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Gladiators - Series 3- Episode 1
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00:00:09Do you feel the power of the gladiators?
00:00:15Do you have the will and the skill?
00:00:20Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
00:00:25It's not for beginners, get down in your soul
00:00:31Are you a mediator?
00:00:59I'm a human mediator
00:01:05Please make some noise for your hosts, Bradley and Barney Walsh
00:01:10Are you a mediator?
00:01:14Are you a mediator?
00:01:22Thank you so much!
00:01:24Welcome to...
00:01:25Gladiators!
00:01:28CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
00:01:30Wow!
00:01:31The atmosphere in the arena is electric.
00:01:34Bulging muscles, eye-popping intensity, ferocious competitiveness.
00:01:37And that was just a coup to get in!
00:01:40I mean, Maureen over there had a security guard in the headlock
00:01:43Put him down, Maureen! What's the matter with you?
00:01:46Time to be the first of tonight's contenders
00:01:51I'm Gail, I'm 32 years old and I work as a farmer in Scotland
00:01:57My day begins at 4.30 in the morning, we milk over 230 cattle
00:02:01The milk then goes into our family business
00:02:05Where we create our very own luxury dairy ice cream
00:02:08Using our very own cow's milk
00:02:10Growing up on a farm, you developed a strong work ethic
00:02:14I train six times a week
00:02:16I would say I developed my strength from carrying two massive 20 litre pails every day
00:02:23We call that the real farmer's carry
00:02:27My family are ecstatic, especially my nieces and nephews
00:02:31One of my nieces calls me Auntie Muscles
00:02:33So I can't wait to show her what Auntie Muscles can really do
00:02:41My name's Emily Bell
00:02:43Bonjour, je m'appelle Emily Bell
00:02:44Tengo 22 anos
00:02:46J'habite dans le sud de Londres
00:02:47And I work in sales looking at the French and Spanish markets
00:02:52I graduated last year from the University of Cambridge
00:02:55With a degree in French and Spanish
00:02:56When people are like, how many languages do you speak?
00:02:58I'm like, English
00:02:59Oh, French and Spanish
00:03:00She's like, oh yeah, am I fluent?
00:03:02Or I've got a degree in it, so I should be
00:03:03And then I did Catalan in my second year of uni
00:03:06And then I did sign language
00:03:09I think it was fate, rugby finding me
00:03:11But I genuinely think it is such a great sport for everyone to do
00:03:14In terms of like strength, speed
00:03:16And one thing, especially in the women's game
00:03:18Is you need every single body type
00:03:20And it's just a great community
00:03:22I think my family are quite excited
00:03:23It's quite cool
00:03:24I'm excited to get the little cousins
00:03:26And sort of cheer me on
00:03:28I'm not one for cockiness
00:03:31But I'm here for a reason, aren't I?
00:03:32Speed, strength, agility, power
00:03:35May the best woman win
00:03:38Please welcome Gail and Emily
00:03:41Come on!
00:03:55Gail, welcome to the show
00:03:57Introduce yourself to the crowd
00:04:00Hello Sheffield, my name's Gail
00:04:03I'm 32
00:04:03I'm a dairy farmer from Ayrshire in Scotland!
00:04:09How have you set yourself up to Gladiators?
00:04:11Do you train a lot?
00:04:12So I train in the gym six times a week
00:04:14But the real strength happens on the farm
00:04:17This isn't just gym strength
00:04:18This is farming strength!
00:04:22I love it
00:04:23Can you win Gladiators?
00:04:26Of course I can
00:04:27Nobody is mentally tougher than me
00:04:29Come on!
00:04:30Yes!
00:04:32Put your hands together
00:04:33That is Gail, everyone!
00:04:38Emily, welcome to the show
00:04:40Say hi to Sheffield for us
00:04:41Hi Sheffield
00:04:43My name's Emily
00:04:44I'm 22
00:04:45And I'm from South London
00:04:46Yeah, South Londoner!
00:04:50You're very brainy
00:04:51You studied languages at Cambridge
00:04:53My question to you is
00:04:54Do you have the brawn as well?
00:04:56I'd say I'm a triple threat
00:04:58We got brains
00:04:59We got brawn
00:04:59And we got beauty
00:05:00Nice!
00:05:02Well, we wish you well!
00:05:05That's Gail and Emily!
00:05:06Brilliant!
00:05:10Recently, the standard has been below five
00:05:13We've got a plan
00:05:17I'm sure it probably makes sense
00:05:19But any questions
00:05:20Go!
00:05:22You're swinging off both bridges?
00:05:24Bridge to bridge, yeah
00:05:25Well
00:05:26And we've unleashed you just
00:05:26You've been doing laps
00:05:29And then just get put in
00:05:31Yeah, yeah, yeah
00:05:32I'm steel!
00:05:33You made it!
00:05:34You made it!
00:05:35Come on!
00:05:36I'm steel!
00:05:37Max out of 12
00:05:38That's what I do
00:05:40No
00:05:42First up is one of Gladiator's biggest hits
00:05:45And those hits are normally on the bonce
00:05:47This is
00:05:50Jewel
00:05:53Jewel
00:05:57On the Jewel podium
00:05:59For the female contenders
00:06:01It's Gail
00:06:05And she is facing
00:06:08Fury
00:06:11An intimidating sight for anyone
00:06:16Fury lives up their name in Jewel
00:06:18With only one contender
00:06:20Having ever gone the distance
00:06:24Keeping a watchful eye on this evening's events
00:06:26Is our referees team
00:06:28Of Sonya McLomer
00:06:29Lee Phillips
00:06:29And as always
00:06:31Big Mark Klattenberg
00:06:33Contender
00:06:34Ready!
00:06:38Gladiator
00:06:39Ready!
00:06:43En garde!
00:06:45En garde!
00:06:52Three!
00:06:53Two!
00:06:54One!
00:06:55Well Gail looks ready
00:06:57And she's got off to a really good start here
00:06:59Fury wobbling a little
00:07:00And rock backwards
00:07:02But now it's Gail who looks set to tumble
00:07:04And down she goes
00:07:05It didn't last long at all
00:07:14Gail
00:07:15Gail was determined to milk her time on the podium
00:07:17But was left looking a little pale
00:07:23Gail I'm gutted for you
00:07:24Now I thought with your fast strength
00:07:26You might be able to hold yourself on Duel
00:07:27But up against Fury
00:07:29I know
00:07:29Fury is no joke
00:07:31Fury
00:07:33This is your game
00:07:33Oh I love it
00:07:35It's like a boxing match
00:07:36Isn't it?
00:07:37Yes
00:07:37That first hit you got me head
00:07:38I thought you were going to knock me straight off
00:07:40But good battle though
00:07:41Absolutely
00:07:42It was a good battle
00:07:43That's Gail and Fury
00:07:47Next to Duel
00:07:48It's Emily
00:07:50And she is up against Cyclone
00:08:03There's a Cyclone coming
00:08:04She's beaten all comers on Duel
00:08:07So Emily will need to find a way
00:08:08To weather the storm
00:08:13Contender ready!
