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Gladiators Season 3 Episode 11
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01:29...Well, hello and welcome to the Grand Final of...
01:36Gladiators!!!!
01:37Come on!
01:38Yes, we have our four finalists who are all hoping to lift the Gladiators Trophy.
01:44The question is, are they ready?
01:49Sheffield, are you ready?
01:51Yes!
01:56Let's meet the female finalists hoping for gladiator's glory, it's Naomi and Emily
02:20At the start of the series, ten female contenders took on the gladiator's and each other in the ultimate competition
02:27Now only two remain as Naomi and Emily compete for the title of gladiator's champion 2026
02:3540 year old Naomi is a business consultant and hockey player who's also mum to two gladiator's super fans
02:42Competing in gladiator's isn't just a personal goal, she entered the arena to make her family proud
02:49Naomi won her heaps, gaining maximum points on the edge
02:53Just ten points for Naomi everybody
02:55In the quarters Naomi was victorious on crash course
02:59Ten points
03:00And raced her way to victory
03:01I just think, I can't believe it
03:03In her semi Naomi became the first contender to win on suspension bridge
03:07Naomi you're absolutely brutal
03:09She eliminated Ella to secure a place in the final
03:12You watch the show with your kids and now their mum's in the final of gladiator's
03:16And Naomi's opponent in the grand final is 23 year old sales consultant Emily
03:22A Cambridge graduate with a flair for languages Emily's an avid rugby player but she stepped out of a team
03:29environment and her comfort zone to take on the gladiator's by herself
03:33In an impressive heat she became the first contender to last 30 seconds on duel with cyclone
03:39If you make it to the quarters I'll be there
03:41In the quarters she took on cyclone again and blew her away in unleash
03:46I'm so glad I got this flag
03:48Emily finished second in the eliminator
03:50But her time of 81 seconds was more than enough to see her into the semis as the fastest runner
03:56-up
03:57In her semi she conquered Everest again beating Sabre
04:01You're undefeated
04:02I love this new game
04:03She took a five and a half second lead for the eliminator and never looked like losing it as she
04:08stormed through into the final
04:12Emily you are a gladiator's finalist
04:15It's business consultant Naomi versus sales consultant Emily for the title of gladiator's champion 2026
04:24Welcome Naomi
04:29And let me tell you and everyone else you are the oldest female finalist in gladiators
04:35So that is unbelievable
04:37Seriously that is extraordinary
04:39It just goes to prove don't give up because of your age or any other barrier in your way
04:44Just push through it and keep going and see what happens
04:48Lastly can you win gladiators
04:51Starting to believe I can
04:53Yes
04:54Good luck
04:55Give it up for Naomi
05:00Emily welcome back you're on the final of gladiators
05:03I don't believe it
05:07How do you feel are you nervous are you excited
05:09All of the above is a once in a lifetime experience and I'm very grateful to be here
05:13And look I've got to say you're the youngest female contender ever to make it to the final of the
05:18show
05:19How do you feel about that?
05:21Honestly it's absolutely amazing as some of you may know I started this process when I was 22
05:25But it's actually my 23rd birthday today
05:28It's her birthday today everyone
05:32My last question to you is can you be the gladiators champion?
05:36I reckon I can
05:37It's time to find out good luck
05:39That is Naomi and Emily
05:41There we have our female finalists
05:44And they're now ready to take on their first event
05:54As if this event couldn't get any harder for the grand final contenders have lost a second from their head
06:00start
06:01They'll now have just two seconds before the gladiators unleashed
06:04Take into the track for the female contenders
06:07It's Emily
06:14Contender you will go on my whistle
06:16And then the gladiator will be unleashed
06:21Contender ready
06:26Emily's got every right to be confident having beaten Cyclone in the quarters
06:29But look who's coming
06:31It's the fastest female gladiator Fyre who is in hot pursuit
06:36Emily crashes through the wall as if it was barely there
06:40And she's round the bend to take on the steps
06:42Fyre getting closer
06:44Fyre getting oh so close
06:46But Emily's gonna do it
06:48She takes the flag
06:50And maximum points
06:54Fyre was gaining on the steps
06:56But Emily had enough in the tank
06:58To claim another unleash maximum
07:01Let's go
07:03Oh my gosh
07:04Thank goodness
07:06Oh I'm so glad
07:07I have this beautiful flag
07:10It was so close
07:11Like a great contender really quick
07:13Absolute pocket rocket
07:15She is small but she is speedy
07:17Thank you to Emily on fire
07:25Ready to run for the female contenders
07:28It's Naomi
07:34Contender you will go on my whistle
07:36And then the gladiator will be unleashed
07:41Contender ready
07:45It's Naomi's first time on the unleashed trap
07:48And it's Electro who storms out after her
07:51It's the first time that Naomi's gone head to head against her
07:55But look at the distance she's got in front
07:57The wall doesn't stop her
07:59The bend doesn't stop her
08:01She's gonna charge up the steps
08:03And Electro is not even in the picture
08:06Naomi flies through for a comfortable 10
08:17Wow what a start from Naomi
08:19She powered her way through that
08:21No stopping her
08:23So quick up against Electro
08:25How do you feel?
08:26I didn't want to give off that
08:27I was worried about that
08:28But obviously
08:28I think I can run
08:30But this really shows whether you can or not
08:32And I'm really pleased with myself honestly
08:34Yeah I bet
08:34You look like you was fired out of a cannon
08:36Halfway round the track there
08:37Electro great sprinter I've got to say
08:39She's a great sprinter
08:40You know what I'm thinking though Brad
08:41What?
