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00:09Do you feel the power of the gladiators?
00:15Do you have the will and the skill?
00:20Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
00:25Get back for beginners, get down in your flow
00:31Are you a creator?
00:59Are you a gladiator?
01:05Sheffield, the time has come.
01:08This is the grand final of gladiators.
01:13Please welcome your hosts, Bradley and Barney Walsh.
01:30Well, hello and welcome to the grand final of gladiators.
01:37Come on.
01:38Yes, we have our four finalists who are all hoping to lift the gladiators trophy.
01:43The question is, are they ready?
01:49Sheffield, are you ready?
01:51Yes!
01:56Let's meet the female finalists hoping for gladiators glory.
02:01It's Naomi and Emily.
02:20At the start of the series, ten female contenders took on the gladiators and each other in the ultimate competition.
02:27Now only two remain, as Naomi and Emily compete for the title of gladiators champion 2026.
02:3540-year-old Naomi is a business consultant and hockey player who's also mum to two gladiators superfans.
02:42Competing in gladiators isn't just a personal goal.
02:46She entered the arena to make her family proud.
02:49Naomi won her heaps, gaining maximum points on the edge.
02:53You've got ten points for Naomi, everybody!
02:55In the quarters, Naomi was victorious on crash scores.
02:59Ten points!
03:00And raced her way to victory.
03:02I just think so, 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.
03:14And now their mum's in the final of gladiators!
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.
03:27But she stepped out of a team environment and her comfort zone to take on the gladiators 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 Unleashed.
03:46I'm so glad I got this flag!
03:48Emily finished second in the Eliminator, but her time of 81 seconds was more than enough to see her into
03:54the semis as the fastest runner-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 gladiators finalist!
04:16It's business consultant Naomi versus sales consultant Emily for the title of Gladiators Champion 2026.
04:25Welcome, Naomi.
04:30Let me tell you and everyone else, you are the oldest female finalist in Gladiators.
04:35So that is unbelievable.
04:37Seriously, that is extraordinary.
04:40It 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!
04:52Yes!
04:54Good luck!
04:55Give it up for Naomi!
05:00Emily, welcome back.
05:01You're on the final of Gladiators!
05:03I don't believe it!
05:07How do you feel?
05:08Are you nervous?
05:08Are you excited?
05:09All of the above is a once-in-a-lifem 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?
05:20Honestly, it's absolutely amazing.
05:22As some of you may know, I started this process when I was 22, but it's actually my 23rd birthday
05:27today.
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.
05:38Good luck!
05:39That is Naomi and Emily!
05:41There we have our female finalists, and 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 in to the track for the female contenders.
06:07It's Emily!
06:14Contender, you will go on my whistle.
06:17And then the Gladiator will be unleashed.
06:21Contender, ready!
06:25Emily's got every right to be confident, having beaten Cyclone in the quarters.
06:30But look who's coming.
06:31It's the fastest female Gladiator, Fire, 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.
06:43Fire getting closer.
06:44Fire getting oh so close.
06:46But Emily's going to do it!
06:48She takes the flag.
06:50And maximum points.
06:54Fire was gaining on the steps, but Emily had enough in the tank to claim another unleashed maximum.
07:01Let's go!
07:03Oh my gosh!
07:04Thank goodness!
07:06Oh, I'm so glad I have this beautiful flag!
07:10It was so close.
07:12Fire, great contender, really quick.
07:13Absolute pocket rocket.
07:15She is small, but she is speedy.
07:17Thank you to Emily and 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 track.
07:49And it's Electro who storms out after her.
07:52It'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 going to charge up the steps.
08:03And Electro is not even in the picture.
08:06Naomi flies through for a comfortable tent.
08:17Wow, what a start from Naomi.
08:19She powered her way through that.
08:21No stopping her.
08:24So 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, I 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 halfway around the track there.
08:37Electro.
08:38Great sprinter, I've got to say.
08:39She is a great sprinter.
08:40You know what I'm thinking though, Brad?
08:42What?
08:42We'll get you a little white helmet and get you on this game.
08:46I'm not.
08:46No, I'm not doing it.
08:49No, no, no.
08:53Well, we've not seen this before.
08:57Contender, ready!
