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00:09Do you feel the power of the gladiators?
00:15Do you have the will and the skill?
00:20Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
00:25It's time for beginners, get down in your soul
00:31Are you a creator?
00:58Are you a gladiator?
01:07It's the quarterfinals of Gladiators!
01:13Sheffield, make some noise for your hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh!
01:19Hit the line, hit the line, hit the line
01:27Welcome to the last quarterfinal of Gladiators!
01:33Yes, tonight's contenders are just one step away from a place in the semis and they've been hitting the gym
01:39Me too, Barnes, treadmill, weights, bike
01:42Cross trainer?
01:42He was livid
01:45Time now to meet our female quarterfinal contenders, Ella and Emily!
01:59Across five gruelling heats, six female contenders battled it out to reach the quarters
02:05Tonight, Ella and Emily take on the gladiators and each other for a place in the semifinals
02:12And first up, going head-to-head tonight for that place, is army doctor Ella, who's no stranger to high
02:20-pressured environments
02:21In the heats, Ella took some heavy hits in collision, but still produced a dominant display
02:27That is a collision record
02:2912 bikes!
02:32With a five-second head start in the eliminator, she confidently sailed through to these quarterfinals
02:39Going up against Ella is sales consultant Emily, who speaks five languages and is full of joie de vivre
02:46In the heat, she defeated Dynamite twice, first on Everest, and then on the edge
02:52And she became the first ever contender to go the distance against Cyclone on Jewel
02:58If you make it to the quarters, I'll be there
03:01She took a five-second lead into the eliminator
03:04And despite a stumble or four on the travelator, she battled on and won by a whisker
03:10We'll see you in the quarterfinal!
03:13Yeah!
03:14It's army doctor Ella against sales rep Emily for a place in the semifinal
03:22Welcome back, Ella!
03:24Are you looking forward to the quarterfinals?
03:26Oh yeah, we're very buzzing backstage
03:28Oh, I bet you are
03:29Now, your heat was very eventful
03:31Let's talk about the eliminator
03:32Now, that was pretty special
03:34Yeah, I had a good run
03:36It all went by in a bit of a blur, to be honest, but...
03:38So much of a blur
03:39You are the fastest female at one minute, 35 seconds to complete the eliminator
03:45That is great for you
03:47Got to build you with confidence
03:48Yeah, I was constantly going into it the first time
03:51But yeah, it's an extra boost for this time
03:53I wish you the best of luck for the quarterfinals
03:55That is Ella, everybody!
04:00Emily, welcome back
04:01You made it to the quarters, you've got to be chuffed about that
04:03Honestly, very grateful, very proud of myself to be here
04:06It's been a great experience
04:07And look, I've got to say, let's talk about your heats
04:08Duel, you stayed up against Cyclone
04:11Massive five-pointer there
04:12That was mega for me
04:13I think Cyclone would have thought that she would have made, like, mince me out of me
04:16But I showed her what happens when a Cyclone meets a hurricane
04:20Oh! Fighting lads! I love that!
04:23We wish you all the very best of luck
04:25Now to Ella and Emily!
04:27So now it's time for these contenders to tackle their first event
04:32Destruction
04:35Two contenders and one Gladiator
04:38In a race through four solid barriers
04:41Each barrier must be tackled differently
04:43And with a head start, contenders must smash, ram, climb and crash their way to reach the central button
04:51First there picks up ten points, the second scores five
04:55If the Gladiator reigns supreme, the runner-up gets five
04:59And the last, nothing but dust and defeat
05:04Come on! Come on! Yes!
05:09Playing destruction for the female contenders
05:12In red, it's Ella
05:15And in blue, it's Emily
05:20And they are going to be taking on... Fury!
05:27Fury faces Ella and Emily tonight
05:29All three with powerful rugby backgrounds
05:32Brace yourselves!
05:34Things are about to get seismic
05:37Over to the referee team
05:39Made up of Sonya McLomer, Lee Phillips
05:41And led by the gaffer, Mark Cluttenberg
05:44Contenders, ready!
05:51Gladiator, ready!
05:56You will go on my first whistle
05:59Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle
06:02Three, two, one
06:04It's Emily in the blue
06:06It's Emily in the blue
06:07It's Ella in the red
06:08And straight away they're down to business
06:10They've crashed through barrier number one
06:12And here comes Fury
06:14Goodness me, is she up for this or what?
06:17Barrier one didn't know what hit it
06:18And she's furiously hammering away at barrier number two now
06:24Emily's through
06:25Ella gets through
06:27And Fury will quickly follow
06:29There's enough of a gap there
06:30She launches herself through
06:32Ella taking it out on barrier number three
06:36And Emily will let her frustrations fuel her here
06:39She only got to number three in the heat
06:41She didn't get any further than this
06:43Ella's starting to climb
06:44Emily's climbing too
06:46Fury's over the top first
06:47She's overtaken the contenders here
06:49They're going to have to get a move on
06:51Because number four will not last long
06:54With all the force
06:55And Fury's slamming against it
06:57Emily seems to be making good progress
07:00So is Ella
07:01Can she get through now?
07:03Oh, it's going to be close
07:04And Fury's got there
07:07Fury beats the contenders
07:09Just
07:10That was terrific
07:14Well, we know Fury won
07:16But who was the runner-up and picks up five points?
07:19We'd better hear from Mark Kladdenberg
07:22So we've looked at the video
07:23In second place
07:26Was
07:28Ella
07:33You can see the shot in slow-mo
07:35Watch this
07:37Both coming in now
07:38And
07:40Oh!
07:41So exciting
07:42So close
07:43A split second
07:45Extraordinary
07:45Yeah, it's a really, really fun game
07:47And because I can kind of see Emily at the same time
07:49So I've just got to get this last one down
07:50Emily, what about you?