08:42We'll get you a little white helmet
08:43And get you on this game
08:46I'm not
08:46No I'm not doing it
08:49No no no
08:53You have not seen this before
08:56Presenter
08:57Ready
08:58A very different kind of chase for Bradley
09:03Off he goes then
09:04And immediately bends the rules
09:06By going off the track
09:07Not sure about that style
09:09One step at a time
09:10Oh he's getting quicker
09:12But overtaken by Electro
09:14And he bails out
09:16Well wasn't that just all
09:19Entirely predictable
09:24I've got to be honest
09:25I've got to be honest
09:25I've got to be honest
09:26I've got to be honest
09:26I've got to put that hat on
09:27This hair cost me nearly six grand
09:29But Naomi
09:30Ten points everyone
09:34Brilliant
09:36What a start for our female contenders
09:38Both on ten points
09:40After their first event
09:44Please make some noise
09:47For our male finalists
09:48Tyler and Josh
10:02We started with ten male contenders
10:05Entering the gladiators arena
10:07Now only two remain
10:09And tonight
10:10Tyler and Josh
10:12Will fight it out
10:13To be crowned gladiators champion
10:152026
10:1730 year old Tyler
10:18Is a computer science teacher
10:19Who swapped the classroom
10:21For the arena
10:21To compete in the gladiators heaps
10:24There he won on destruction
10:26Gauntlet
10:27And the eliminator
10:28Smashing his way through
10:30To a place in the quarter finals
10:33In the quarters
10:34He won destruction again
10:36Beating Nitro
10:37Told you third time
10:38Lucky
10:39But despite a six second head start
10:41He was beaten in the eliminator
10:44I had nothing else to give
10:46Tyler thought his gladiators journey was over
10:48But he returned in the semis as the fastest runner up
10:51When Mo had to retire through injury
10:53And went on to beat Finn in the eliminator
10:56In 69 seconds
10:57The fastest time of any contender this series
11:00You're in the final
11:02Our gladiators
11:04And taking on Tyler in the grand final
11:06Is 27 year old sales manager Josh
11:09Josh was on track to graduate as a royal marine commando
11:12But had to step back from his military career
11:14To care for his terminally ill mum
11:16And later became guardian to younger brother Max
11:19He never let his army fitness slide though
11:22And has now put that training to use
11:24As a gladiators contender
11:26In his heat
11:27Josh defeated Viper in duel
11:30And legend on the edge
11:32You spelled generational hero wrong
11:34But lost out to Finn in the eliminator
11:37Back he came though
11:38Into the quarter finals
11:39To replace the injured Mark
11:41And this time won his eliminator
11:43Time is overwhelmed
11:45Got another opportunity
11:46Let's go
11:46Let's smash it
11:47In the semi
11:48Josh smash collision
11:49You know you're doing something right
11:50When Mark Klattenberg says excellent mid-game
11:52Cheers there
11:53And overtook Sean
11:54Of his four second head start
11:56To win the eliminator
11:57And secure his place in the final
11:59Combat kid is here
12:01Teacher Tyler
12:02And sales manager Josh
12:04Go head to head
12:05But only one can take the title
12:07A gladiators champion 2026
12:12Great to see you Tyler
12:14Welcome back mate
12:15You know what
12:17You're in the final
12:18Come on
12:21What about that
12:22What's your experience
12:23On gladiators been like
12:25Well I could sum it up perfectly
12:26It's a bit like the big one
12:27At Blackpool
12:28Up and down
12:28There's been some highs
12:29And some lows
12:30But you know what
12:31I wouldn't change the experience
12:32For the world
12:32It's been fantastic
12:33Good for you mate
12:34Any messages at all
12:36For the people at home
12:38Or indeed the kids at school
12:40If you want to do something
12:41Do it
12:42Don't let anyone tell you
12:43You can't
12:43Because what's the worst
12:44That can happen
12:44Absolutely
12:45Couldn't agree more
12:46And can you win this competition
12:48I'm in the final Brad
12:49Why not
12:49Let's go
12:50Let's go
12:51Wish you well
12:51That is Tyler everyone
12:53Great job
12:54Josh welcome back
12:56You're in the final
12:56You're in the final of gladiators
12:57And oh
12:58Let's go Shattu
13:01What's your gladiators experience been like
13:02You couldn't have up my story
13:04I feel blessed to be here
13:05I feel privileged
13:06I'm excited to take on the gladiators
13:08Take on the games
13:09Got my mum looking down on me
13:10I've got my support group up there
13:12And I'm absolutely buzzing to be here
13:13Your brother Max
13:14He couldn't be here tonight
13:15Could he?
13:16No unfortunately not
13:17I was face dating him yesterday
13:18He was gutted he couldn't be here
13:19But he's with me in here
13:20Well actually we've got a very special message for you
13:23Let's take a look at that now
13:24Hi Josh
13:24It's your best bro here
13:26You're doing me and the family
13:27Very very proud
13:28Go out there and smash it
13:29And good luck
13:31Lovely message from Josh's brother Max there
13:33Anything to say back to Max?
13:34He's going to watch his big brother on the final of gladiators
13:37And your big brother's going to win it?