00:08:19Gladiator ready!
00:08:21Gladiator ready!
00:08:22Yes!
00:08:24En garde!
00:08:32Three
00:08:33Two
00:08:34One
00:08:35Well we know what's coming with Cyclone
00:08:37A slow start though
00:08:38She's sizing up her opponent
00:08:40Now she's got Emily wobbling
00:08:42Pushing
00:08:43But Mark Klanberg quite rightly says no
00:08:45That's pushing
00:08:46Pushing
00:08:46And he's warning Cyclone again
00:08:49He's on the ball tonight
00:08:50It's Mark
00:08:51And it all helps Emily's course
00:08:53We're pushing
00:08:55A third warning for Cyclone
00:08:57She seems rattled by that
00:08:58She can't get swinging
00:09:00It's as though she doesn't know what to do up there
00:09:02And Emily is going to be
00:09:04The first contender ever
00:09:06To go the distance
00:09:08With Cyclone
00:09:15Emily hit as hard as she could
00:09:16It barely touched Cyclone
00:09:18But it stopped Cyclone from swinging
00:09:20She never got started
00:09:22That was a fantastic performance
00:09:24How do you feel?
00:09:27When we started she told me
00:09:29You've already lost
00:09:29And she was barking in my face
00:09:30So I don't remember that loss
00:09:32Yeah, well done to you Cyclone
00:09:35What have you got to say?
00:09:39You're doing all this
00:09:40But if you make it
00:09:42To the quarters
00:09:43I'll be there
00:09:45Ohhhh
00:09:51Cyclone's mood dampened
00:09:52But a stunning start for Emily
00:09:54After the first event
00:09:55She leads Gale 5-0
00:09:57It's time for the male contenders
00:09:59Let's see who's brave enough
00:10:01To battle our gladiators
00:10:03My name's Mark Billings
00:10:04I'm a PE teacher in Essex
00:10:06And I'm 38 years old
00:10:08I'm out every single day
00:10:10Teaching children how to do a variety of different sports
00:10:12And having fun
00:10:12Clear to throw
00:10:13Yeah, some great throws there
00:10:16The children probably say
00:10:17A teacher that joins in way too much
00:10:19Up, kick, up
00:10:20I have the dream job
00:10:23At home I have my beautiful wife Kelly
00:10:26And then I have my son Thomas
00:10:27And then my daughter Ava
00:10:29Love their sports
00:10:30Sport and fitness is incredible
00:10:32For just alleviating daily stresses
00:10:34My brother passed away over three years ago
00:10:37And that massively impacted me
00:10:40In a way that I can't even describe to you
00:10:41Mama said
00:10:42Don't give up
00:10:44I didn't think anxiety was a thing
00:10:46Until I had it
00:10:47I have a lot of friends that I train with
00:10:48I think it helps us as a group of men
00:10:50With our mental health
00:10:51The fact that we have that release
00:10:53And just meeting and talking to each other as well
00:10:55Makes a massive difference
00:10:56Had to have
00:10:57Oh, I want some living
00:10:59The reason that I really want to do gladiators
00:11:01Is I want to show children
00:11:02A challenge is a good thing
00:11:03There's a real buzz around it
00:11:05A real, real buzz
00:11:06Call me as the ladies
00:11:07You can do it
00:11:08Always have a heart
00:11:14My name's Jason Melrose
00:11:16I'm 40 years young
00:11:17I'm a gym owner
00:11:18From the land of the gods
00:11:19Newcastle
00:11:20We can be heroes
00:11:22So I've had my gym now since 2018
00:11:25And our mission statement is to make people
00:11:26A bigger, fitter, faster, stronger version of themselves
00:11:31I've also got a group of kids
00:11:33Who literally light up the room
00:11:35Compete against you
00:11:36Even though you tell them a million times
00:11:37The warm up isn't a competition
00:11:39They're going backwards and forwards
00:11:40Bouncing off the walls
00:11:42They're so infectious they're great
00:11:46I was a wrestler with the WWE
00:11:48Got to travel the world
00:11:50I got to wrestle some of the biggest names in wrestling
00:11:53Wrestling character was the primate
00:11:57Half man, half gorilla
00:11:58Didn't speak a word of English
00:12:00Grunted and growled
00:12:01A lot like a Geordie
00:12:03So it wasn't too hard to get into character
00:12:05Every single cell in my body knows
00:12:08I'm going to win
00:12:09And I will win
00:12:11The primate is on the hunt
00:12:12And gladiators
00:12:14You are the hunted
00:12:16Yeah
00:12:17Give it up for Mark and Jason
00:12:31Welcome to the show Mark
00:12:33Great to see you mate
00:12:35Please introduce yourself to Sheffield
00:12:37Hi Sheffield, I'm Mark
00:12:39I'm 38 years old
00:12:41And I'm a PE teacher from Essex
00:12:43Yes
00:12:43Come on
00:12:46All right
00:12:46Let me ask you this
00:12:47Any of your pupils in tonight?
00:12:48Cheering you on?
00:12:49Yeah, there's a few students up there tonight
00:12:52Oh, brilliant
00:12:53Lovely to see you
00:12:54Welcome
00:12:54Now, let me ask you this
00:12:56Why are you doing gladiators?
00:12:59Why are you on this show?
00:13:00The main reason is my two beautiful children over there
00:13:03Thomas and Ava
00:13:04But a big one for me is
00:13:05We see a lot of children today
00:13:07That are scared to take that step forward
00:13:09Scared to do something
00:13:10Because they're scared of failing
00:13:11Yeah
00:13:11And for me, I'm coming on a show like this
00:13:13I'm going to get knocked down
00:13:14I'm going to lose at times
00:13:15But it's about picking yourself up
00:13:16And trying things that you're scared of doing
00:13:20That is fantastic, I've got to say
00:13:22Let's hear it from Mark
00:13:26Jason, welcome to the show
00:13:28Introduce yourself to the arena
00:13:30My name's Jason
00:13:31I'm a gym owner
00:13:32And from London, the Gods
00:13:35Newcastle
00:13:38Oh, wow
00:13:39You certainly know how to get the crowd hyped up
00:13:41Oh, I'll tell you what
00:13:42It's my second name
00:13:43Crowd Pleaser
00:13:44Crowd Pleaser
00:13:46And now listen
00:13:47You're here on Gladiators
00:13:48You used to watch the original as a kid, right?
