Firefighter Bronte makes it through to Gladiators final

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Rotherham Firefighter Bronte Jones has secured her place in the final of the BBC show Gladiators

23-year-old Bronte ‘Bam Bam’ Jones, who is based at Rotherham Fire Station on Fitzwilliam Road took part in six challenges on Saturday evening against Bolton competition, Betti.

Challenges included; Powerball, Duel, Gauntlet, The Wall, The Edge

Brontë took the lead by 10 points on The Wall after Dynamite caught up with Betti during the challenge making it 31-21 after 4 events

On the penultimate challenge The Edge taking place 30ft in the air Bronte increased her lead by 16 points taking her to 41-25

With each point of her lead worth half a second, Bronte had an 8-second head start during the final challenge Eliminator

Bronte said “Oh my god, I’m just over the moon, I can’t put into words how I’m feeling right now”

Adding ”I’m so, so happy! Hard work pays off.”

Hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh was at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield last year.