Gladiators Legend reveals serious injury on BBC show

The BBC reboot, which is filmed in Utilita Arena (Sheffield), followed the original Gladiators, which aired on ITV between 1992 and 2000.

Before the current series began airing, it was revealed that four Gladiators had been injured while filming.

Legend (Matt Morsia), Bionic (Matty Campbell), Diamond (Livi Sheldon) and Athena (Karenjeet Kaur Bains) all suffered injuries.

Fan-favourite Legend discusses his injury with hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh on the latest episode.

Gladiators Legend opens up about injury

Walking out to the arena with his arm in a sling, Bradley asked Legend, “Ok first things first, what’s happened to the arm?”

As Legend revealed: “Unfortunately, I’ve damaged my bicep tendent so I’m going to be out.”

Adding: “It’s pretty devastating,” pausing before joking: “Devastating for you guys.

“Because everyone knows you only come here to see me.”

Before leaving the arena, Legend thanked the crowd and sent kisses to the audience.

But Bradley confirmed that Legend would still appear in the series, sharing,“he will be back.”

Which Gladiators were injured during Series 3?

Four Gladiators were injured during the filming of series 3, which took place in the summer of 2025:

• Legend (Matt Morsia) – Torn bicep tendon
• Bionic (Matty Campbell) – Shoulder injury
• Diamond (Livi Sheldon) – Knee and leg injury (including ACL)
• Athena (Karenjeet Kaur Bains) – Severe knee injury

During the time of the Gladiator’s injuries, a BBC spokesperson said: “The health and well-being of all Gladiators, contenders and crew is of paramount importance.

“Gladiators is one of the toughest and most physically demanding programmes on TV, and due to the high-impact nature of the show, it is not unusual for those competing to suffer injuries.

“In each instance, as soon as it became apparent that a potential injury had occurred, the correct protocol was immediately followed.

“The injured Gladiators are currently following medical advice and working on their recoveries.”

You can watch the Gladiators on Saturday evenings at 5.45pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.