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Gladiators ready! The arena roar welcomes back hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh and four more steel-nerved Contenders, ready to clash once again with the indomitable Gladiators in the last of the quarter-finals. Over five savage events and the morale-sapping Eliminator, only the fastest and fittest will make it to the next stage of the competition and be in with a chance to claim the ultimate glory. Who will find their last shred of will to make it to the top of the Travelator and win the last places in the semi-finals? In this contest, Giant gets the rematch he’s been waiting for, Apollo uses his head, and Bradley and Barney meet Legend’s biggest fan.
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00:04It's the quarterfinals of Gladiators!
00:10Sheffield, make some noise for your hosts, Bradley and Barney Walsh!
00:23Welcome to the last quarterfinal of Gladiators!
00:30Yes! Tonight's contenders are just one step away from a place in the semis and they've been hitting the gym.
00:36Me too, Barnes, treadmill, weights, bike.
00:39Cross trainer? He was livid.
00:42Time now to meet our female quarterfinal contenders, Ella and Emily!
00:55Across five thrilling heats, six female contenders battled it out to reach the quarters.
01:02Tonight, Ella and Emily take on the Gladiators and each other for a place in the semifinals.
01:09And first up, going head-to-head tonight for that place, is army doctor Ella, who's no stranger to high
01:17-pressured environments.
01:18In the heats, Ella took some heavy hits in collision, but still produced a dominant display.
01:24That is a collision record.
01:26Twelve bikes!
01:28With a five-second head start in the eliminator, she confidently sailed through to these quarterfinals.
01:36Going up against Ella is sales consultant Emily, who speaks five languages and is full of joie de vivre.
01:43In the heats, she defeated Dynamite twice, first on Everest, and then on the edge.
01:49And she became the first ever contender to go the distance against Cyclone on Jewel.
01:55If you make it to the quarters, I'll be there.
01:58She took a five-second lead into the eliminator, and despite a stumble or four on the travelator,
02:04she battled on and won by a whisker.
02:07We'll see you in the quarterfinals!
02:09Yeah!
02:11It's army doctor Ella against sales rep Emily for a place in the semifinal.
02:19Welcome back, Ella!
02:21Are you looking forward to the quarterfinals?
02:23Oh, yeah, we're very buzzing backstage.
02:25I bet you are.
02:26Now, your heat was very eventful.
02:28Let's talk about the eliminator.
02:29Now, that was pretty special.
02:32Yeah, I had a good run.
02:33It all went by in a bit of a blur, to be honest, but...
02:35So much of a blur.
02:36You are the fastest female at one minute, 35 seconds to complete the eliminator.
02:42That is great for you.
02:44Got to build you with confidence.
02:45Yeah, I was confident going into it the first time, but yeah, it's an extra boost for this time.
02:50I wish you the best of luck for the quarterfinals.
02:52That is Ella, everybody!
02:57Emily, welcome back.
02:58You made it to the quarters, you've got to be chuffed about that.
03:00Honestly, very grateful, very proud of myself to be here.
03:03It's been a great experience.
03:04And look, I've got to say, let's talk about your heats.
03:06Duel, you stayed up against Cyclone, massive five-pointer there.
03:09That was mega for me.
03:10I think Cyclone would have thought that she would have made, like, mince me out of me.
03:13But I showed her what happens when a Cyclone meets a hurricane.
03:16Oh!
03:18Flatting lads!
03:19I love that.
03:20They wish you all the very best of luck.
03:22That's Ella and Emily!
03:24So now it's time for these contenders to tackle their first event.
03:29Destruction.
03:32Two contenders and one gladiator in a race through four solid barriers.
03:38Each barrier must be tackled differently.
03:40And with a head start, contenders must smash, ram, climb and crash their way to reach the central button.
03:48First there picks up ten points.
03:50The second scores five.
03:52If the gladiator reigns supreme, the runner-up gets five.
03:55And the last?
03:56Nothing.
03:57But dust and defeat.
04:01Come on!
04:03Come on!
04:04Yes!
04:05Playing destruction for the female contenders.
04:09In red, it's Ella.
04:11And in blue, it's Emily.
04:16And they are going to be taking on...
04:19Fury!
04:23Fury faces Ella and Emily tonight.
04:26All three with powerful rugby backgrounds.
04:29Brace yourselves.
04:30Things are about to get seismic.
04:34Over to the referee team.
04:36Made up of Sonya McLomer, Lee Phillips and led by the gaffer, Mark Clattenburg.
04:41Contenders, ready!
04:47Ready!
04:48Gladiator, ready!
04:53Contenders, you will go on my first whistle.
04:56Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
04:59Three, two, one!
05:02It's Emily in the blue, it's Ella in the red.
05:05And straight away, they're down to business.
05:07They've crashed through barrier number one.
05:09And here comes Fury.
05:11Goodness me, is she up for this or what?
05:13Barrier one didn't know what hit it.
05:16And she's furiously hammering away at barrier number two now.
05:21Emily's through.
05:22Ella gets through.
05:24And Fury will quickly follow.
05:26There's enough of a gap there.
05:27She launches herself through.
05:29Ella taking it out on barrier number three.
05:32And Emily will let her frustrations fuel her here.
05:36She only got to number three in the heat.
05:38She didn't get any further than this.
05:40Ella's starting to climb.
05:42Emily's climbing too.
05:43Fury's over the top first.
05:44She's overtaken the contenders here.
05:46They're going to have to get a move on.
05:48Because number four will not last long.
05:51With all the force.
05:52And Fury's slamming against it.
05:55Emily seems to be making good progress.
05:57So is Ella.
05:59Can she get through now?
06:00Oh, it's going to be close.
06:01And Fury's got there.
06:04Fury beats the contenders.
06:06Just.
06:07That was terrific.
06:11Well, we know Fury won.
06:13But who was the runner up and picks up five points?
06:16We'd better hear from Mark Kladenberg.
06:19So we've looked at the video.
06:21In second place.
06:23Was.
06:25Ella.
06:30You can see the shot in slow-mo.
06:32Watch this.
06:34Both coming in now.
06:35And.
06:38So exciting.
06:39So close.
06:40A split second.
06:41Extraordinary.
