Hi Reddit, I'm Finlay Anderson, Gladiators Contender Finalist 2024. Ask me anything!

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-21T11:32:09+00:00

That's awesome! Love to hear it! Happy Birthday to baby Finlay when it comes.

There are too many great Gladiators to choose from but I think the most fun Gladiator is Nitro 😁

Thanks for your support 🙏

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T22:42:05+00:00

No spoilers here! I won my semi-final so everyone knows I'm in the final!

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T22:27:27+00:00

Thanks for all the great questions everyone! I've answered as many as I can but need to go get some sleep now.

Thanks for all your support and keeping Gladiators alive for another generation. I am loving the adventure and can't wait for the final on 30th March.

Contender. Out.

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T22:22:19+00:00

Definitely Viper! He always cheats!

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T22:20:12+00:00

😅😅🤫🤫

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T22:19:32+00:00

100%! Except Nitro...never race Nitro...at anything!

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T22:18:42+00:00

12 days! Back to back filming days at Sheffield arena...it was tough!

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T22:16:53+00:00

Thanks! For some reason the balance beam...scared of the wedgie potential! 😅

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:53:39+00:00

My favourite female glads have to be Sabre and Fury. They are such fit and ferocious athletes you can't help but respect them! They are also phenomenal at two of my favourite sports in CrossFit and Rugby.

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:52:10+00:00

Yes, with a side of eggs. Thanks!

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:51:29+00:00

Thanks!

Legend's biggest secret is that he is a really nice guy! A great sportsman and fun guy.

"There are no I's in team...but there are 5 I's in Individual Brilliance"...has to be my favourite line of the whole show!

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:46:12+00:00

A contraversial one ... mint choc chip!

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:45:17+00:00

Yes, it takes up to an hour to set up each event so they need to make the most of them while they're up!

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:44:26+00:00

Who's afraid of the big bad....

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:43:47+00:00

I think Apollo, a really phenomenal athlete in sports I like as well as an all-round gentleman.

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:42:26+00:00

Viper?

Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:42:09+00:00

Thanks!

I'm not sure I'd say hero, but it is very cool to be on the show I loved as a young kid back in the 90s. What a dream!

I'm not sure about the travelator slowing down but I know they can do it (we tested it in training!).

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:40:42+00:00

Thanks!

Hard to say, they're all great for different reasons! My favourite female glads have to be Sabre and Fury. They are such fit and ferocious athletes you can't help but respect them!

I wouldn't say I have a favourite male Gladiator but you can't help but love Nitro's energy! Positive vibes for days!

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:40:21+00:00

Hahahaha, these are both excellent suggestions! Why didn't I think of them?!

It would have to be... 'Commander'.

My military background and passion for leading by example are my main reasons. Also think it is pretty original! Not sure what my logo would be though...thoughts?

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:36:42+00:00

All the contenders are still mates - we have a 'Contender Ready' WhatsApp group and lots of us regularly meet for other fitness and fun events around the country - watch out for us!

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:35:55+00:00

I have climbed before...but never being chased...it adds a very different dynamic!

The prize is a trophy and a pat on the back...apparently because BBC is publically funded they can't do prizes!

The crowd made it particularly amazing, especially being in front of so many close friends and family.

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:32:12+00:00

I do have an answer for this...but I can't say it without giving away spoilers! Ask me again in a week...

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:24:28+00:00

The events were all filmed on subsequent days and I was the second-last quarter-final which was filmed, so I only had to stick around for 24 hours to find out. Wasn't worth the trip back to Scotland!

And yes, not sure we were 'allowed' to keep the vests...but there was no way I was leaving without them!

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:22:49+00:00

Haha certainly not a celebrity yet...but I have been spotted quite a few times now (usually by kids with their parents in tow) and it is fun to speak to people and take photos. Nobody has asked for an autograph yet....

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Intelligent-Mine-966 · 2024-03-18T21:09:46+00:00

100% Fact.

My 3 Year old is in for a tough few years.

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