08:58A very different kind of chase for Bradley.
09:03Off he goes then.
09:04And immediately bends the rules by going off the track.
09:08Not sure about that style.
09:09One step at a time.
09:11Oh, he's getting quicker.
09:12But overtaken by Electro.
09:14And he bails out.
09:16Well, wasn't that just all entirely predictable?
09:24I've got to be honest.
09:25I've got to put that hat on.
09:27And this hair cost me nearly six grand.
09:29But Naomi, ten points everyone!
09:33Brilliant!
09:36What a start for our female contenders.
09:39Both on ten points after their first event.
09:45Please make some noise for our male finalists.
09:49Tyler and Josh!
10:02We started with ten male contenders entering the gladiators arena.
10:07Now only two remain.
10:10And tonight, Tyler and Josh will fight it out to be crowned gladiators champion 2026.
10:1730-year-old Tyler is a computer science teacher who swapped the classroom for the arena to compete in the
10:22gladiators heats.
10:24There he won on Destruction, Gauntlet and the Eliminator, smashing his way through to a place in the quarter-finals.
10:33In the quarters, he won Destruction again, beating Nitro.
10:37Told you, third time, lucky.
10:39But despite a six-second head start, he was beaten in the Eliminator.
10:44I had nothing else to give.
10:46Tyler thought his gladiators' journey was over, but he returned in the semis as the fastest runner-up when Moe
10:52had to retire through injury.
10:53And went on to beat Finn in the Eliminator in 69 seconds, the fastest time of any contender this series.
11:00You're in the final, our grand finalists!
11:04And taking on Tyler in the grand final is 27-year-old sales manager Josh.
11:09Josh was on track to graduate as a Royal Marine Commando, but 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, and has now put that training to use as a gladiators' contender.
11:26In his heat, Josh 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, into the quarter-finals to replace the injured Mark.
11:41And this time won his Eliminator.
11:44And he's overwhelmed. Got another opportunity. Let's go. Let's smash it.
11:47In the semi, Josh smashed collision.
11:49You know you're doing something right when Mark Clattenburg says excellent mid-game.
11:52And overtook Sean at his four-second head start to win the Eliminator and secure his place in the final.
12:00Combat head is here.
12:01Teacher Tyler and sales manager Josh go head-to-head.
12:05But only one can take the title.
12:07A gladiators' champion 2026.
12:12Great to see you, Tyler. Welcome back, mate.
12:15You know what? You're in the final.
12:18Come on!
12:21What about that? What's your experience on gladiators' been like?
12:25Well, I could sum it up perfectly.
12:26It's a bit like the big one at Blackpool.
12:28Up and down, there's been some highs and some lows.
12:30But do you know what? I wouldn't change the experience for the world.
12:32It's been fantastic.
12:33Brilliant. Good for you, mate.
12:35Any messages at all for the people at home or, indeed, the kids at school?
12:40If you want to do something, do it.
12:42Don't let anyone tell you you can't, because what's the worst that can happen?
12:45Absolutely. Couldn't agree more.
12:46And can you win this competition?
12:48I'm in the final, Brad.
12:49Why not? Let's go.
12:50Let's go!
12:51Wish you well, man.
12:52It's Tyler, everyone.
12:53Great job.
12:54Josh, welcome back.
12:56You're in the final of gladiators.
12:57And I've got you, I feel!
13:01What's your gladiators' experience been like?
13:03You 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, take on the games.
13:09Got a mum looking down on me.
13:11I've got my support group up there.
13:12And I'm absolutely blessed to be here.
13:13Your brother, Max, he couldn't be here tonight, could he?
13:16No, unfortunately not.
13:17I was face-telling him yesterday.
13:18He was gutted he couldn't be here, but he's with me in here.
13:21Well, actually, we've got a very special message for you.
13:23Let's take a look at that now.
13:24Hi, Josh.
13:25It'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!
13:41Well, let'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.
13:50On me.
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.
14:10Contender, ready!
14:17Off goes Tyler.
14:19Just a two-second head start.
14:21And oh, look at Nitro.
14:23He has burst out of the tunnel.
14:25Even by his standards, that is impressive.
14:29A little stumble from Tyler.
14:31And Nitro takes the tag.