00:13:50Yeah, yeah
00:13:50Me, me family
00:13:51Dad, me sat on the sofa
00:13:52Jumping around
00:13:53Sweat dripping from everywhere
00:13:54But now I'm here
00:13:55More importantly
00:13:56On Gladiators
00:13:57Yes, you are
00:13:59Jason
00:13:59I wish you all the very best of luck, mate
00:14:02Show some love for Mark and Jason
00:14:06So those are tonight's male contenders
00:14:08And it's time for their first event
00:14:11Duel
00:14:15Playing duel for the male contenders
00:14:18It's Mark
00:14:20And he is facing the might of
00:14:23Phantom
00:14:24Phantom is a nightmare for any contender on that podium
00:14:32Eight duels, eight wins
00:14:35He wants to make Mark number nine
00:14:39Contender
00:14:40Contender
00:14:44Gladiator
00:14:45Ready
00:14:49En garde
00:14:57Three
00:14:58Two
00:14:59One
00:15:00Away we go then
00:15:02Phantom hits Mark
00:15:04Mark falls off
00:15:05Game over
00:15:06Goodness me
00:15:09Still missed a hundred percent
00:15:11So laid back that he's horizontal too
00:15:17Replays normally just show the key bits
00:15:19Well this was all of it
00:15:23I'm gutted for you
00:15:24I've got to tell you
00:15:25That was three seconds
00:15:26Talk me through that event
00:15:28It was a blur
00:15:29He just
00:15:30Keep me with a blow
00:15:31Lost my balance
00:15:32Another blow
00:15:33And off we went
00:15:34Phantom
00:15:35I have to say
00:15:36I do like this guy so much
00:15:37Because I came from a single-parent household
00:15:39And it was the teachers
00:15:41People like you
00:15:42Who made it possible for me to be here today
00:15:50Next on Duel
00:15:51It's Jason
00:15:57Versus
00:15:58Nitro
00:16:10Nitro
00:16:11Nitro
00:16:11Nitro
00:16:11Not just an athlete but a keen dancer too
00:16:13His fancy footwork and coordinated moves make him a difficult target
00:16:20Contender
00:16:21Contender
00:16:25Gladiator
00:16:27Ready
00:16:46Gladiator
00:16:47Ready
00:16:47En garde
00:16:47But now Jason has stepped onto Nitro's podium
00:16:50But now Jason has stepped onto Nitro's podium
00:16:51He'll be disqualified for that
00:16:55WWE stands for Wrong Way
00:16:57End of Duel
00:17:00That didn't go to plan did it Brad?
00:17:03I don't know I didn't know whether there was a plan or not
00:17:05I'm not quite sure
00:17:05The plan was to not get hit too much and stay on
00:17:08Erm
00:17:09And then I got run over by a bus
00:17:12I'ma come over to Nitro
00:17:14What I've got to say about this guy
00:17:16He made me question myself today
00:17:18He's got the most amazing energy
00:17:20Yeah
00:17:21Do you know what I mean?
00:17:22Like I'm the energy guy
00:17:23And I'm thinking he's taken my place
00:17:26Jason and Nitro everyone
00:17:32Neither contender will be getting actually carried away with that start
00:17:36Both battered
00:17:37Both pointless
00:17:39It is now time for our next earth shattering event
00:17:42Let's get ready to rubble
00:17:44It's destruction
00:17:48Destruction
00:17:50Two contenders and one gladiator
00:17:53In a race through four solid barriers
00:17:56Each barrier must be tackled differently
00:17:59And with a head start
00:18:00Contenders must smash
00:18:02Ram
00:18:02Climb
00:18:04And crash their way
00:18:05To reach the central button
00:18:07First there picks up ten points
00:18:09The second scores five
00:18:10If the gladiator reigns supreme
00:18:13The runner-up gets five
00:18:15And the last
00:18:15Nothing
00:18:16But dust and defeat
00:18:22The third one
00:18:23Playing destruction for the female contenders
00:18:25In red
00:18:25It is Gail
00:18:28And in blue
00:18:30It is Emily
00:18:33And they are going to be taking on
00:18:36Sabre
00:18:37Let's go
00:18:39Let's go
00:18:40Let's go
00:18:42Sabre's sharpened her claws for this one
00:18:44She's ready to slash smash and crash through everything in her path
00:18:48Let's go
00:18:49Let's go
00:18:50Let's go
00:18:50Let's go
00:18:52Let's go
00:18:53Let's go
00:18:53Let's go
00:18:55Let's go
00:18:55Let's go
00:19:02Let's go
00:19:05Let's go
00:19:07Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
00:19:10Three, two, one.
00:19:14Gail in red, Emily in blue,
00:19:16both battering their way through barrier number one.
00:19:19And here's Sabre picking up the battering round
00:19:22to set about number two.
00:19:24Our contenders are doing a pretty good job.
00:19:27They are neck and neck ahead of barrier three.
00:19:31Now, remember, the idea with three
00:19:32is to punch and kick holes in those crosses.
00:19:35Get some footholds and handholds
00:19:38before climbing over the top
00:19:39and look at Sabre go, and look at Gail go.
00:19:42Emily's struggling a little bit more.
00:19:46Sabre bounces off barrier four, as does Gail.
00:19:49Number four really does take some getting through.
00:19:52Sabre has another run at it, and the barrier wins.
00:19:56The Gladiator knocks off her feet.
00:19:59Gail's going for the kicking route.
00:20:01Emily trying to catch up by climbing over,
00:20:03but Gail is through, and she's going to get to the button first
00:20:06and claim ten points.
00:20:09Followed by Sabre, a weary walk to the finish,
00:20:12and that means the game's up for Emily.
00:20:15Nothing for her.
00:20:20Sabre, ferocious as ever,
00:20:22but what about Gail?
00:20:23Our fabulous farming phenomenon.
00:20:26You started neck and neck,
00:20:29but Gail, you showed the farmer's strength tonight.
00:20:32Come on!
00:20:36Barrier three, Emily, kind of held you up.
00:20:38Couldn't get a hold in the wall to get over.
00:20:40I thought maybe my height wouldn't be a disadvantage,
00:20:42but I'm only little, and it's really high up.
00:20:45I've got to come now to Sabre.
00:20:47What I really feel about this game is it's beautifully poetic.
00:20:51It's all about strong, athletic, feminine women
00:20:54breaking down barriers.
00:20:56Oh, right, okay.
00:20:59And to be honest, I expected to be leading from the front,
00:21:02and I expected every little girl in this audience to follow me,
00:21:06but maybe we should follow Gail, eh?
00:21:09Oh, that's magnanimous of you, I'm sure, Sabre.
00:21:12But you made it sick,
00:21:13and it's cut out the points for Emily nonetheless.
00:21:15But Gail, ten points, everybody.
00:21:18Thank you so much.
00:21:19Gail dancing with delight,
00:21:21and no wonder ten points sees her leapfrog Emily into the lead.
00:21:25After two events, it's Gail ten, Emily five.
00:21:29Playing destruction for the male contenders in red.
00:21:32It's Mark.
00:21:35And in blue, it's Jason.
00:21:40And they are going to be taking on steel.
00:21:46Racing against the contenders is 101 kilos of solid steel,
00:21:51and he's ready to crush everything between him and that button.
00:21:59Contenders, ready!
00:22:02Thank you, thank you.
00:22:04Gladiator, ready!
00:22:06Let's go!
00:22:08Contenders, you will go on my first whistle.