06:42Yeah, it's a really, really fun game.
06:43And because I can kind of see Emily at the same time.
06:45So I've just got to get this last one down.
06:47Emily, what about you?
06:48Felt better the second time.
06:50And obviously the first time I struggled to get over the wall.
06:52Feeling a bit too short.
06:54But like sort of.
06:54Changing the gameplay.
06:55Going for it.
06:56But honestly.
06:56It's amazing seeing all us three rugby girls.
06:58Show them what we can do.
06:59Absolutely.
07:00Well played nonetheless.
07:02Fury.
07:03It's an absolute joy to watch you on this event.
07:06To be honest.
07:06I don't remember a thing.
07:08I thought about you gals.
07:09Just run hard.
07:11Hit something.
07:12And then next minute you see a button.
07:13But.
07:14Three rugby girls together.
07:14And it's a privilege doing it with you both.
07:16Because I knew it were going to be solid.
07:18And showing all those little furies out there.
07:20All the strong girls.
07:21That you can be brutal and physical.
07:25So after some heavy duty destruction for the female contenders.
07:30It's Ella who takes a five point lead.
07:34Time to meet our male quarter finalists.
07:37Please welcome back Finn and Hindley.
07:45In the heat.
07:46Six male contenders showed strength and determination.
07:50To make it to the quarter finals.
07:52Tonight Finn and Hindley will battle the gladiators.
07:55Before facing off against each other in the eliminator.
07:58For a place in the semi-finals.
08:00Facing the competition tonight is Finn.
08:03The welder who showed no fear in the heats.
08:06On Powerball he endured a bruising clash with Hammer.
08:10Before making history.
08:12By becoming the first ever contender to defeat Giant on Duel.
08:16The adrenaline's pumping.
08:19In the eliminator he took a five second head start.
08:22And in a nail biting race.
08:24Finn got himself to the top of the travelator first.
08:27And into the quarter finals.
08:30And he's going up against 25 year old Baker Hindley.
08:34Will he rise to the challenge again?
08:37As he did in the heat.
08:39He triumphed over Viper.
08:42Spectacularly on Everest.
08:44How do you feel?
08:45You're great.
08:47It all came down to the wire in an unforgettable eliminator.
08:50Where he whisked up the courage to beat his rival.
08:54And soar into the quarters.
08:56It's the welder and the baker for a place in the semi-finals.
09:00Finn may have the height advantage.
09:02But Hindley will feel that this baker has nothing to prove.
09:09Welcome back Finn.
09:10Got to mention an event that a lot of people find brutal.
09:14And that was power ball.
09:15Should call it power brawl for you.
09:17What do you reckon?
09:17Power brawl indeed.
09:19I took a hammering off hammer.
09:20It's expected.
09:21But we got the three points in the middle basket.
09:23After he pulled my top off me.
09:25But the guys at home will love that.
09:27Obviously your heat must have filled you with so much confidence.
09:30You're hyped up.
09:31Where are you?
09:32Bags of confidence now Brad.
09:34Ready to go.
09:34We're here for the quarters.
09:35You can go all the way mate.
09:36Good for you mate.
09:37Finn everybody!
09:41Hindley it's good to have you back.
09:42Say hi to the arena.
09:43We're back baby.
09:45Yeah!
09:47Look Hindley let's talk about your heat.
09:49The wall versus Apollo.
09:51You got up first ten points.
09:52Apollo tried to basically intimidate me again.
09:54He didn't even touch me.
09:56Nice.
09:57I love that confidence.
09:58Any friends and family in?
09:59Yes sir.
10:00I've got my parents again this time round.
10:02And my two friends.
10:03Phil and Phoebe.
10:04And then my brother as well.
10:05Who's watched the show.
10:06And he's really buzzed for me today.
10:07What's your brother's name?
10:08Jamie.
10:09Jamie where are you Jamie?
10:11He's down there.
10:12Give us a wave Jamie hello.
10:13Good to see you mate.
10:15Oh look.
10:15They're obviously buzzing for you.
10:17Best of luck.
10:17That is Finn and Hindley.
10:20Now we've met our male contenders.
10:22It's time for them to take on.
10:26Destruction.
10:29Playing destruction for the male contenders in red.
10:32It's Finn.
10:35And in blue it's Hindley.
10:39And they are smashing against Apollo.
10:42Apollo.
10:46This is Apollo's destruction debut.
10:50But something tells me that our headstrong gladiator.
10:52It's going to be right at home.
10:58Contenders.
10:59Ready.
11:04Gladiator.
11:06Ready.
11:09For 10 minutes you will go on my first whistle.
11:12Gladiator you will go on my second whistle.
11:16Three.
11:16Two.
11:17One.
11:19Finn in the red.
11:20Hindley in the blue.
11:22Well the first barrier hasn't lasted long.
11:24And Apollo.
11:25He's taking the name of the game literally.
11:28He's destroyed it.
11:29Time to pick up the 32 kilogram battering ram.
11:33And hammer your way through barrier number two.
11:36Apollo's through.
11:37There goes Hindley.
11:38Followed by Finn.
11:40This is a very close race.
11:42Apollo's first kick gets him a foothold.
11:45Hindley trying to use his fist.
11:47So is Finn.
11:48Apollo is already over.
11:50And there goes Finn.
11:51Having a look to see where Apollo is.
11:54Hindley struggling a little bit more.
11:56Apollo has a look at four.
11:58Head down and charge.
12:00Finn is through two.
12:01But Apollo was there first.
12:03It's five points for Finn.
12:06Knock knock who's there.
12:08A welder.
12:08A baker.
12:09And a massive barrier breaker.
12:11It can only be the quarter finals of Gladiators.
12:16What a destruction.
12:18Unfortunately Hindley there was no points for you.
12:20But Finn you were great on that.
12:21You got through barrier four in one smash.
12:23I think that's pretty impressive mate.
12:25That's standard for me now Barnes.
12:27Apollo took the victory.
12:28Fair play to him.
12:28It was a good game.
12:29Well look, five points for Finn.
12:34One question.
12:35Are you mad?
12:37Maybe just a little bit.
12:39Right, let's have a look at a moment.
12:40You go through with your head.
