans-for-being-cheap-and-faking-crowd-c-13233363 |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=PerthNow |language=en}}
= Ratings =
Ratings data is from OzTAM and represents the top 20 viewership from the five largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth).
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| title1 = Premiere
| date1 = 15 January 2024
| timeslot1 = Monday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers1 = 395,000
| OVrank1 = 8
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| title2 = Episode 2
| date2 = 16 January 2024
| timeslot2 = Tuesday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers2 = 196,000
| OVrank2 = 20
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| title3 = Episode 3
| date3 = 17 January 2024
| timeslot3 = Wednesday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers3 = 219,000
| OVrank3 = 17
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| title4 = Episode 4
| date4 = 18 January 2024
| timeslot4 = Thursday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers4 = –
| OVrank4 = NR
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| title5 = Episode 5
| date5 = 19 January 2024
| timeslot5 = Friday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers5 = –
| OVrank5 = NR
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| title6 = Episode 6
| date6 = 21 January 2024
| timeslot6 = Sunday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers6 = 176,000
| OVrank6 = 16
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| title7 = Episode 7
| date7 = 22 January 2024
| timeslot7 = Monday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers7 = 161,000
| OVrank7 = 20
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| title8 = Episode 8
| date8 = 23 January 2024
| timeslot8 = Tuesday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers8 = –
| OVrank8 = NR
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| title9 = Episode 9
| date9 = 24 January 2024
| timeslot9 = Wednesday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers9 = –
| OVrank9 = NR
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| title10 = Episode 10
| date10 = 25 January 2024
| timeslot10 = Thursday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers10 = –
| OVrank10 = NR
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| title11 = Episode 11
| date11 = 26 January 2024
| timeslot11 = Friday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers11 = –
| OVrank11 = NR
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| title12 = Grand Final
| date12 = 28 January 2024
| timeslot12 = Sunday 7:30 pm
| OVviewers12 = –
| OVrank12 = NR*
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NR = Did not rank in Top 20
References
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External links
- [https://10play.com.au/gladiators Official Website]
- {{IMDb title|30816886}}
{{Gladiators}}
{{Network 10 programming}}
Category:Gladiators (franchise)
Category:2024 Australian television series debuts
Category:2024 Australian television series endings
Category:2020s Australian reality television series
Category:2020s Australian game shows
Category:Network 10 original programming
Category:Television shows set in New South Wales
Category:Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios
Category:Television series reboots
Category:Australian television series revived after cancellation
Category:Australian television series based on American television series