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00:09Do you feel the power of the gladiator? Do you have the will and the skill? Do you have the
00:21speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
00:25Yes, that's for beginners. Get down in your soul. Are you a creator?
00:58Are you a gladiator?
01:07It's the quarterfinals of Gladiators!
01:14Sheffield, make some noise for your hosts, Bradley and Barney Walsh!
01:20Get down in your hands! Get down in your hands!
01:27Welcome to the last quarterfinal of Gladiators!
01:33Yes!
01:34Tonight's contenders are just one step away from a place in the sunnies and they've been hitting the gym.
01:39Me too, Barnes, treadmill, weights, bike...
01:42Cross trainer? He 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.
02:06Tonight, 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.
02:22In the heats, Ella took some heavy hits in collision but still produced a dominant display.
02:27That is a collision record.
02:2912 points!
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.
02:47In the heat, she defeated Dynamite twice, first on Everest and then on the edge.
02:53And 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.
03:02She took a five-second lead into the Eliminator and despite a stumble or four on the Travelator,
03:08she battled on and won by a whisker.
03:11We'll see you in the quarterfinals!
03:13Yeah!
03:14It's Army doctor Ella against sales rep Emily for a place in the semifinal.
03:22Welcome back, Ella. Are you looking forward to the quarterfinals?
03:26Oh yeah, we're very buzzing backstage.
03:28I bet you are.
03:29Now, your heat was very eventful.
03:31Let's talk about the Eliminator.
03:33Now, that was pretty special.
03:35Yeah, 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.
03:40You 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.
03:49Yeah, I was constantly going into it the first time, but 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.
04:09Duel, 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.
04:19Ooh!
04:21Fighting lads!
04:22I love that.
04:23All the very best of luck, that's Ella and Emily!
04:27So now it's time for these contenders to tackle their first event.
04:32Destruction.
04:36Two contenders and one gladiator in a race through four solid barriers.
04:41Each barrier must be tackled differently.
04:44And with a head start, contenders must smash, ram, climb and crash their way to reach the central button.
04:52First player picks up ten points, the second scores five.
04:55If the gladiator reigns supreme, the runner-up gets five and the last, nothing but dust and defeat.
05:05Come on!
05:06Come on!
05:07Yes!
05:09Playing destruction for the female contenders in red.
05:13It's Ella!
05:15And in blue, it's Emily!
05:20And they are going to be taking on...
05:23Fury!
05:24Fury!
05:27Fury faces Ella and Emily tonight.
05:29All three with powerful rugby backgrounds.
05:33Brace yourselves.
05:34Things are about to get seismic.
05:37Over to the referee team.
05:39Made up of Sonya McLomer, Lee Phillips and led by the gaffer, Mark Clattenburg.
05:44Contenders!
05:45Contenders!
05:47Ready!
05:55Gladiator!
05:56Contenders, you will go on my first whistle.
05:59Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
06:02Three, two, one!
06:05It's Emily in the blue.
06:06It'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!
06:15Is she up for this or what?
06:17Barrier one didn't know what hit it.
06:19And 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.
06:45Emily's climbing too.
06:46Fury's over the top first.
06:47She's overtaken the contenders here.
06:50They'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 slamming against it.
06:58Emily seems to be making good progress.
07:01So is Ella.
07:02Can she get through now?
07:03Oh, it's going to be close.
07:05And 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.
07:18And picks up five points.
07:19We'd better hear from Mark Claddenberg.
07:22So we've looked at the video.
07:24In second place.
07:26Was.
07:28Ella.
07:29Yeah.
07:30Yeah.
07:34You can see the shot in slow-mo.
07:35Watch this.
07:37Both coming in now.
07:39And.
07:40Oh.
07:41So excited.
07:42So close.
07:43A split second.
07:45Extraordinary.
07:45Yeah.
07:45It's a really, really fun game.
07:47And because I can kind of see Emily at the same time.
07:49So I was like, I've just got to get this last one down.
07:50Emily, what about you?
07:51Felt better the second time.
07:53And obviously the first time I struggled to get over the wall.
07:56Feeling a bit too short.
07:57But like sort of changing 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.
08:09Oh, to be honest, I don't remember a thing.
08:11I don't know about you gals.
08:13You just run hard, hit something and then next minute you see a button.
