Gladiator star Ace, real name Warren Furman, is set to become a vicar after shooting to fame on the hit game show in the 1990s. Warren, 51, starred on the show from 1996 to 2000.
The BBC dropped the first Gladiators trailer on Instagram on Monday leaving fans so excited as they had a first glimpse at some of the extreme challenges.
Gladiators will air on BBC One in January. It is a remake of the ITV show of the same name which saw civilians compete against bodybuilders and athletes.