07:52Felt better the second time
07:53And obviously the first time I struggled to get over the wall
07:55Feeling a bit too short
07:57But like sort of
07:58Changing the gameplay
07:58Going for it
07:59But honestly, it's amazing seeing all us three rugby girls
08:01Showing what we can do
08:03Absolutely
08:04Well played nonetheless
08:05Fury, it's an absolute joy to watch you on this event
08:08Oh, to be honest
08:09I don't remember a thing
08:11I thought about you gals
08:12You just run hard
08:14Hit something
08:15And then next minute you see a button
08:16But three rugby girls together
08:18And it's a privilege doing it with you both
08:19Because I knew it were going to be solid
08:21And showing all those little furies out there
08:23All the strong girls
08:24That you can be brutal and physical
08:29So after some heavy-duty destruction for the female contenders
08:33It's Ella who takes a five-point lead
08:37Time to meet our male quarter-finalists
08:40Please welcome back Finn and Hindley
08:48In the heat, six male contenders showed strength and determination
08:52To make it to the quarter-finals
08:55Tonight Finn and Hindley will battle the gladiators
08:58Before facing off against each other in the eliminator
09:01For a place in the semi-finals
09:03Facing the competition tonight is Finn
09:06The welder who showed no fear in the heats
09:09On Powerball, he endured a bruising clash with Hammer
09:14Before making history
09:15By becoming the first ever contender to defeat Giant on Duel
09:19The adrenaline's pumping
09:22In the eliminator, he took a five-second head start
09:25And in a nail-biting race
09:27Finn got himself to the top of the Travelator first
09:30And into the quarter-finals
09:34And he's going up against 25-year-old Baker Hindley
09:37Will he rise to the challenge again, as he did in the heats?
09:42He triumphed over Viper spectacularly on Everest
09:46How do you feel?
09:48I feel great
09:50It all came down to the wire in an unforgettable eliminator
09:54Where he whisked up the courage to beat his rival
09:56And soar into the quarters
10:00It's the welder and the baker for a place in the semi-finals
10:03Finn may have the height advantage
10:05But Hindley will feel that this baker has nothing to prove
10:12Welcome back Finn
10:13Got to mention an event that a lot of people find brutal
10:17And that was Powerball
10:18Should call it Power Brawl for you
10:20What do you reckon?
10:21Power Brawl indeed
10:21I took a hammering off Hammer
10:23It's expected
10:24But we got the three points in the middle basket
10:27After he pulled my top off me
10:28But the guys at home will love that
10:30Obviously your heat must have filled you with so much confidence
10:33You're hyped up
10:34Where are you?
10:35Bags of confidence now, Brad
10:37Ready to go
10:37We're here for the quarters
10:38You can go all the way, mate
10:39Good for you, mate
10:40Finn, everybody
10:44Hindley, it's good to have you back
10:45Say hi to the arena
10:46We're back, baby
10:48Yeah!
10:50Look, Hindley, let's talk about your heat
10:52The wall versus Apollo
10:53You got up first ten points
10:55Apollo tried to basically intimidate me again
10:57Yeah
10:58He didn't even touch me
10:59Nice, I love that confidence
11:01Any friends and family in?
11:03Yes, sir
11:03I've got my parents again this time round
11:05And my two friends
11:06Phil and Phoebe
11:07And then my brother as well
11:08Who's watched the show
11:09And he's really buzzed for me today
11:10What's your brother's name?
11:11Jamie
11:12Jamie, where are you?
11:13Jamie?
11:14He's down there
11:15Give us a wave, Jamie
11:16Hello
11:16Good to see you, mate
11:18Oh, look
11:18They're obviously buzzing for you
11:20Best of luck
11:20That is Finn and Hindley
11:23Now we've met our male contenders
11:26It's time for them to take on
11:29Destruction
11:32Playing Destruction for the male contenders
11:34In red it's Finn
11:38And in blue it's Hindley
11:42And they are smashing against Apollo
11:50This is Apollo's destruction debut
11:52But something tells me that our headstrong gladiator
11:56Is going to be right at home
12:01Contenders
12:02Ready
12:07Ready
12:08Gladiator
12:08Ready
12:12Pretenders you will go on my first whistle
12:15Gladiator you will go on my second whistle
12:18Three
12:19Two
12:20One
12:22Finn in the red
12:23Hindley in the blue
12:24Well the first barrier hasn't lasted long
12:27And Apollo
12:28He's taking the name of the game literally
12:30He's destroyed it
12:32Time to pick up the 32 kilogram battering ram
12:36And hammer your way through barrier number two
12:39Apollo's through
12:40There goes Hindley
12:41Followed by Finn
12:43This is a very close race
12:46Apollo's first kick gets him a foothold
12:48Hindley trying to use his fist
12:50So is Finn
12:51Apollo is already over
12:53And there goes Finn
12:54Having a look to see where Apollo is
12:57Hindley struggling a little bit more
13:00Apollo has a look at four
13:01Head down and charge
13:02Finn is through two
13:04But Apollo was there first
13:05It's five points for Finn
13:09Knock knock who's there
13:11A welder
13:11A baker
13:12And a massive barrier breaker
13:14It can only be
13:15The quarter finals of gladiators
13:19What a destruction
13:20Unfortunately Hindley
13:22There was no points for you
13:23But Finn
13:23You were great on that
13:24You got through barrier four
13:26Four and one smash
13:26I think that's pretty impressive mate
13:28That's standard for me now
13:29Barnes
13:30Apollo took the victory
13:31Fair play to him
13:31It was a good game
13:32Well look five points for Finn
13:37One question
13:38Are you mad?
13:41Maybe just a little bit
13:42Right let's have a look at a moment
13:43You go through
13:44With your head
13:46Goodnight everyone
13:49That's plaster boards
13:50Wood and the whole lot
13:52That is madness
13:53What do they say
13:53If you're going to be dumb
13:54You've got to be tough
13:54And I am very, very tough
13:56Brilliant
13:57That is Apollo everyone
13:58And five points for Finn
14:03Finn
14:03So after the male contenders first event
14:05Hindley fails to get going
14:07Finn has an early lead
14:09He's on five points
14:11Everyone are you enjoying the show?
14:14Yeah absolutely
14:16Hey what's your name?