12:43Goodnight everyone.
12:46That's plasterboards, wood and the whole lot.
12:49That is madness.
12:50What do they say? If you're going to be dumb you've got to be tough.
12:51And I am very, very tough.
12:53Brilliant.
12:54That is Apollo everyone.
12:55And five points for Finn.
13:00So after the male contenders first event, Hindley fails to get going.
13:04Finn has an early lead.
13:06He's on five points.
13:08Everyone are you enjoying the show?
13:11Yeah, absolutely.
13:13Hey, what's your name?
13:14Aiden.
13:15Hello, Aiden.
13:16I'm Barney.
13:17It's nice to meet you.
13:17Who's your favourite gladiator?
13:19Steele.
13:20Steele.
13:20Who likes Steele?
13:22Yeah.
13:23What's your name?
13:24Alfie.
13:25Alfie, who's your favourite gladiator?
13:27Giant.
13:31Who's your favourite gladiator?
13:33It's got to be legend.
13:35The guy is the ball package.
13:38He looks amazing.
13:40He's incredible at the games.
13:41And don't get me started on his body.
13:45How old are you, mate?
13:47Fourteen.
13:49Stand up.
13:54There's something wrong here.
13:55There's something wrong here.
14:00It's legend!
14:03What's the matter with you?
14:04I just wanted to see how it felt to spend a day with normal people.
14:08And I've got to say, it absolutely sucked.
14:14I'm going.
14:14This is horrible.
14:16Worst day of my life.
14:20What are you doing?
14:24Let's play our next event.
14:26I'm tough.
14:29On the rings for the very first time, it's Emily.
14:36And she is taking on Comet.
14:43Comet has an iron grip.
14:45She can hang around for three and a half minutes.
14:47Although when it comes to this event, this shooting star travels at light speed.
14:56Contender!
14:57Ready!
15:02Gladiator!
15:04Ready!
15:06Three!
15:08Two!
15:09One!
15:12This is Cambridge graduate Emily's first time playing hang tough.
15:16She'll find it has a fair degree of difficulty.
15:19Especially when playing against Comet, who is no stranger to this event.
15:24It's one of her absolute favourites.
15:26Look at the grace and speed with which she moves.
15:28And she has already latched onto Emily, who's hanging on with everything she's got.
15:34And Comet is hanging off her.
15:36It's surely only a matter of time.
15:38And time's up.
15:41Disappointment for Emily's fans.
15:43But I think most inside the arena felt that was inevitable.
15:49Have a look.
15:50Get locked on.
15:52Work them loose.
15:53Simple game.
15:55Emily, you didn't play in this event in your heats, did you?
15:57No, new event for me.
15:59A tough one, that.
15:59Obviously I think Comet is in her element in this event.
16:03I love this game.
16:05Congratulations to you Comet, very quick.
16:07And thank you to Emily.
16:13Next to play hang tough for the female contenders, it's Ella.
16:18And she'll be facing this gladiator.
16:30It's fire's first time on hang tough.
16:33We know she's fast on land, but how quick will she be in the air?
16:36Quick.
16:36I think she'll be quick.
16:38I think she'll be quick.
16:41Contender, ready!
16:47Gladiator, ready!
16:523, 2, 1.
16:55Ella will fancy her chances here.
16:58In the heat she was up against Fury and she was mightily close to getting all the way across to
17:03the gladiator's podium.
17:05Keeping an eye on fire, who seems to have got the hang of this very quickly.
17:12Very quickly indeed.
17:13She's close to Ella.
17:14She has a go at getting her down from the rings and Ella's having to hang on.
17:19Fire gets to work.
17:20Ella is back in the grey zone now.
17:22Even if she lasts another 32, 31 seconds.
17:26She's going to have to move back into the red at some point.
17:30Fire clings.
17:31Fire tries to desperately wriggle her free.
17:35Ella's grip is strong, but it's no good and she just stays there.
17:40Fire having a little word maybe, reminding her.
17:42You've got to be on a red ring to get any points at all.
17:46Ella still will not budge.
17:48Remarkable strength.
17:50Fire stretching her with everything she's got.
17:53The full weight hanging off the contender.
17:56Right on time she's down.
17:59But it would have been all for nothing.
18:03For what it's worth, I think she's a winner after that incredible performance.
18:08A remarkable effort.
18:12Unfortunately, I'm really guided to say this.
18:14Regardless of whether you hung on or not, you were still in the grey zone.
18:17So it's no points.
18:20It's no points. You were one ring away from the red zone.
18:23I didn't even notice that.
18:25I'm so sorry.
18:26That's alright. She was on me very fast.
18:29Fire, what strength she has, right?
18:31My goodness. Fair play to you.
18:32I knew you would be strong because you went up against my girl Fury before.
18:35I was determined to get you down.
18:36Unlucky for the points.
18:37But we go again.
18:39That's Ella and Fire!
18:42No change for the female contenders after Hang Tuff.
18:46Ella's still on five. Emily's still to score.
18:50Tie-in now for our male contenders.
18:53Hoping to Hang Tuff. It's Hindley!
18:57He's got to take on Viper!
19:03A rivalry that started on Everest.
19:07Viper's been coiled and ready to strike ever since he was defeated by Hindley in the heat.
19:15Contender!
19:17Ready!
19:21Gladiator!
19:22Ready!
19:26Three!
19:27Two!
19:28One!
19:30Well, Hang Tuff was far from being Hindley's favourite event in the heat.
19:36He looked a little nervous.
19:37And it's the same again here.
19:40Mind you, just one sight of Viper can make anybody feel that way.
19:44Viper is steadily moving closer to Hindley.
19:47Hindley's been captured by the snake.
19:50Viper holds on.
19:51It's all down to Hindley's grip now.
19:53And he's been worked loose very, very quickly.
19:57It's over!
19:59It only took 23 seconds.
20:02Viper had Hindley all wrapped up.
20:07In your heat, so you went up against Viper on Everest and you beat him.
20:10So I feel like this time he was coming for blood.
20:13Absolutely.
20:14Look at him.
20:15He's still sulking.
20:16He's ready for war.
20:18But the weird thing about Viper is he sulks even though he's just won the event.
