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01:30¡Wow!
01:31¡Hello and welcome to the grand final of...
01:34¡Gladiators!
01:37Come on.
01:38Yes.
01:39We have our four finalists u al hoping to lift the gladiators trophy.
01:43The question is...
01:45millimeters are you ready?
01:48Yes.
01:49¿Estás listo?
01:51¡SÃ!
01:56Vamos a reunirnos las femeninas, esperando por la gloria de la gloria de la gloria.
02:00¡Es Naomi y Emily!
02:20At the start of the series, ten female contenders took on the Gladiators and each other in the ultimate competition.
02:28Now 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.
02:53Just 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.
03:02I 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, and 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, but she's stepped
03:28out 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 Jewel 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!
03:47I'm so glad I got this flag!
03:48Emily finished second in the Eliminator, but her time of 81 seconds was more than enough
03:53to see her into the 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
04:07it as she stormed through into the final.
04:12Emily, you are a Gladiators finalist!
04:15It's business consultant Naomi versus sales consultant Emily for the title of Gladiators
04:22Champion 2026.
04:25Welcome, 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.
04:40It 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!
04:53Yes!
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 wants-a-lifes 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
05:18of the show.
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.
05:44And they're now ready to take on their first event.
05:48Unleash.
05:51Unleash.
05:52Track.
05:53No door.
05:54As if this event couldn't get any harder.
05:57For the grand final, contenders have lost a second from their head start.
06:01They'll now have just two seconds before the Gladiators unleashed.
06:05Take 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.
06:30But 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.
06:56But Emily had enough in the tank to claim another Unleash 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 Unleash track.
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 going to 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.
08:24So 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.
08:33Yeah, 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.
08:48No, 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.
09:27This hair cost me nearly six grand.
09:28But Naomi...
09:30Ten 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,
10:09and tonight, Tyler and Josh will fight it out
10:13to be crowned gladiators champion 2026.
10:1730-year-old Tyler is a computer science teacher
10:19who swapped the classroom for the arena
10:21to compete in the gladiators' heats.
10:24There, he won on Destruction, Gauntlet, and the Eliminator,
10:28smashing his way through to a place in the quarterfinals.
10:33In the quarters, he won Destruction again, beating Nitro.
10:37Told you third time, lucky.
10:39But despite a six-second head start,
10:42he 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 in 69 seconds,
10:57the 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
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.
11:20He 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, 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 quarterfinals
11:39to replace the injured Mark,
11:41and this time won his Eliminator.
11:44Tyler's overwhelmed.
11:45Got another opportunity.
11:46Let's go. Let's smash it.
11:47In the semi, Josh smashed collision.
11:49You know you're doing something right
11:50when Mark Clattenburg says excellent,
11:52mid-game.
11:52And overtook Sean at his four-second head start
11:56to win the Eliminator
11:57and secure his place in the final.
11:59Come back, get it to you.
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.
12:14Welcome back, mate.
12:16You know what?
12:17You're in the final.
12:18Come on!
12:21What about that?
12:22What'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?
12:31I wouldn't change the experience for the world.
12:32It's been fantastic.
12:33It's really good for you, mate.
12:35Any messages at all to the people at home
12:38or indeed the kids at school?
12:40If you want to do something, do it.
12:42Don't let anyone tell you you can't
12:43because what's the worst that can happen?
12:45Absolutely.
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, 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.
13:00What'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,
13:08take 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 buzzing to be here.
13:13Your brother, Max,
13:14he 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,
13:19but he's with me in here.
13:21Well, actually,
13:21we'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 and 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
13:35on 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
13:43for 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
13:55for the male contenders.
13:56It'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 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
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
14:47he'd got through the wall unscathed,
14:49but that stumble cost him any chance at all.
14:53I set off, I had a pretty good start.
14:55We got to the wall, 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.
15:07So far.
15:09Sadly, no point to Umberton and Michigan.
15:11That is Nitro and Tyler.
15:17Okay, so on the track for the very first time,
15:21it is Josh.
15:28Contender, you will go on my whistle.
15:30And 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
15:48with 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 step.
15:57Already.
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.
16:11And 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
16:21since 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.
16:53Move.
16:54Activating.
16:56Three.
16:57Two.
16:58One.
17:00One.
17:08Destruction.
17:09Playing Destruction for the female finalists.
17:12In 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,
17:31destroyed everything.
17:32Watch out.
17:33There's a storm coming.
17:37Contenders, ready!
17:43Gladiator, ready!
17:48Contenders, you will call my first whistle.