08:16But three rugby girls together.
08:18And it's a privilege doing it with you both.
08:20Because I knew it was going to be solid.
08:21And showing all those little furies out there.
08:23All the strong girls.
08:25That you can be brutal and physical.
08:28So 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 to 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.
09:04Facing the competition tonight is Finn.
09:06The welder who showed no fear in the heat.
09:09On Powerball, he endured a bruising clash with Hammer.
09:14Before making history by 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.
09:38Will he rise to the challenge again?
09:40As he did in the heats.
09:42He triumphed over Viper spectacularly on Everest.
09:47How 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.
09:57And soar into the quarters.
10:00It's the welder and the baker for a place in the semi-finals.
10:04Finn may have the height advantage.
10:06But Hindley will feel that this baker has nothing to prove.
10:12Welcome back Finn.
10:14Got to mention an event that a lot of people find brutal.
10:17And that was power ball.
10:18Should call it power brawl for you.
10:20What do you reckon?
10:20Power brawl indeed.
10:22I took a hammering off Hammer.
10:23It's expected.
10:25But we got the three points in the middle basket after 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.
10:34You'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.
10:41Finn everybody!
10:44Hindley's good to have you back to say hi to the arena.
10:47We're back baby!
10:48Yeah!
10:50Look Hindley, let's talk about your heat.
10:52The wall versus Apollo.
10:54You got up first ten points.
10:55Apollo tried to basically intimidate me again.
10:57Yeah.
10:58He didn't even touch me.
10:59Nice.
11:00I love that confidence.
11:01Any friends and family in?
11:03Yes.
11:03So I've got my parents again this time round.
11:05And my two friends, Phil and Phoebe.
11:07And then my brother as well.
11:08Who's watched the show and he's really buzzed with me today.
11:10What's your brother's name?
11:11Jamie.
11:12Jamie, where are you Jamie?
11:14He's down there.
11:15Give us a wave Jamie hello.
11:16Good to see you mate.
11:18Oh look, they'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 in red, it's Finn.
11:38And in blue, it's Hindley.
11:42And they are smashing against...
11:45Apollo!
11:49This is Apollo's destruction debut.
11:53But something tells me that our headstrong gladiator is going to be right at home.
12:02Contenders, ready!
12:08Gladiator, ready!
12:12For 10 minutes you will go on my first whistle.
12:15Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
12:193, 2, 1.
12:22Finn in the red, Hindley in the blue.
12:25Well the first barrier hasn't lasted long.
12:27And Apollo, he's taking the name of the game literally.
12:31He's destroyed it.
12:32Time to pick up the 32kg battering ram.
12:36And hammer your way through barrier number 2.
12:39Apollo's through.
12:40There goes Hindley.
12:42Followed by Finn.
12:43This is a very close race.
12:46Apollo's first kick gets him a foothold.
12:49Hindley trying to use his fist.
12:50So is Finn.
12:51Apollo is already over.
12:53And there goes Finn, having a look to see where Apollo is.
12:57Hindley struggling a little bit more.
12:59Apollo has a look at 4.
13:01Head down and charge.
13:03Finn is through 2.
13:04But Apollo is there first.
13:06It's 5 points for Finn.
13:09Knock knock, who's there?
13:11A welder, a baker and a massive barrier breaker.
13:14It can only be the quarter finals of Gladiators.
13:19What a destruction.
13:21Unfortunately Hindley, there was no points for you.
13:23But Finn, you were great on that.
13:25You got through barrier 4 in one smash.
13:27I think that's pretty impressive mate.
13:28That's standard for me now, Barnes.
13:30Apollo took the victory.
13:31Fair play to him.
13:32It was a good game.
13:32Well look, 5 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 with your head.
13:46Goodnight everyone.
13:50That's plasterboards, wood and the whole lot.
13:52That is madness.
13:53What do they say? If you're going to be dumb, you've got to be tough.
13:54And I am very, very tough.
13:56Brilliant.
13:57That is Apollo everyone.
13:59And 5 points for Finn.
14:03So after the male contenders first event, Hindley fails to get going.
14:07Finn has an early lead.
14:09He's on 5 points.
14:11Everyone, are you enjoying the show?
14:14Yeah, absolutely.
14:16Hey, what's your name?
14:18Aiden.