00:22:12Gladiator, you will go on my second whistle.
00:22:16Three, two, one.
00:22:20Mark in red, Jason in blue,
00:22:22and barrier one is no match for them.
00:22:24Here comes steel, and barrier one wasn't even there for him.
00:22:28Mark is already through number two,
00:22:30so is Jason.
00:22:31This is mightily close between our contenders,
00:22:34and steel is catching them.
00:22:36Mark already over the top of barrier number three.
00:22:40He's got a clear lead on Jason, who's still climbing.
00:22:43Oh, and what a barge into barrier four.
00:22:46That was from Mark.
00:22:47He's hammered his way through to win.
00:22:49Now it's a question of,
00:22:51can Jason get second place and earn himself five?
00:22:53And the answer to that question is no.
00:22:56Steel is there.
00:23:00What fun that was.
00:23:02There was bashing, there was crushing.
00:23:04It was absolutely smashing.
00:23:08You made it look very, very easy, I've got to say.
00:23:11I just didn't see it as a wall.
00:23:13I've got to go through the wall.
00:23:14So run beyond it, go past it,
00:23:16don't run at it, run through it.
00:23:17Okay, Jason, you look a bit dejected, mate.
00:23:19I'm giving the all.
00:23:20Just, this guy is incredible, going through there.
00:23:23The fellow guy's running into a brick wall.
00:23:26Thank you to Mark, Jason, and, of course, Steel.
00:23:33Mark, and, sorry, Mr. Billings, top of the class.
00:23:36His first points of the night.
00:23:37He's on ten.
00:23:38Jason yet to score.
00:23:42Barnes, guess what?
00:23:43What?
00:23:43Next up, it's collision.
00:23:45And if the gladiators come out on top in this one,
00:23:48they'll get to, um, swing while they're winning.
00:23:52Yes.
00:23:53What does that even mean?
00:23:54Yes.
00:23:56Oh, God.
00:23:57Can't believe it.
00:23:59Commission.
00:24:02Playing collision for the female contenders.
00:24:05It's Gale.
00:24:06Yes.
00:24:09And she needs to avoid Athena and Comet.
00:24:14Enter Athena, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom,
00:24:18warfare, and handicrafts.
00:24:19With her power, she's more than handy at collision.
00:24:24Just watch her streak through the sky.
00:24:27Our contenders will have to go some to avoid Comet
00:24:29and those one-metre-long legs.
00:24:33And Electro and Dynamite.
00:24:39Electro always lights up the arena,
00:24:41and she's out to stop the contenders' charge
00:24:44across the collision bridge.
00:24:48Contender, ready!
00:24:53Gladiators, ready!
00:25:00Three, two, one!
00:25:02What tactics will Gale adopt?
00:25:04A little hesitant as Dynamite came flying in,
00:25:08but she's managed to dodge past Electro.
00:25:10Now Comet puts those legs to work
00:25:12and grabs a hold of Gale.
00:25:14She didn't even get across once.
00:25:16Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down, get down, get down, get down.
00:25:20Gale got past two and thought she was going well
00:25:23until colliding with Comet.
00:25:25Get down, get down, get down.
00:25:28Gale.
00:25:30That didn't last long, mate.
00:25:32Was it worth it?
00:25:34Oh, my God, that was shocking.
00:25:37But I'll be back for the next one.
00:25:38Bet you believe it.
00:25:39Give it up for Gale, everyone.
00:25:42Next to face collision.
00:25:45It's Emily!
00:25:49Contender, ready!
00:25:54Gladiators, ready!
00:25:59Three, two, one!
00:26:03Emily grabs a blue ball and goes.
00:26:05A very different approach to Gale.
00:26:07And it's worked for her.
00:26:09Two points straight away.
00:26:10She's going for the same again.
00:26:12But Dynamite has managed to knock the ball from her hands.
00:26:15It's not going to change Emily's mind.
00:26:18Oh, this might.
00:26:19She's stopped in her tracks now.
00:26:20And she's down.
00:26:21Ball out of hands.
00:26:23Emily off the bridge.
00:26:25Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down, get down.
00:26:29Get down, get down, get down, get down.
00:26:30Another good round for the Gladiators.
00:26:32Emily disrupted and then dispatched.
00:26:34Two out of two for Comet.
00:26:39Emily, I'm gutted for you.
00:26:41What happened there?
00:26:43Those legs are stronger than they look.
00:26:44Oh, my goodness.
00:26:46Comet, good contender?
00:26:48She's a very good contender.
00:26:50Listen, this game is all about perfection.
00:26:52And I'm a perfectionist.
00:26:53And that was perfect timing.
00:26:55It certainly was perfect timing.
00:26:57Look, she goes away with something.
00:26:58That's two points to Emily.
00:27:02Two points for Emily sees her eat into Gale's advantage.
00:27:06Gale has the lead.
00:27:07Ten points to seven after three events.
00:27:10Rain collision for the male contenders.
00:27:13It's Mark.
00:27:16And he's going to need to dodge Viper and Apollo.
00:27:22Here he is, everyone's favourite.
00:27:25The only thing more dangerous than a poisonous snake, a flying poisonous snake.
00:27:32At six foot six, Apollo is a lethal weapon in collision.
00:27:36A 17 stone human wrecking ball.
00:27:41And Hammer.
00:27:43And Nitro.
00:27:46He loves taking down contenders, so they better watch out as Hammer swings in.
00:27:50They'll have to move quickly.
00:27:57Contender, ready!
00:28:03Gladiators, ready!
00:28:07Three, two, one!
00:28:11Thanks to the Gladiators who are getting set and going.
00:28:14And on Mark.
00:28:15And Mark's a little hesitant.
00:28:17He's struggling here.
00:28:18And he's dropped the ball.
00:28:20Nothing for that first crossing of the collision bridge.
00:28:23He got past Viper there.
00:28:25In fact, he's getting past them all.
00:28:26Two points for Mark.
00:28:28That should do his confidence the world of good.
00:28:30Oh, he's getting the hang of it now.
00:28:32That was a super run.
00:28:33Dodging, ducking, weaving and going.
00:28:36Look at those legs.
00:28:37He's even got time for a little dance up there.
00:28:40And he shrugs off an ever-smiling Nitro to score again.
00:28:44Six points for Mark as he keeps his balance before setting off on another run.
00:28:48I don't think he's going to get across this time.
00:28:50Viper has got him.
00:28:52And he's bitten him.
00:29:01Really good from Mark, up to the point where Viper remembered he really doesn't like teachers.
00:29:07Goodbye, sir.
00:29:08And thanks for trying.
00:29:11Unbelievable, mate.
00:29:12How do you feel?
00:29:13Some big hits there.
00:29:15Especially Apollo's legs.
00:29:16Who was it that took him out at the end?
00:29:19Viper.
00:29:20Listen.
00:29:21Come in, Viper.
00:29:23Let me ask you this.
00:29:24You're a man of very, very few words, Viper.
00:29:27Please talk us through that moment.