17:52Gladiator, you will call my second whistle.
17:56Three, two, one!
17:58It's Emily in blue, storming through barrier one,
18:02followed 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,
18:58but 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!
19:18So, as Naomi was in second place,
19:21I can award her five points.
19:24Thank you very much indeed.
19:26It looked like you made your way through the wall,
19:28and 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,
19:43but fair play to Naomi.
19:44I knew she'd be past this game,
19:46so I knew I had to be on my A-game as well.
19:49Well, an incredible gladiator,
19:53unbeaten on destruction the entire series.
19:55That is Cyclone!
20:01CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
20:17And they are smashing against Giants!
20:21Well, he'll be fired up for this.
20:24Back in the heat,
20:24Tyler beat Giants in destruction,
20:26so the big man will be out for revenge tonight.
20:33Contenders, ready!
20:44You will go on my first whistle.
20:47Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
20:50Go, Tyler!
20:51Three, two, one!
20:55Tyler in the red, racing into action,
20:57and it's a good start from Josh as well.
20:59No surprise that Giant is through Barrier 1 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 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 3.
21:25And look at Tyler.
21:26He's doing the same.
21:28This is going to be mightily close.
21:30Oh, a stagger!
21:32That took it out of Giants and Tyler.
21:34Number 4 takes some shifting,
21:37and 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.
21:47Can Josh get 5?
21:48He just might, you know!
21:50He has!
21:51He beats Giants to the bottom.
21:52And those 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 10 points.
22:11Yeah, this is, uh...
22:13I'm king of destruction.
22:15You are.
22:15Next year when they want someone to do it,
22:17give me a call.
22:18Yeah.
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, five points was the aim.
22:26Five points is what I got.
22:28Fourth wall.
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, this image, this 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, Giants, Tyler, and Josh.
22:56Both contenders pick up points
22:59as Tyler eats into Josh's advantage,
23:01but the Scotsman still leads 15-10.
23:05In 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, and 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!
24:18Gladiator's 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!
24:39And 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,
25:00and it's one of those childhood 90s games.
25:02I was like,
25:02I want to do that one,
25:03I want to do that one.
25:04Yeah.
25:04It's tough,
25:05but 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!
25:17Contender,
25:18ready!
25:23Gladiator's ready!
25:27Three,
25:28two,
25:29one!
25:30The reduced time was not a problem for Naomi.
25:33How about Emily?
25:33It's a really impressive start.
25:36She's already into zone three,
25:38and not there for long.
25:39She's passed fire,
25:40she's passed dynamite,
25:41and takes on cyclone,
25:43and gets under for the full point!
25:47No fear, Emily,
25:48powering headfirst into every gladiator.
25:52What 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.
25:58I just wanted to get full sense.
26:00Yeah.
26:00Great fun.
26:01What sort of a contender have we got here?
26:03Well, honestly,
26:04Emily is the kind of contender
26:06that we dream about going up against,
26:08to be honest,
26:09because not only is she,
26:10she'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, everyone,
26:17and the gladiators,
26:18thank you so much.
26:19The finalists bringing out our contenders,
26:22A-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,
26:31it's Tyler!
26:34And he'll be facing these five,
26:37Hammer,
26:37Steel,
26:38Viper,
26:38Phantom,
26:39and Apollo.
26:48I don't know about raining men,
26:50it'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.
27:18Well, he's halfway there.
27:19He's got a killer instinct,
27:20and a massive hairy mane.
27:26Contender,
27:27ready!
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, he did what he could,
27:52but he couldn't do enough.
27:5410 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,
28:08it was just like a knife through butter.
28:09The first three zones just slipped the gladiators.
28:11Yeah, yeah, I love it.
28:12I love the physicality.
28:13So, yeah,
28:14pleased with that one.
28:15Guys,
28:16have we seen a better gauntlet like than that?
28:18What a run!
28:20Yeah.
28:20Well, I'll tell you,
28:21he is the best to come down the gauntlet,
28:23there is no doubt about it.
28:25You get a handshake.
28:26Unbelievable, my man.
28:28Massive 10 points to Tyler.
28:34Next to run the gauntlet,
28:35it's Josh.
28:41Contender,
28:42ready.
28:47Gladiators,
28:48ready.
28:53It's Josh's first time on gauntlet,
28:56and he felt the force of hammer straight away.
28:59No problem from Steele or Viper.
29:01Phantom holds him up,
29:02he has to let go, though.
29:04And it's a dive fast Apollo,
29:06through to the finish,
29:08for 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,
29:20but looking forward to it.