14:19Hello Aiden, I'm Barney.
14:20It's nice to meet you.
14:20Who's your favourite gladiator?
14:22Steel.
14:23Steel.
14:24Who likes steel?
14:25Yeah.
14:26Aiden.
14:26And what's your name?
14:28Alfie.
14:28Alfie, who's your favourite gladiator?
14:30Giant.
14:33You all right?
14:34Who's your favourite gladiator?
14:36It's got to be legend.
14:38I mean the guy, the 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 probably fourteen, aren't you?
14:57There's something wrong here.
14:58There's something wrong here.
15:00What are you doing?
15:00What are you doing?
15:03It's legend!
15:06What's the matter with you?
15:08I just wanted to see how it felt to spend a day with normal people.
15:12And I've got to say, it absolutely sucked.
15:16What?
15:17I'm going.
15:18This is horrible.
15:19Worst day of my life.
15:23What are you doing?
15:27Let's play our next event.
15:30Ring top.
15:32On the rings for the very first time, it's Emily.
15:40And she is taking on Comet.
15:46Comet has an iron grip.
15:48She can hang around for three and a half minutes.
15:51Although when it comes to this event, this shooting star travels at light speed.
15:59Contender!
16:00Ready!
16:05Gladiator!
16:06Ready!
16:10Three!
16:10Three!
16:11Two!
16:12One!
16:15This is Cambridge graduate Emily's first time playing hanged up.
16:20You'll find it has a fair degree of difficulty.
16:23Especially when playing against Comet, who is no stranger to this event.
16:27It's one of her absolute favourites.
16:29Look at the grace and speed with which she moves.
16:31And she is already latched on to Emily, who's hanging on with everything she's got.
16:37But 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.
16:52Have a look.
16:53Get locked on.
16:55Work them loose.
16:56Simple game.
16:58Emily, you didn't play in this event in your heats, did you?
17:01No, a 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, very quick.
17:10And thank you to Emily!
17:16Next to play hang tough for the female contenders, it's Ella.
17:22And she'll be facing this gladiator.
17:33It's Fyre's first time on hang tough.
17:36We know she's fast on land, but how quick will she be in the air?
17:39Quick.
17:40I think she'll be quick.
17:44Contender, ready!
17:50Gladiator, ready!
17:54Three!
17:56Two!
17:57One!
17:59Ella will fancy her chances here.
18:01In the heat she was up against Fury and she was mightily close to getting all the way across to
18:06the gladiator's podium.
18:08Keeping an eye on Fire, who 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 and Ella's having to hang on.
18:22Fire gets to work.
18:23Ella is back in the grey zone now.
18:26Even if she lasts another 32, 31 seconds, she's going to have to move back into the red at some
18:32point.
18:33Fire clings.
18:34Fire tries to desperately wriggle her free.
18:38Ella's grip is strong, but it's no good and she just stays there.
18:43Fire having a little word, maybe reminding her.
18:46You've got to be on a red ring to get any points at all.
18:50Ella still will not budge.
18:52Remarkable 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, I think she's a winner after that incredible performance.
19:12A remarkable effort.
19:15Unfortunately, I'm really guided to say this, regardless of whether you hung on or not, you were still in the
19:20grey zone, so it's no points.
19:23It's no points. You were one ring away from the red zone.
19:26I didn't even notice that.
19:28I'm so sorry.
19:29That's alright, she was on me very fast.
19:32Fire, what a strength she has, right?
19:34My goodness, fair play to you.
19:36I knew you were going to be strong because you went up against my girl Fury before.
19:38I was determined to get you down. Unlucky for the points.
19:41But we go again.
19:42That's Ella and Fire!
19:45No change for the female contenders after Hang Tough.
19:49Ella's still on five, Emily's still to score.
19:53Time now for our male contenders.
19:56Hoping to Hang Tough, it'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 ever since he was defeated by Hindley in the heat.
20:18Contender, ready!
20:22Contender, ready!
20:24Gladiator, ready!
20:29Three, two, one!
20:34Well, Hang Tough was far from being Hindley's favourite event in the heat.
20:39He looked a little nervous.
20:41And it's the same again here.
20:43Mind 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!
20:55It'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 wrapped up!
21:10In your heat!
21:11So you went up against Viper on Everest and 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 even though he's just won the event!
