Vogue Williams and Joe Wicks have been crowned this year’s Celebrity Gladiators Champions.
The stars won the Christmas special after a tense five rounds against both the Gladiators and their celebrity opponents.
Vogue was up against Nicola Adams in the arena, while Joe was competing against Sam Thompson.
Gladiators hasn’t been on the telly for almost a year, so fans were delighted to see Bradley and Barney Walsh back on screen together, too.
Joe Wicks and Sam Thompson competed in Celebrity Gladiators 2025 (Credit: BBC)
Here’s everything that happened inside Sheffield Arena, including what gruelling events the celebrities had to face.
Celebrity Gladiators 2025: Joe Wicks and Sam Thompson
Joe – aka The Nation’s PE Teacher – and TV presenter Sam were first into the arena tonight.
Sam, who completed a gruelling 260-mile journey on foot to raise money for UNICEF’s Soccer Aid earlier this year, was quick to share his concerns.
He told host Bradley that his worst nightmare would be Dual, adding: “A gust of wind would blow me off.”
Sam gave himself the Gladiator name The Cockroach, explaining: “You can’t get rid of me!”
Joe, meanwhile, said to Bradley’s co-host and son Barney that his Gladiator name is Activate. He added: “I’m going to teach every single one of those Gladiators a lesson they won’t forget!”
Unfortunately for Sam, the first event WAS Dual – and he was up against Giant. Sam bowed his head when he realised who his opponent was. He put up a good fight but fell with one second to go.
Joe was up against Viper, who was as cheery as ever… Viper hit Joe before the whistle blew, knocking him off.
Referee Mark Clattenburg confirmed: “Viper went before the whistle, so I’m disqualifying him.” Joe was awarded a full five points, putting him in the lead.
Nicola Adams and Vogue Williams
Two-time Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams entered the arena looking strong. She told Bradley she “fears no one”.
I’m a Celebrity star and podcaster Vogue Williams was also raring to go. She admitted she was worried about The Wall, but said she’s wanted to do the Eliminator since she was eight years old.
The women’s first event was also Dual. Nicola went up against Fury – and lasted about three seconds on the podium before falling off.
Vogue took on Sabre, but she was also knocked off within a few seconds. Both celebrities finished the round with no points. Oh dear!
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