14:33Well, in his heat, Tyler got around the course in a super-quick time.
14:39This time he couldn't get around the final bend.
14:42Nitro can't half-move.
14:46Well, Tyler might have thought he'd got through the wall unscathed, but that stumble cost him any chance at all.
14:53I set off, I had a pretty good start.
14:55But we got to the wall and I could see him behind me.
14:58I'm sick of seeing him.
14:59So I've got to raise the game just like they have.
15:01Yeah, absolutely.
15:02Okay.
15:04Nitro.
15:05I've never won that unleash so far.
15:09Sadly, no point in time.
15:11We're going to miss it then.
15:12That is Nitro and Tyler.
15:17Okay, so on the track for the very first time, it is Josh.
15:28Contender, you will go on my whistle.
15:31And then the gladiator will be unleashed.
15:35Contender, ready!
15:42Well, Josh is quick.
15:44And we've heard that Josh is very confident.
15:46And it'll need to be both those things with Phantom tearing after him.
15:50But look at Josh go.
15:52How about the wall?
15:53Oh, what wall!
15:54Straight through it.
15:56And onto the steps already.
15:58Phantom only just getting around the final bend.
16:01Josh with two arms in the air.
16:03And a flag in his hand.
16:05He celebrates 10 points.
16:09Josh was so quickly off the mark.
16:12And 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, turned up winning matters.
16:23Let's go!
16:24Yeah, absolutely.
16:26Josh, you are so fast, man.
16:28Thank you to Josh and our gladiator Phantom.
16:34If Phantom says you're fast, you're fast.
16:37Josh 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.
16:52Destruction.
16:54Moon.
16:54Activating.
16:56Three.
16:57Two.
16:58One.
17:08Destruction.
17:09Playing destruction for the female finalists.
17:12It's in red, it's Naomi.
17:15And in blue, it's Emily.
17:20And they are going to be taking on Cyclone.
17:27Cyclone's record on destruction is Plague 1-1-1, destroyed everything.
17:32Watch out, there's a storm coming.
17:38Contenders, ready!
17:48Contenders, you will go on my first whistle.
17:52Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
17:55Three, two, one.
17:59It's Emily in blue, storming through barrier one, followed by Naomi in red.
18:04And here comes Cyclone, straight away hammering away at barrier number two.
18:09Emily trying to get through.
18:11She hasn't scored any points in two previous codes of destruction.
18:15And I think Cyclone's in the lead here.
18:17She's already taking on barrier number three.
18:20The contenders aren't far behind, and there is nothing between those two.
18:24The question is, can they get the speed and the power to overtake Cyclone?
18:30She's faced with her final barrier now.
18:32But so are the contenders.
18:34Naomi bounces off with a stagger.
18:37This is so close.
18:39They could all get through together.
18:41Cyclone does get through.
18:42Oh, who got the button first?
18:44It might have been Cyclone.
18:46It might have been Naomi.
18:48Has that slight hesitation cost Cyclone?
18:56Naomi was last through barrier one, but caught up and reached the button at the same time as Cyclone.
19:02It's the closest finish to destruction we've ever seen.
19:06What a battle that was!
19:08We have the results.
19:09Yep.
19:10The winner of destruction is Cyclone.
19:14Whoa!
19:17So, as Naomi was in second place, I can award her five points.
19:24Thank you very much indeed.
19:26It looked like you made your way through the wall, and all of a sudden Cyclone realised you were there
19:30and thought, hang on, I'd better go for this.
19:32Yeah, I was surprised to see it.
19:33I thought she was already through, to be honest.
19:34We've got the moment here.
19:35Let's have a look at this.
19:37Oh, that was so close!
19:41I did not see her coming at all, but fair play to Naomi.
19:45I knew she'd be bossed this game, so I knew I had to be on my A-game as well.
19:50Well, an incredible gladiator, unbeaten on destruction the entire series.
19:55That is Cyclone!
20:00Cyclone undefeated, but a great effort from Naomi sees her smash into the lead.
20:05It'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.
20:24Back in the heat, Tyler beat Giant in destruction, so the big man will be out for revenge tonight.
20:39Contenders, you will go on my first whistle.
20:46Well, gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
20:50Go, Tyler!
20:51Three, two, one!
