Bradley Walsh and his son Barney are being lined up to host the Gladiators reboot, according to reports.
The father and son duo are said to have been approached by BBC bosses to front the forthcoming revival of the hit challenge series, which sees civilian contestants take on superhumans in a number of physical challenges.
They previously presented three series of their ITV travel programme Breaking Dad together.
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Show insiders have also claimed the "unique" duo would bring a "great dynamic" to the set.
A source told The Sun: "The BBC love the idea of having a unique duo fronting Gladiators and that's what hiring a father and son gives them.
"It's certainly a break from the presenters the show had previously.
"They already know they have a great dynamic, thanks to appearing together on their travelogue, Breaking Dad, as well as drama, The Larkins.
"They also realise getting Brad to front the show with Barney is a bit of a coup because he’s already one of the busiest men on telly."
Gladiators will return to screens in 2023 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Presented by Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu, the iconic series originally aired on ITV in 1992 and ran for eight years.
A short-lived 2008 revival on Sky One – hosted by Ian Wright, Kirsty Gallacher and the late Caroline Flack – ran for two seasons.
Bradley, 62, has recently presented projects including The Chase, Beat The Chasers and Blankety Blank.
He also starred alongside his son Barney, 24, in ITV period drama The Larkins.
Gladiators will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2023.
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