20:22Yeah, I don't know why.
20:24You tell me.
20:25Viper, tell us.
20:27Little bigger boy.
20:29Useless!
20:35I just think he's still a sore loser from the heat because you beat him in Everest.
20:38Yeah, I think so too.
20:40Unfortunately, that's no points to you Hindley, but best of luck in the next one.
20:43That's Hindley and our sore winner Viper.
20:46Oh, hey!
20:52Come on!
20:53What are you mad at?
20:54Come on!
20:55Why are you mad at?
20:56Simple!
21:01Why is something ever good enough?
21:03I disagree Nitro.
21:05I think that's the happiest we've ever seen Viper.
21:08Next to play Hangtuff for the male contenders, it's Finn.
21:12And he'll be facing Bionic.
21:21A 6'6 mean machine with a wingspan of 6'7.
21:25With numbers like that, when he's hanging from the rings,
21:28Bionic's feet will be dragging on the floor.
21:35Contender, ready!
21:41Gladiator, ready!
21:463, 2, 1!
21:49Here we go then.
21:51We know from the heats and from event number one, destruction tonight,
21:55that Finn does not lack for confidence,
21:57and he's already having a swinging time up there.
22:00Look at that!
22:01He's made great progress as Bionic has a grab for him,
22:05then tried to use his legs, but he was beaten!
22:07Oh, and Finn nearly fell!
22:09He's gotta just compose himself here!
22:11Bionic has another go!
22:13And he's hurt himself!
22:16Bionic injured!
22:17Finn has a look at the Gladiator who can't do anything to stop him now,
22:21and Finn steps onto the podium to claim maximum points!
22:26But a real problem here for the Gladiators!
22:29Bionic looks in a bad way!
22:34Celebrations for his supporters,
22:36but Finn, ever the sportsman, is concerned for Bionic!
22:47And now we have applause ringing around the arena!
22:50Everybody wishes Bionic a speedy recovery!
22:55Congratulations, Finn!
22:56Ten points to you!
22:58You made it onto the other side of the podium!
23:01How are you feeling?
23:02It's nice to get the ten points,
23:03but what isn't nice is seeing an athlete go out like that, but...
23:07Yeah, absolutely!
23:08At the end of the day, he's just gotta recover!
23:10He's a great guy!
23:10Yeah!
23:11Thank you very much indeed!
23:14So a system error for Bionic!
23:17Let's hope it quickly gets fixed!
23:19Finn has a 15-point lead!
23:21Hindley yet to get off the mark!
23:25Barnes?
23:26Yep!
23:27Where do you normally find a Viper?
23:29Hanging out in the locker room?
23:31No, on your VIN screen!
23:33VIN screen Viper!
23:36Look at him!
23:37He's laughing on the inside!
23:39Choochie Fozy!
23:40Lovely boy!
23:41Here's Duel!
23:43Duel!
23:45First of our female contenders on the Duel podium,
23:49it's...
23:50Emily!
23:53She's facing Dynamite!
24:04Dynamite will have been left seething after two defeats to Emily in the heat!
24:08Duel though is her event, and she'll be ready to hit back!
24:14Contender, ready!
24:19Contender, ready!
24:21Gladiator, ready!!
24:25Éch, wait and cuddle!
24:34Three...
24:35...2...
24:36...1...
24:37Emily somehow went the full distance against Cyclone in the heat and she's
24:42trading blow for blow with Dynamite here. You hit, I hit. This is anybody's duel.
24:49Dynamite wobbles a little bit. Emily might seize her chance. Oh but that one's
24:53caught her and it's forced her to stumble onto Dynamite's podium. It's over.
25:02Well after defeat in the heat, Dynamite is delighted to get her first win
25:07against Emily and that was gutting. Honestly so gutted. That first hit I thought oh she did not come to
25:16play
25:16obviously but like I thought I was holding my own giving out I saw her wobble for one
25:19moment I was like yeah maybe I can get her down but I think just over leaning get a
25:24bit too keen. This is the third match between you both Everest you won the
25:29edge you won this is Dynamite's event right Dynamite? Yeah this is by far the best event for me. I'm
25:36small
25:36powerful I hit hard as you've probably felt but third time's a charm and now you
25:43know why I'm called Dynamite. Emily unfortunately that's no points to you but best of luck in the next one
25:48that's Emily and of course Dynamite.
25:54Next on Duel. Give it up for Ella and she is facing Sabre.
26:08Sabre treats the Duel podium like her own personal cat tree ready to defend and pounce on her prey.
26:19Contender ready gladiator ready
26:30Oh God
26:393, 2, 1
26:42Sabre welcomes Ella with a smile and Ella falls and her beautiful stick goes on to Sabre's podium. That'll be
26:51that then. Another perfect duel for Sabre.
26:58Three strikes and you're out works in baseball worked on Duel.
27:04We'll have the referee come in and verify officially.
27:07Yeah sorry Ella all your weight when you lost your balance your pugil stick went on to the gladiator's platform
27:14and therefore under the rules I have to disqualify you sorry so that means you will have no points.
27:19I think we've got to change that rule I think we need to speak to the head of rules.
27:23That's me Bradley.
27:25You're the head of rules.
27:26I am now.
27:27You've got to change it that's ridiculous there's no contest is there.
27:31You've got to find another way to sort it out.
27:33Any more of your cheek and I'll remove you from the arena.
27:35Ask me.
27:41Right ask me how much sleep I'll lose over that.
27:44Probably loads.
27:45Not even that much.
27:46Now listen this is what's happened.
27:49You.
27:50No no no.
27:52No.
27:52No.
27:53Let's hear it for Ella.
27:54Are you Sabre?
27:55No points for her.
27:56Well done Sabre.
27:57While Bradley takes his punishment the contenders aren't faring much better.
28:02Neither picked up any points again so Ella's still on five.
28:05Emily's still on nothing.
28:08Next up there on the dual podium.
28:10It's Hindley.
28:14Versus.
28:16Nitro.
28:21If you think Nitro's quick on his feet you should see him with a pugil stick.
28:25Let's see if Hindley can take the heat in Nitro's kitchen.
28:31Contender.
28:33Ready.
28:37Gladiator.
