January 1st 2025.
Four brave celebrities recently took on the ultimate physical challenge on the popular show, Gladiators. On New Year's Day, the winners of the Celebrity Special were finally crowned after pushing their bodies to the limit.
Comedians Joel Dommett and Ellie Taylor emerged victorious, beating out tough competition from fellow funnyman Rob Beckett and former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin. As they celebrated their win, Ellie expressed her disbelief, exclaiming to co-host Bradley Walsh, "I can't believe I just did that!" Joel, who stars in the hit series Ted Lasso, added, "I had such an amazing time with Louise, it's been a brilliant experience and I'm really proud of myself."
Before the competition even began, Ellie, who had just given birth to her second child, shared her motivation for participating, saying she wanted to show other mothers that "we can do hard things." And indeed, she and Joel proved just that with their impressive performances.
After his win, Joel spoke to co-host Barney Walsh and admitted, "It was so tough, I knew Rob was right there the whole time." He also shared his fear of heights, making their victory on the challenging cargo net even more impressive. "I feel like we've overcome something really amazing," he said.
As for his dreams coming true, Joel gushed, "I've always wanted to go up that travelator since I was nine years old and hear the crowd roar. It's like a dream come true for me. Thank you for having me, it's been a pleasure."
The competition was no easy feat, with the first challenge being Collision, where the contestants had to navigate a bridge while holding a ball as Gladiators swung towards them from trapeze bars. This was followed by Duel, where they used a long stick to knock their opponent off a podium. Then came the intense Gauntlet, where they had to make it through five zones guarded by the powerful Gladiators.
In the penultimate round, the contenders faced off in Powerball, trying to score as many points as possible while being tackled by the Gladiators. The final challenge, Eliminate, was a grueling obstacle course with a cargo net, balance beam, zipwire, and the iconic travelator.
Earlier this year, the beloved series Gladiators was rebooted by the BBC, and it quickly became a fan favorite. Hosted by Bradley and his son Barney, the show pits four contestants against a team of elite athletes known as the Gladiators. The Celebrity Special became one of the most successful family entertainment launches for the BBC in seven years, with over six million viewers tuning in for the premiere episode.
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