21:25Yeah, I don't know why!
21:27You tell me!
21:28Viper, tell us!
21:31Little bigger boy!
21:32Useless!
21:38I just think he's still a sore loser from the heat because you beat him in Everest!
21:42Yeah, I think so too!
21:43Unfortunately, that's no point to you Hindley, but best of luck in the next one!
21:46That's Hindley!
21:47And our sore winner Viper!
21:54Oh hey!
21:55Hey!
21:56Come on!
21:56Why are you mad at him?
21:57Why are you mad at him?
22:03Why?
22:04Why is something ever good enough?
22:07I disagree Nitro, I think that's the happiest we've ever seen Viper!
22:11Next to play hand tough for the male contenders, it's Finn!
22:16And he'll be facing...
22:19Bionic!
22:24A six foot six mean machine with a wingspan of six foot seven!
22:29With numbers like that, when he's hanging from the rings, Bionic's feet will be dragging on the floor!
22:34Bionic!
22:36Bionic!
22:37Contender!
22:39Ready!
22:43Gladiator!
22:45Ready!
22:48Three!
22:50Two!
22:51One!
22:52Here we go then!
22:54We know from the heats and from event number one, destruction tonight, that Finn does not lack the confidence, and
23:00he's already having a swinging time up there!
23:03Look at that!
23:04He's made great progress as Bionic has a grab for him!
23:08Then tried to use his legs, but he was beaten!
23:10Oh and Finn nearly fell!
23:12He's gotta 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 who can't do anything to stop him now!
23:24And Finn steps onto the podium to claim maximum points!
23:29But a real problem here for the Gladiators!
23:32Bionic looks in a bad way!
23:37Celebrations for his supporters!
23:40But Finn, ever the sportsman, is concerned for Bionic!
23:51And now we have applause ringing around the arena!
23:54Everybody wishes Bionic a speedy recovery!
23:58Congratulations, Finn!
24:00Ten 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, but what isn't nice is seeing an athlete go out like that, but...
24:10Yeah, absolutely!
24:11At the end of the day, he's just gotta recover!
24:13He's a great guy!
24:13Yeah!
24:14Thank you very much indeed!
24:18So a system error for Bionic!
24:20Let's hope it quickly gets fixed!
24:22Finn has a 15-point lead!
24:24Hindley yet to get off the mark!
24:28FANCE!
24:29Yep!
24:30Where do you normally find a viper?
24:33Hanging out in the locker room?
24:34No, on your VIN screen!
24:36VIN screen viper!
24:39Look at him!
24:40He's laughing on the inside!
24:42Chutty-fazy!
24:43Lovely boy!
24:45Here's Duel!
24:46Duel!
24:49First of our female contenders on the Duel podium,
24:52it's...
24:53Emily!
24:56She's facing Dynamite!
25:07Dynamite will have been left seething after two defeats to Emily in the heat!
25:12Duel, though, is her event, and she'll be ready to hit back!
25:19Contender ready!
25:24Gladiator!
25:25Ready!
25:29En garde!
25:36Three!
25:38Two!
25:39One!
25:40Emily somehow went the full distance against Cyclone in the heat!
25:45And she's trading blow for blow with Dynamite here!
25:48You hit, I hit!
25:50This is anybody's duel!
25:52Dynamite warbles a little bit!
25:54Emily might seize her chance!
25:56Oh, 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, Dynamite is delighted to get her first win against Emily!
26:12And that was gutting!
26:14Honestly, so gutted!
26:16That first hit, I thought, oh, she did not come to play!
26:19Obviously!
26:20But I thought I was holding my own, giving out!
26:22I saw her wobble for one moment, I was like, maybe I can get her down!
26:25But I think just over-leaning, getting a bit too keen!
26:28Yeah!
26:28This is the third match between you both!
26:31Everest, you won!
26:32The Edge, you won!
26:33This is Dynamite's event, right, Dynamite?
26:35Yeah, this is by far the best event for me!
26:39I'm small, powerful, I hit hard, as you've probably felt, but third time's a charm, and now you know why
26:46I'm called Dynamite!
26:48Emily, unfortunately, that's no points to you, but 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 Sabre!
27:12Sabre treats the Duel podium like her own personal cat tree!
27:16Ready to defend and pounce on her prey!