14:17Aidan
14:18Hello Aidan
14:19I'm Barney
14:20It's nice to meet you
14:20Who's your favourite gladiator?
14:22Steel
14:23Steel
14:23Who likes steel?
14:26Yeah
14:26And what's your name?
14:28Alfie
14:28Alfie
14:29Who's your favourite gladiator?
14:31Giant
14:34Who's your favourite gladiator?
14:36It's got to be legend
14:37I mean the guy
14:39The guy is the full package
14:42He looks amazing
14:43He's incredible at the games
14:45And don't get me started on his body
14:48How old are you mate?
14:51Fourteen
14:53Stand up
14:56You're playing for fourteen
14:57There's something wrong here
14:58There's something wrong here
15:03It's legend
15:06What's the matter with you?
15:08I just wanted to see how it felt
15:09To spend a day with normal people
15:12And I've got to say
15:13It absolutely sucked
15:17I'm going
15:17This is horrible
15:18Worst day of my life
15:23What are you doing?
15:27Let's play our next event
15:32On the rings for the very first time
15:34It's Emily
15:39And she is taking on
15:42Comet
15:46Comet has an iron grip
15:48She can hang around
15:49For three and a half minutes
15:50Although when it comes to this event
15:53This shooting star travels at light speed
15:59Contender
16:05Gladiator
16:06Ready
16:07Gladiator
16:09Three
16:10Two
16:11One
16:14This is Cambridge graduate Emily's first time playing hang tough
16:19She'll find it has a fair degree of difficulty
16:23Especially when playing against Comet
16:25Who is no stranger to this event
16:26It's one of her absolute favourites
16:29Look at the grace and speed with which she moves
16:31And she's already latched on to Emily
16:34Who's hanging on with everything she's got
16:36But Comet is hanging off her
16:39It's surely only a matter of time
16:41And time's up
16:44Disappointment for Emily's fans
16:46But I think most inside the arena felt that was inevitable
16:49Another one
16:50Another one bites the dust
16:52Have a look
16:53Get locked on
16:54Work them loose
16:56Simple game
16:58Emily you didn't play in this event in your heats did you?
17:01No, new event for me
17:02A tough one that
17:03Obviously I think Comet is in her element in this event
17:06I love this game
17:08Congratulations to you Comet
17:09Very quick
17:10And thank you to Emily
17:16Next to play hang tough for the female contenders
17:19It's Ella
17:22And she'll be facing this gladiator
17:33It's fire's first time on hang tough
17:35We know she's fast on land
17:37But how quick will she be in the air?
17:39Quick
17:40I think she'll be quick
17:44Contender
17:45Ready
17:49Gladiator
17:50Ready
17:54Three
17:55Two
17:56One
17:59Ella will fancy her chances here
18:01In the heat she was up against fury
18:03And she was mightily close to getting all the way across to the gladiator's podium
18:08Keeping an eye on fire
18:10Who seems to have got the hang of this very quickly
18:15Very quickly indeed
18:16She's close to Ella
18:17She has a go at getting her down from the rings
18:20And Ella's having to hang on
18:21Fire gets to work
18:23Ella is back in the grey zone now
18:26Even if she lasts another 32, 31 seconds
18:29She's going to have to move back into the red at some point
18:33Fire clings
18:34Fire tries to desperately wriggle her free
18:38Ella's grip is strong
18:39But it's no good and she just stays there
18:43Fire having a little word maybe reminding her
18:45You've got to be on a red ring to get any points at all
18:49Ella still will not budge
18:51Remarkable strength
18:53Fire stretching her with everything she's got
18:56The full weight hanging off the contender
19:00Right on time she's down
19:02But it would have been all for nothing
19:07For what it's worth
19:08I think she's a winner
19:09After that incredible performance
19:11A remarkable effort
19:15Unfortunately
19:16I'm really guided to say this
19:17Regardless of whether you hung on or not
19:19You were still in the grey zone
19:20So it's no points
19:23It's no points
19:24You were one ring away from the red zone
19:26I didn't even notice that
19:28I'm so sorry
19:30That's alright, she was on me very fast
19:32Fire, what a strength she has, right?
19:34My goodness
19:34Fair play to you
19:35I knew you would be strong
19:37Because you went up against my girl Fury before
19:38I was determined to get you down
19:39Unlucky for the points
19:40But we go again
19:41That's Ella and Fire!
19:45No change for the female contenders after hang tough
19:48Ella's still on five
19:50Emily's still to score
19:53Tie in now for our male contenders
19:56Hoping to hang tough
19:57It's Hindley
20:00He's got to take on Viper
20:07A rivalry that started on Everest
20:10Viper's been coiled and ready to strike
20:12Ever since he was defeated by Hindley in the heat
20:38He looked a little nervous and it's the same again here
20:42Mind you, just one sight of Viper can make anybody feel that way
20:47Viper is steadily moving closer to Hindley
20:50Hindley's been captured by the snake
20:53Viper holds on
20:54It's all down to Hindley's grip now
20:57And he's been worked loose very, very quickly
21:00It's over
21:03It only took 23 seconds
21:05Viper had Hindley all ramped up
21:10In your heat
21:11So you went up against Viper on Everest
21:12And you beat him
21:13So I feel like this time he was coming for blood
21:16Absolutely
21:17Look at him
21:18He's still sulking
21:19He's ready for war
21:21But the weird thing about Viper is he sulks
21:23Even though he's just won the event
21:25Yeah, I don't know why
21:26You tell me
21:28Viper, tell us
21:31Little baker boy
21:33Useless
21:38I just think he's still a sore loser from the heat
21:40Because you beat him in Everest
21:41Yeah, I think so too
21:43Unfortunately, that's no points to you Hindley
21:45But best of luck in the next one
21:46That's Hindley
21:47And our sore winner Viper
21:54Hey
21:54Hey
21:55Come on
21:56Hey
21:56Come on
21:58Why you mad?
21:59Simple
22:03Why
22:04Why is Tuff being ever good enough?