20:54Tyler in the red, racing into action, and it's a good start from Josh as well.
21:00No surprise that Giant is through barrier one with ease.
21:04Tyler has played 2-1-2 in destruction.
21:07Maximum point for him in this event.
21:09Josh, well, he hasn't got any points from it previously.
21:12Giant attacks barrier three.
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 three.
21:25And look at Tyler.
21:26He's doing the same.
21:28This is going to be mightily close.
21:30Oh, a stagger.
21:31That took it out of Giants and Tyler.
21:35Number four 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 ten points.
21:47Can Josh get five?
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.
22:04What a grand final this is so far.
22:07You've played destruction three times now,
22:09and every time you've got ten points.
22:11Yeah, this is...
22:13I'm king of destruction.
22:15Next year when you want someone to do it,
22:17give me a call.
22:19Josh, it's the first time you've scored on destruction.
22:22This is Tyler's game.
22:23No one's got him on this.
22:24For me, five points was aim.
22:26Five points is what I got.
22:28Fourth ball.
22:29What went wrong there?
22:31I feel like they reinforced it, Brad.
22:32I just want Tyler to come here a sec.
22:35Come and sit next to me.
22:39This.
22:40This image.
22:41This 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.
22:48Oh, what a lovely thing to say.
22:50Thank you so much, Giant.
22:52Tyler and Josh.
22:56Both contenders pick up points
22:59as Tyler eats into Josh's advantage,
23:01but the Scotsman still leads 15-10.
23:04In our next event,
23:06the finalists need bravery, courage, and...
23:09A chiropractor.
23:11It's Gauntlet.
23:13Gauntlet.
23:15Taking on the Gauntlet
23:17for the female contenders.
23:19It's Naomi.
23:23And she is up against the power of
23:26Comet, Electro, Fire, Dynamite,
23:29and Cyclone.
23:40What a ferocious line-up for a final.
23:45Never mind Nick Carter.
23:47Fire's 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.
24:02A mighty gladiator.
24:04But catch up on a roast?
24:06Wrong.
24:06Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong.
24:13Contender, ready!
24:18Gladiators, ready!
24:22Three, two, one!
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 a round
24:36and she's into the final zone.
24:37And she's got Pat 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 three seconds left.
24:55Wow.
24:56That is amazing.
24:58Yeah, I've never run the gauntlet
24:59and it's one of those childhood 90s games
25:02that I was like,
25:02I want to do that one,
25:03I want to do that one.
25:04Yeah.
25:04It's tough, but it's so fun.
25:06You absolutely smashed that,
25:07gave it your all
25:08and it paid off
25:09because that's 10 points!
25:11Next to run the gauntlet,
25:12it's Emily!
25:18Contender, ready!
25:23Gladiators, ready!
25:27Three, two, one!
25:30The 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 three
25:38and not there for long.
25:39She's past fire.
25:40She's past Dynamite
25:41and takes on Cyclone
25:42and gets under for the full point.
25:46No fear, Emily,
25:48powering headfirst into every gladiator.
25:51What a way to run the gauntlet.
25:54First time you've played this?
25:55Yeah, absolutely.
25:56First time for me.
25:57Looking forward to it as a rugby girl.
25:58If you want to get full sense,
26:00great fun.
26:01Fuck!
26:01What sort of a contender have we got here?
26:03Oh, honestly,
26:04Emily is the kind of contender
26:06that we dream about
26:07going up against, to be honest.
26:09Because not only she's tiny,
26:11she's powerful,
26:12she represents a lot.
26:13That was a tough gauntlet for you,
26:14so well done.
26:16Emily,
26:17everyone,
26:17and the gladiators,
26:18thank you so much.
26:19The finalists bringing out
26:21our contenders' A-Games.
26:22Maximum points again for both
26:24means Naomi's on 25 points,
26:27Emily 20.
26:28Taking on the gauntlet
26:29for the male finalists,
26:31it's Tyler.
26:34And he'll be facing these five.
26:37Hammer,
26:37Steel,
26:38Viper,
26:38Phantom,
26:39and Apollo.
26:41It's raining men,
26:43Hallelujah,
26:45it's raining men,
26:47I don't know about raining men.