27:23Contender!
27:24Ready!
27:28Gladiator!
27:30Ready!
27:34En garde!
27:42Three, two, one!
27:46Sabre welcomes Ella with a smile, and Ella falls, and her mutual stick goes onto Sabre's podium!
27:53That'll be that then!
27:54Yes!
27:55Another perfect duel for Sabre!
28:01Three strikes and you're out!
28:03Works in baseball, worked on duel!
28:07We'll have the referee come in and verify officially!
28:10Yeah, sorry Ella!
28:12All your weight, when you lost your balance, your pugil stick went onto the gladiator's platform, and therefore under the
28:18rules, I 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!
28:27That'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!
28:36Any more of your cheek, and I'll remove you from the arena!
28:38Ask me!
28:44Right, ask me how much sleep I'll lose over there!
28:47Probably loads!
28:48Not even that much!
28:50Now listen, this is what's happened!
28:53No, no, no!
28:55No, no!
28:56No, that's huge for Ella!
28:57Are you Sabre?
28:58No points for Ella!
28:59Well done, Sabre!
29:00While Bradley takes his punishment, the contenders aren't faring much better!
29:05Neither picked up any points again, so Ella's still on five!
29:08Emily's still on nothing!
29:11Next up there, on the dual podium, it's Hindley!
29:17Versus...
29:19Nitro!
29:24If you think Nitro's quick on his feet, you should see him with a pugil stick!
29:28Let's see if Hindley can take the heat in Nitro's kitchen!
29:35Contender...
29:36Ready!
29:41Gladiator...
29:42Ready!
29:45En garde!
29:54Three, two, one!
29:57Don't let the smile deceive you!
30:00Nitro's here for one thing only, and that's to keep Hindley on zero points!
30:05Hindley showing great determination, staggering backwards a little bit, but he forced a wobble from Nitro!
30:11Might Hindley have a chance?
30:13Oh, he's been jabbed at!
30:14Hit!
30:15Havoured!
30:15He's down!
30:17No, he's not!
30:17Yes, he is!
30:19It's panto time again!
30:22Nitro is always pure theatre!
30:28Well, Hindley looked sharp and focused, but then Nitro dropped a bombshell which tipped the scales, sending Hindley down!
30:37Really?
30:38Oh, that was an absolute slugfest!
30:41I know!
30:41I felt every hit!
30:43Who is this guy?
30:45You gave me one little hit to my head!
30:48I was discombobulated!
30:50I like to take my time up there!
30:52Do you know what I mean?
30:52I had to have a little box!
30:54This guy made me question a few things, but do you know what?
30:56The Nitro energy came out!
30:57That's all I can say!
31:00Come on!
31:01Come on!
31:02Come on, guys!
31:04That's Nitro, everyone!
31:09Okay, this is it!
31:12In the heat, he was the giant slayer, knocking our gladiator off the podium to claim victory!
31:19It is Finn, everyone!
31:26And tonight, it is a rematch!
31:28Yes!
31:28This is going to be incredible!
31:30Yes!
31:30Once again, he faces the Giants!
31:33Here we go!
31:47I've been waiting for this all night, our gladiator's chance at redemption!
31:52Something tells me Finn's about to meet a 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!
32:07Ready!
32:11Gladiator!
32:12Ready!
32:16En garde!
32:23Three!
32:25Two!
32:26One!
32:27Finn, 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!
32:47It felt like there was only ever one outcome there!
32:50Finn felled in no time!
32:53Another one bites the dust!
32:56Oh! Blimey, I felt that!
32:59Rematch!
33:00What was going through your mind?
33:02Come 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, but there's no weakness in him!
33:09He's a warrior!
33:10But you have been walking around today absolutely 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, thank you and sorry!
33:23Thank you for reminding me there is something in there!
33:26A very, very competitive nature!
33:28That I think, being the gentle giant, I might have just lost a little bit!
33:32So I'm sorry you had to be on the receiving end of making me find that again!
33:39No points for Finn!
33:41Victory for Giant!
33:42One all! Shake hands, gentlemen!
33:47Oh, what a duel that was!
33:49But it means there's no change in score for either male contender!
33:53Finn's on 15, Hindley on zero!
33:56Yeah!
33:58Come on!
33:59Brilliant, thank you guys!