28:39Ready.
28:41Gladiator.
28:43En garde.
28:50Three.
28:52Two.
28:53One.
28:54Don't let the smile deceive you.
28:56Nitro's here for one thing only.
28:59And that's to keep Hindley on zero points.
29:02Hindley showing great determination.
29:04Staggering backwards a little bit.
29:06But he forced a wobble from Nitro.
29:08Might Hindley have a chance?
29:10Oh he's been jabbed at.
29:11Hit.
29:12Hammered.
29:12He's down.
29:13No he's not.
29:14Yes he is.
29:15It's panto time again.
29:18Nitro is always pure theatre.
29:25Well Hindley looked sharp and focused.
29:27But then Nitro dropped a bombshell which tipped the scales.
29:30Sending Hindley down.
29:34Hindley.
29:35That was an absolute slugfest.
29:37I know.
29:38I felt every hit.
29:40Who is this guy?
29:41Who?
29:42You gave me one little hit to my head.
29:44I was discombobulated.
29:47I like to take my time up there.
29:49Do you know what I mean?
29:49I like to have a little box.
29:50It's got made me question a few things.
29:52But do you know what?
29:53The Nitro energy came out.
29:54That's all I can say.
29:57Come on.
29:58Come on.
29:59Come on guys.
30:01That's Nitro everyone.
30:06Okay.
30:07This is it.
30:08In the heat, he was the giant slayer.
30:12Knocking our gladiator off the podium to claim victory.
30:16It is Finn everyone.
30:22And tonight it is a rematch.
30:25Yes.
30:25This is going to be incredible.
30:26Yes.
30:27Once again he faces the giants.
30:30Yes.
30:44I've been waiting for this all night.
30:46Our gladiators chants at redemption.
30:49Something tells me Finn's about to meet a not so jolly giant.
30:54And look at how these two shape up head to head.
30:57This is what Jewel is all about.
31:02Contender ready.
31:07Gladiator ready.
31:12En garde.
31:203, 2, 1.
31:23Finn the first ever to defeat giant on Jewel.
31:27Can he put in a repeat performance?
31:30No, he can't.
31:3125 seconds still remaining on the clock.
31:35Finn on the floor.
31:37Giant regains his Jewel crown.
31:44It felt like there was only ever one outcome there.
31:47Finn felled in no time.
31:53Blimey, I felt that.
31:56Rematch.
31:57What was going through your mind?
31:59Come on, tell us.
32:00Well, his eyes were glistening like they were the first time.
32:02I thought it was maybe a bit of weakness, but there's no weakness in him.
32:05He's a warrior.
32:06But you have been walking around today absolutely focused, not talking to anyone.
32:12You were waiting for this point, weren't you?
32:14I was, Brad.
32:15And I have to say to Finn, thank you and sorry.
32:19Thank you for reminding me there is something in there.
32:23Very, very competitive nature that I think, being the gentle giant, I might have just lost a little bit.
32:29So I'm sorry you had to be on the receiving end of making me find that again.
32:36No points for Finn.
32:38Victory for giant one-all.
32:40Shake hands, gentlemen.
32:43Oh, what a jewel that was.
32:46But it means there's no change in score for either male contender.
32:49Finn's on 15, Hindley on zero.
32:53Yeah!
32:54Yeah!
32:55Come on!
32:55Brilliant, thank you guys.
32:57I love it here in Sheffield.
32:58Home of the best ball-bashing game in the world.
33:00Not off, snooker.
33:01I love watching snooker.
33:03Never miss a frame.
33:03No, I'm talking about our next event.
33:05Which, like snooker, could produce some very big breaks.
33:09Oh.
33:09This is Atlas Fears.
33:11Atlas Fears.
33:14Give it up for our female contenders.
33:17Ella.
33:20And Emily.
33:25And rolling in their way are Comet.
33:32And Fire.
33:34Bring in the heat.
33:35They've got to bring the heat.
33:36Let's go!
33:40Atlas Fears.
33:42Ready!
33:47Three.
33:48Two.
33:49One.
33:51Let the good times roll.
33:53It's the first Atlas Fears we've seen this series.
33:56And it always starts with contenders getting into the middle
33:59and coming together before they can start rolling over the pods
34:03to score points.
34:04It's Ella in the red.
34:06It's Emily in the blue.
34:07And they've both got a free run here to get their first points of the game.
34:12I don't think Ella went over the middle though.
34:14She doesn't get anything for that.
34:15And Emily's missed her target too.
34:18But here she goes.
34:20A change of direction.
34:21And this should be two points for Emily.
34:24Bang!
34:24Right over the middle.
34:25She's on the board.
34:27How's Ella doing?
34:28Comet in her way and not budging.
34:31Emily's got another free score here if she can keep control of the atmosphere.
34:36Over she goes.
34:37She's on to four.
34:39And here comes Ella.
34:40She's got her first points now.
34:42Delight for her fans in the arena.
34:44Putting the brakes on and trying to go the other way.
34:47As Emily sets her sights on one final pod before the time is up.
34:51And I think she just got there.
34:55Epic motoring from Emily.
34:58Emily took the points.
35:00Ella took the hits.
35:02Fire and Comet joined forces to create one big supernova.
35:07Let me just say, how tricky is it being in the atmospheres?
35:10I feel sorry for hamsters.
35:12That is.
35:12That's rough.
35:13But it's a lot of fun.
35:14You had a great tactic there.
35:16I saw you going back and forward from two different zones.
35:19Just collecting points.
35:21Absolutely.
35:21I was like, look, I'm avoiding the gladiators.
35:23They seem preoccupied with Ella.
35:24So I'm just going to bounce between these two.
35:26I didn't break any rules.
35:27Happy days.
35:27Unfortunately, Ella, you got caught in the corner at one point there.
35:30I know, they were both on me.
35:32And you spin out quite a lot, don't you?
35:33Have you tried to change direction?
35:35Yeah, they're very heavy.
35:36So if you try to change, especially if you've been hit one way,
35:38it takes a lot to try and change direction, yeah.
35:40Well, look, a great effort from both of you.
35:42Two points to Ella and six points to Emily.
35:48Oh, look at this.