00:29:32Yeah, thanks, Viper.
00:29:35So, Mark, six points, everybody.
00:29:40Next on Collision, it's Jason.
00:29:48Contender, ready.
00:29:54Gladiators, ready.
00:29:59Three, two, one.
00:30:02Oh, I like Jason's starting position.
00:30:05He looks really keen here and he dodges Nitro nicely.
00:30:09Then Hammer, then Apollo, then Viper.
00:30:12Two points for Jason.
00:30:14That was a really well-thought-out run.
00:30:16He didn't think about this one, though.
00:30:18And the second run comes to nothing.
00:30:21Gladiators, Gladiators, Gladiators, Gladiators.
00:30:26An event that was always likely to give Jason problems.
00:30:29Wrestling ring, collision bridge, two very different things.
00:30:35Jason, what happened there?
00:30:37I don't know what to say.
00:30:39Look at this!
00:30:40Oh!
00:30:42Pipe yourself down, big lad.
00:30:44Pipe down in you.
00:30:46Your cards are marked, big lad.
00:30:49Listen, what it looked like to me was you tried to get under Apollo and then you just misjudged it.
00:30:55Have you seen the length of his legs?
00:30:57I mean, yeah, they come up to...
00:30:58Look, look!
00:31:01Apollo?
00:31:02Yeah, it was hard to see down there.
00:31:03Yeah.
00:31:05Give it up for Jason and, of course, our Gladiators.
00:31:10Apart from Viper, I think they all like Jason.
00:31:13He's got his first points of the night as well, but Mark has gone further clear.
00:31:17It's 16-2.
00:31:19Time for one of our new events, Everest.
00:31:22And I think it's going to make a big impression on our contenders.
00:31:24And a bigger impression on the crash map.
00:31:27It's Everest!
00:31:29Everest.
00:31:32A brand new event featuring the highest free-fall ever on Gladiators.
00:31:38Contender and Gladiator must push a 220-kilogram sliding wall across a 10-metre platform,
00:31:45each trying to shove their opponent over the edge into a chilling 16-foot drop.
00:31:52When the siren sounds, the platform tilts, first giving the contender the advantage
00:31:57before shifting in favour of the Gladiator.
00:32:01Who will conquer the summit and who will face the terrifying plummet?
00:32:05It's time to push it!
00:32:08Push it real good!
00:32:11Facing Everest first is Gale.
00:32:14But which Gladiator will you be up against?
00:32:17Let's find out using our Gladiator selector!
00:32:24Oh, Cyclone!
00:32:27You will be taking on Cyclone, Gale!
00:32:31How do you feel about that?
00:32:32Oh, good grief!
00:32:35That says it all, good grief.
00:32:37Now let's find out who you'll be taking on, Emily.
00:32:42Who will it be?
00:32:43It is Diamond, no!
00:32:46Oh, Dynamite!
00:32:50Right, Dynamite for you, are you happy?
00:32:53Yeah, two explosive powerhouses, let's have it.
00:32:55Perfect.
00:32:56All right, without further ado, it's time to play Everest!
00:33:01First up, Emily will take on Dynamite.
00:33:05And there's nothing babyish about her skills.
00:33:07She's ready to use her explosive power to shove Emily off the mountain.
00:33:12She might be a big rugby player, but the stats suggest that Emily will need all of those skills to
00:33:18withstand this blast.
00:33:21Contender and Gladiator, step forward!
00:33:31Bonjour, says Emily.
00:33:33Oh, this is going to be good.
00:33:36Take your positions!
00:33:43Contender, ready!
00:33:46Gladiator, ready!
00:33:50Three, two, one!
00:33:53It's a crash into the wall, and I just wonder if this event will suit Emily's rugby background down to
00:34:00the ground, if you'll forgive the pun.
00:34:03That wall tips the scales at 220 kilos, add the weight of the contender and the Gladiator, and that's some
00:34:10serious force to reckon with.
00:34:12And the tilt is coming!
00:34:14And here it is!
00:34:15The wall starts to move, and now the odds are stacked against the Gladiator!
00:34:20And I don't think Dynamite will be able to arrest this slide!
00:34:24She's going down!
00:34:30Time for a worm on Everest!
00:34:33Gladiators, we give you everything!
00:34:36Emily showed fantastic strength before exploding into action to blow Dynamite's fuse!
00:34:44You've got to be proud of yourself there!
00:34:46I can't believe what has happened, I mean, like, massive kudos, that was a challenge, she is strong!
00:34:53And Dynamite, despite the result, I mean, the crowd was going wild, you've got a lot of your fans in
00:34:57here tonight.
00:34:58Yeah, I'm the smallest Gladiator, and this is probably the biggest game, and it just kind of shows that no
00:35:04matter what size you are, whether you're big and small, you can honestly do anything you set your mind to.
00:35:09Brilliant!
00:35:10Emily, it's a massive win for you, all I've got to say is 10 points!
00:35:15Yes!
00:35:18Next, hoping for victory on Everest, it's Gail!
00:35:22CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
00:35:24And she is facing Cyclone!
00:35:28Get it, get it, get it!
00:35:36Contender in Gladiator, step forward!
00:35:47Is it me, or is it getting windy in here?
00:35:51Take your positions!
00:35:59Contender, ready!
00:36:04Gladiator, ready!
00:36:08Three, two, one!
00:36:11Oh, I've been waiting for this, it's Gail against Cyclone!
00:36:15But the way that the Gladiator started, it might not be a storm that lasts long!
00:36:20Look at it go!
00:36:21Gail goes down, the wind has been knocked out of our contender!
00:36:29Another event in which to fear facing Cyclone, that was a breeze!
00:36:36That is a tough, tough, tough task!
00:36:39I mean, Cyclone, just awesome!
00:36:41Yeah, it was so scary watching her running towards me, I was like,
00:36:44Oh dear!
00:36:46I know, and I'm a bit like that, whenever she's near me, I tell you,
00:36:49Oh, oh, hello!
00:36:52Better luck in the next event, I have to say!
00:36:54But please give it up for Gail, everyone!
00:36:5910 points for Emily, and with Cyclone blowing Gail away, look at the scores now!
00:37:05Emily leads 17-10!
00:37:09Up on Everest tonight is Mark, but which Gladiator will you be battling?
00:37:25Giant!
00:37:26He is Giant!
00:37:27How do you feel about that?
00:37:28I want the biggest, I want the best!
00:37:29Let's get out of it!
00:37:30Okay, fighting words from Mark!
00:37:33Now let's find out who you'll be playing, Jason!
00:37:46Bionic!
00:37:47Oh, are you ready to go head-to-head with Bionic?
00:37:49Nothing much to say, let's get after it!
00:37:51Yes!
00:37:52Yes, let's get after it, he says!
00:37:53Okay, here we go!
00:37:55It's time to play Everest!
00:37:59First up, it's Jason versus Bionic, who's ready for his Everest debut,
00:38:04and he'll be looking to play a blinder!