34:00I love it here in Sheffield!
34:01The home of the best ball-bashing game in the world!
34:04No laugh, snooker!
34:05I love watching snooker!
34:06Never miss a frame!
34:07No, I'm talking about our next event!
34:08Which, like snooker, could produce some very big breaks!
34:12Oh!
34:13This is Atlasfears!
34:16Atlasfears!
34:18Give it up for our female contenders!
34:20Ella!
34:23And Emily!
34:29And rolling in their way are Comet!
34:33Coming in!
34:34Come on!
34:35Woo!
34:35And fire!
34:37They're bringing the heat!
34:38They've got to bring the heat!
34:39Let's go!
34:44Atlasfears!
34:45Ready!
34:503, 2, 1!
34:54Let the good times roll!
34:56It's the first Atlasfears we've seen this series!
34:59And it always starts with contenders getting into the middle and coming together before they can start rolling over the
35:06pods to score points!
35:08It's Ella in the red!
35:09It's Emily in the blue!
35:11And 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!
35:19And Emily's missed her target too!
35:21But here she goes!
35:23A change of direction!
35:24And this should be 2 points for Emily!
35:27Bang!
35:27Right over the middle!
35:29She's on the board!
35:30How's Ella doing?
35:31Comet in her way and not budging!
35:34Emily's got another free score here!
35:37If she can keep control of the atmosphere!
35:39Over she goes!
35:40She's on to 4!
35:42And here comes Ella!
35:43She's got her first points now!
35:45Delight for her fans in the arena!
35:48Putting the brakes on and trying to go the other way!
35:50As Emily sets her sights on one final pod 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!
36:12How tricky is it being in the atmospheres?
36:14I feel sorry for hamsters!
36:15That is!
36:16That's rough!
36:16But it's a lot of fun!
36:18You had a great tactic there!
36:20I saw you going back and forward from 2 different zones!
36:23Just collecting points!
36:24Absolutely!
36:24I was like look!
36:25I'm avoiding the gladiators!
36:26They seem preoccupied with Ella!
36:27So I'm just gonna bounce between these 2!
36:29Didn't break any rules!
36:30Happy days!
36:31Unfortunately Ella you got caught in the corner at one point there!
36:33I know!
36:34They were both on me!
36:35And you spin out quite a lot!
36:36Don't you?
36:37Have you tried to change direction?
36:38Yeah!
36:38They're very heavy!
36:39So if you tried to change, especially if you've been hit one way, it takes a lot to try
36:42and change direction!
36:43Well look!
36:44A great effort from both of you!
36:45Two points to Ella!
36:47And six points to Emily!
36:52Oh look at this!
36:53Emily's narrowed the gap!
36:55She'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 Finn!
37:04Let's go!
37:05Come on!
37:06And Hindley!
37:09And they will be smashing their games!
37:12Hammer!
37:13Let's smash!
37:15Let's smash!
37:16It's hammer time!
37:20The big hairy hammer hits our contenders in those massive metal balls!
37:24Like he's playing croquet!
37:29And Steel!
37:31This is my game!
37:33This is my event!
37:34Welcome back to Steel's home!
37:39It certainly is Steel's home and he's made it look lovely!
37:43With hammer by his side, these two peas will work well to defend those pods!
37:49Athlet spheres!
37:51Ready!
37:55Three!
37:56Two!
37:57One!
37:59So Finn in the red atmosphere and Hindley in the blue!
38:02Hammer and Steel determined to get in their way!
38:05Here comes the big flash in the middle!
38:08Look at Finn go!
38:09And he's left hammer and Steel both rolling around helplessly in their atmospheres!
38:16Now Hindley!
38:17These could be his first points of the entire night!
38:20Oh he's gone wide!
38:21He's missed the middle!
38:24Oh Finn sent flying by Steel!
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!
38:42Left all on his own and he still couldn't score!
38:45There's two for Finn now!
38:47That will do his confidence the world of good!
38:50But it's our Baker Hindley who really needs the points!
38:53It looks as though he's gonna run out of time for this event though!
38:57Can he get there?
38:58No!
38:59Not quite!
39:00It's another win for Finn!
39:05Well hammer and Steel rocked which meant Finn and Hindley rolled!
39:08That's a win really!
39:10For our gladiators!