35:50Emily's narrowed the gap.
35:51She's on six.
35:52Ella just one point ahead on seven.
35:56Playing at the spheres for the first time.
35:59It's our male contenders, Finn and Pinley.
36:06And they will be smashing their games.
36:09Hammer!
36:10Let's crash!
36:11Let's smash!
36:12It's hammer time!
36:17The big hairy hammer hits our contenders in those massive metal balls.
36:21Like he's playing croquet.
36:26And Steel!
36:27This is my cage!
36:30This is my event!
36:31Welcome back to Steel's home!
36:35It certainly is Steel's home, and he's made it look lovely.
36:39With hammer by his side, these two peas will work well to defend those pods.
36:46Atlas Spheres, ready!
36:52Three, two, one!
36:55So Finn in the red atmosphere and Hindley in the blue.
36:59Hammer and Steel determined to get in their way.
37:02Here comes the big clash in the middle.
37:04Look at Finn go!
37:06And he's left Hammer and Steel both rolling around helplessly in their atmospheres.
37:13Now, Hindley, this could be his first points of the entire night.
37:16Oh, he's gone wide!
37:17He's missed the middle!
37:20Oh, Finn sent flying by Steel.
37:23There's a bit of revenge in that.
37:25Finn went bottom over topside.
37:27As he tries to get back to his feet, Hindley floundering a little bit as well.
37:32Finn's trying to manoeuvre that atmosphere over the middle of the pod.
37:36He didn't get there, and Hindley's missed another one!
37:38Left all on his own, and he still couldn't score!
37:41There's two for Finn now!
37:44That will do his confidence the world of good, but it's our baker Hindley who really needs the points.
37:50It looks as though he's gonna run out of time for this event though.
37:54Can he get there? No, not quite!
37:56It's another win for Finn!
38:02Well, Hammer and Steel rocked, which meant Finn and Hindley rolled.
38:06That's a win, really, for our gladiators.
38:09Hindley, we saw you getting launched into the air in the middle of that atmosphere.
38:12Does it hurt?
38:13It doesn't actually hurt, but gravity didn't exist as soon as they got hit.
38:17Oh, boom! That is... Oh, mate!
38:20Luckily, it didn't hurt too much.
38:21Well, you were very close a couple of times with a couple of crosses.
38:24Didn't quite make it. Sadly, no score for you.
38:26But come in here, Finn. Two points to you.
38:29I'm happy with that.
38:31I went in with a little bit of aggression, because these two, they sat me on my bum.
38:33Well, last time we were out on Powerball, so you go in with a plan and it just goes out
38:37the window.
38:38Right, exactly. But for you, Finn, two points! Congratulations!
38:43What a job done by our gladiators!
38:45There's nothing stronger than a steel hammer.
38:48This is the perfect combination, probably the strongest combination you have in this game.
38:52Bit frustrated he got some points, but fair play, mate, he did really well.
38:56And Hammer, what time is it?
38:59It's Hammertown!
39:03Have time!
39:05Yeah!
39:07Round of applause to our gladiators, Steel and Hammer!
39:16Whee!
39:19In my absence, you've elevated the game.
39:24Nothing stronger than a steel hammer. You heard that.
39:28Titanium is literally stronger than steel.
39:31Paladine, there's loads of metal. Steel is not even the top ten, I think.
39:34Don't be disheartened, Steel.
39:36I reckon legend knows as much about periodic tables as he does about staying humble.
39:41So after four events, Finn extends his lead to 17.
39:45Hindley's got one more chance to close the gap.
39:49Next up, we have one of the toughest events of the lot.
39:52Which means I'll be watching from here, safely, with a biscuit.
39:57Here's the next event!
39:58Half a clean run!
40:01Unleash!
40:04Track loading!
40:16First, on the track, with no idea which gladiator she's up against.
40:20It's Emily!
40:27Contender, you will go on my whistle, and then the gladiator will be unleashed.
40:33Contender, ready!
40:40Three.
40:41Away goes Emily.
40:43No looking back. If she does, she'll regret it, because here comes Cyclone.
40:47Emily's putting in a great shift here, though.
40:50She's shifting round that track at great speed.
40:53And crashes through the wall, as though it wasn't even there.
40:57Keeps her balance round the bend.
40:59Now, one step at a time, she's got a good distance away from Cyclone.
41:03And she grabs the flag!
41:06That was faultless!
41:10Cyclone, blown away!
41:14Well might Emily smile.
41:16She speaks several languages, but only had one thing to say to Cyclone.
41:20Adios! Au revoir!
41:22Auf Wiedersehen! And bye-bye!
41:25That was incredible!
41:27I mean, you've never played Unleash before, but you were quick!
41:30Oh, I was terrified, but I'm so glad I got this flag!
41:33You got the flag!
41:36I mean, I can tell it's the quarter-finals, you're pulling out all the stops here.
41:40I don't think she's going to be very happy, I can't lie.
41:42Yeah, you're up against Cyclone again.
41:44Now, let's recap.
41:45Last time you faced Cyclone was on duel, and you got five points, you got a draw there.
41:50Cyclone, how was she as a contender?
41:52Don't really care, to be honest.
41:59What do you think is going to happen if you get an absolute fridge to run a 200 metre race?
42:05Listen, I think you're quick, personally.
42:07I do too.
42:08Yeah. Unfortunately, Emily was quicker.
42:12That's ten points to Emily!
42:14Thank you to Emily!
42:16And Cyclone, please, I'm having.
42:21In position, on the track, for the female contenders, it's Ella!
42:31Contender, you will go on my whistle, and then the gladiator will be unleashed.
42:38Contender, ready!
42:46Ella has from the start, and now Electro begins her charge in hot pursuit.
42:52A bit of a stumble from Ella, but she's going at a really good pace here.
42:57In fact, I think she's getting away from Electro.
43:00She charges through the wall, she skids around the corner.
43:03Oh, look at the gap!
43:05It's enormous!
43:06And now Ella revs herself up for one big leap for the flag!
43:12Terrific!
43:14Electro left shocked.
43:17What an outstanding run from the Army Doctor.
43:20She wasn't messing around.
43:22She left Electro on standby.
