Episode 19 Escape from Scorpion Island

Last time, Claw won the Island Challenge advantage

for the very first time.

But jubilation turned to despair when once again,

Sting snatched the island treasure.

With the final escape looming ever closer,

Claw must do everything they can to win the next island treasure.

We have to win, no matter what happens.

But the island has decided to shake things up.

The island is giving us no break today.

It's pure challenges.

And today will force the adventurers to go head-to-head

in a multitude of gruelling trials.

And some will feel the burn.

Keep them up, Khadie. You're pushing your luck.

Everything is about to change on Scorpion Island.

Hello, and welcome to Escape From Scorpion Island -

the island that's as unpredictable as the weather.

-I'm Johny.

-And I'm Myleene.

Two teams of adventurers are battling it out against the island.

Their only mission - to escape. But this is a tricky place,

and only one team will escape on the final day.

Scorpion Island relishes in its splendid isolation,

and uses its natural world as its impenetrable defence system.

The island is teeming with life, its precious treasure.

In recent times, an adventurer came from far across the seas.

He was a fortune hunter whose mission it was

to plunder the island of its legendary treasure.

He took on the island's challenges and succeeded,

but when he failed in his final escape, the furious island

mischievously captured the fortune hunter's spirit and locked it away.

So what happened to the mysterious fortune hunter all those years ago?

And what role does he play in the final race to escape?

All we know is he's mysteriously helping our adventurers,

but the island is trying to stop him and the teams.

It's all about winning the island treasures,

and last time, Sting won the ninth - the coral sponge.

Here's what happened at the island fire last night.

Well, now it's time to reveal which team captains will be playing

in tomorrow's Island Challenge.

Congratulations, Dilhan and Khadie! You're going to be playing tomorrow.

-Anything that you guys are going to do differently?

-Win again!

Win again? So you don't want to do anything differently?

We're going to continue our streak,

-and then going to win another treasure.

-You are on quite a streak!

-Dilhan, what have you got to say to that?

-Em...

You need to make some big changes.

Enjoy sucking up and mopping the floor with your sponge!

We're going to win something a bit better than a sponge, hopefully.

Listen, guys, you might laugh at the sponge,

but it is an island treasure.

And the island treasures

really do count towards the final race to escape.

So Dilhan from Claw faces Khadie from Sting.

They took each other on when the boys faced the girls,

but then it was Dilhan who was on the winning team.

And Khadie was playing catch-up.

How will the captains cope now the tables have turned?

We are going to concentrate tomorrow on winning and we have to catch up.

We're falling behind a lot now, and we really need the island treasures

as well for the final escape.

I want to win so badly because it would be a great feeling to know

that you're part of that team which won,

and the feeling would be a great feeling.

So it's our adventurers' tenth day on the island.

So far, Sting are in the lead with seven island treasures.

Claw still have only two.

Remember, the more island treasures they win,

the greater their advantage in the final race to escape.

Let's go to the camps and see what they were all up to this morning.

The island has unleashed a torrent of rain on the adventurers,

and even the old fortune hunters' rusty metal camps

are taking a battering from the hard showers.

Over in a rainy tree camp, Team Sting are brimming with confidence.

They've won an impressive seven island treasures.

They may be in the lead, but they can't afford to let their guard down.

So, Jeremy has decided to run a karate lesson.

Right guys, I'm a red belt in karate.

To get you all in the fighting spirit,

-I'm going to teach you a little bit of karate. Is that OK?

-Yeah.

Punch!

All the way round and down.

Punch!

90 degrees.

Meanwhile, Team Claw, after days of losing, know how important it is

that they win their first challenge of the day, the Code Cracker.

Right, we've got to get through to the 2nd round.

You've got to work as fast as you can,

because if we win this for once,

and then you lose it in the Code Cracker, it would be so devastating

if we actually won the first trial, and then lose the second round.

I think everyone's got to work their hardest as much as they can.

The day has come, and I think today Claw are fighting back.

There's a couple of days left until we escape this horrid place

and we're going to escape and hopefully leave Sting behind.

We have to win, no matter what happens,

we have to pull together as a team and do our best.

No pressure, no pressure.

No pressure at all. If everyone gives their 100%, that's fine.

Even if we lose, everyone's tried their best.

You can always say that. It doesn't really matter.