13:39Yes
13:41Let's see it happen
13:42Sheffield shows some love for Tyler and Josh
13:45Our male finalists are raring to go
13:48They're heading into their first event
13:51Unleashed
13:53In position on the track for the male contenders
13:57It's Tyler
14:04Contender you will go on my whistle
14:06And then the gladiator will be unleashed
14:11Contender ready
14:17Off goes Tyler
14:19Just the two second head start
14:21And oh look at Nitro
14:23He has burst out of the tunnel
14:25Even by his standards
14:27That is impressive
14:29A little stumble from Tyler
14:31And Nitro takes the tag
14:33Well in his heat
14:35Tyler got around the course
14:36In a super quick time
14:38This time he couldn't get around the final bend
14:42Nitro can't half move
14:46Well Tyler might have thought he got through the wall unscathed
14:49But that stumble cost him any chance at all
14:53That set off
14:54I had a pretty good start
14:55Um
14:56We got to the wall
14:56And I could see him behind me
14:57I'm sick of seeing him
14:59So I've got to res the game
15:00Just like they have
15:01Yeah absolutely
15:02Okay
15:04Nitro
15:04I've never won that unleash
15:07So far
15:09Sadly no points on the floor
15:11That is Nitro
15:12And Tyler
15:17Okay so on the track for the very first time
15:21It is
15:21Josh
15:28Contender you will go on my whistle
15:31And then the gladiator will be unleashed
15:35Contender
15:36Ready
15:42Well Josh is quick
15:44And we've heard that Josh is very confident
15:46And he'll need to be both those things with phantom tearing after him
15:50But look at Josh go
15:52How about the wall
15:53Ha!
15:54What wall!
15:55Straight through it
15:55And onto the steps
15:57Already
15:58Phantom only just getting round the final bend
16:01Josh with two arms in the air
16:03And a flag in his hands
16:05He celebrates 10 points
16:09Josh was so quickly off the mark
16:11And then a perfect leap for the flag
16:14And the perfect start
16:16Congratulations
16:17Massive 10 pointer there
16:18Oh yeah I know
16:19I've been looking forward to doing this event since I signed up
16:22So
16:22Turned up when it matters
16:23Let's go!
16:24Yeah!
16:25Absolutely
16:26Josh you are so fast man
16:28Thank you to Josh and our gladiator Phantom
16:34If Phantom says you're fast
16:35You're fast
16:36Josh races into the lead
16:38After one event he's on 10 points
16:40Tyler yet to score
16:42Our next event requires tactical thinking and intelligence
16:46I'll be good at that
16:47And you also need to be super fit
16:48Spoke too soon
16:49It's our next event
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19:36¡Vamos a ver esto!
19:37¡Oh, eso es so close!
19:41No viste a ella, pero fair play to Naomi
19:44I knew she would be boss this game
19:46So I knew I had to be on my A-game as well
19:50An increÃble gladiator
19:52Unbeaten on destruction the entire series
19:54That is Cyclone
20:00Cyclone undefeated
20:01But a great effort from Naomi
20:03Sees her smash into the lead
20:04It's 15-10
20:07Playing destruction for the male finalists in red
20:10It's Tyler
20:13And in blue it is Josh
20:17And they are smashing against Giants
20:21Well, he'll be fired up for this
20:23Back in the heat, Tyler beat Giants in destruction
20:26So the big man will be out for revenge tonight
20:33Contenders, ready!
20:35Ready!
20:38Gladiator, ready!
20:44Contenders, you will go on my first whistle
20:47Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle
20:50Go Tyler!
20:513, 2, 1
20:54Tyler in the red racing into action
20:57And it's a good start from Josh as well
20:59No surprise that Giants is through barrier 1 with ease
21:04Tyler has played 2-1-2 in destruction
21:06Maximum points for him in this event
21:08Josh, well he hasn't got any points from it previously
21:12Giant attacks barrier 3
21:14Tyler's there as well
21:16It's neck and neck between them
21:18Josh still with work to do to catch up
21:21Giant hauls himself up and over barrier number 3
21:25And look at Tyler
21:27He's doing the same
21:28This is going to be mightily close
21:30Oh, a stagger!
21:32That took it out of Giants
21:33And Tyler!
21:35Number 4 takes some shifting
21:36And it's allowing Josh the chance to catch up, baby
21:40They're all giving it everything
21:42And Tyler's found a hole!
21:44And he dives through for 10 points
21:46Can Josh get 5?
21:48He just might, you know
21:50He has!
21:51He beats Giant to the button
21:53Those points could be big for Josh
21:56This is incredible
21:58The first time that both contenders have beaten the Gladiator
22:02To score points on destruction
22:03What a grand final this is so far
22:07You've played destruction 3 times now
22:09And every time you got 10 points
22:11Yeah, this is
22:13I'm king of destruction
22:15Next year when they want someone to do it
22:17Give me a call
22:19Josh, it's the first time you've scored on destruction
22:21This is Tyler's game
22:23No one's got him on this
22:24For me, 5 points to his aim
22:265 points to what I got
22:294th wall, what went wrong there?
22:31I feel like they reinforced it, Brad
22:32I just want Tyler to come here a sec
22:34Come and stand next to me
22:39This, this image
22:42This is what Gladiator is all about
22:43David versus Goliath
22:45I want to give him all the respect in the world
22:47Both these guys deserve it
22:48What a lovely thing to say
22:50Thank you so much giant
22:52Tyler and Josh
22:56Both contenders pick up points as Tyler eats into Josh's advantage
23:01But the Scotsman still leads 15-10
23:05In our next event, the finalists need bravery, courage and...
23:09A chiropractor
23:11It's Gauntlet
23:13GAUNTLET
23:15Taking on the Gauntlet for the female contenders
23:19It's Naomi
23:23And she is up against the power of...
23:27Comet, Electro, Fire, Dynamite and Cyclone
23:40What a ferocious line-up for a final
23:45Never mind Nick Carter
23:46Fires out to crush both contenders tonight
23:51On her 15th appearance in this event
23:53You'd have to say Electro is a Gauntlet specialist
23:56She'll be looking for a contender shutdown
24:01A formidable opponent, a mighty gladiator
24:04But ketchup on a roast?