43:26That's the fastest we've ever seen anyone.
43:29Seriously, that was rapid.
43:30That is the fastest ever female contender at Unleashed.
43:34Seriously.
43:36It's the rugby, right?
43:38Yeah, it's rugby. I'm used to being chased.
43:39How was that?
43:41Yeah, I'm a bit lost of words, to be honest, Brad.
43:43She's rapid. Fair play to her.
43:45There's nothing you can do like you are so quick.
43:48You have got, let me tell you,
43:5010 points!
43:55Both contenders sprint away from Unleashed,
43:58scoring maximum points.
44:00Ella then on 17, Emily on 16.
44:04Take him to the track now.
44:06It's Hindley.
44:12Contender, you will go on my whistle.
44:15And then the gladiator will be unleashed.
44:18Contender, ready!
44:25Hindley's last chance for points before the eliminator.
44:28He has got to go because he's got the ghoulish spectacle of Phantom.
44:33Coming after him.
44:34And coming after him quickly.
44:37Hindley is hindered by the wall.
44:39Can he get some distance away from Phantom before the steps?
44:42It doesn't look that way.
44:44And Phantom has grabbed him.
44:46You can see the disappointment in Hindley's face.
44:51Well, Phantom floated around the track to grab Hindley's tag.
44:56The baker got burned.
45:00Hindley, that was rude, man.
45:01That was very rude.
45:03You promised me a cake last time.
45:04I was chasing and saying,
45:05Hindley, where's my cake?
45:07Where's my cake?
45:07You kept on running.
45:08I chased you down and stopped you,
45:10but Victoria's point.
45:12That's the cake of choice.
45:13Well done, well done.
45:14Good player.
45:15That's no points for you, but best of luck in the next event.
45:18That's Hindley and Phantom.
45:22Ready to run on the track.
45:23It's Finn.
45:29Contender, you will go on my whistle.
45:32And then the gladiator will be unleashed.
45:35Contender, ready!
45:41Outro.
45:42Three.
45:43Finn has to fly.
45:44He's gonna go, go, go, because here comes Nitro,
45:48the fastest gladiator of them all.
45:50Finn spreads his arms for balance as he goes around the turn.
45:55Crashes through the wall. Nitro has nearly got him. Finn staying just enough in front of the Gladiator.
46:02But there's the tag. It's been taken. Finn so near and yet so far.
46:09And strictly speaking, that was a gentle jog for Nitro.
46:15Something we've not seen before. Finn using his reach to clear the foam blocks from his path.
46:20Problem is, it cleared away for Nitro as well.
46:26Despite being caught, that was impressive. You're not really a sprinter, are you?
46:31I'm more of an endurance runner, Brad. Marathons, no short distance.
46:35Well, he only got you at the top of the set. You put on a great show, mate, I promise
46:38you.
46:39I think I felt him on my tail. He bowled to catch me and managing to get round that last
46:44corner. I was impressed with myself.
46:46Well, we were, that's for sure. Okay, Nitro, talk us through that.
46:49I was just enjoying how you're running, mate. For a big guy, you're very graceful.
46:53You move smooth. I kind of forgot that I needed to get the flag because I'm just enjoying your, you
46:59know, your rhythm.
47:02Okay, well, let's just tell you this. Finn, sadly, no points, but that is Finn and Nitro.
47:08Well done, I've got to say. I thought it was a great performance.
47:11So no change for the male contenders after Unleash. Finn finishes on 17 and Hindley with nothing.
47:18It's time now for the Eliminator, where that lead converts into a head start.
47:22With each point worth half a second, Finn will have an eight and a half seconds advantage.
47:28The Eliminator.
47:31Replaced in the semi-final. Contenders, ready!
47:39Finn, you will go on my first whistle. Hindley, you will go on my second whistle.
47:46Three, two, one.
47:48Away goes Finn. And that eight and a half seconds wait for Hindley must seem like an eternity.
47:55It's like watching an oven waiting for the bread to rise.
47:58Finn goes up the rope and Hindley sets off on his way.
48:01There might be thrills and spills ahead because it's got to be all or nothing for our contender in blue.
48:07He's made a really good start, whereas Finn is coasting across.
48:12If he makes a mistake free run, then a place in the semi-finals is his, but look at Hindley
48:18go.
48:18He is slowly catching. Finn up the cargo net. He had a problem with the net in the heat.
48:24He's not looking that way here, but he is now slowing.
48:28And here comes Hindley. Oh, that gap has narrowed.
48:32It's not eight and a half seconds now, is it?
48:35Finn looks as though he's really tiring as he goes across to the zip wire.
48:39And Hindley's not far behind.
48:42With a difficult beam ahead, this is not yet over.
48:47Look at the concentration etched right across Finn's face.
48:52He's got to stay welded to that beam.
48:54He makes sure that his feet touch the red zones.
48:57And he's across. Just the travelator to go.
49:00How far behind is Hindley?
49:02He's halfway across the beam.
49:04But Finn is more than halfway up the travelator.
49:07He's all the way up.
49:08And into the semi-finals he flies.
49:12As Team Finn celebrates, Hindley takes on the travelator.
49:17After a really plucky eliminator run, but he can't hold on.
49:21It's such a shame.
49:23He worked so hard to close the gap.
49:26We've got to pass this window off.
49:27We're getting a chance.
49:28Words of encouragement from Mark Clattenburg.
49:31And charge up that travelator again.
49:34As always in Gladiators, terrific sportsmanship between the contenders.
49:39Finn has roared Hindley to the top.
49:41And in Mount Wendy's eyes, he's a winner as well.
49:48Such determination from Finn.
49:51He will take some beating in the semi-finals.
49:56Hindley, you did yourself proud there.
49:58You started eight and a half seconds behind Finn.
50:01Like, that's quite a time to make up.
50:03But you made it up.
50:04By the time Finn was across the balance beam,
50:06you were just behind him.
50:07Yeah, I mean, tactic-wise, once we got to the travelator,
50:12it was basically, would he go first time, would I go first time?
50:16And Finn absolutely smashed it his first time.
50:18Yeah.
50:18But look, you didn't make it up the first time on the travelator,
50:21but you steadied yourself, and the second time round,
50:23you smashed it.
