BBC Gladiators reveals explosive new game Destruction for series 3

Gladiators is back on iPlayer and BBC One from 17 January and introducing its most explosive event yet, Destruction.

Destruction is fast and fierce, pitting two Contenders against one Gladiator in a no-holds-barred race of raw power.

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The battle? Each player charges down their own lane, facing four gigantic 8ft barriers, the first to smash through and slam the final button wins.

The four brutal barriers must be conquered differently: some smashed through with sheer body power, another obliterated with a battering ram, and one conquered by climbing.

No tricks or shortcuts. Just strength, speed and total Destruction.

Bradley and Barney Walsh will be back with our Saturday Night Superheroes Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel, and Viper return to showcase their power, agility and bold banter against the courageous contenders.

Gladiators returns to iPlayer and BBC One from Saturday 17 January at 5.45pm.

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