BBC Gladiators fans divided over new Crash Course game

Called 'Crash Course' it sees two contestants get into 'Atlaspheres' which are essentially metal zorb balls.

They have to make their way around a course while being blocked by two gladiators, also in 'Atlaspheres'.

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) fans were divided on the new game.

Gladiators is back tonight at the later time of 7pm on BBC One.

It's the 2nd Quarter-Final where Joe from Scarborough takes on Lewis from Tredegar and Aneila from Manchester takes on Amanda from Warrington. 🔴🔵 PLUS there's a new event crashing into the arena 💥🌐💨 #Gladiators pic.twitter.com/a0wpmqA9JQ

— Gladiators (@GladiatorsTV) March 8, 2025

On the positive side, one person wrote: "Quite like AtlasSpheres. The race element is simple but entertaining".

Another shared: "New game is more fun than the actual Atlasphere game. People just love to moan".

A third said: "Crash course seems a little strange but it’s nice they’re trying something a bit different with the atlaspheres."

Not everyone was a fan though as one posted: "Mmmm not sure on that new game crash course".

Another said: "What is this Crash Course nonsense".

A third commented: "In two minds about Atlaspheres: Crash Course".

One person was quite harsh, saying: "Love gladiators but crash course is f****** dire".

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Gladiators returned for its second series in January after it was rebooted by the BBC in 2024 with father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh hosting.

The show sees members of the public attempt physically and mentally tough challenges while trying to beat the Gladiators.

BBC Gladiators airs on Saturday evenings on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.