24:06Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong
24:12Contender, ready!
24:18Gladiators, ready!
24:223, 2, 1
24:25Only 15 seconds for contenders in the final
24:28And Naomi takes a big hit from Electro
24:31She's done well to recover so quickly
24:33Now faced by Dynamite
24:35But she's got around and she's into the final zone
24:37And she's got past Cyclone
24:40And gets the job done
24:42Oh, that was really impressive
24:45Naomi's first ever runner gauntlet
24:48Magnificent!
24:50That was epic to watch
24:52You completed it with 3 seconds left
24:55Oh wow
24:55That is amazing
24:58Yeah, I've never run the gauntlet
25:00And it's one of those childhood 90's games
25:02I was like, I wanna do that one
25:03I wanna do that one
25:04Yeah
25:04It's tough, but it's so fun
25:05You absolutely smashed that
25:07Gave it your all
25:08And it paid off because that's 10 points
25:11Next to run the gauntlet
25:12It's Emily!
25:16Contender, ready!
25:23Gladiators, ready!
25:27Three, two, one
25:29The reduced time was not a problem for Naomi
25:32How about Emily?
25:34It's a really impressive start
25:36She's already into Zone 3 and not there for long
25:39She's past fire
25:39She's past dynamite
25:41And takes on Cyclone
25:43And gets under for the full points
25:46No fear Emily
25:48Powering head first into every gladiator
25:51What a way to run the gauntlet
25:53First time you played this?
25:55Yeah, absolutely
25:56First time for me
25:57Looking forward to it as a rugby girl
25:58If you wanted to get full sense
26:00Yeah
26:00Great fun
26:01What sort of a contender have we got here?
26:03Honestly, Emily is the kind of contender
26:06That we dream about going up against to be honest
26:08Because she's tiny, she's powerful, she represents a lot
26:13That was a tough gauntlet for you
26:14So well done
26:16Emily everyone and the gladiators
26:18Thank you so much
26:19The finalists bringing out our contenders A-Games
26:22Maximum points again for both
26:24Means Naomi's on 25 points
26:27Emily 20
26:28Taking on the gauntlet for the male finalists
26:30It's Tyler
26:34And he'll be facing these five
26:37Hammer, Steel, Viper, Phantom and Apollo
26:48I don't know about raining men
26:49It's going to start raining blows in a minute
26:53Phantom's got a degree in history and economics
26:56He'll be looking to make contenders history here
27:05Covering his chocolate in chili
27:07No wonder Viper's always in a bad mood
27:09He's not sweet enough
27:15Hammer would like to be a lion
27:17Well he's halfway there
27:19He's got a killer instinct
27:20And a massive hairy mane
27:26Contender
27:27Ready
27:32Gladiators
27:32Ready
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27:395 Gladiators
27:4015 seconds
27:41In the heat
27:42Tyler completed gauntlet in 10
27:44And look at him go
27:46Limey is nearly through already
27:48Only Apollo can stop him
27:50Well he did what he could
27:52But he couldn't do enough
27:5310 points Tyler
27:57Rugby playing Tyler showed the gladiators who was boss
28:01Easily converting his try into a win
28:06Just seeing you go through there
28:07Just seeing you go through there
28:08It was just like a knife through butter
28:09The first three zones just slipped the gladiators
28:11Yeah, yeah, I love it
28:12Love the physicality
28:13So, yeah, pleased with that one
28:15Guys, have we seen a better gauntlet than that?
28:17What a run
28:19What a run
28:20What a run
28:20I tell you
28:21He is the best to come down the gauntlet
28:23There is no doubt about it
28:25You can get a handshake
28:26Unbelievable, my man
28:29Massive 10 points to Tyler
28:34Next to run the gauntlet, it's Josh
28:41Contender
28:42Ready
28:47Gladiators
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28:54It's Josh's first time on gauntlet
28:56And he felt the force of hammer straight away
28:59No problem from Steel or Viper
29:01Phantom holds him up
29:02He has to let go though
29:04And it's a dive past Apollo
29:06Through to the finish
29:07For ecstatic Josh
29:10An early hammer blow
29:11Could have spelled the end for some contenders
29:13But not Josh
29:14That was an incredible performance
29:18You've never played this before?
29:20No, never played it
29:20We've been looking forward to it
29:21Well, let me tell you
29:23Just over 10 seconds on that
29:25That was pretty quick, mate
29:26I've got to say
29:26What a wonderful run
29:29Viper, any words?
29:46Checks to see how many fingers you've got there?
29:49Great performance, Josh
29:5010 points!
29:55These contenders are leaving it all out there tonight
29:58Maximum points for the men
29:59Sees Josh remain ahead by 5
30:01He leads Tyler
30:0325 points to 20
30:05Hey, Dad, how are you heights?
30:07You know me, Barnes
30:08Can't stand them
30:09I once got a nosebleed
30:10Standing on a footstool
30:11Well, unfortunately
30:12Our finalists don't have that luxury
30:14This is
30:15The Edge!
30:16The Edge
30:18The Edge
30:21Contender and Gladiator
30:23Are about to face off
30:24On this formidable steel structure
30:26Suspended 30 feet above the arena floor
30:29One slip-up
30:30One wrong move
30:31One slip-up
30:31One wrong move
30:31And it's a devastating drop-down to defeat
30:34Can they conquer it?
30:36Or will they be cast
30:37Off the Edge?
30:42On the Edge for the female contenders
30:44It's Naomi
30:48And she's hoping to avoid
30:50She loves it up there
30:51It's Sabre
30:52Let's go!