22:07I disagree Nitro
22:08I think that's the happiest we've ever seen Viper
22:11Next to play Hang Tuff for the male contenders
22:14It's Finn
22:15And he'll be facing
22:19Bionic
22:24A six foot six mean machine with a wingspan of six foot seven
22:28With numbers like that
22:30When he's hanging from the rings
22:31Bionic's feet will be dragging on the floor
22:38Contender
22:39Ready
22:44Gladiator
22:45Ready
22:48Three
22:49Two
22:50One
22:52Here we go then
22:53We know from the heats
22:55And from event number one
22:56Destruction tonight
22:57That Finn does not lack the confidence
23:00And he's already having a swinging time up there
23:03Look at that
23:04He's made great progress
23:05As Bionic has a grab for him
23:08Then tried to use his legs
23:09But he was beaten
23:10Oh and Finn nearly fell
23:12He's got to just compose himself here
23:14Bionic has another go
23:16And he's hurt himself
23:19Bionic injured
23:20Finn has a look at the gladiator
23:22Who can't do anything to stop him now
23:24And Finn steps onto the podium
23:26To claim maximum points
23:29But a real problem here for the gladiators
23:32Bionic looks in a bad way
23:37Celebrations for his supporters
23:39But Finn, ever the sportsman
23:41Is concerned for Bionic
23:50And now we have applause ringing around the arena
23:53Everybody wishes Bionic a speedy recovery
23:58Congratulations Finn
23:59Ten points to you
24:01You made it onto the other side of the podium
24:04How are you feeling?
24:05It's nice to get the ten points
24:06But what isn't nice is
24:08Seeing an athlete go out like that
24:10But at the end of the day
24:12He's just got to recover
24:12He's a great guy
24:13Thank you very much indeed
24:18So a system error for Bionic
24:20Let's hope it quickly gets fixed
24:21Finn has a 15 point lead
24:24Hindley yet to get off the mark
24:28Bounce
24:29Where do you normally find a Viper?
24:33Hanging out in the locker room
24:34No, on your Vinscreen
24:36Vinscreen Viper
24:39Look at him, he's laughing on the inside
24:42Choochie Fazey
24:43Lovely boy
24:44Here's dual
24:48First of our female contenders
24:51On the dual podium
24:52It's Emily
24:56She's facing Dynamite
25:07Dynamite will have been left seething
25:09After two defeats to Emily in the heat
25:11Jewel though is her event
25:13And she'll be ready to hit back
25:19Contender ready!
25:23Gladiator ready!
25:28En garde!
25:37Three, two, one!
25:40Emily somehow went the full distance against Cyclone in the heat
25:44And she's trading blow for blow with Dynamite here
25:48You hit, I hit
25:49This is anybody's duel
25:51Dynamite warbles a little bit
25:53Emily might seize her chance
25:55Oh but that one's caught her
25:57And it's forced her to stumble onto Dynamite's podium
26:01It's over!
26:05Well after defeat in the heat
26:07Dynamite is delighted to get her first win against Emily
26:11And that was gutting!
26:14Honestly, so gutted
26:16That first hit I thought, oh she did not come to play
26:19Obviously, but like I thought I was holding my own
26:21I saw her wobble for one moment
26:23And I was like, maybe I can get her down
26:25But I think just over leaning, getting a bit too keen
26:28This is the third match between you both
26:30Everest you won, the Edge you won
26:32This is Dynamite's event, right Dynamite?
26:35Yeah, this is by far the best event for me
26:38I'm small, powerful, I hit hard as you've probably felt
26:43But third time's a charm
26:45And now you know why I'm called Dynamite
26:48Emily unfortunately that's no points to you
26:50But best of luck in the next one
26:52That's Emily and of course Dynamite
26:58Next on Duel
26:59Give it up for Ella
27:03And she is facing
27:05Sabre
27:12Sabre treats the Duel podium like her own personal cat tree
27:16Ready to defend and pounce on her prey
27:22Contender
27:24Ready
27:28Gladiator
27:30Ready
27:34En garde
27:423, 2, 1
27:46Sabre welcomes Ella with a smile and Ella falls
27:49And her bugle stick goes on to Sabre's podium
27:53That'll be that then
27:56Another perfect duel for Sabre
28:013 strikes and you're out, works in baseball, worked on duel
28:07We'll have the referee come in and verify officially
28:10Bradley
28:10Yeah, sorry Ella
28:12All your weight, when you lost your balance
28:14Your bugle stick went on to the gladiator's platform
28:17And therefore under the rules
28:18I have to disqualify you, sorry
28:20So that means you will have no points
28:23I think we've got to change that rule
28:24I think we need to speak to the head of rules
28:26That's me Bradley
28:28You're the head of rules?
28:30I am now
28:30You've got to change it, that's ridiculous
28:32There's no contest, is there?
28:34You've got to find another way to sort it out
28:35Bradley, any more of your cheek
28:37And I'll remove you from the arena
28:38Ask me for
28:43Right, ask me how much sleep I'll lose over there
28:46Probably loads
28:48Not even that much
28:49Now listen, this is what's happened
28:53No, no, no, no
28:56Let's hit him for Ella
28:57Are you Sabre? No points for Ella
28:59Well done, Sabre
29:00While Bradley takes his punishment
29:02The contenders aren't faring much better
29:05Neither picked up any points again
29:06So Ella's still on five
29:08Emily's still on nothing
29:11Next up now
29:12On the dual podium
29:13It's Hindley
29:17Versus
29:19Nitro
29:24If you think Nitro's quick on his feet
29:26You should see him with a pugil stick
29:28Let's see if Hindley can take the heat
29:30In Nitro's kitchen
29:35Contender
29:40Ready
29:41Gladiator
29:42Ready
29:46En garde
29:54Three, two, one
29:57Don't let the smile deceive you
29:59Nitro's here for one thing only
30:01And that's to keep Hindley
30:03And that's to keep Hindley on zero points
30:04Hindley showing great determination
30:07Staggering backwards a little bit
30:09But he forced a wobble from Nitro
30:11Might Hindley have a chance
30:13Oh he's been jabbed at, hit, hammered, he's down
30:16No he's not, yes he is
30:18It's panto time again
30:22Nitro is always pure theatre
30:28Well Hindley looked sharp and focused
30:30But then Nitro dropped a bombshell which tipped the scales
30:33Sending Hindley down
30:37Hindley, that was an absolute slugfest
30:40I know
30:41I felt every hit
30:43Who is this guy?