50:24It was all the crowd.
50:25Yeah.
50:25Everyone is so lovely here.
50:27I'm so happy to be here, honestly.
50:30Well, you've got 4,000 new friends and family backing you, Hindley.
50:33Listen, your mum was up there.
50:35She was cheering you on.
50:36Any words for your mum and your family?
50:38I love you all. Thank you.
50:40You've been a great contender.
50:41That's Hindley, guys!
50:46Amazing performance Finn.
50:48Great eight and a half second lead.
50:50Did you feel it before the travelator?
50:52I'm up back when I got to the balance beam.
50:55And he was coming down that zip wire and I knew I had to get on.
50:57Yeah.
50:58I had to crack on.
50:59Yeah.
50:59But we got the job done.
51:00Good for you, mate.
51:01I've got to say to you, Finn.
51:03You are in the semi-final!
51:07How does that feel, mate?
51:09Awesome.
51:10Coming in at this, Brad, I didn't expect nowhere near.
51:13I thought the heats would be good enough for me,
51:14but to get into the quarters and now going to the semis,
51:17it's a dream come true.
51:19Congratulations, Finn.
51:20Bad luck, Hindley.
51:22Finn, you're in the semi-final of the great eighties.
51:25Goal, see your friends and family.
51:31Look what that win means to Finn.
51:35We have our male semi-finalists as Finn joins Josh and Sean.
51:40The fastest quarter-final runner-up also earns a place in the semis,
51:44and for the men, it's Mo!
51:48Now time to see how our female contenders get on.
51:51With Ella having just a one-point advantage,
51:54she'll get to set off only half a second ahead of Emily.
51:57Over to Mark Plattenberg.
52:00For a place in the semi-final, contenders ready!
52:08Ella, you will go on my first whistle.
52:11Emily, you will go on my second whistle.
52:16Three, two, one!
52:19Nothing between them at the start.
52:22How they will be at the finish is all that matters,
52:24and they've both made a really good fist
52:26of clearing the first hurdles in their way.
52:29A little slip there, though, from Emily on the rope.
52:32Ella's already at the top of it,
52:34and takes on the overhead ladder.
52:36It's still so close here.
52:39One mistake could make all the difference in this eliminator.
52:43Has Emily made hers already?
52:46Ella swings across and onto the cargo net with a bit of a wobble.
52:50Oh, look at this! Emily holds on.
52:53They're climbing up together.
52:54Ella still with the most slender of advantages,
52:57but she's got a really good rhythm to the climb now,
53:01and she'll haul herself over the top
53:03and head for the zip wire
53:04with a little bit more daylight between her and Emily.
53:08She's on her way down.
53:10Emily has got to the top of the 10-metre-high net.
53:14And here we go.
53:15As is so often the case,
53:17it will all come down to balance on the beam,
53:20and then to tearing up the travelator.
53:23And the beam was nearly a big problem for Ella and nearly again.
53:27Oh, look at Emily.
53:28She's skipping across.
53:29And now it is a straight race up the travelator.
53:34Ella goes first.
53:36Emily's after her.
53:37Ella makes it and swings through.
53:40What a race.
53:42What a contender.
53:43And Emily will surely have a chance of being the fastest runner-up.
53:48We might well see her again.
53:51Incredible.
53:52They were side by side all the way.
53:54Ella won, but she was made to fight to the finish by Emily.
53:58As someone else says on Saturdays,
54:01Fab U Lutz.
54:03Oh, my goodness.
54:06That couldn't have been any tighter.
54:08Emily, you've got to be so chuffed with yourself there.
54:11I mean, you absolutely smashed that.
54:13I am absolutely buzzing,
54:14and I'm so proud of myself for not, like, giving up.
54:18Anything to say to your friends and family.
54:20I mean, they were on their feet for you.
54:21They're so chuffed for you.
54:22I can see them over there.
54:24Can I take this?
54:24Yes.
54:25I love you guys so much.
54:26You're the best people in the world.
54:29I don't know what I'd do without you.
54:30I'm so grateful.
54:32And we all love you, Emily.
54:33What a contender.
54:34That's been Emily, everyone!
54:39That was so tight.
54:41How do you feel?
54:42Oh, yeah, that was such a tight race.
54:44I felt her the whole way around.
54:45Yeah.
54:45That half-second head start really saved me.
54:47I could see her out the corner of my eye.
54:49I had a bit of a wobble on the way up.
54:50Right.
54:51And then I saw her coming past,
54:52and I was like, I've got to get this back.
54:53Yeah, well, let me tell you.
54:55You are in the semi-finals!
54:59Yes!
55:01Well, Bella, how do you feel?
55:03Yeah, I'm so excited to be in the semis.
55:04I've got some family who couldn't make it today
55:06who are willing me to get through to the next round.
55:09My girlfriend's here today.
55:10He wasn't at the heat, but she's here now.
55:11What?
55:12So, yeah, they're picking up pace as we go.
55:14Well, there you go.
55:15Congratulations all round.
55:16Guys, give it up for Emily and Anna!
55:23Please, guys, see your families.
55:33Ella is overjoyed as she takes her place in the semi-finals,
55:38along with Naomi and Millie.
55:40The last semi-finals spot is taken by the fastest runner-up in the quarters,
55:45and for the women, that's Emily.
55:49We've got an end to the quarter-finals.
55:51I've got a backup in drags for a hedge backwards.
55:53That's a good idea for a new event,
55:54actually, Barnes wind that one down.
55:56We're back next time for the first of our semi-final showdowns.
55:59And we are one step closer to crowning our champions of...
56:04Gladiators!
56:06Still to come, it's the semi-finals.
56:09Our contenders power their way one step closer
56:12to be crowned the 2026 Gladiators champions.
56:15We are the next contender!
56:17Things are about to get explosive.
56:20With only the fastest, bravest...
56:23Play with fire, Banks.
56:24You get burned.
56:25Strongest...
56:26You are going down.
56:27And toughest contenders emerging victorious.
56:30The joke is on you.
56:31The battle is on.
56:32Who is it?
56:33For the ultimate prize.
56:35What a contest!
56:36In this year's Gladiators.
56:38You're done.
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