Joe Marler is to become the BBC’s first celebrity Gladiator, taking on the name “Mauler” when the programme returns for its fourth series in 2027.
The former rugby player, who has also appeared on The Traitors, has been confirmed for the role by the broadcaster. His casting marks the first time a celebrity has been announced as a Gladiator for the BBC version of the show.
Marler will be known on the programme as Mauler, in keeping with the show’s tradition of giving its Gladiators distinctive arena names. The announcement links his new television role to the fourth series, which is scheduled to air in 2027.
No further details have been provided in the supplied material about the wider line-up, filming plans, format changes or Marler’s specific involvement beyond his Gladiator identity.
The latest confirmed position is that Marler will join Gladiators as Mauler when the fourth series is broadcast in 2027.
