BBC Gladiator viewers celebrate contestant's victory after serious injury

BBC Gladiators viewers are celebrating following the rebooted show's first victory.

Contestant Finley managed to win despite suffering what appeared to be a serious injury earlier on in the show. Halfway through the show, Finley suffered a knee injury that saw him take a quick break away from the camera.

However, after spending time on the medical table and getting examined, he made a massive comeback which was met by thunderous applause. If that wasn't all, he then went on to qualify for the quarter-final with a spectacular performance in the final male event of the night.

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Presenter Barnley even dubbed it as "success story for the ages". Following his triumphant victory, Finley said: "I'm glad that I pushed through because I'll be honest it weren't looking good back there, I were getting upset it were all overwhelming.

"I'm just glad I had the chance to put on a show for everyone who's watching here and everyone who's watching at home."

Viewers were similarly celebrating with Finley, with one writing on X, formerly Twitter: "Brilliant performance by Finley in the eliminator, with that knee injury."

A second said: "Nice one for Finley there, despite that knee injury. Bloody smashed the Elminator. Good story things and that." A third said: "Well done Finley! Pure grit and determination even with the injured knee.

"Hard luck Miles but well done for still completing the eliminator despite the injured calf."

A fourth said: "Finley despite a knee injury won through to the QFs, what a legend"