But the adventurers are about to find out that today

is a day like no other.

The island, livid that one team will soon escape its clutches,

has a devious plan to unsettle the adventurers,

by sabotaging their daily routine.

The adventurers will still take on the island in an Island Challenge,

but first, Sting and Claw must face three separate trials.

The winner of each trial will be awarded a five-second advantage.

So there are a total of 15 seconds up for grabs,

and the teams will take the time advantage they won from the trials

to the Island Challenge when they play for today's treasure.

But the adventurers can sense the change.

I have absolutely no idea what's going on.

Don't know whether the island wants to mix up our teams,

or if he wants to swap a few of us around,

or whether the island wants to be really devious,

or if he wants to make sure

it's hard for us to get to the Fortune Hunter and escape.

I really don't know what's happening.

Some adventurers are confused,

but because the island's making changes,

the Fortune Hunter must prepare the teams for this change.

Once again, the adventurers must piece together the shards

of the symbol ring, but this is not like any ring they've seen before.

The numbers have changed it completely.

Only five pieces make the ring complete.

The adventurers may have memorised

the way the symbol ring was put together,

but that knowledge has been ripped from them.

Any familiarity with the symbol ring has gone.

That one there! This!

-This?

-Yes!

There, the seven!

You need a small piece to go there.

Team Sting look confident.

That's it, Sting completed it the quickest.

So, Team Sting may have mastered the Fortune Hunter's puzzle,

but they must prove themselves in the next stage of the trial,

with the chance of winning the first time advantage up for grabs.

This time, the new number ring will relate to the symbols.

Natty and Khadie have to work out an equation

and each symbol on the board relates to a number.

They must line up the correct number to each symbol

and work out the missing numbers that complete the equation

and place them into empty boxes.

If they identify these three numbers correctly,

they will have cracked the code.

Ladies, you're going to have three minutes to try and crack this code.

It's going to involve a lot of number crunching. How's your maths?

Pretty good.

-How is your maths?

-Pretty good.

-Excellent.

-Are you ready?

-Yes.

3, 2, 1, go!

OK, the square equals nine, so...

Square equals nine. Got it.

-OK, the mountain, the mountain one.

-Yes.

-What does that equal?

This has got to be the most difficult Code Cracker yet.

The confusion starts almost immediately.

No, to do with the numbers, the numbers.

It says two on it.

No, no, don't use these, use the numbers.

So what number does that equal? OK?

Maybe that's what it is,

-what does the monkey equal in the numbers?

-Seven.

The monkey symbol is lined up with the number seven.

Umm, what are the mountains?

Three.

That cactus thing.

Erm, two.

The X?

Minus.

Mountains were three, weren't they?

Cloud?

Cloud, erm, plain cloud is five.

Erm, Jail.

Erm...

That is 8.

OK, erm, the X with the... in a square.

X in a square, equals.

Equals.

Two knives.

Erm, X, times.

-Shark.

-One.

They're focused.

Now they have to do the maths and fill in the blanks

But as the rain pours, Natty's feeling the pressure,

and Claw have spotted that she's written the wrong answer in the box.

372 minus 358 is 14, not 72.

From this point on, the sum will never work,

and time is running out fast.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

CHEERING

-They've got it wrong and time is up.

-We won by doing nothing!

The Code Cracker was the first trial

and this means Team Claw have won the first five seconds up for grabs.

Claw, congratulations, you're the winners

and you win the time advantage

for the challenge later on today.

I'm guessing you're pretty happy about that.

Well, we look forward to seeing them play the next challenge.

So, Sting and Claw know that the island is testing them

in a series of trials today.

But the Fortune Hunter also knows of the island's plans.

He too went through the very same trials on his 10th day,

and intends to help the adventurers.

Now that team captains Khadie and Dilhan

know today's different, they're checking to see

if the Fortune Hunter has left them a message.

They've found his note and gather both teams at River Camp.

"On my 10th day, there was a different test from the island.

"So, the island will be testing you today.

"Who's the strongest? All will be revealed.

"Team captains, pick two players today."

Well, we'll have to pick two.

The island's giving us no break today.

It's pure challenges, pure hard strength and finding out

the strengths and weaknesses for the final escape

so we can trap some of us here.

Dilhan know the remaining trials will be formidable.

He and Khadie have to pick two team mates,

each worthy of taking on the island.