30:45You gave me one little hit to my head
30:47I was discombobulated
30:50I like to take my time up there
30:52Do you know what I mean?
30:52I like to have a little box
30:53This guy made me question a few things
30:55But do you know what?
30:56The Nitro energy came out
30:57That's all I can say
31:00Come on, come on
31:02Come on guys
31:04That's Nitro everyone
31:09Okay, this is it
31:11In the heat, he was the giant slayer
31:15Knocking our gladiator off the podium to claim victory
31:19It is Finn everyone
31:25And tonight it is a rematch
31:28Yes
31:28This is going to be incredible
31:29Yes
31:30Once again he faces the Giants
31:33Come on Giants
31:47I've been waiting for this all night
31:49To meet our gladiator's chance at redemption
31:52Something tells me Finn's about to meet
31:54A not so jolly giant
31:57And look at how these two shape up head to head
32:00This is what duel is all about
32:06Contender, ready!
32:11Gladiator, ready!
32:16En garde!
32:233
32:242
32:251
32:26Finn the first ever to defeat Giant on duel
32:30Can he put in a repeat performance?
32:33No he can't!
32:3525 seconds still remaining on the clock
32:38Finn on the floor
32:40Giant regains his duel crown
32:42Another one bites the dust
32:45Another one bites the dust
32:46It felt like there was only ever one outcome there
32:50Finn felled in no time
32:52Another one bites the dust
32:57Blimey I felt that
32:59Rematch
33:00What was going through your mind?
33:03Come on tell us
33:03Well his eyes were glistening like they were the first time
33:05I thought it was maybe a bit of weakness
33:07But there's no weakness in him
33:09He's a warrior
33:09But you have been walking around today
33:13Absolutely focused not talking to anyone
33:15You were waiting for this point weren't you?
33:18I was Brad
33:18And I have to say to Finn
33:19Thank you and sorry
33:22Thank you for reminding me
33:24There is something in there
33:26Very very competitive nature
33:28That I think being the gentle Giant
33:30I might have just lost a little bit
33:32So I'm sorry
33:33You had to be on the receiving end
33:35Of making me find that again
33:39No points for Finn
33:40Victory
33:41For Giant
33:42One all
33:43Shake hands gentlemen
33:47Oh what a duel that was
33:49But it means there's no change in score
33:51For either male contender
33:52Finn's on 15
33:54Hindley on 0
33:55Yeah
33:58Come on
33:58Brilliant thank you guys
34:00I love it here in Sheffield
34:01Me too
34:01Whom the best ball bashing game in the world
34:04No laugh
34:04Snooker
34:05I love watching snooker
34:06Never miss a frame
34:06No I'm talking about our next event
34:08Which like snooker
34:09Could produce some very big breaks
34:12Oh
34:13This is Atlas Fears
34:15Atlas Fears
34:18Give it up for our female contenders
34:21Ella
34:23And Emily
34:24And Emily
34:28And Emily
34:29And rolling in their way
34:30Ah
34:31Comet
34:33I'm in it
34:34I'm in it
34:34I'm hot
34:34Woo!
34:35And Fire
34:36They've got to bring the heat
34:38They've got to bring the heat
34:39Let's go!
34:43Atlas Fears
34:45ready
34:50Three
34:51Two
34:52One
34:53Let the good times roll
34:55It's the first Atlas Fears we've seen this series
34:59And it always starts with contenders getting into the middle and coming together
35:04Before they can start rolling over the pods to score points
35:08It's Ella in the red
35:09It's Emily in the blue
35:10And they've both got a free run here to get their first points of the game
35:15I don't think Ella went over the middle though
35:17She doesn't get anything for that
35:18And Emily's missed her target too
35:21But here she goes
35:23A change of direction
35:24And this should be two points for Emily
35:26Bang!
35:28Right over the middle
35:28She's on the board
35:30How's Ella doing?
35:32Comet in her way
35:33And not budging
35:34Emily's got another
35:35Free score here
35:37If she can keep control of the atmosphere
35:39Over she goes
35:40She's on to four
35:41And here comes Ella
35:43She's got her first points now
35:45Delight for her fans in the arena
35:47Putting the brakes on and trying to go the other way
35:50As Emily sets her sights on one final point before the time is up
35:55And I think she just got there
35:58Epic motoring from Emily
36:02Emily took the points
36:03Ella took the hits
36:04Fire and Comet joined forces to create one big supernova
36:10Let me just say
36:11How tricky is it being in the atmospheres?
36:14I feel sorry for hamsters
36:15That is...
36:15That's rough
36:16But it's a lot of fun
36:17You had a great tactic there
36:19I saw you going back and forward from two different zones
36:22Just collecting points
36:24Absolutely, I was like
36:25Look, I'm avoiding the gladiators
36:26They seem preoccupied with Ella
36:27So I'm just going to bounce between these two
36:29Didn't break any rules
36:30Happy days
36:30Unfortunately, Ella, you got caught in the corner at one point there
36:33I know, they were both on me
36:35And you spin out quite a lot, don't you?
36:37Have you tried to change direction?
