Channel 10 announced on Monday that they have changed the premiere date of the Gladiators reboot to January 15.
This will be the second time the network has revived the '90s classic – it was previously scheduled to premiere on January 7.
With I'm a Celebrity moved to April and The Bachelors now in December, Ten expects a better reception from audiences with the change, the newspaper reports TV black box.
The network released a revised promo with the new date and claimed that audience research was behind the massive change.
They suggested that the later premiere would be more successful with viewers and help a wider audience hear about the 2024 reboot.
Channel 10 announced on Monday that they have changed the premiere date of the Gladiators reboot to January 15
This will be the second time the network has revived the '90s classic – it was previously scheduled to premiere on January 7. Pictured: Former NRL star Sandor Earl, powerlifting champion Jaymii Morris, former Ninja Warrior Kwame Duah and pro athlete Harriet Roberts will star in the show
However, disgruntled fans flooded the comments section of the Gladiators Instagram page to demand answers on the changed premiere date.
“First the 7th, then the 8th and now the 15th?” wrote one fan.
'Why not the 8th anymore??' asked another.
'Why the 15th? I was looking forward to the 8th,” echoed another disgruntled viewer.
'Back again a week? Interesting…” a fourth commented.
'Why the 15th? Why? What's Channel Ten doing on the 8th' wrote another
Disgruntled fans flooded the comments section of the Gladiators Instagram page to demand answers on the changed premiere date
It comes after the cult series, which recently released its first official trailer, was panned by viewers months ahead of its release.
A cast photo of the group, which Ten published on the show's official Instagram page in October, drew the ire of fans due to the exaggerated appearance of the male contestants.
Previously, stars of the show wore eye-catching bodybuilding suits, which hugged their physiques as they fought competitors on the show.
However, in the first promotional photo, former rugby league star Sandor Earl, who plays Phoenix in the show, could be seen showing off his hulking body in a crop top and mini shorts, along with a metallic silver cape.
Ironman Jett Kenny, who plays Viking, was also seen showing off his toned midriff in a fur-trimmed crop top and skin-tight trousers.
Khan Porter, who plays Gladiator Spartan, was seen posing in a deep blue and silver bodysuit with a triangular pattern across it.
The network released a revised promo with the new date and claimed that audience research was behind the massive change. Pictured: presenters Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis
With I'm a Celebrity moved to April and The Bachelors now in December, Ten expects a better reception from audiences with the change, TV Blackbox reported
Similarly, Blessings Chilufya, who plays Cyclone, was seen flexing his toned physique in another skimpy crop top and flamboyant face paint.
Only former Ninja Warrior Kwame Duah, who plays Maximus, had a less campy costume with an oversized white singlet and sporty shorts.
Damien Rider, who plays Cobra, also opted for a more masculine look.
The flamboyant outfits left some viewers unimpressed, with many pointing out how different they looked in the original version of the competition series.