29:22Well, 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?
29:45Check to see how many fingers you've got there.
29:49Great performance, Josh.
29:5110 points!
29:55These contenders are leaving it all out there tonight.
29:58Maximum points for the men
29:59sees Josh remain ahead by five.
30:02He 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 standing on a footstool.
30:11Right, well, unfortunately,
30:12our finalists don't have that luxury.
30:14This is...
30:15The Edge!
30:16Footstool!
30:17The 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, one wrong move,
30:31and it's a devastating drop down to defeat.
30:34Can they conquer it,
30:35or will they be cast off 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!
30:57Sabre's a specialist on the edge,
30:59so Naomi will have to find
31:01some extra bite at height
31:02to take on this cunning cat.
31:07Contender, ready!
31:13Gladiator, ready!
31:193, 2, 1!
31:22No fear, Naomi.
31:24Scored maximum points on the Edge in the Heats,
31:26and look at that.
31:27No problem right from the start.
31:30A puff of air
31:31to celebrate Naomi's achievements
31:3330 feet in the air.
31:35Ooh, and a bit of gameplay
31:36with Sabre beckoning her
31:37to come onto her.
31:39Sabre does that.
31:40Naomi wriggles free,
31:41but she didn't get far away.
31:43What a contest this is!
31:45Naomi doing her own version
31:46of the worm up there.
31:48I just wonder whether 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 a decent effort.
32:16That was actual cat and mouse.
32:19What was going through your mind?
32:21I think, um, credit to Sabre,
32:22she covered the space really well,
32:23and they just have to look really big.
32:24OK, uh, you love it out there, don't you?
32:26Yeah, I do, um,
32:28and I just want to tell you,
32:29you're the woman that 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.
32:40That's a lovely thing to say, Sabre.
32:42That is a wonderful thing to say.
32:45Big round of applause, Naomi,
32:46and, of course, Sabre!
32:48Brilliant!
32:48Brilliant!
32:50Next up on the edge,
32:52she scored maximum points in the heats.
32:55It's Emily!
32:57It's the obvious round!
33:00But tonight, she is up against...
33:03Fury!
33:08There's nothing fishy about Fury's record on the edge.
33:12When it comes to tackling,
33:13she's up there with the best.
33:19Contender, ready!
33:25Gladiator, ready!
33:30Three, two, one!
33:33It was a maximum for Emily last time she was on the edge,
33:36and she's really sure-footed
33:38as she gets past Fury for her first score,
33:41and Fury nearly fell through!
33:43Emily's flying up there,
33:45and she's going to get across for another two points.
33:47She's on the sixth.
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.
34:02She's going to get the maximum ten.
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,
34:10but it's not going to get her any more points.
34:12Ten it is,
34:13but ten?
34:14Oh, that'll do!
34:16A role reversal
34:18as Contender attacked Gladiator.
34:20Fury forced off.
34:22It's Emily's second maximum on this event.
34:27Great job on the edge, Emily.
34:29I honestly can't believe it.
34:30Like, this is not my game for me.
34:32I don't like kites,
34:33but to go out there and do that again
34:34is an unreal feeling.
34:36Well, look,
34:37that's a massive ten points to you.
34:38Congratulations!
34:39That is Emily!
34:42Another maximum haul
34:44sees Emily edge ahead.
34:45She leads Naomi by 30 points to 27.
34:49Hello?
34:50All right, 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, 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 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.
35:20Contender!
35:21Gladiator, ready!
35:26Gladiator, ready!
35:30Three, two, one!
35:34Tyler's first time taking on the edge.
35:37Steel 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.
35:55Six 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 I've 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 headfirst into me.
36:20I was like, I've never had that before.
36:23Six points to Tyler.
36:28Next on the edge, it's Josh.
36:32And he is up against Apollo.
36:35Oh, wow, Apollo.
36:37What's wrong with Apollo?
36:38He looks like an estate agent.
36:40Oh, okay.
36:40Nothing about the edge, then?
36:42Yeah, he's all right at the edge, to be fair.
36:43Probably the second best gladiator after me.
36:46And his mum's definitely made that song.
36:49Contender, ready!
36:54Gladiator, ready!
36:58Three, two, one!
37:02Josh is off and running straight down the side.
37:04In his heat, Josh scored a maximum ten on the edge.
37:09Trying to throw Apollo off there, glancing 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 speedy, he wants more.
37:19Oh, Apollo's gone!
37:21Quickly followed by Josh.