00:38:08Contender and Gladiator, step forward!
00:38:23Take your positions!
00:38:27Contender, ready!
00:38:31Contender, ready!
00:38:32Gladiator, ready!
00:38:363, 2, 1!
00:38:40Oh, I hope that glass is tough!
00:38:43They have smashed into the wall!
00:38:45And look at Bionic now, he's starting to make Jason slide,
00:38:49but Jason's grip is true. He knows the tactic. He's got to just stay up there,
00:38:56give it all he's got until that platform starts to tilt. And here it comes!
00:39:01Now it should be advantage Jason and his supporters know it! Bionic is sliding!
00:39:08It's man-machine against the primate and the primate is winning! Bionic's
00:39:14functions aren't computing, it's a system error! Jason wins!
00:39:28Bionic started well, but it was all about the tilt and when it came man-beat-machine,
00:39:34time-beat-tease.
00:39:36You held on, you held on, there was one moment where I thought it's over for Jason,
00:39:40then I heard tilt and I was like, oh, it's about to change here!
00:39:43Oh, credit to the crowd, thank you so much! When I thought I couldn't go any further and you started
00:39:49shouting,
00:39:51I got a little bit more and we did it!
00:39:54You certainly did! Bionic, it's the battle of the North-East up there.
00:39:58I'll tell you what, when that tilt comes, it's extremely difficult, so well done Jason.
00:40:07Next hoping to conquer Everest is Mark!
00:40:12Who is facing Giant!
00:40:16Giant!
00:40:17Giant!
00:40:20An irresistible force and Giant will look to be an immovable object on Everest.
00:40:26Mark has to somehow move this man-mountain from the mountain!
00:40:30And that's going to be no mean feat. The difference in size and strength between these two is gigantic!
00:40:38Contender and Gladiator, step forward!
00:40:44Come on Mark! You're in detention with Giant! School's out!
00:40:50You're going home!
00:40:52Come on!
00:40:52Take out positions!
00:40:58Contender, ready!
00:41:03Gladiator, ready!
00:41:07Three, two, one!
00:41:11I can't think of anything more frightening than seeing a Giant through the glass screen.
00:41:17No wonder Mark's not looking at him.
00:41:19He's pushing hard, but Giant is pushing even harder.
00:41:22Mark is not giving way, though.
00:41:25Amazing strength shown by the contender.
00:41:28He's just waiting now for that platform to tilt,
00:41:31and then he'll try and get those leg muscles up and moving to push Giant back.
00:41:37And now Giant's going.
00:41:41Mark knows he's got to get this finished before the platform starts to tilt the other way.
00:41:48Inch by inch, step by step, time's running out for Mark.
00:41:52He's got to do it now.
00:41:54This is his last chance, and he has done it.
00:41:59It's not David, it's Mark who's beaten Goliath.
00:42:05Well, Giant looks stunned.
00:42:07But ultimately, Mark takes the victory, and ten points.
00:42:15That is extraordinary.
00:42:17All I can say is just thank you to the fans.
00:42:20As soon as I heard you screaming, tilt, tilt, tilt, I knew I had an opportunity.
00:42:25But Koi's a strong man, a real strong man.
00:42:27Well, come on, big man, tell us.
00:42:29Oh, Brad, I thought I played the perfect game.
00:42:31Yeah, yeah.
00:42:32I heard the tilt, I felt the thing starting to go.
00:42:34I was one second away from it.
00:42:37Yeah.
00:42:37But it's too late.
00:42:38Yeah, love it.
00:42:39Ten points for the teacher!
00:42:44So Jason deactivated Bionic, and Mark took Giant to school after four events.
00:42:50Mark leads by 26 points to 12.
00:42:53Come on!
00:42:55Our next event is The Edge, and for the gladiators, this is all about the tackles.
00:43:00You betcha, Barnes.
00:43:00Yes, tackles are vital.
00:43:02We're looking for technique, accuracy, and most of all...
00:43:07Timing!
00:43:07This is The Edge!
00:43:10The Edge.
00:43:13Contender and Gladiator are about to face off on this formidable steel structure,
00:43:18suspended 30 feet above the arena floor.
00:43:21One slip-up, one wrong move, and it's a devastating drop down to defeat.
00:43:26Can they conquer it, or will they be cast off The Edge?
00:43:33First on The Edge for the female contenders, it's Gail!
00:43:39And she is hoping to dodge Fury!
00:43:48Contender ready!
00:43:53Gladiator ready!
00:43:573, 2, 1...
00:44:02Gail, seven points down on Emily, so she needs a good score here, and with a leap at the
00:44:07end, she gets her first two points.
00:44:09Going right down the left-hand edge, and she does the same the other way, and evades Fury's push, to
00:44:17score another two, and she's taking on this game quite literally.
00:44:20It is all about the edge for Gail, and she's got her timing right!
00:44:25And she's got her timing right!
00:44:25That's six points!
00:44:25This is a great run!
00:44:27And she's going again really quickly!
00:44:29Fury's there to stop her now though!
00:44:31And to stop her fully!
00:44:37Gail started with a real spring in her step, whilst Fury played a game of three W's.
00:44:44Wait, watch, Waller!
00:44:49You did fantastic, Gail!
00:44:51So I had to time it perfectly, I knew she was there, like, eyeing me up.
00:44:55I was her prey, but I just had to take the leap of faith and get over to the other
00:44:58side, and luckily I managed a few times, so absolutely buzzing!
00:45:03Fury, happy with the tackle?
00:45:04Yeah, I mean, coming into this, I never expected to enjoy that game as much as I do, because, you
00:45:09know, many deaf people struggle with balance, so I surprise myself every time I get up there anyway!
00:45:14Yeah, absolutely!
00:45:15That is Gail and Fury!
00:45:18Brilliant!
00:45:18Well played everybody!
00:45:21Next, 30 feet up above the arena, it's Emily!
00:45:28And she is up against Dynamite!
00:45:37Contender, ready!
00:45:42Ready!
00:45:47Ready!
00:45:48Ready!
00:45:48Ready!
00:45:48Two!
00:45:50One!
00:45:51So as on Everest, it's Emily against Dynamite again.
00:45:55Emily won that particular event and she started really well here.
00:45:59Oh, what a good change of direction!
00:46:00That left Dynamite all of her days!
00:46:03Four points already for Emily!
00:46:05She's bouncing across the edge!
00:46:08Dynamite cannot get anywhere nearer!
00:46:10They're not speaking the same language up there!
00:46:13It's going to be a maximum for Emily!
00:46:15Ten points!
00:46:1610 points!
00:46:1710 points!
00:46:18Magnifique!
00:46:19You get the idea!
00:46:22So for the second time tonight, Emily defeats Dynamite!
00:46:27What a performance!
00:46:30Wow!
00:46:31Do you know what?
00:46:32That was one of the quickest edges I've ever seen!
00:46:34You are so fast!
00:46:35That is absolutely terrifying!
00:46:37I'm a land mammal, don't put me in the air!