It's decision time.

Well, I'm going to pick James and Eleanor.

From what happened yesterday, I'm going to pick Peter...

From yesterday, Jordan as well.

The 10th island treasure to be won is the Clam Shell.

Lurking at the bottom of the deep and cavernous ocean,

the Clam Shell represents the scheming island

and how it can trap the adventurers at any time -

just like the Fortune Hunter's spirit.

As Sting failed in the Code Cracker, this gave Claw the win,

and they were rewarded with a five-second time advantage

to take with into the Island Challenge,

or rather Island Challenges,

because the island has really mixed things up.

It's making Sting and Claw enter into three ultra intense

one-on-one face-offs.

Ring of Steel, a test of strength and stamina,

Waterfall, a test of bravery and tactics,

and finally, Tower of Stones, a test of speed and mental agility.

The winners of these games

will be rewarded a further five-second advantage.

And all of these advantages will be applied in the last

extraordinary contest, that will determine which team

takes the latest island treasure, the Clam Shell.

Now, first up, it's Claw's captain Dilhan

versus Sting's captain Khadie.

This is the first time they've represented Sting and Claw

on their own, but we've seen them throw everything

into the team challenges.

Khadie's demonstrated what a physical and courageous adventurer she is.

Will these qualities help her to victory here?

Dilhan has shown his competitive side and tactical prowess.

Could these be just the traits he needs?

Well, they're two outstanding captains,

but who will win the next five-second advantage?

Time to find out.

Guys, welcome to the wettest part of Scorpion Island, the island's arena.

That final race to escape is getting ever closer.

The island's laid on a whole heap of challenges for you all.

Playing the first challenge is Khadie and Dilhan.

You're going to take on the Rings Of Steel.

Right. Dilhan, Khadie, this will test your strength

and definitely your stamina.

Here's what'll happen.

Your team mates are going to put the rings on your arms

and you need to keep your arms aloft like this. Straight.

If I see you putting them up higher or lower, the game will have ended.

The player who manages to keep their arms straight

for the longest time possible

will be the winner.

This is real pressure. Which captain has the stamina to triumph here?

If your team mates could come in now, please

and place the Rings Of Steel on the arms of the team captains.

Hold your arms out straight

and I'll be watching you like a hawk, guys.

Remember, a total of a 15 seconds time advantage is available

to the teams, but will it be Khadie or Dilhan who wins

the five seconds up for grabs here?

Team mates, release the Rings Of Steel.

And here they go.

Each of these rings is as heavy as ten fizzy-drink cans.

Just imagine what this must feel like!

Dilhan's closed his eyes.

He's clearly trying to go deep within himself

to take his mind off the sheer strain on his arms.

Khadie's sailing so close to the wind.

With this sagging,

it's a wonder the island hasn't called time already.

Keep those arms aloft Khadie,

I don't want to see them drooping too far.

She doesn't look like she's enjoying this,

and having had her first public warning, she's really got to focus.

What amazing fortitude this is.

They've been keeping the rings up for more than 30 seconds now.

The island clearly wants to see them suffer.

Ooh, and Khadie's starting to look properly uncomfortable.

Dilhan seems so determined.

Looking at his face you wouldn't know he was carrying anything at all.

Keep those arms aloft. I don't want to see them drooping.

And Khadie is raising her arms, but the tension is getting to her.

This must be so worrying for the rest of Team Sting.

Keep them up, Khadie, I'm watching you. You're pushing your luck.

Oh, and Dilhan might be as strong as an ox, but he is feeling the burn.

They've been holding the rings up for almost a minute and a half.

This is becoming a real endurance challenge.

But Khadie's let this ring slip down to her wrist.

It's got to be so uncomfortable, and it's left her totally unbalanced.

Oh, Dilhan's starting to control his breathing.

The longer Rings Of Steel goes on,

the more it becomes a mental, as well as physical challenge.

Khadie's looking really distressed now

and she's letting her rings droop right down,

while Dilhan's are still horizontal.

Surely she's not going to be able to pull back from this?!

It's got to be the end for her!

Khadie, I'm going to have to stop the game there.

Dilhan, you can now drop the Rings Of Steel.

Khadie, that was so close. Your arms must have been aching so much there.

It was really sagging on me and in the end I was creaking

to the right and creaking to the left, and then I dropped down.