37:24Hang on, are you eating crisps?
37:26You're doing a job, guy.
37:28Well, I am trying, just like Josh,
37:30who's got himself four points.
37:32More like no point in me being here.
37:34I'm going home.
37:35Fair enough.
37:37Short but sweet.
37:38See you later, loser.
37:40Bye, legend.
37:42Always a pleasure.
37:43So close, but a great four points.
37:45Are you pleased?
37:46Yeah, that's my favourite game.
37:47I absolutely love it up there.
37:49He 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.
37:54All right, 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, no brakes, always going to go for it.
38:03Try and give you guys a good show.
38:05That's what I'm about, and 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.
38:21No grand final would be complete without one of the most iconic Gladiators events of all time.
38:27Not off.
38:27Pugil sticks at the ready.
38:30It is time for...
38:32Duel!
38:33Duel.
38:36Playing duel for the female finalists.
38:40It's Naomi.
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 duels, Dynamite has two draws and eight wins.
39:07She's never been beaten.
39:09Has Naomi got what it takes?
39:13Contender, ready!
39:19Gladiator, ready!
39:23En garde!
39:32Three, two, one!
39:36Right on the whistle, they both swing together.
39:39Dynamite's going at this hard and fast.
39:41Oh, a little topple there from Naomi.
39:43She didn't use the podium for balance, though.
39:46She's okay.
39:47And she's giving it all she's got.
39:49Dynamite now, though, getting on top.
39:51And this time, the whistle does go.
39:54She's overbalanced.
39:55She's out of there.
39:58Dynamite delivering some devastating blows.
40:01And once the balance has gone like that, it's game over.
40:04Let me ask you, Naomi, what 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, so it was just...
40:13Stay longer than that.
40:15Great performance from you.
40:16That was carnage, the whole fight.
40:18But it was a proper fight.
40:20Yeah.
40:20And I love it.
40:21Like, she's really put us gladiators to the test.
40:23Well done.
40:23Thank you so much.
40:25Put your hands together, Naomi.
40:26And, of course, Dynamite!
40:30Next on Jewel, it's Emily.
40:35And Emily is taking on Sabre!
40:41In two appearances on Jewel, Emily's lost one and drawn one.
40:46Sabre's undefeated on the podium.
40:48Can Emily make it third time lucky?
40:49Or will the cat get the cream once more?
40:54Contender ready!
41:00Gladiator ready!
41:05En garde!
41:143, 2, 1!
41:18Sabre's so strong at Jewel, and she's started really well.
41:22Emily's forced into pure defence right now.
41:25She's just managed a couple of blows of her own, 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, Sabre nearly wins!
41:36Sabre has gone!
41:37For the first time!
41:39Knocked off the Jewel podium!
41:43That's incredible!
41:45Could Emily be dancing her way to the gladiator's crown?
41:53Sabre had a strong start, but Emily absorbed every blow
41:57and ultimately toppled the Tigress!
42:03Oh, wow!
42:05That was epic!
42:07I cannot believe that that just happened.
42:09Like, I cannot believe that she gave some massive hits.
42:12I could see her doing the double tap.
42:13I thought, I'll give that right back.
42:15And I saw that wobble and just sort of tried to capture that from the same side.
42:17Yeah.
42:18And the way she flew.
42:19Oh, Sabre, talk to me about that.
42:21I'm fuming!
42:26However, what I will say is, the reason Emily is here is because she is strong.
42:33Yeah.
42:33And she's not afraid to bring it.
42:35You know that moment in a video game when 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 10 points to you!
42:47Congratulations!
42:48Thank you to Emily and, 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.
43:03On the dual podium for the male finalists, it's Tyler.
43:11And he is facing Hammer!
43:24Just look at the difference in stats here.
43:27Tyler giving up a whole foot in height and 36 kilos in weight advantage.
43:32This might be this teacher's biggest ever exam.
43:39Contender, ready!
43:44Gladiator, ready!
43:49En garde!
43:58Three, two, one!
44:02Tyler 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!
44:23You lasted three seconds.
44:24Better than none.
44:25Look at the size of the ball.
44:27He stole the myth kneeling down, so...
44:29You know.
44:29Sadly, no points for you, Tyler.
44:32Hammer, anything to say?
44:34Sheffield, what time is it?
44:40Captain!
44:44Captain Tyler!
44:46Put your hands together, Hammer and Tyler!
44:52Next up on the dual podium, it 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!
45:25Gladiator, ready!
45:29En garde!
45:37Three, two, one!
45:41Josh knows he's going to 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.