36:38Yeah, they're very heavy
36:39So if you try to change
36:40Especially if you've been hit one way
36:41It takes a lot to try and change direction
36:43Yeah
36:43Well look, a great effort from both of you
36:45Two points to Ella
36:46And six points to Emily
36:51Oh, look at this
36:53Emily's narrowed the gap
36:54She's on six
36:55Ella just one point ahead on seven
36:59Playing at the spheres for the first time
37:02It's our male contenders
37:03Finn
37:04Let's go
37:05Come on
37:05And Hindley
37:09And they will be smashing their games
37:12Hammer
37:13Let's crash
37:14Let's smash
37:15It's hammer time
37:20The big hairy hammer hits our contenders in those massive metal balls
37:24Like he's playing croquet
37:30And Steele
37:31This is my cage
37:32This is my event
37:34Welcome back to Steele's home
37:39It certainly is Steele's home
37:41And he's made it look lovely
37:42With hammer by his side
37:44These two peas will work well to defend those pods
37:50Atlaspheres
37:51Ready
37:55Three
37:56Two
37:57One
37:58So Finn in the red atmosphere
38:00And Hindley in the blue
38:02Hammer and Steele determined to get in their way
38:05Here comes the big clash in the middle
38:07Look at Finn go
38:09And he's left hammer and Steele
38:11Both rolling around helplessly
38:14In their atmospheres
38:15Now Hindley
38:16This could be his first point of the entire night
38:19Oh he's gone wide
38:21He's missed the middle
38:23Oh Finn sent flying by Steele
38:26There's a bit of revenge in that
38:28Finn went bottom over top side
38:31As he tries to get back to his feet
38:33Hindley floundering a little bit as well
38:35Finn's trying to manoeuvre that atmosphere over the middle of the pod
38:39He didn't get there
38:40And Hindley's missed another one
38:41Left all on his own
38:43And he still couldn't score
38:44There's two for Finn now
38:47That will do his confidence the world of good
38:49But it's our baker Hindley who really needs the points
38:54It looks as though he's gonna run out of time for this event though
38:57Can he get there?
38:58No not quite
39:00It's another win for Finn
39:05Well hammer and Steele rocked which meant Finn and Hindley rolled
39:08That's a win really for our gladiators
39:11Hindley we saw you getting launched into the air in the middle of that atmosphere
39:15Does it hurt?
39:16It doesn't actually hurt
39:17But Bravis didn't exist as soon as they got hit
39:20Oh boom that is oh mate
39:23Luckily it didn't hurt too much
39:24Well you were very close a couple of times with a couple of crosses
39:27Didn't quite make it
39:28Sadly no score for you
39:30But come in here Finn
39:31Two points to you
39:32I'm happy with that
39:33I went in with a little bit of aggression
39:35Because these two they sat me on my bum
39:37Last time we were out on Powerball
39:38So you go in with a plan and it just goes out the window
39:41Exactly
39:41Well for you Finn
39:43Two points
39:44Congratulations
39:46What a job done by our gladiators
39:48There's nothing stronger than a steel hammer
39:51This is the perfect combination
39:53Probably the strongest combination you have in this game
39:55Bit frustrated he got some points but fair play mate
39:58He did really well
39:58And hammer
40:00What time is it?
40:02It's hammer time!
40:07Hammer time!
40:09Yeah!
40:11Round of applause to our gladiators
40:13Steele and hammer!
40:20Wee!
40:23In my absence you've elevated the game
40:27Nothing stronger than a steel hammer
40:31You heard that
40:31Titanium is literally stronger than steel
40:34Halliday and there's loads of metal
40:35Steel is not even the top ten I think
40:37Don't be disheartened steel
40:39I reckon legend knows as much about periodic tables
40:42As he does about staying humble
40:44So after four events
40:45Finn extends his lead to 17
40:47Hindley's got one more chance to close the gap
40:52Next up we have one of the toughest events of the lot
40:55Which means I'll be watching from here safely with a biscuit
40:59Here's the next event
41:01Half of point nine
41:04Unleash
41:06Track loading
41:19First on the track with no idea which gladiator she's up against
41:23It's Emily
41:31Contender you will go on my whistle
41:32And then the gladiator will be unleashed
41:37Contender ready!
41:44Three
41:44Away goes Emily
41:45No looking back
41:47If she does she'll regret it
41:48Because here comes Cyclone
41:50Emily's putting in a great shift here though
41:53She's shifting round that track at great speed
41:56And crashes through the wall
41:58As though it wasn't even there
42:00Keeps her balance around the bend
42:02Now one step at a time
42:03She's got a good distance away from Cyclone
42:06And she grabs the flag
42:08That was faultless
42:14Cyclone blown away
42:17Well might Emily smile
42:19She speaks several languages
42:21But only had one thing to say to Cyclone
42:23Adios
42:24Au revoir
42:25Auf Wiedersehen
42:26And bye-bye
42:28That was incredible
42:30I mean you've never played Unleash before
42:31But you were quick
42:32Oh
42:33I was terrified
42:34But I'm so glad I got this flag
42:36You got the flag
42:39I mean
42:39I can tell it's the quarter-finals
42:41You're pulling out all the stops here
42:43I don't think she's going to be very happy
42:44I can't lie
42:45Yeah
42:45You're up against Cyclone again
42:47Now let's recap
42:48Last time you faced Cyclone was on duel
42:50And you got five points
42:52You got a draw there
42:53Cyclone
42:54How was she as a contender?
42:55Don't really care to be honest
42:57Erm
43:02What do you think is going to happen?
43:05What do you think is going to happen?
43:05If you get an absolute fridge
43:06To run a 200 metre race?
43:08Listen, I think you're quick personally
43:10I do too
43:11Yeah
43:12Unfortunately Emily was quicker
43:15That's ten points to Emily!
43:17Thank you to Emily
43:19And Cyclone please don't hurt me
43:24In position on the track for the female contenders
43:28It's Ella
43:35Contender, you will go on my whistle
43:37And then the gladiator will be unleashed
43:41Contender, ready!
43:50Ella hares from the start
43:52And now Electro begins her charge in hot pursuit
43:56A bit of a stumble from Ella
43:57But she's going at a really good pace here
44:00In fact I think she's getting away from Electro
44:03She charges through the wall
44:04She skids around the corner
44:06Oh look at the gap
44:08It's enormous
44:09And now Ella revs herself up
44:12For one big leap for the flag
44:14Terrific
44:17Electro left shocked
44:21What an outstanding run from the army doctor
44:23She wasn't messing around
44:25She left Electro on standby
44:29That's the fastest we've ever seen anyone
44:32Seriously, that was rapid
44:33That is the fastest ever female contender at Unleashed
44:37Seriously
44:38Well
44:39It's the rugby right?