39:12Hindley, 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 gravity didn't exist as soon as they got hit!
39:21Oh boom!
39:22That is...
39:22Oh mate!
39:23Luckily it didn't hurt too much!
39:25Well you were very close a couple of times with a couple of crosses!
39:27Didn't quite make it!
39:29Sadly no score for you!
39:30But come in here Finn!
39:31Two points to you!
39:33I'm happy with that!
39:34I went in with a little bit of aggression!
39:35Because these two, they sat me on my bum!
39:37What?
39:37Last time we were out on Powerball!
39:39So you go in with a plan and it just goes out the window!
39:41Right!
39:41Exactly!
39:42But 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!
39:54Probably the strongest combination we have in this game!
39:55Bit frustrated he got some points!
39:57But fair play mate!
39:58You did really well!
39:59And hammer!
40:00What time is it?
40:02It's hammer time!
40:07Hammer time!
40:09Yeah!
40:11Round of applause to our gladiators, Steel and Hammer!
40:19Oh!
40:22Hey!
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.
40:34Halladain, there's loads of metal.
40:35Steel is not even the top ten, I think.
40:37don't be disheartened steel I reckon legend knows as much about periodic
40:42tables as he does about staying humble so after four events been extends his
40:46lead to 17 Hindley's got one more chance to close the gap next up we have one of
40:54the toughest events of the lot which means I'll be watching from here safely
40:58with a biscuit here's the next event
41:19first on the track there's no idea which gladiator she's up against
41:23it's Emily
41:30contender you will go on my whistle and then the gladiator will be unleashed
41:37contender ready
41:43three away goes Emily no looking back if she does she'll regret it because here comes
41:49Cyclone Emily's putting in a great shift here though she's shifting around that
41:55track at great speed and crashes through the wall but though it wasn't even there
42:00keeps her balance around the bend now one step at a time she's got a good distance
42:14cyclone blown away well might Emily smile she speaks several languages but only had one thing to say to cyclone
42:23adios
42:24a revoir a feedersane and bye-bye
42:28that was incredible I mean you've never played unleash before but you were quick
42:32oh I was terrified but I'm so glad I got this flag
42:36I mean I can tell it's the quarter-finals you're pulling out all the stops here
42:43I don't think she's going to be very happy I can't lie
42:45yeah you're up against cyclone again now let's recap last time you faced cyclone was on duel and you got
42:51five points you got a draw there
42:53cyclone how was she as a contender don't really care to be honest
43:02what do you think is gonna happen if you get an absolute fridge to run a 200 meter race
43:08listen I think you're quick personally I do too yeah unfortunately Emily was quicker
43:24in position on the track for the female contenders it's Ella
43:35contender you will go on my whistle and then the gladiator will be unleashed contender ready
43:49three
43:50Ella hairs from the start and now Electro begins her charge in hot pursuit
43:56a bit of a stumble from Ella but 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 she skids around the corner oh look at the gap
44:08it's enormous and now Ella revs herself up for one big leap for the flag
44:15terrific
44:17Electro left shocked
44:20what an outstanding run from the army doctor she wasn't messing around she left Electro on standby
44:29that's the fastest we've ever seen anyone seriously that was rapid
44:33that is the fastest ever female contender unleash seriously
44:39it's the rugby right
44:40yeah it's rugby I'm used to being chained
44:42what the hell was that
44:43yeah I'm a bit lost of words to be honest Brad
44:45oh my god
44:46she's rapid
44:47fair play to her
44:48there's nothing you can do like you are so great
44:51you have got let me tell you
44:52ten points
44:59both contenders sprint away from Unleashed scoring maximum points
45:03Ella then on 17 Emily on 16
45:07take him to the track now it's Hindley
45:16contender you will go on my whistle
45:18and then the gladiator will be unleashed
45:22contender ready
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
45:55well Phantom floated around the track to grab Hindley's tag
45:59the baker got burned
46:03Hindley that was rude man
46:05that was very rude
46:05you promised me a cake last time
46:07I was chasing you saying here you're Hindley with my cake
46:09with my cake
46:10you kept on running
46:11I chased you down
46:12and stopped you but
46:14Victoria's point
46:15that's the cake of choice
46:16well done
46:17well done
46:18good play
46:19that's no points for you but best of luck in the next event
46:21that's Hindley and Flagstam
46:25Finn
46:25ready to run on the track
46:26it's Finn
46:33contender you will go on my whistle
46:34and then the gladiator will be unleashed
46:39contender ready
46:45Finn has to fly
46:47he's gonna go go go
46:49because here comes Nitro