00:46:40Yeah!
00:46:40She said she was scared of heights!
00:46:41She didn't look very scared up there!
00:46:43You didn't look scared!
00:46:44Did you look down?
00:46:45Good grief, no!
00:46:47I mean, I don't have anything to say other than...
00:46:5010 points!
00:46:54Emily's incredible efforts on the edge means that she's got even more of an edge over Gail now.
00:46:59An 11-point lead for the Eliminator.
00:47:02Up on the edge for the male contenders, it is Mark!
00:47:09And he's got to avoid Apollo!
00:47:18Contender!
00:47:19Ready!
00:47:23Gladiator!
00:47:24Ready!
00:47:27Three!
00:47:28Two!
00:47:30One!
00:47:31Down the outside has been the key to scoring points so far tonight.
00:47:34And that's the route Mark's taken as well.
00:47:37Apollo takes guard and tells Mark which way to go.
00:47:41And then goes there himself!
00:47:43But now he's only going one way!
00:47:45And so is Mark!
00:47:47He follows Apollo into the net!
00:47:52Apollo saw his chance and went for it, but oh, what a lucky strike!
00:47:57Only, only just!
00:48:00Mark, intimidated by Apollo.
00:48:02He's just such a big man when he's up there.
00:48:04He gets into that spot in the middle and then there looks like there's no space at all.
00:48:08Yeah, okay, now this is your game.
00:48:11I think the stat is you've got seven takedowns out of ten now.
00:48:15Pretty good stats, can't lie, yeah.
00:48:17But look, he's a fantastic competitor Mark.
00:48:19One crossing, two points, brilliant stuff!
00:48:26Next, on the edge, it's Jason!
00:48:32And he is up against Steel!
00:48:39Let's go!
00:48:40Contender, ready!
00:48:47Gladiator, ready!
00:48:50Gladiator, ready!
00:48:51Three, two, one!
00:48:55We know the deal by now.
00:48:57The Gladiator's only too happy to let the contender score the first two points,
00:49:01but look at Jason going back and forth for four already.
00:49:05In fact, make that six!
00:49:06And Steel's going!
00:49:08He got that badly wrong!
00:49:10And while Steel lays dented all the way down there,
00:49:15Jason can hop across to his hard content and score a maximum ten!
00:49:23Jason just too fast!
00:49:25And it was at this moment, Steel knew he'd messed up!
00:49:30Oh, wow! You've got to be so happy with that!
00:49:33Oh, that was fantastic! Nerve-wracking!
00:49:35What people do understand when you're shot on TV,
00:49:38it doesn't look that high.
00:49:39When you're up there, it's another story, another story.
00:49:43Yeah, it is very, very high up.
00:49:45Steel, you went for a Hail Mary tackle and just missed him.
00:49:48Yeah, he was a little bit too quick.
00:49:49My time was a little bit off.
00:49:51I'll learn and move on.
00:49:52But yeah, fair play, well done.
00:49:53You were quick up there.
00:49:55Jason, that is ten points to you, my friend!
00:50:00Ten points that could be crucial for Jason,
00:50:03cutting Mark's lead to six.
00:50:06It's time now for the Eliminator,
00:50:09the final chance for our contenders to show us everything they can do.
00:50:13Well, are we talking about Barnes?
00:50:14It's not actually everything.
00:50:15We're not going to make them like boiling egg, are we?
00:50:17What?
00:50:17Although, to be fair, an egg and spoon race would make a very good twist on the balance beam.
00:50:22Enough with the eggs.
00:50:23Hot scratch?
00:50:23No!
00:50:24This is the Eliminator!
00:50:27The Eliminator!
00:50:29Going into the Eliminator, Emily holds an 11 point lead over Gail,
00:50:33which converts to a five and a half seconds head start.
00:50:36Gail has it all to do.
00:50:41Contenders!
00:50:42Emily!
00:50:44Emily, you will go on my first whistle.
00:50:47Gail, you will go on my second whistle.
00:50:51Three!
00:50:51Two!
00:50:52One!
00:50:54Emily is away, and a five and a half seconds lead is more than healthy for any Eliminator.
00:51:01Now it's Gail's turn.
00:51:02She's got to go, and she's got to go mightily fast.
00:51:06Oh, a problem here, though, for Emily.
00:51:08She's swinging helplessly on that rope, and look at Gail.
00:51:11She's caught up.
00:51:13Emily's lead has melted like the ice cream that Gail makes.
00:51:17She can only concentrate on looking forward.
00:51:20Gail's got her own problems on that pesky rope.
00:51:24Emily takes to the trapeze.
00:51:26But she had a struggle getting it unclicked.
00:51:28She made a circus out of that.
00:51:30A step onto the cargo net.
00:51:32I think Emily's got her lead back just about.
00:51:35Gail trying to make progress.
00:51:37Oh, there's a slip.
00:51:38There's a slip from Emily, and Gail will have seen that.
00:51:41Now, can she take advantage?
00:51:43Oh, first the slip, then the clip again.
00:51:46Very steady swing from Gail.
00:51:48Come on, you can't hang about, Gail.
00:51:50It was a nervous jump onto the cargo net.
00:51:53Emily already at the top, and with time to adjust her knee support
00:51:58before going across to the zip wire.
00:52:01It looks as though she's flying through to victory in this Eliminator.
00:52:05Safe landing as well.
00:52:07Gail, but the balance beam can wreck any contender's hopes.
00:52:11And she's got to be so careful despite being so far in front.
00:52:15Where has Gail gone?
00:52:17Emily effortlessly across the beam.
00:52:20Gail's way behind.
00:52:21And now it comes down to Emily versus the Travelator.
00:52:26She is just a few steps away from a place in the quarterfinal.
00:52:30But that's a missed step.
00:52:32Luckily for Emily, she's still got time to have another go before Gail is on the scene.
00:52:38Deep breaths for our contender in blue.
00:52:41Gail's getting a hurry on now.
00:52:43Now she's got Emily in her sights.
00:52:45Emily with another trip there.
00:52:47And down again she goes.
00:52:49It is agony for Team Emily.
00:52:52Oh, but look at Gail.
00:52:53She's stumbled off the beam.
00:52:55It's back to the start for her.
00:52:57She's going to try that again as Emily focuses on trying the Travelator again.
00:53:03This time, surely it has to be.
00:53:06Third time lucky for Emily.
00:53:07No, she can't hold on.
00:53:10And now there's a bigger question.
00:53:13Can she hold on to the lead that she's had all Eliminator?
00:53:17Because here's Gail.
00:53:19They're neck and neck.
00:53:21Emily sticks her neck out first and goes again.
00:53:25She has to do it this time, but she's tiring.
00:53:28Oh, it's Gail.
00:53:29Gail's going to grab the glory here.
00:53:31But she's out of steam as well.
00:53:33We've never, ever seen an Eliminator finish like this.
00:53:38If they can finish.
00:53:40This time they go together.
00:53:42It looks as though Emily has got the momentum.