44:41Yeah, it's rugby
44:42I'm used to being chased
44:42How was that?
44:44Yeah, I'm a bit lost of words to be honest Brad
44:45Oh yeah
44:47She's rapid
44:47Fair play to her
44:48There's nothing you can do
44:50Like you are so great
44:51You have got, let me tell you
44:5210 points
44:59Both contenders sprint away from Unleashed
45:01Scoring maximum points
45:03Ella then on 17
45:04Emily on 16
45:08Take him to the track now
45:09Take him to the track now
45:10It's Hindley
45:16Contender you will go on my whistle
45:18And then the gladiator will be unleashed
45:22Contender ready
45:27Hindley
45:28Hindley's last chance for points before the eliminator
45:31He has got to go because he's got the ghoulish spectacle of Phantom
45:36Coming after him and coming after him quickly
45:40Hindley is hindered by the wall
45:42Can he get some distance away from Phantom before the steps?
45:45It doesn't look that way
45:47And Phantom has grabbed him
45:49You can see the disappointment in Hindley's face
45:54While Phantom floated around the track to grab Hindley's tag
45:59The baker got burned
46:03Hindley that was rude man
46:04That was very rude
46:05You promised me a cake last time
46:07I was chasing you
46:08He said Hindley with my cake
46:09With my cake
46:10You kept him running
46:11I chased you down
46:12And stopped you
46:13But Victoria's sponge
46:14That's the cake of choice
46:16But well done
46:17Well done
46:17Good play
46:18That's no points for you
46:20But best of luck in the next event
46:21That's Hindley and Phantom
46:25Ready to run on the track
46:26It's Finn
46:32Finley
46:33Contender you will go on my whistle
46:34And then the gladiator will be unleashed
46:38Contender
46:39Ready
46:45Fin has to fly
46:47He's gonna go go go
46:49Because here comes Nitro
46:51The fastest gladiator of them all
46:53Fin spreads his arms for balance as he goes around the turn
46:58Crashes through the wall
46:59Nitro has nearly got him
47:01Fin staying just enough in front of the gladiator
47:04But there's the tag
47:06It's been taken
47:08Fin so near
47:09And yet so far
47:11And strictly speaking
47:13That was a gentle jog for Nitro
47:18Something we've not seen before
47:20Fin using his reach to clear the foam blocks from his path
47:23Problem is
47:24It cleared away for Nitro as well
47:29Despite being caught
47:30That was impressive
47:32You're not really a sprinter are you?
47:34I'm more of an endurance runner Brad
47:35Yeah
47:36Marathons, no short distance
47:37Well he only got you at the top of the steps
47:40You put on a great show mate
47:41I promise you
47:42I think I felt him on my tail
47:44He barely catch me
47:46And managing to get round that last corner
47:48I was impressed with myself
47:49Well we were that's for sure
47:51Okay Nigel talk us through that
47:53I was just enjoying how you're running mate
47:54For a big guy you're very graceful
47:56You move smooth
47:58I kind of forgot
47:59That I needed to get the flag
48:01Because I was just enjoying your
48:02You know
48:02Your rhythm
48:05Okay we'll literally sell you this
48:07Finn
48:07Sadly no points
48:09But that is Finn
48:10And Nitro
48:11Well done I've got to say
48:12Thought it was a great performance
48:14So no change for the male contenders after Unleash
48:17Finn finishes on 17
48:19And Hindley with nothing
48:21It's time now for the Eliminator
48:23Where that lead converts into a head start
48:25With each point worth half a second
48:27Finn will have an eight and a half seconds advantage
48:31The Eliminator
48:34Replaced in the semi-final
48:37Contenders
48:39Ready
48:42Finn
48:43Finn
48:43You will go on my first whistle
48:44Hindley
48:45You will go on my second whistle
48:48Three
48:49Two
48:51One
48:51Away goes Finn
48:53And that eight and a half seconds wait for Hindley
48:56Must seem like an eternity
48:57It's like watching an oven waiting for the bread to rise
49:01Finn goes up the rope
49:02And Hindley sets off on his way
49:04There might be thrills and spills ahead
49:07Because it's got to be all or nothing for our contender in blue
49:10He's made a really good start
49:12Whereas Finn is coasting across
49:15If he makes a mistake free run
49:17Then a place in the semi-finals is his
49:20But look at Hindley go
49:21He is slowly catching
49:23Finn up the cargo net
49:25He had a problem with the net in the heat
49:27He's not looking that way here
49:29But he is now slowing
49:31And here comes Hindley
49:33Oh that gap has narrowed
49:35It's not eight and a half seconds now is it?
49:38Finn looks as though he's really tiring
49:40As he goes across to the zip wire
49:42And Hindley's not far behind
49:44With the difficult beam ahead
49:47This is not yet over
49:50Look at the concentration etched right across Finn's face
49:55He's got to stay welded to that beam
49:57He makes sure that his feet touch the red zones
50:00And he's across just the travelator to go
50:03How far behind is Hindley?
50:05He's halfway across the beam
50:07But Finn is more than halfway up the travelator
50:10He's all the way up
50:11And into the semi-finals he flies
50:15As team Finn celebrates
50:17Hindley takes on the travelator
50:20After a really lucky eliminator run
50:23But he can't hold on
50:25It's such a shame
50:26He works so hard to close the gap
50:31Words of encouragement from Mark Clatenberg
50:34And charge up that travelator again
50:37As always in Gladiators
50:39Terrific sportsmanship between the contenders
50:42Finn has roared Hindley to the top
50:44And among Wendy's eyes
50:47He's a winner as well
50:52Such determination from Finn
50:54He will take some beating in the semi-finals
50:59Hindley you did yourself proud there
51:01You started eight and a half seconds behind Finn
51:04Like that's quite a time to make up
51:06But you made it up
51:07By the time Finn was across the balance beam
51:09You were just behind him
51:10Yeah I mean tactic wise
51:12Once we got to the travelator
51:15It was basically
51:16That would he go first time
51:18Would I go first time
51:19Yeah
51:19And Finn absolutely smashed it his first time
51:21Yeah
51:22But look
51:22You didn't make it up the first time on the travelator
51:24But you steadied yourself
51:25And the second time round
51:26You smashed it
51:27It was all the crowd
51:28Yeah
51:29Everyone is so lovely here
51:30I'm so happy to be here honestly
51:32Well you've got 4,000 new friends and family
51:35Backing you Hindley
51:36Listen
51:37Your mum was up there
51:38She was cheering you on
51:39Any words for your mum and your family
51:41I love you all
51:42Thank you
51:42You've been a great contender
51:44That's Hindley guys
51:49Amazing performance Finn
51:51Great eight and a half second lead
51:53Did you feed it before the travelator?