46:51the fastest gladiator of them all
46:53Finn spreads his arms for balance as he goes around the turn
46:57crashes through the wall
46:59Nitro has nearly got him
47:01Finn staying just enough in front of the gladiator
47:04but there's the tag
47:06it's been taken
47:08Finn 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
47:20Finn using his reach to clear the foam blocks from his path
47:23problem is
47:24it cleared away for Nitro as well
47:28despite 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
47:36no short distance
47:37well
47:38he only got you at the top of the steps
47:40you put on a great show mate
47:41I promise you
47:43I think
47:43I felt him on my tail
47:45he bowled to catch me
47:46and
47:46managing to get round that last corner
47:48I was
47:48I was impressed with myself
47:49well we were
47:50that's for sure
47:51okay Nitro talk us through that
47:53I was just enjoying how you're running mate
47:54for a big guy
47:55you're very graceful
47:56you move smooth
47:58I
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
48:06well let's just tell you this
48:07Finn
48:07sadly no points
48:09but that is Finn
48:10and Nitro
48:11well done I gotta 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
48:30the Eliminator
48:32the Eliminator
48:34replaced in the semi final
48:37contenders
48:38ready
48:42Finn
48:43you will go on my first whistle
48:44Hindley
48:45you will go on my second whistle
48:483
48:492
48:501
48:51away goes Finn
48:53and that eight and a half seconds wait for Hindley
48:56must seem like an eternity
48:57like 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
49:45with a difficult beam ahead
49:47this is not yet over
49:50look at the concentration
49:52etched 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
50:01just 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 worked so hard to close the gap
50:29we've got a fabulous window off
50:30we've got a chance
50:31words of encouragement from Mark Clatenberg
50:34and charge up that travelator again
50:37as always in Gladiators
50:39terrific sportsmanship
50:40between the contenders
50:42Finn has roared Hindley to the top
50:44and among Wendy's eyes
50:47he's a winner as well
50:51such determination from Finn
50:54he will take some beating in the semi-finals
50:59Hindley
51:00you 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
51:16would he go first time?
51:18would I go first time?
51:19yeah
51:19and Finn absolutely smashed it this 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'm up 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 brad
52:14I didn't expect no any
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 in the lead
52:25Finn
52:25you're in the semi-final
52:26of Gladiators
52:28close to 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 Klatenberg
53:03we're placed 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
53:183
53:202
53:211
53:22nothing between them at the start
53:24how they will be at the finish is all that matters
53:27and they both made a really good fist of 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 with a bit of a wobble
53:53oh look at this
53:54Emily holds on
53:55they're climbing up together
53:58Ella 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 10 meter 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
54:50of 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
55:04have you lust
55:06oh my goodness
55:09that couldn't have been any tighter
55:11Emily
55:12you've got to be so chuffed with yourself there
55:14I mean you absolutely smashed that
55:16I am absolutely buzzing
55:17and I'm so proud of myself
55:19for not like giving up
55:21anything to take to your friends and family
55:23I mean they were on their feet for you
55:25they're so chuffed for you
55:26I can see them over there
55:28I love you guys so much
55:29you're the best people in the world
55:32I don't know where I'd be 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
56:03nice
56:04well up Belda 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
56:19now let's give it up for Emily and Emma
56:27please go and see your families
56:36Ella is overjoyed as she takes her place in the semi-finals along with Naomi and Millie
56:44the last semi-final spot is taken by the fastest runner up in the quarters and for the women
56:50that's Emily
56:52what an end to the quarterfinals
56:54I've got a lock up in drags for her head backwards
56:56that's a good idea for a new event
56:57actually Barnes wind that one down
56:59we're back next time for the first of our semi-final showdown
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
57:18we are the next contender
57:20things are about to get explosive
57:23with only the fastest
57:25bravest
57:26play 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
57:35who wins 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?
57:59is that sure beginner?
58:03if you doubt in your soul
58:05get down in your soul
58:06are you a Gladiator?
58:10o
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