26:50It's going to start raining blows
26:51in a minute.
26:53Phantom's got a degree
26:54in history and economics.
26:56He'll be looking to make
26:57contenders' history here.
27:00Hallelujah,
27:01it's raining men,
27:03because it's best on me.
27:05Covering his chocolate in chilli.
27:07No wonder Viper's always in a bad mood.
27:09He's not sweet enough.
27:15Hammer would like to be a lion.
27:18Well, he's halfway there.
27:19He's got a killer instinct
27:20and a massive hairy mane.
27:26Contender,
27:28ready!
27:32Gladiators,
27:33ready!
27:36Three,
27:37two,
27:38one!
27:39Five gladiators,
27:4015 seconds.
27:41In the heats,
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,
27:51he did what he could,
27:52but he couldn't do enough.
27:5410 points,
27:54Tyler.
27:57Rugby playing Tyler
27:58showed the gladiators
28:00who was boss.
28:02Easily converting his try
28:03into a win.
28:06Just seeing you go through there,
28:08it was just like a knife through butter.
28:09The first three zones
28:10just slipped the gladiators.
28:11Yeah,
28:11yeah,
28:11love it.
28:12Love the physicality.
28:13So,
28:14yeah,
28:14pleased with that one.
28:15Guys,
28:16have we seen a better gauntlet
28:17than that?
28:18What a run!
28:20Yeah.
28:20I'll 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,
28:27my man.
28:29Massive 10 points to Tyler!
28:34Next to run the gauntlet,
28:35it's Josh!
28:41Contender,
28:42ready!
28:47Gladiators,
28:48ready!
28:50Three,
28:51two,
28:53one!
28:54It's Josh's first time
28:55on gauntlet,
28:56and he felt the force of hammer
28:58straight away.
28:59No problem from Steel
29:00or 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.
29:09An early hammer blow
29:11could have spelled the end
29:12for some contenders,
29:13but not Josh.
29:14That was an incredible performance.
29:18You've never played this before?
29:19Not,
29:20never played it,
29:20I've been looking forward to it.
29:22Well,
29:22let 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,
29:29any words?
29:33much,
29:45check to see
29:46all my fingers,
29:47you've got there.
29:49Great performance,
29:50Josh,
29:5110 points.
29:55these contenders are leaving it all out there tonight maximum points for the men sees josh
30:00remain ahead by five he leads tyler 25 points to 20. hey dad how are you heights you know me
30:07barnes
30:08can't stand them i've once got a nosebleed standing on a footstool right well unfortunately
30:12our finalists don't have that luxury this is the edge the edge the edge
30:21contender and gladiator are about to face off on this formidable steel structure
30:26suspended 30 feet above the arena floor one slip up one wrong move and it's a devastating drop
30:33down to defeat can they conquer it or will they be cast off the edge
30:42on the edge for the female contenders it's naomi
30:48and she's hoping to avoid she loves it up there it's sabre
30:57sabre's a specialist on the edge so naomi will have to find some extra bite at height
31:02to take on this cunning cat
31:07contender
31:08ready
31:13gladiator
31:14ready
31:18three
31:19two
31:21one
31:22no fear naomi scored maximum points on the edge in the heats and look at that
31:27no problem right from the start
31:29a puff of air
31:31to celebrate naomi's achievements 30 feet in the air
31:34oh and a bit of game play with sabre beckoning her to come on to her
31:38sabre does that
31:40naomi wriggled free but she didn't get far away
31:42what a contest this is
31:44naomi doing her own version of the worm up there
31:47i just wonder whether sabre might regret that opportunity to finish this off
31:52she seems to back away
31:53she's enjoying herself though and engages again now
31:57and takes on naomi
31:58it's a strong tackle
32:00and down they go
32:07naomi's attack on sabre was a brave move
32:10maybe foolish
32:11she only scored two points but it was a decent effort
32:15that was actual cat and mouse
32:19what was going through your mind
32:20i think um credit to sabre she covered the space really well
32:23and i just have to look really big
32:24okay uh you love it out there don't you
32:26yeah i do um and i just want to tell you
32:29you're the woman that we all need to 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
32:40that's a lovely thing to say sabre
32:42that is a wonderful thing to say
32:44big round of applause naomi
32:46and of course sabre
32:47brilliant
32:50next up on the edge
32:52she scored maximum points in the heats
32:55it's emily
33:00but tonight she is up against
33:03fury
33:08there's nothing fishy about fury's record on the edge
33:11when it comes to tackling