45:51Swinging 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.
46:07A victory for Nitro!
46:14Josh put up a good fight,
46:15but when Nitro's firing at all cylinders hitting the mat must be sweet relief!
46:21We've looked at the video, we looked at an issue with a pugil stick of the Gladiator which touched the
46:27platform of the contender.
46:28But we believe it wasn't for balance, this is okay within the rules, and therefore, we can award Josh no
46:36points.
46:39Certainly no points!
46:41Yeah, I think I'll have to review that footage myself later on, but we'll take it out on the chin
46:45and we'll go on.
46:46Nitro is undefeated on this event.
46:48For a reason, it 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, but look, we're in the final, and I can say, this guy,
47:00he's come with such energy, and he's come so focused today to actually do a job.
47:05He knew what he wanted to do up there, so everyone, let's hear it for him.
47:08Come on!
47:10That is Josh and Nitro!
47:18So we have our final scores for the men, and they're unchanged, with Josh leading Tyler 29-26, and taking
47:26a slender advantage into the eliminator.
47:30After the highs, lows, pain and glory, it all comes down to this.
47:35It is the ultimate endgame, and whoever wins will be crowned our gladiators champion.
47:43Sheffield, buckle up.
47:44It's time for the Eliminator!
47:48The Eliminator!
47:51As we head into the Eliminator, any lead is converted into a head start.
47:55Each point's worth half a second, so Emily begins with a six-and-a-half-second advantage in the grand
48:01final Eliminator.
48:05To be crowned gladiators champion, contenders, ready!
48:14Emily, you will go on my first whistle.
48:17Naomi, you will go on my second whistle.
48:20Three, two, one!
48:24Away goes Emily.
48:26Naomi was faster than her in the semifinals, but Emily's quarterfinal time of 81 seconds is faster than Naomi has
48:33ever run.
48:34This could be epic!
48:37Emily hauls herself up to the platform, having climbed up the rope, but look at that!
48:42The gap's closing already!
48:43Here comes Naomi!
48:45Emily doesn't need to look back.
48:48She will sense that her rival is nearby.
48:51An effortless swing across onto the cargo net, and 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, and 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, and 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, but when it matters most of all,
49:46she 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.
50:04Naomi, brave effort from Naomi, a 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.
50:32Balance beam.
50:32I'm, you 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, everything 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, that extraordinary.
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, but, like, what a woman.
51:21She is such an inspiration that 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 to have the people that I love most right here with me.
51:44I love each and every one of you infinitely and forever.
51:47Thank you.
51:49It has been the most extraordinary show.
51:52Naomi, please receive the runners-up medal from Lee.
51:56Congratulations.
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.
52:23Inspiration, you really are.
52:35So Emily is female Gladiators Champion 2026.
52:40And now it's the men's turn.
52:42Josh 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 Glattenberg.
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.
53:08Three, 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.
53:33In 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.
53:55As with the female contenders, this 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.
54:08All 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.
54:23Tyler, the 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 to become our male champion.
55:14I've never seen anything like it.
55:16Tyler, what do you say?
55:17Talk 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 is 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 about it before I came out.
55:42We knew it was going to be a close battle.
55:44It could have went either way.
55:45And if I had lost, it couldn't have been to a better guy.
55:47So let's hear it for Tyler, everyone.
55:49Yep.
55:54Your family are so proud of you.
55:56And I know, look, 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.
56:06I was thinking of my mum the entire time.
56:08You guys are allowed to check you.
56:10But if my mum was here, I think she would outstream the lot of you, to be honest.
56:12So this win is for my family.
56:16Tyler, here you are.
56:17You are the Gladiators 2026 runner-up.
56:21There you are, Tyler.
56:23There you are, Tyler.
56:23But you have to look at Tyler.
56:25What a race he's got on.
56:27What a series he's had.
56:29Josh, without further ado, you are the Gladiators champion 2026.
56:41What a show.
56:49Go and see your friends and families.
56:52Well done, Tyler.
56:53God bless you, though.
56:54Well done, Josh.
57:12That 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 and a bit of Barry Manilow.
57:29Don't knock it till you try it.
57:31Thanks for watching and we'll see you soon for more Gladiators!
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, then go to bbc
57:48.co.uk slash gladiators to apply.
57:51Are you ready?
57:56Do you feel the power of the Gladiators?
58:01Do you have the will and the skill?
58:07Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
58:13It's not for beginners.
58:16Get down in your soul.
58:19Are you a gladiator?
58:24Are you a gladiator?
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