Tabby Stoecker to join BBC’s Gladiators cast

Olympic skeleton athlete Tabby Stoecker has been confirmed as a new cast member for the fourth series of the BBC revival of ‘Gladiators’. The London-born athlete, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, will join the show when it returns early next year.

Stoecker, who is also participating in the 2026 series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, noted that her background in circus arts and her experience as an Olympic champion have prepared her for the physical challenges of the arena. Her specific Gladiator name and further details regarding the upcoming series are expected to be released in due course.