Gladiators is facing yet another switch-up (Picture: BBC / Hungry Bear Media)Change is in the air, and with the Gladiators cast getting a shake-up, a bulky new athlete is reportedly stepping up to the plate. Tipped specifically as a replacement for Giant, a source told the publication: ‘Giant was one of the most popular Gladiators so bosses needed a big personality to take his place. ‘They absolutely love Ahmad and think his show name The Emperor is iconic and will make a big impression with viewers. Over on Celebrity Gladiators, there’s also been turbulence. Arrow MORE: Full Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up as Olympic gold medallist joins the castArrow MORE: 6-foot Traitors legend officially becomes Celebrity Gladiator in BBC show firstArrow MORE: Andy Burnham responds to Scottish athlete with terminal cancer’s heartbreaking plea