51:55I looked back
51:55When I got to the balance beam
51:58And he was coming down that zip wire
51:59I knew I had to get on
52:00I had to crack on
52:02Yeah
52:02But we got the job done
52:03Good for you mate
52:04I've got to say to you Finn
52:06You are in the semi-final
52:10How does that feel mate?
52:12Awesome
52:13Coming in at this brat
52:14Didn't expect nowhere near
52:16I thought
52:16The heats will be good enough for me
52:18But to get into the quarters
52:18And now going to the semis
52:20It's a dream come true
52:22Congratulations Finn
52:23Bad luck Hindley
52:25But Finn
52:25You're in the semi-finals of Gladiators
52:28Go and see your friends and family
52:35Look what that win means to Finn
52:37We have our male semi-finalists
52:41As Finn joins Josh and Sean
52:43The fastest quarter-final runner-up
52:45Also earns a place in the semis
52:47And for the men
52:48It's Mo
52:51Now time to see how our female contenders get on
52:54With Ella having just a one-point advantage
52:57She'll get to set off only half a second ahead of Emily
53:00Over to Mark Clattenburg
53:03Replace in the semi-final
53:06Contenders
53:07Ready
53:11Ella, you will go on my first whistle
53:14Emily, you will go on my second whistle
53:18Three
53:19Two
53:20One
53:22Nothing between them at the start
53:24How they will be at the finish is all that matters
53:27And they've both made a really good fist
53:30Of clearing the first hurdles in their way
53:32A little slip there though from Emily on the rope
53:35Ella's already at the top of it
53:37And takes on the overhead ladder
53:39It's still so close here
53:42One mistake could make all the difference in this eliminator
53:46Has Emily made hers already?
53:49Ella swings across and onto the cargo net
53:51With a bit of a wobble
53:53Oh, look at this! Emily holds on
53:55They're climbing up together
53:58Ella's still with the most slender of advantages
54:01But she's got a really good rhythm to the climb now
54:04And she'll haul herself over the top
54:06And head for the zip wire
54:07With a little bit more daylight between her and Emily
54:11She's on her way down
54:13Emily has got to the top of the ten-metre-high net
54:17And here we go
54:18As is so often the case
54:20It will all come down to balance on the beam
54:23And then to tearing up the travelator
54:26And the beam was nearly a big problem for Ella
54:29And nearly again
54:30Oh, look at Emily!
54:31She's skipping across
54:32And now it is a straight race up the travelator
54:37Ella goes first
54:38Emily's after her
54:40Ella makes it
54:41And swings through
54:43What a race
54:45What a contender
54:46And Emily
54:48Will surely have a chance of being the fastest runner-up
54:51We might well see her again
54:54Incredible
54:55They were side-by-side all the way
54:57Ella won
54:58But she was made to fight to the finish by Emily
55:01As someone else says on Saturdays
55:25I love you guys so much
55:29You're the best people in the world
55:32I don't know what I'd do without you
55:33I'm so grateful
55:35And we all love you, Emily
55:36What a contender
55:37That's been Emily, everyone!
55:43That was so tight
55:44How do you feel?
55:45Oh, yeah, that was such a tight race
55:47I felt her the whole way around
55:48Yeah
55:48That half-second head start really saved me
55:51I could see her out the corner of my eye
55:52I had a bit of a wobble on the way up
55:53Right
55:54And then I saw her coming past
55:55And I was like, I've got to get this back
55:56Yeah, well, let me tell you
55:58You are in the semi-finals!
56:03Yes!
56:04Well, Bella, how do you feel?
56:06Yeah, I'm so excited to be in the semis
56:07I've got some family who couldn't make it today
56:10Who are willing me to get through to the next round
56:12My girlfriend's here today
56:13He wasn't at the heats
56:14But she's here now
56:14What?
56:15So, yeah, they're picking up pace as we go
56:17Well, there you go
56:18Congratulations all round
56:19Guys, give it up for Emily and Ella!
56:27Please go and see your families
56:36Ella is overjoyed as she takes her place in the semi-finals
56:41Along with Naomi and Millie
56:44The last semi-final spot is taken by the fastest runner-up in the quarters
56:48And for the women, that's Emily!
56:52What an end to the quarter-finals!
56:54I've got a lock-up in drags for a hedge backwards
56:56That's a good idea for a new event, actually
56:58Barnes will wind that one down
56:59We're back next time for the first of our semi-final showdowns
57:03And we are one step closer to crowning our champions of...
57:07Gladiators!
57:09Still to come, it's the semi-finals
57:12Our contenders power their way one step closer to be crowned the 2026 Gladiators champion
57:18Bring on the next contenders!
57:20Things are about to get explosive
57:23With only the fastest, bravest
57:26You play with fire, babe
57:27You get burned
57:28Strongest
57:29You are going down
57:30And toughest contenders emerging victorious
57:33The joke is on you
57:34The battle is on
57:35Do you please you?
57:36For the ultimate prize
57:38For a contest
57:39In this year's Gladiators
57:41You're done!
57:44Do you feel the power of the Gladiators?
57:49Do you have the will and the skill?
57:54Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
57:59It's not for beginners
58:02Get down in your soul
58:05Are you a gladiator?
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