33:13she's up there with the best
33:20contender ready
33:25gladiator ready
33:30three
33:31two
33:32one
33:33it was a maximum for emily last time she was on the edge and she's really short footed as she
33:39gets past fury for her first score and fury nearly fell through emily's flying up there and she's gonna get
33:45across for another two points she's on the six this is mightily impressive from emily
33:51fury goes the right way this time and engages but it's the gladiator who falls
33:58fury into the net
34:00fury into the net this is huge for emily
34:01she's gonna get the maximum ten there it is and that means she goes into the lead
34:07she hasn't heard the klaxon she wants to continue but it's not gonna get her any more points
34:12ten it is but ten oh that'll do
34:16a roll reversal as contender attack gladiator fury forced off it's emily's second maximum on this event
34:27great job on the edge emily honestly can't believe it like this is not my game for me i don't
34:32like heights
34:33but to go out there and do that again is an unreal feeling
34:35well look that's a massive ten points to you congratulations
34:39that is emily
34:42another maximum hall sees emily edge ahead she leads naomi by 30 points to 27
34:49hello
34:49all right guy
34:50legend what are you doing here
34:52firstly that's rude
34:53secondly i've heard your commentary downstairs and it's even worse than normal so i'm gonna give you a hand
34:58i don't get this from alan shearer
35:00who
35:00i literally have to do everything around here
35:02tyrone such 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 favorite show is friends
35:15that's ironic because he hasn't got any
35:17over to mark klattenberg
35:18he hasn't got any friends either
35:20contender
35:21ready
35:25gladiator
35:26ready
35:30three
35:31two
35:32one
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
35:48steel now has him
35:50steel is gonna 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
36:04your first time on the edge
36:06oh this is the one i've uh wanted to do from the very beginning so
36:09thoroughly enjoyed that one
36:11yeah absolutely
36:12steel
36:13i knew he was gonna 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 headfirst into me
36:20i've never had that before
36:22six points
36:23to tyler
36:27next 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
36:49ready
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
37:06a maximum ten on the edge
37:08trying to throw apollo off there
37:10glancing 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 more
37:19oh apollo's gone
37:21quickly followed by josh
37:24hang on are you eating crisps
37:26he's doing a job guy
37:28well i am trying just like josh who's got himself four points
37:32more like no point in me being here
37:34i'm going home
37:35fair enough
37:36short but sweet
37:38see you later
37:39loser
37:40bye legend
37:41always a pleasure
37:43so close but a great four points are you pleased
37:46yeah that's my favorite game
37:47yeah that's my favorite game i absolutely love it up there
37:48he came past me with some speed i thought i could slip him and get the full 10 there but
37:52happy with the four so much fun
37:54all right let's talk to apollo apollo 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 always 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 and 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
38:20no 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
38:29it is time for
38:31duel
38:33duel
38:36playing duel
38:38for 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
38:52sheffield 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
39:14ready
39:19gladiator
39:20ready
39:23on guard
39:32three
39:33two
39:34one
39:36right 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 overbalanced
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 off in the first blow
40:11so 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
40:19and 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 now
40:26and of course
40:28dynamite
40:30next on jewel it's emily
40:35and emily is taking on
40:37sabre
40:41in two appearances on jewel
40:43emily's lost one and drawn one
40:45sabre's undefeated on the podium
40:47can emily make it third time lucky
40:49or will the cat
40:51or will the cat get the cream once more
40:54sunday seven outdoor
40:55contender ready
41:00gladiator ready
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41:21your yardım woman's injury was against against two growth made over the match oleh jesus at the mark which men
41:23will deliver it after rank or work and then the impact.