00:53:45And finally she makes it to the top.
00:53:47And makes it through to the quarterfinals.
00:53:51Elation for Emily and all her fans.
00:53:54And here comes Gail for second place.
00:53:57I don't think we all need an ice cream.
00:54:02What an Eliminator that was!
00:54:06Unbelievable!
00:54:11Full credit to Emily.
00:54:13She had the lead.
00:54:14She lost the lead.
00:54:15But through it all, she kept the resolve to reach the finish first.
00:54:20You're a quarterfinalist on Gladiators!
00:54:22Oh, no!
00:54:26The Travelators are a nasty one, right?
00:54:28That is awful.
00:54:29It doesn't matter what height you are, but my little legs.
00:54:32My little legs could only take me so far.
00:54:35But that was absolute graft.
00:54:36Like, gave it everything.
00:54:38We're going head to head twice.
00:54:40I am tired.
00:54:43Tired you may be, but you gave it your all.
00:54:46And look, we'll see you in the quarterfinals!
00:54:49Yeah!
00:54:50Congratulations!
00:54:51OK, well it's time to go.
00:54:54Emily was leaving you behind and all of a sudden you came from nowhere right at the end and it
00:54:58was neck and neck.
00:55:00It was so tight, I promise you, at the bottom of the Travelator.
00:55:03And then it just did the damage.
00:55:05The Travelator is the killer, is it not?
00:55:07Yeah, I did my best.
00:55:08I just tried to run my own race the full time.
00:55:11But yeah, Emily is just a great competitor.
00:55:14It's been an absolute brilliant day.
00:55:17Thank you so much to everyone of you.
00:55:19I'm just a wee ice cream girl from Ayrshire, but you've really melted my heart tonight.
00:55:23Brilliant.
00:55:24Thank you, Gail.
00:55:25Thank you, quarterfinals.
00:55:27Emily, everyone!
00:55:36As Gail and Emily reunite with their families for commiserations and celebrations, it's over to the male contenders.
00:55:44Mark leads Jason by 28 points to 22 and that converts to a three seconds head start.
00:55:50We've seen Mark's speed tonight and you'll need it to stay in front.
00:55:57Contenders, ready!
00:56:00Mark, you will go on my first whistle.
00:56:03Jason, you will go on my second whistle.
00:56:07Three, two, one.
00:56:11A really fast start by Mark, leaping over the first hurdle.
00:56:15Here comes Jason and he looks pretty jaunty too.
00:56:18I think this might be a very fast eliminator.
00:56:21Mark's made really short work of the rope.
00:56:24A few more problems for Jason behind him.
00:56:27And look at Mark go, taking on the overhead ladder, two runs at a time.
00:56:31It looks as though our teacher from Essex has done his eliminator homework.
00:56:37Hang on though, have a look at this.
00:56:39Jason is closer than I thought until then.
00:56:42He's collapsed into the bottom of the net there.
00:56:45It was a bad jump and it just gives Mark all the extra impetus he needs for a solid and
00:56:51quick climb.
00:56:53Kelly, Thomas and Ava roar him across to the zip wire.
00:56:57Mark is flying and it's a textbook landing as you might expect.
00:57:02Jason is summoning up his spirit from those years in the wrestling ring.
00:57:06He's not out for the camp just yet.
00:57:09Now, how's your balance, Mr. Billings?
00:57:12He's taking it very slow and steady, making sure his foot makes contact with the red parts of the beam.
00:57:19He's finished.
00:57:20But look at this.
00:57:22Jason is there.
00:57:23And they're going to be going up the travelator together.
00:57:25I really don't know how Jason has made up the ground like that.
00:57:29Mark has to do this in one, but he can't hold on.
00:57:33And Jason can't take advantage.
00:57:36He's down at the bottom again as well.
00:57:40It's take two.
00:57:42The hare and the tortoise, the teacher and the wrestler, both absolutely pushed.
00:57:47Here goes Jason.
00:57:49And there goes Jason.
00:57:51And here comes Mark.
00:57:53This time he's got the speed to get to the top and swing through to victory.
00:58:02Well, for a brief moment, Jason had it, but he's been wrestled from his grasp.
00:58:08Here he comes to the top to finish.
00:58:10What an effort.
00:58:12What an eliminator.
00:58:19This was it, the moment when Jason's chances hit the floor, whilst Mark powered past him to hit the jackpot.
00:58:30That was an extraordinary game.
00:58:33Jason, how do you feel?
00:58:35It's been incredible.
00:58:36I don't give anything a heart.
00:58:38Mark was incredible.
00:58:39The guy is a monster.
00:58:41It's been a fantastic time.
00:58:43Thanks to you, to Brad and to everyone that's travelled from around the country to come watch us.
00:58:48Thank you so much.
00:58:50Thank you, Jason.
00:58:52You've been a brilliant contender and we wish you all the best.
00:58:55That's Jason, everybody.
00:58:56Brilliant.
00:58:58An emotional day for you, I guess, too, Mark.
00:59:01All the kids you teach, all the stuff you're trying to teach them.
00:59:04Go in for stuff.
00:59:06Don't be afraid to do stuff.
00:59:07And here you are, mate.
00:59:08You are in the quarterfinals.
00:59:13Can someone pinch me?
00:59:15Honestly, the whole day is just, it's felt like a dream.
00:59:19I can't explain it to you.
00:59:21From watching Gladiators as a child to then being here on myself.
00:59:25And then seeing my beautiful children over there, screaming and shouting all the way.
00:59:29I just, I can't explain the emotions.
00:59:31I actually feel like I'm dreaming.
00:59:32It's incredible.
00:59:32It's been a great day, mate.
00:59:34You've been an unbelievable competitor.
00:59:36Congratulations.
00:59:37You are in the quarterfinals.
00:59:40Brilliant stuff.
00:59:41What about that?
00:59:42Give it up.
00:59:43Jason and Mark, everyone.
00:59:51What a show.
00:59:52Oh, look at this.
00:59:54What a show.
00:59:54And listen, guys, I've just got to say I've seen some great banners.
00:59:57All of your banners are incredible tonight.
00:59:59They are brilliant, Barnes.
01:00:00Look, someone's even made a banner for me.
01:00:03Look at that.
01:00:04Look at that.
01:00:05Pretty good.
01:00:05This crowd just can't get enough of me.
01:00:07The crowd love me, Barnes.
01:00:08They love me.
01:00:11Anyway, we'll see you next time in the arena for more Gladiators.
01:00:15By London.
01:00:20Could you take on the Gladiators?
01:00:23If you've got the strength, speed and skill to be a contender for the next series,
01:00:28then go to bbc.co.uk slash gladiators to apply.
01:00:34Are you ready?
01:00:36Do you feel the power of the gladiators?
01:00:42Do you have the will and the skill?
01:00:47Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner?
01:00:53It's not for beginners.
01:00:56Get down in your soul.
01:00:59Are you a gladiator?
01:01:03So far.
01:01:04We'll be right back on time.
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