New Gladiators king Joe Fishburn hails ‘greatest second of my life’

The newly topped champion of Gladiators has described profitable the present in entrance of his beloved grandmother as “one of the best second of my life”.

Joe Fishburn, a 24-year-old Crew GB gymnast from Scarborough, beat Mus Dumbuya in Saturday’s last to be named the final word winner of collection two.

Mr Fishburn, who was raised by his grandmother Christine after his mum died when he was two, had beforehand stated he hoped his life story would give individuals “religion and hope after they face a problem”.

“I am unable to let you know how wonderful it feels,” he stated of his victory.

The gymnast was cheered on by family and friends, together with his grandmother, all through his time on the present.

“There have been so many occasions the place I’ve competed overseas and he or she’s not been capable of journey,” he stated.

“For her to see me profitable, even within the first spherical, going by the paper and attending to see her and everyone loving her – it was genuinely one of the best second of my life.”

Mr Fishburn stated seeing his household “come collectively” had been his spotlight from the Gladiators 2025 expertise.

“It was actually unimaginable to have an event, not essentially a tragic one, the place everybody can get behind you and get collectively,” he defined.

“Household is extremely vital to me.”

Forward of taking over the Gladiators problem, Mr Fishburn educated at Scarborough Gymnastics Academy.

He devised a programme particular to the present underneath his coach Roddy Mackay, a former contestant within the unique TV collection.

Mr Mackay stated Mr Fishburn’s victory was “wonderful – I knew he might win it”.

“His gymnastic talents and his rugby talents are simply the proper match for Gladiators,” he stated.

Mr Fishburn’s achievements had helped encourage the following era of gymnasts at Scarborough Gymnastics Academy, Mr Mackay stated.

“Joe has simply been an absolute dream to work with,” he added.

“He units probably the most wonderful instance to those children. It would have motivated them.”

Mr Fishburn stated there have been “positively” some future contenders on the academy.