41:23into pure defense right now she's just managed a couple of blows of her own then a jab but look
41:28at
41:28Saber going to work there's a reason she's undefeated up there Emily's making her work oh
41:34Saber nearly went Saber has gone for the first time knocked off the dual podium
41:44that's incredible could Emily be dancing her way to the gladiator's crown
41:53Saber had a strong start but Emily absorbed every blow and ultimately toppled the tigress
42:03oh wow that was epic i cannot believe that that just happened like cannot believe that she gave some
42:11massive hits i could see her doing the double tap i thought i'll give that right back and saw that
42:15wobble
42:16and just sort of try to capture that on the same side yeah and the way she flew oh Saber
42:20talk to me
42:20about that i'm fuming
42:26however what i will say is the reason Emily is here is because she is strong
42:33and she's not afraid to bring it you know that moment in a video game when you get
42:37right to the end of the big boss and you don't know if you're going to beat them well she's
42:41only
42:41gone and done it she's only gone and done it indeed that is 10 points to you congratulations thank you
42:48to
42:48Emily and of course Saber oh how big is that result Emily's opened up a 13 point lead
42:57she finishes on 40 with Naomi on 27 that could be crucial in the eliminator
43:03on the dual podium for the male finalists it's Tyler
43:24just look at the difference in stats here Tyler giving up a whole foot in height and 36 kilos
43:30in weight advantage this might be this teacher's biggest ever exam
43:39contender ready
43:44gladiator ready
43:49on god
43:59three two one
44:01Tyler was beaten by nitro in his heat on jewel and he's been beaten by hammer already in the final
44:09blink and you missed it
44:15well they say every second counts but there weren't any seconds two counts in that game
44:19a decisive win for hammer
44:22you lasted three seconds better than none but look at the size of the ball he stole the myth kneeling
44:28down
44:28so you know sadly no points for you Tyler uh hammer anything to say sheffield what time is it
44:44come time
44:45put your hands together
44:47hammer and Tyler
44:51next up on the dual podium it is josh
44:59and he's up against
45:01nitro
45:07here he is the energy man to close the show for the gladiators
45:11let's see if nitro can deliver a fast finish to josh
45:30and he is up against me
45:45But all the contenders have done that all night long.
45:48Nitro getting into action now.
45:51Swinging and hitting, but Josh standing firm.
45:54Oh, Nitro nearly lost his balance.
45:56And nearly again the other way.
45:58Oh, what a battle this is.
45:59A proper duel to end the evening.
46:03And that is where Josh's duel comes to an end.
46:06A victory for Nitro.
46:14Josh put up a good fight.
46:16But when Nitro's firing at all cylinders,
46:18hitting the mat must be sweet relief.
46:20We've looked at the video.
46:22We looked at an issue with a pugil stick of the Gladiator,
46:26which 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 no 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 out on the chin and we'll go on.
46:46Nitro is undefeated on this event.
46:48For a reason.
46:49It feels like you're getting hit by a truck, honestly.
46:51But look, Nitro at the end of the day, still undefeated.
46:53Still undefeated, which is obviously a great feeling.
46:56But look, we're in the final.
46:58And I can say this guy, he's come with such energy.
47:02And he's come so focused today to actually do a job.
47:05He knew what he wanted to do up there.
47:07So everyone, let's hear it for him.
47:08Come on.
47:10That is Josh.
47:11And Nitro!
47:14And Nitro!
47:18So we have our final scores for the man.
47:21And they're unchanged with Josh leading Tyler 29-26
47:25and taking a slender advantage into the Eliminator.
47:30After the highs, lows, pain and glory, it all comes down to this.
47:36It is the ultimate end game.
47:38And whoever wins will be crowned our Gladiators champion.
47:43Sheffield, buckle up.
47:45It's time for the Eliminator!
47:51As we head into the Eliminator, any 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 in the grand final Eliminator.
48:04To be crowned Gladiators champion.
48:08Contenders ready!
48:14Emily!
48:15Emily, you will go on my first whistle.
48:17Naomi, you will go on my second whistle.
48:19Three, two, one!
48:23Away goes Emily.
48:25Naomi was faster than her in the semifinals,
48:28but Emily's quarterfinal time of 81 seconds is faster than Naomi has ever run.
48:34This could be epic.
48:37Emily holds herself up to the platform,
48:40having climbed up the rope, but look at that.
48:42The gap's closing already.
48:43Here comes Naomi.
48:46Emily doesn't need to look back.
48:47She will sense that her rival is nearby.
