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World's Strongest Man Heads to BBC's Gladiators
20 Jul
Summary
- Tom Stoltman, three-time World's Strongest Man winner, joins Gladiators.
- Filming begins next month in Sheffield for a 2027 broadcast.
- Stoltman aims to inspire viewers to tackle their own challenges.
Tom Stoltman, a three-time World's Strongest Man champion, has officially joined the cast of the BBC's popular show Gladiators. The 32-year-old athlete, hailing from Invergordon in the Highlands, made history as the first Scot to win the prestigious title in 2021, subsequently retaining it in 2022 and securing a third victory in 2024. He also holds the current Britain's Strongest Man title.
Filming for the fourth series of Gladiators is slated to begin in Sheffield next month. The new episodes are expected to premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in 2027. Stoltman expressed his enthusiasm for this new challenge, calling it a 'dream opportunity' and stating his goal to inspire viewers to believe in themselves and embrace their own personal challenges.
Despite a recent hand injury impacting his 2026 World's Strongest Man bid, Stoltman is ready to bring his characteristic strength, speed, and endurance to the Gladiators arena. His Gladiator name is yet to be revealed.
