Gladiators 2026 champions crowned

After eleven action-packed weeks, four contestants went head to head for a final time, but only two could become champions.

Emily Bell and Josh McDonald eventually got their hands on the trophies and were crowned champions of series three of the Gladiators.

It's been far from an easy ride to the top, with plenty of thrills and spills.

Read on to find out more about the show-stopping final.

Emily took on Naomi Church in the women's final.

This was actually a battle between the youngest and oldest competitors.

It was neck and neck, but Emily just edged ahead, finally conquering the dreaded Travelator, before sprinting to victory.

After getting her hands on the trophy, Emily said it would take a long time for the win to sink in.

She said: "I'm also feeling very grateful that I won't have to do that Travelator again."

Meanwhile in the men's final Josh McDonald faced-off against Tyler Spence in a nail-biting showdown.

Tyler got to the travelator just before Josh, but slipped and Josh powered up to take the title.

Josh said being crowned champion was a dream come true.

He said: "This has been the best experience of my life and winning is the cherry on top!"

What did you think of the final? What will you do with your weekends now? Let us know in the comments.