30:57Sabre's a specialist
30:58On the Edge
30:59So Naomi will have to find
31:01Some extra bite at height
31:02To take on this cunning cat
31:07Contender
31:08Ready!
31:14Gladiator
31:14Ready!
31:19Three!
31:20Three!
31:21One!
31:22No fear, Naomi
31:24Scored maximum points
31:25On the Edge
31:26In the Heats
31:26And look at that
31:27No problem
31:28Right from the start
31:29A puffer bear
31:31To celebrate Naomi's achievements
31:3330 feet in the air
31:34Oh, and a bit of gameplay
31:36With Sabre
31:37Beckoning her to come onto her
31:38Sabre does that
31:40Naomi wriggles free
31:41But she didn't get far away
31:43What a contest this is
31:44Naomi doing her own version
31:46Of the worm up there
31:47I just wonder
31:48Whether Sabre
31:49Might regret that opportunity
31:51To finish this off
31:52She seemed to back away
31:54She's enjoying herself though
31:55And engages again now
31:57And takes on Naomi
31:59It's a strong tackle
32:00And down they go
32:07Naomi's attack on Sabre
32:09Was a brave move
32:10Maybe foolish
32:11She only scored two points
32:13But it was
32:14A decent effort
32:16That was actual
32:18Cat and mouse
32:19What was going through your mind?
32:21I think
32:21Credit to say
32:22But she covered the space really well
32:23And they just have to look really big
32:24Okay, you love it out there, don't you?
32:27Yeah, I do
32:27And I just want to tell you
32:29You're the woman
32:30That we all need
32:31To look up to when we're little
32:35And I hope your girls have had a great time here
32:38And you're a wonderful contender
32:39That's a lovely thing to say Sabre
32:42That is a wonderful thing to say
32:44That is a wonderful thing to say
32:45Big round of applause
32:46Naomi
32:46And of course Sabre
32:47Brilliant
32:51Next up on the edge
32:52She scored maximum points in the heat
32:55Yes
32:55It's Emily
33:00But tonight
33:01She is up against
33:04Fury
33:08There's nothing fishy about Fury's record on the edge
33:11When it comes to tackling
33:13She's up there
33:14With the best
33:20Contender
33:20Ready
33:25Gladiator
33:26Ready
33:303
33:302
33:321
33:33It was a maximum for Emily
33:35Last time she was on the edge
33:36And she's really sure-footed as she gets past Fury for her first score
33:41And Fury nearly fell through
33:42Emily's flying up there
33:45And she's going to get across for another 2 point
33:47She's on the 6
33:48This is mightily impressive from Emily
33:51Fury goes the right way this time
33:53And engages
33:54But it's the Gladiator who falls
33:58Fury into the net
34:00This is huge for Emily
34:01She's going to get the maximum 10
34:04There it is
34:05And that means she goes into the lead
34:07She hasn't heard the klaxon
34:08She wants to continue but it's not going to get her any more points
34:1210 it is
34:13But 10
34:14Oh that'll do
34:16A role reversal
34:18As contender attack Gladiator
34:20Fury forced off
34:21It's Emily's second maximum on this event
34:27Great job on the edge Emily
34:29Honestly can't believe it
34:30Like this is not my game for me
34:32I don't like heights
34:33But to go out there and do that again
34:34Is an unreal feeling
34:35Well look that's a massive 10 points to you
34:38Congratulations
34:39That is Emily
34:42Another maximum hall sees Emily edge ahead
34:45She leads Naomi by 30 points to 27
34:49Hello
34:49Alright Guy
34:50Legend what are you doing here?
34:52Firstly that's rude
34:53Secondly I've heard your commentary downstairs
34:55And it's even worse than normal
34:57So I'm going to give you a hand
34:58I don't get this from Alan Shearer
35:00Who?
35:01I literally have to do everything around here
35:03Tyrone
35:04Such a rubbish contender
35:05His name's Tyler
35:06And it's his debut on the edge
35:08And he'll be trying to avoid the mighty steel
35:11Six foot
35:12That's a lie
35:13He's five foot seven
35:14And his favourite show is friends
35:15That's ironic
35:16Because he hasn't got any
35:17Over to Mark Klattenberg
35:18He hasn't got any friends either
35:19Contender
35:21Contender
35:21Ready
35:25Gladiator
35:26Ready
35:293
35:302
35:321
35:34Tyler's first time taking on the edge
35:36Steel lets him cross easily for the first two points
35:40He didn't mean it to be that easy for the next crossing though
35:43We knew Tyler was fast
35:45We didn't know he was fast 30 feet up in the air as well
35:49Steel now has him
35:50Steel is going to pull him down
35:52That's where it ends for Tyler
35:54Six points on the board
35:59Another terrific effort from teacher Tyler
36:02But Steel's top of the class today
36:05Your first time on the edge
36:06Oh this is the one I've wanted to do from the very beginning
36:09So thoroughly enjoyed that one
36:11Yeah absolutely
36:12Steel
36:13I knew he was going to be absolutely amazing this game
36:14He's a great contender
36:15I managed to get in the right position
36:17And he just put his head down
36:19And tried to run head first into me
36:20I was like I've never had that before
36:22Six points to Tyler
36:28Next on the edge
36:29It's Josh
36:32And he is up against
36:34Apollo
36:35Oh wow Apollo
36:36What's wrong with Apollo?
