Gladiators has been pushed back on the TV schedule tonight (February 14).
The BBC show is usually available to watch early on Saturday evenings but this week, viewers will need to wait more than two hours longer to see the new episode.
Hosted by The Chase's Bradley Walsh and his son Barney, the show sees contenders battle against the Gladiators as well as each other at various physical tasks.
The new series started a few weeks ago and has seen some new challenges be unveiled, including Destruction.
Why Gladiators isn’t on TV at the usual time tonight
For those wondering why the TV schedule has changed and pushed the programme back, an FA Cup fixture is the answer.
The Aston Villa v Newcastle United match will kick off at 5.45pm, with BBC One coverage starting at 5.30pm.
Gladiators is usually on at 5.45pm on Saturday evenings so, as a result, it has been pushed back until 8pm this week.
What to expect from Gladiators this week
Teasing this week’s episode, Radio Times has shared what fans can expect, including some controversy in the final round of the heats.
Its synopsis says: “Bradley and Barney Walsh host the last round of the heats.
“With five brutal events and the dreaded Eliminator to conquer, only the toughest will secure one of the last places in the quarter-finals.
“There is controversy on Crash Course, Apollo returns to the Duel podium, and Mark Clattenburg gets a new and not so helpful assistant referee”.
Gladiator Legend to miss future episodes due to ‘devastating’ injury
Last week, Gladiator Legend, otherwise known as Matt Morsia, announced he had an injury and wouldn’t be able to take part in future episodes while he recovers.
Walking out to the arena with his arm in a sling, Bradley asked Legend: “Ok first things first, what’s happened to the arm?”
As Legend revealed: “Unfortunately, I’ve damaged my bicep tendon so I’m going to be out.”
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Adding: “It’s pretty devastating,” pausing before joking: “Devastating for you guys.
“Because everyone knows you only come here to see me.”
Before leaving the arena, Legend thanked the crowd and sent kisses to the audience.
But Bradley confirmed that Legend would still appear in the series, sharing: “He will be back.”
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