Gladiators semi-final halted as contestant suffers injury after tackle

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Gladiators was compelled to halt the competitors throughout its most up-to-date semi-final episode as a contestant suffered an injury that compelled him to drag out of the present.

Saturday’s version (23 March) of the rebooted impediment course problem noticed contender and software program engineer Chung Leung limping away from the world stage after being tackled within the recreation “Powerball”, through which the Gladiators try to cease their opponents from inserting a ball right into a purpose.

The recreation was known as to an abrupt finish as Leung’s injury turned obvious, and he was attended to by medical workers earlier than he was helped to the background for additional consideration.

Presenters Bradley and Barney Walsh continued to host the remainder of the episode’s occasions, which included the ladies’s Powerball spherical.

However, the father-son duo quickly returned to ship information of Leung’s situation.

“After consultations with the medical team, the decision has been made that he can no longer compete in the competition,” Bradley introduced.

As the studio viewers reacted with audible disappointment, the Chase presenter continued: “He is doing OK and is receiving the best medical care.”

Leung shared his upset about his time within the competitors coming to an finish on this means, however expressed his appreciation for the viewers of Sheffield’s Utilita Arena for making him really feel supported.

“I’m disappointed to not be able to finish this race, but the support I’ve had from the crowd has been incredible and it’s really helping,” he stated.

In Leung’s place, earlier competitor Matt Jones returned to the competitors and confronted off in opposition to fellow contender Wesley Male within the episode’s remaining occasion, the Eliminator.

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Male finally accomplished the ultimate problem, which ends with an exciting run up a slanted travelator earlier than swinging by way of a paper gate, within the shortest time, securing him a spot within the grand remaining.

Viewers needed to wait an additional week for this version of the basic competitors present, as it was initially set to air on Saturday 16 March.

However, the episode was pulled from the BBC One schedule to make room for the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Newcastle United.

The reboot of the basic Nineteen Nineties present has seen enormous success with its return, with a mean of 6m viewers tuning in for the launch episode, and a complete of 8.7m watching it within the first seven days since its launch.

Gladiators will conclude with the grand remaining on Saturday 30 March at 5.50pm on BBC One.