36:38He looks like an estate agent
36:39Oh okay
36:40Nothing about the edge then
36:41Yeah he's alright at the edge to be fair
36:43Probably the second best gladiator after me
36:46And his mum's definitely made that sign
36:48Contender
36:49Gladiator
36:50Ready
36:54Gladiator
36:55Ready
36:58Three
36:59Two
37:00One
37:01Josh is off and running straight down the side
37:04In his heat
37:05Josh scored a maximum ten on the edge
37:08Trying to throw Apollo off there
37:11Glancing this way and that
37:12Oh it's worked
37:13Look at that for a change of direction
37:15Too quick for the gladiator
37:17And he's looking speed
37:18He wants four
37:19Oh Apollo's gone
37:21Quickly followed by Josh
37:24Hang on are you eating crisps?
37:26Just do your job guy
37:27Well I am trying
37:29Just like Josh
37:30Who's got himself four points
37:32More like no point
37:33In me being here
37:34I'm going home
37:35Fair enough
37:36Short but sweet
37:38See you later
37:39Loser
37:40By legend
37:42Always a pleasure
37:43So close
37:44But a great four points
37:45Are you pleased?
37:46Yeah that's my favourite game
37:47I absolutely love it up there
37:48He came past me with some speed
37:50I thought I could slip him and get the full ten there
37:52But happy with the four
37:53So much fun
37:54Alright let's talk to Apollo
37:55Apollo great from you
37:57You said it Barney
37:59I'm always going to play the game the same way
38:01All gas
38:02No breaks
38:03Always going to go for it
38:03Try and give you guys a good show
38:05That's what I'm about
38:06And I love it up there
38:08Thank you to Josh
38:09And Apollo
38:14Well that was a weird dream
38:16Tyler now edging closer to Josh
38:18He's on 26 points
38:19Josh on 29
38:21No grand final would be complete without one of the most iconic gladiators events of all time
38:26Not off
38:27Pugil sticks at the ready
38:30It is time for
38:32Duel
38:32Duel
38:37Playing duel for the female finalists
38:40It's
38:41Naomi
38:45And she'll be taking on a gladiator who's been cheered on all series by her fans
38:50Also known as her tiny mites
38:53Sheffield go wild for dynamite
39:03From ten jewels dynamite has two draws and eight wins
39:07She's never been beaten
39:08Has Naomi got what it takes?
39:13Contender
39:15Ready
39:18Ready
39:19Gladiator
39:22Ready
39:23En garde
39:32Three
39:33Two
39:34One
39:35Right on the whistle
39:37They both swing together
39:38Dynamite's going at this hard and fast
39:40Oh
39:41A little topple there from Naomi
39:43She didn't use the podium for balance though
39:46She's okay
39:46And she's giving it all she's got
39:48Dynamite now though
39:50Getting on top
39:50And this time the whistle does go
39:53She's over balanced
39:55She's out of there
39:58Dynamite delivering some devastating blows
40:01And once the balance has gone like that
40:03It's game over
40:04Let me ask you Naomi
40:05What was going through your mind
40:07Other than a great big fluffy lullapop
40:09In my heat
40:10And I was knocked up in the first blow
40:12So it was just
40:12Stay longer than that
40:15Great performance from you
40:16That was carnage
40:17The whole fight
40:18But it was a proper fight
40:19Yeah
40:20And I love it
40:21Like she's really put us gladiators to the test
40:23Well done
40:23Thank you so much
40:24Put your hands together to Naomi
40:26And of course
40:28Dynamite
40:30Next on Jewel
40:32It's Emily
40:35And Emily is taking on
40:38Sabre
40:41In two appearances on Jewel
40:44Emily's lost one and drawn one
40:45Sabre's undefeated on the podium
40:47Can Emily make it third time lucky?
40:50Or will the cat
40:51Get the cream once more?
40:54Contender
40:55Ready
41:00Gladiator
41:01Ready
41:05En garde
41:133
41:142
41:151
41:18Sabre's so strong at Jewel
41:20And she started really well
41:22Emily forced into pure defence right now
41:24She's just managed a couple of blows of her own
41:27And then a jab
41:27But look at Sabre going to work
41:30There's a reason she's undefeated up there
41:33Emily's making her work
41:34Oh!
41:35Sabre nearly went
41:35Sabre has gone
41:38For the first time
41:40Knocked off the Jewel podium
41:44That's incredible
41:46Could Emily be dancing her way to the gladiator's crown?
41:53Sabre had a strong start
41:55But Emily absorbed every blow
41:57And ultimately toppled the Tigress
42:03Oh wow!
42:04That was epic!
42:07I cannot believe that that just happened
42:09Like, cannot believe that she gave some massive hits
42:12And once I could see her doing the double tap
42:13I thought
42:13I'll give that right back
42:15And saw that wobble
42:16And just sort of try to capture that from the same side
42:17Yeah
42:18And the way she flew
42:19Oh!
42:20Sabre talk to me about that
42:21I'm fuming!
42:26However, what I will say is
42:28The reason Emily is here is because she is strong
42:32Yeah
42:33And she's not afraid to bring it
42:35You know that moment in a video game
42:37When you get right to the end of the big boss
42:39And you don't know if you're going to beat them
42:40Well, she's only gone and done it
42:42She's only gone and done it indeed
42:45That is ten points to you
42:47Congratulations
42:48Thank you to Emily
42:49And of course Sabre
42:53Oh, how big is that result?
42:55Emily's opened up a 13 point lead
42:57She finishes on 40 with Naomi on 27
43:00That could be crucial in the eliminator
43:04On the dual podium for the male finalists
43:07It's Tyler
43:11And he is facing
43:13Hammer
43:24Just look at the difference in stats here
43:27Tyler giving up a whole foot in height
43:29And 36 kilos in weight advantage
43:32This might be this teacher's biggest ever exam
43:40Contender, ready!
43:44Gladiator, ready!
43:49En garde!
