Vogue Williams is proving she’s more than ready for a physical showdown, as new images reveal the TV star taking on the brutal challenges of Celebrity Gladiators — and looking unstoppable while doing it.
In a first look at the upcoming Christmas Day special, the 40-year-old mother of three showed off her ripped abs, powerful arms and fearless attitude as she tackled the iconic monkey bars, one of the show’s toughest tests of strength and endurance.
The episode, set to air on BBC One on Christmas Day, will see Vogue face off against the Gladiators alongside a formidable line-up: Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams, fitness guru Joe Wicks, and I’m A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson.
Fearless, Focused — and Fully Committed
Fresh from her recent stint in the jungle, Vogue threw herself straight into action. Dressed in a blue-and-white sports set, she looked every inch the athlete as she put her upper-body strength to the test, gripping the monkey bars with ease.
In another snap, Vogue pulled a fierce expression while wielding a pugil stick — signalling she’s ready for combat, not comedy. Moments later, she was seen smiling broadly in a matching tracksuit, clearly relishing the challenge.
Vogue Williams shows off abs of steel and arms as she takes on the brutal monkey bars in a first look at the upcoming Celebrity Gladiators (pictured)
The upcoming episode, set to air on BBC One on Christmas Day, will see Vogue, 40, Nicola Adams, 43, Joe Wicks, 40, and Sam Thompson, 33, take on a number of physical challenges
In one picture Vogue pulls a scary face at the camera as she holds a pugil stick in her hands (pictured)
A Celebrity Line-Up Built to Compete
Unlike last year’s celebrity special, which leaned heavily into humour, this year’s casting has been deliberately dialled up.
According to insiders, producers wanted stars who could genuinely push the Gladiators to their limits — and they may have found exactly that.
Joe Wicks, who became a household name during the Covid lockdowns, brings raw fitness and endurance. Sam Thompson has documented his intense gym transformation in recent years. But it’s Nicola Adams, undefeated and Olympic gold medallist, who many believe could be the one to beat.
And then there’s Vogue — a proven competitor who previously won Bear Grylls: Mission Survive and regularly shares demanding workouts with her followers.
A Showdown Worth the Hype
A source close to the production teased:
“Last year was fun. This year is fierce. These four can genuinely go toe-to-toe with the Gladiators, and viewers are in for a real spectacle.”
After battling through tests of speed, strength and stamina, the celebrities will face their final fear in the iconic Eliminator, where seconds — and nerves — can decide everything.
With the reboot of Gladiators already a smash hit since its return in 2024, expectations for the celebrity edition are sky-high.
And judging by Vogue Williams’ first look alone, one thing is clear: this Christmas, she’s not just turning heads — she’s coming to win.
