Olympic gold medallist Tabby Stoecker is swapping the Winter Olympic Games for the Gladiators arena after joining the line-up for series four.
The highly decorated Team GB skeleton athlete will become one of the superhuman Gladiators when the hit BBC show returns in 2027.
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Produced by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, the fourth series will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Who is new Gladiator Tabby Stoecker?
Tabby Stoecker is a London-born Team GB skeleton athlete who won Olympic gold at the Winter Olympic Games earlier this year.
The sporting star also has World Championship and European Championship medals among her numerous accolades.
Away from skeleton, Tabby has a background in circus arts, giving her another skill set to bring to the Gladiators arena.
Her Gladiator name and first-look images will be revealed at a later date.
When is Gladiators series 4 on BBC?
Gladiators series four will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2027.
The new series has already been filmed in Sheffield, with Tabby joining the Gladiators line-up as contenders once again prepare to face a series of demanding physical challenges.
The BBC has not yet confirmed an exact transmission date for series four.
Who else is joining Gladiators series 4?
Tabby's announcement follows the news that three-time World's Strongest Man champion Tom Stoltman has also joined the Gladiators cast.
The new additions will join the existing Gladiators when the BBC show returns for its fourth series.
Filming took place in Sheffield over the summer, with the new series set to put contenders through tests of speed, strength and endurance.
What has Tabby Stoecker said about joining Gladiators?
Tabby said she was thrilled to become part of the long-running entertainment show.
"I'm over the moon to be joining the Gladiators family for Series 4. It's incredible to be part of such an iconic show and I can't wait for audiences to see what I bring to the arena."
She added that her Olympic career and circus arts background had prepared her for the challenge.
"Being an Olympic Champion and coming from a circus arts background has prepared me for this exciting new challenge and I can't wait to bring my positivity, athleticism, and competitive spirit to the show. Bring on the Contenders!"
Gladiators series four will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2027.
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