48:51An effortless swing across onto 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 before 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.
49:37No 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, she gets there and is our female gladiators champion.
49:54Naomi's still got her pride to race up that travelator for.
49:58And she does it and says thank you to her family, to 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, but 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.
50:32Balance beam.
50:33You know, my nemesis.
50:36But in all honesty, I'm just so happy.
50:40Like, Emily, what an athlete.
50:43What a woman to represent to 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, best birthday ever.
51:03No words.
51:04Unforgettable.
51:05I just, I just wasn't glad it is season three 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've made his three oldest and youngest female contenders.
51:19But, like, what a woman.
51:21She is such an inspiration.
51:23It shows 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, they'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 right here with me.
51:44I love each and every one of you infinitely and forever.
51:48It has been the most extraordinary show.
51:52Naomi, please receive the runners-up medal from Lee.
51:57Congratulations.
51:58Give up Naomi, everybody.
52:01Thank you so much.
52:03Emily, without further ado, you are our Gladiators Champion 2026.
52:21Can't see your friends and family.
52:23Inspirational, you really are.
52:35So Emily is female Gladiators Champion 2026.
52:40And now it's the men's turn.
52:43Josh has a three-point lead, so we'll start just one and a half seconds ahead of Tyler
52:46as they race for the title.
52:49For one last time this series, it's over to Mark Klattenberg.
52:54To be crowned Gladiators Champion.
52:59Contenders, ready!
53:03Josh, you will go on my first whistle.
53:06Tyler, you will go on my second whistle.
53:10Three, two, one.
53:13For the first time all series, Josh isn't playing catch-up on the Eliminator.
53:17He sets off first, and 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 at 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 from 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, who gets to the top first.
53:56As 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.
54:08Oh, normal, that wobble.
54:09Josh overtakes him, but he's gone.
54:12Josh goes back to the start, and Tyler will have to do the same.
54:16Ordered back by Mark Cranberg.
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.
54:29Nerves 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 and 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.
54:52They know it.
54:53He knows it.
54:54And we've all just seen it.
55:01Oh, deep breath.
55:03That 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, 2026.
55:14I've never seen anything like it.
55:16Tyler, what do you say?
55:17Let's talk us through it.
55:19Oh, we knew it was going to be a tight race.
55:22First play to Josh.
55:22He's been knocked down.
55:24He's come back up.
55:25To get second on the show
55:28is an achievement in itself.
55:30And, yeah, I'm really proud of myself.
55:37Josh, how much does this mean to you?
55:39I was thinking a little bit before I came out.
55:42We knew it was going to be a close battle.
55:44It could have been either way.
55:46And if I had lost, it couldn'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, look, you got your brother's message
55:58at the top of the show.
55:59How much did that mean to you?
56:00Did that spur you on?
56:01Massively, massively.
56:02Honestly, it caught me completely off guard.
56:04So I had that extra little boost.
56:06I was thinking of my mum the entire time.
56:08You guys are allowed to check you,
56:09but if my mum was here,
56:10I think she would outsteam the lot of you,
56:12to be honest.
56:12So this win is for my family.
56:16Tyler, here you are.
56:18You are the Gladiators 2026 runner-up.
56:22There you are, Tyler.
56:23And you are, but you have to look at Tyler.
56:25What a race he's got on.
56:27What a series he's had.
56:28And, Josh, without further ado,
56:32you are the Gladiators champion 2026.
56:46What a show.
56:50Go and see your friends and families.
56:52Well done, Tyler.
56:53God bless you, though.
56:54Well done, Josh.
57:11That was awesome.
57:15Unbelievable.
57:16What 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.
57:23That's it for this series.
57:24Our champions are up to celebrate.
57:26So am I with 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 Gladiators!
57:40Could you take on the Gladiators?
57:42If you've got the strength, speed, and skill
57:45to be a contender for the next series,
57:47then go to bbc.co.uk
57:49slash gladiators to apply.
57:53Are you ready?
57:55Do you feel the power of the Gladiators?
58:02Do you have the will and the skill?
58:07Do you have the speed, the strength,
58:10the heart to be a winner?
58:13It's not for beginners.
58:16Get down in your soul.
58:19Are you a Gladiator?
58:25Take care.
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