43:593, 2, 1
44:01Tyler was beaten by Nitro in his heat on dual
44:05And he's been beaten by Hammer already in the final
44:09Blink and you missed it
44:15Well, they say every second counts
44:17But there weren't any seconds to count in that game
44:19A decisive win for Hammer
44:22You lasted three seconds
44:24Better than none
44:25Look at the size of the ball
44:27He's taller than Mick kneeling down
44:28So, you know
44:29Sadly, no points for you, Tyler
44:31Hammer, anything to say?
44:33Sheffield
44:35What time is it?
44:37Sheffield
44:38What time is it?
44:44Put your hands together, Hammer
44:47And Tyler
44:51Next up on the dual podium is Josh
44:59And he's up against Nitro!
45:07Here he is, the energy man
45:09To close the show for the gladiators
45:11Let's see if Nitro can deliver a fast finish to Josh
45:20Contender, ready!
45:24Gladiator, ready!
45:29En garde!
45:383, 2, 1
45:41Josh knows he's gonna have to give this his very, very best
45:45But all the contenders have done that all night long
45:48Nitro getting into action now
45:50Swinging and hitting, but Josh standing firm
45:53Oh, Nitro nearly lost his balance
45:56And nearly again the other way
45:58Oh, what a battle this is!
46:00A proper duel to end the evening
46:02And that is where Josh's duel comes to an end
46:06A victory for Nitro!
46:14Josh put up a good fight
46:15But when Nitro's firing at all cylinders
46:18Hitting the mat must be sweet relief!
46:21We've looked at the video
46:22We looked at an issue with a pugil stick
46:25Of the gladiator which touched the platform of the contender
46:29But we believe it wasn't for balance
46:31This is okay within the rules
46:33And therefore we can award Josh
46:36No points
46:40Certainly no points
46:41Yeah, I think I'll have to review that footage myself later on
46:44But we'll take it on the chin and we'll go on
46:46Nitro is undefeated on this event
46:48For our reason
46:49It feels like you're getting a heck of a truck
46:50Honestly
46:51But look, Nitro at the end of the day
46:52Still undefeated
46:53Still undefeated
46:54Which is obviously a great feeling
46:56But look
46:56We're in the final
46:57And I can say
46:59This guy
47:00He's come with such energy
47:02And he's come so focused today
47:04To actually do a job
47:05He knew what he wanted to do up there
47:07So everyone let's hear of him
47:08Come on
47:09That is Josh
47:11And Nitro
47:18So we have our final scores for the men
47:21And they're unchanged
47:22With Josh leading Tyler 29 to 26
47:25And taking a slender advantage into the eliminator
47:30After the highs, lows, pain and glory
47:33It all comes down to this
47:35It is the ultimate end game
47:38And whoever wins will be crowned our gladiators champion
47:43Sheffield, buckle up
47:44It's time for
47:46The Eliminator
47:48The Eliminator
47:51As we head into the eliminator
47:53Any lead is converted into a head start
47:55Each point's worth half a second
47:57So Emily begins with a six and a half second advantage
48:00In the grand final eliminator
48:05To be crowned gladiators champion
48:09Contenders
48:10Ready
48:14Emily, you will go on my first whistle
48:16Naomi, you will go on my second whistle
48:20Three
48:21Two
48:22One
48:24Away goes Emily
48:25Naomi was faster than her in the semifinals
48:28But Emily's quarterfinal time of 81 seconds
48:31Is faster than Naomi has ever run
48:34This could be epic
48:37Emily hauls herself up to the platform
48:40Having climbed up the rope
48:41But look at that, the gap's closing already
48:43Here comes Naomi
48:45Emily doesn't need to look back
48:47She will sense that her rival is nearby
48:51An effortless swing across under the cargo net
48:54And this is where it could really close up
48:57It's all about the climb
49:00Look at the way that net is wobbling for both contenders
49:04And I'm sure their nerves are jangling as well
49:07They've got to keep the power in those arms and legs
49:10Emily's still going to have a slender lead as she gets to the top
49:14Oh goodness me, this is close
49:17They're going to swing down the zip wire almost together
49:20Before they take on the dastardly balanced beam
49:24Which has done for many an eliminator lead of this series
49:29Emily looks concentrated, focused and most importantly balanced
49:33And she's raced across the beam
49:36Naomi's wobbling, no one has come unstuck
49:38She's going to start again
49:40Here goes Emily
49:41She's never got off the travelator first time
49:44But when it matters most of all
49:46She gets there
49:48And is our female gladiators champion
49:53Naomi's still got her pride to race up that travelator for
49:57And she does it
49:59And says thank you to her family
50:01To daughters Aurelia and Ione
50:04Brave effort from Naomi
50:06A gallant runner up
50:12Naomi did so well to catch up with Emily on the cargo net
50:16But the balance beam was her downfall
50:18Whilst Emily beat the travelator first time for the first time ever
50:23And she's our champion
50:24What a final that has been
50:26Naomi you closed the gap
50:28You were neck and neck I promise you
50:30Balance beam
50:31Balance beam
50:33You know
50:35My nemesis
50:36But in all honesty
50:38I'm just so happy
50:40Emily, what an athlete
50:43What a woman to represent
50:44To young people
50:46Who she is, what she is
50:48Everything about this girl is a winner
50:50And I'm happy to be in the final with her
50:52That is amazing
50:54Naomi everyone
50:56Extraordinary
50:59Emily
51:00Best birthday ever?
51:03No words
51:05Unforgettable
51:05I just
51:06I just wasn't glad it is season 3 on my 23rd birthday
51:09Yeah
51:10You did
51:11What?
