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When Is the Gladiators Final on TV? See Timings for 2026 Series Conclusion
Naomi Church and Emily Bell compete for a trophy shaped like the Gladiators "G" logo in the 2026 final on BBC One, concluding a series rebooted since 2024.
- On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Gladiators 2026 series concluded on BBC One, crowning Emily Bell and Josh McDonald as champions.
- The women's final featured 40-year-old business consultant Naomi Church against 23-year-old marketing professional Emily Bell, while former Royal Marine Commando trainee Josh McDonald faced computer science teacher Tyler Spence for the men's title.
- In the decisive Eliminator challenge, Bell utilized a six-and-a-half-second head start to cross the finish line first, while McDonald secured victory after a three-second lead narrowly reaching the travelator ahead of Spence.
- Reflecting on the achievement, Spence said, "It's been absolutely unbelievable to get this far," while Bell noted she lacked "the words or language to describe" what the win meant.
- Presented by Bradley and Barney Walsh since the 2024 reboot, the series awards a trophy shaped like the "G" logo, replacing the 1990s ITV cash-prize format.
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