6-foot Traitors legend officially becomes Celebrity Gladiator in BBC show first

The new season of Gladiators will feature a former England rugby player (Picture: Nick Eagle/BBC/Hungry Bear)

Former England rugby player and The Traitors star Joe Marler has been announced as the first-ever Celebrity Gladiator.

The 6ft prop, who retired from professional rugby last year before winning over viewers on the celebrity version of The Traitors, will appear on the next series of the BBC’s Gladiators under the new name, Mauler.

The BBC has confirmed Joe will make special appearances throughout series four, going head-to-head with contestants as they take on the show’s challenges.

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