51:12You felt like that
51:13I mean I could not imagine being here with a better person
51:16Like obviously we made history
51:17Oldest and youngest female contenders
51:19But like what a woman
51:21She is such an inspiration
51:23I'll show you that at any age
51:24Just go out and do it
51:25Just go out and do it
51:28And your family week after week
51:30They've come here to watch you perform
51:32Any words to your friends and family over there?
51:35Like I don't have the words
51:37You know what it means to me
51:38You know what I'm like
51:39I could not be here without you
51:40To have the people that I love most
51:43Right here with me
51:44I love each and every one of you
51:46Infinitely and forever
51:47Thank you
51:48It has been the most extraordinary show
51:52Naomi, please receive the runners up medal from Lee
51:57Congratulations
51:58Good luck Naomi everybody
52:01Thank you so much
52:04Naomi
52:05Without further ado
52:06You are
52:07Our Gladiators Champion 2026
52:15CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
52:21Come and see your friends and family
52:23Inspiration you really are
52:25CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
52:35So Emily is female Gladiators Champion 2026
52:40And now it's the men's turn
52:42Josh has a three point lead
52:44So we'll start just one and a half seconds ahead of Tyler
52:47As they race for the title
52:49For one last time this series
52:50It's over to Mark Glattenberg
52:53CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
52:55To be crowned Gladiators Champion
52:59Contenders
52:59Ready
53:00CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
53:03Josh you will go on my first whistle
53:06Tyler you will go on my second whistle
53:09Three, two, one
53:12For the first time all series
53:15Josh isn't playing catch up on the Eliminator
53:17He sets off first
53:19And he's got to make sure he stays in that position
53:22It won't be easy
53:23Tyler is the fastest across the Eliminator all series
53:27At just 69 seconds
53:29Well they've both made short work of the overhead ladders
53:32In one movement Josh swings across and leaps onto the cargo net
53:37But look at Tyler
53:38He's overtaken him
53:39Oh that was wonderful
53:41What a move that was
53:42From the teacher from Wigan
53:44He's taken full advantage of Josh getting himself into a tangle
53:48And he's struggling to get out of that mess
53:51Climbing well now but not as well as Tyler
53:53Who gets to the top first
53:55As with the female contenders
53:58This is shaping up to be a fittingly close Eliminator to finish with
54:02It's going to be Tyler versus the beam first
54:05That slip won't do much for his confidence
54:07All normal that wobble
54:09Josh overtakes him but he's gone
54:11Josh goes back to the start
54:13And Tyler will have to do the same
54:16Ordered back by Mark Kladenberg
54:18He didn't finish the beam
54:20Oh take three for Josh
54:22Take three for Tyler
54:24The beam is doing its worst
54:26Calm down contenders
54:28Nerves settled
54:30They're both a lot more balanced this time
54:32And they're going to take on the Travelator together
54:34Oh Tyler's gone
54:36Josh gets to the top
54:38And wins
54:40That was for you Max
54:41You have watched him win
54:44Over to Tyler to finish
54:45You can see the effort and the disappointment in his face
54:49But he's got much to be proud of
54:51They know it
54:53He knows it
54:54And we've all just seen it
54:56And we've all just seen it
55:01Oh deep breath
55:02That has to be one of the most dramatic eliminators of all time
55:06But it was Josh who came out on top
55:08To become our male champion
55:112026
55:14I've never seen anything like it
55:16Tyler what do you say
55:17Talk us through it
55:18We knew it was going to be a
55:21A tight race
55:21Third play to Josh
55:22He's been knocked down
55:23He's come back up
55:25To get second on the show
55:28Is an achievement in itself
55:30And um
55:31Yeah I'm actually
55:32I'm really proud of myself
55:37Josh, how much does this mean to you?
55:39I was thinking about
55:40Before I came out
55:42We knew it was going to be a close battle
55:43It could have went either way
55:45And if I had lost it
55:47Couldn't have been to a better guy
55:47So let's hear it for Tyler everyone
55:54Your family are so proud of you
55:56And I know
55:56Look you've got your brother's message at the top of the show
55:59How much did that mean to you?
56:00Did that spare you on?
56:01Massively, massively
56:02Honestly it caught me completely off guard
56:04So I had that extra little boost
56:06Erm
56:06Just thinking of my mum the entire time
56:08You guys are allowed Sheffield
56:10But if my mum was here
56:10I think she would out-schreem the lot of yous to be honest
56:12So this win is for my family
56:16Tyler, here you are
56:17You are
56:18The Gladiators 2026 Ramara
56:21There you are, Tyler
56:23There you are
56:25What a race he's been on
56:27What a series he's had
56:29Josh
56:30Without further ado
56:32You are
56:32The Gladiators
56:33Champion 2026
56:45What a show
56:50Come and see your friends and families
56:51Well done, Tyler
56:53God bless you though
56:54Well done, Josh
57:12That was awesome
57:14Unbelievable
57:15What an incredible finish
57:17What a finish
57:18I don't want it to end
57:20Can't we do it all over again
57:21Best of three
57:22I wish
57:22That's it for this series
57:24Our champions are up to celebrate
57:26So am I
57:26With a bubble bar
57:27And a bit of Barry Manolo
57:29Don't knock it till you try it
57:30Thanks for watching
57:31And we'll see you soon
57:33For more
57:33Gladiators
57:40Could you take on the Gladiators?
57:42If you've got the strength, speed and skill to be a contender for the next series
57:47Then go to bbc.co.uk slash gladiators to apply
57:53Are you ready?
57:56Do you feel the power of the gladiators?
58:02Do you have the will and the skill?
58:07Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
58:12It's not for beginners
58:14Get down in your soul
58:17Are you a gladiator?
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