I could feel everywhere shaking and it was like, "Aaargh!"

And I was "I'm not going to drop this,

"I'm never going to drop it until she drops it."

Well, Dilhan, it was a hugely impressive display.

You showed some signs of discomfort, but never any hint you might give in.

Khadie, on the other hand, struggled right from the start.

She did show terrific perseverance in keeping her rings aloft,

more or less, for over two minutes. But it clearly felt like a lifetime,

and so, when Johny had to call time, there was no doubting which captain

had come out on top here.

So, what do their team mates think of their captain's performances

in the Rings Of Steel?

Dilhan and Khadie, they did really well,

but Dilhan was just a power house in there.

He's definitely a power house, isn't he?

Yeah, and he was so determined,

and he kept his arms straight all the way through.

Whereas Khadie, I think her arms were bent all the way through.

She was just tired after a while, and she just gave up.

Peter and Zach are the firmest of friends, but now they are on

different teams, Sting and Claw rivalry is always present.

We are still putting in 110%,

and we will keep it that way all the way through.

You can't relax, mate, you've got Claw on your behind.

This may be an extraordinary day,

but Claw have seized the opportunity for a comeback

and have netted two five-second advantages.

And team captain Dilhan is pleased,

because this is the first time he has personally won a challenge.

I won for the team, and I am really proud of myself.

Being team captain and winning the same day, I'm very proud of myself.

My team are extremely happy with me because they saw that determination

and the shakiness of my face and my arms and my legs

have led to a wonderful victory and a five-second advantage.

But now he knows that he's going to have to hand over

to the rest of the team to keep up the pace.

My time has come to show my full potential.

Now it's up to the rest of the team.

Now James and Eleanor for Claw

will face Peter and Jordan for Sting.

But now Sting have fallen behind, their captain, Khadie, is concerned.

I'm a little bit worried about how Sting are doing today

and I hope they'll do well in the next challenge,

so we can still have an all right advantage

and hopefully still win the island treasure.

Claw won the Code Cracker, now they've won the Rings Of Steel.

It's time for the next challenge.

The island made the captains select who was going to play for each team.

For Sting, Khadie chose Jordan, while for Claw, Dilhan chose James.

Having both been captains themselves,

they have both represented their teams on their own before now.

Jordan put in a courageous performance in Hard Wired,

and James absolutely threw himself into Flight of Fear.

So they are two rock-solid adventurers, but there can only be

one winner, and here is what they're taking on.

This is Waterfall - a mighty wall with three holes through it.

An adventurer on one side of it has to choose a seat under one

of these holes before their opponent on the other side tips a bucketful

of freezing water through a hole of his choosing.

James and Jordan will both have three turns at pouring,

and three turns at trying not to get soaked.

One point is earned for every drenching they give each other,

and whoever ends up with the most points wins. Sounds extremely simple,

but in fact, Waterfall is a real mind game in which you've really got to

think through every move and you only win if you outwit your adversary.

So will it be Jordan or James who's crafty enough to triumph here

and bag the last five-second time advantage for their team?

-Jordan and James, are you ready?

-Ready!

Jordan, take your final position.

So James is pouring first and that means Jordan

is going to be doing everything he can to dodge the water.

It will be very interesting to see where he goes first.

It might seem like just a game of chance,

but actually, this is deeply tactical.

He's made his decision, so now it's up to James to make his first choice,

and of course, he has a one-in-three chance of soaking Jordan.

Jordan's getting worried. OK, James, pour!

He went for the nearside hole and that means it's a miss.

Good news for Jordan and gutting for James.

But this is where it gets really interesting.

Jordan's selected the nearside seat without hesitation.

He's banking on James not pouring through the same hole twice in a row.

So no points yet for James and Team Claw.

Pour!

It's a hit! He got him.

That's one point for James and Team Claw and a very drenched Jordan.

James double bluffs Jordan here,

cunningly repeating himself to pour just where Jordan least expected.

OK, we're going to go to the final round.

Jordan, please take your final position.

He's having a think.

It must be horrible waiting,

sitting in that seat knowing that something's coming.

Is Jordan now trying to play James at his own bluffing game

and take the same position again?

He is! He's chosen the nearside seat.

So, will James keep consistent and go nearside too?

Jordan seems worried he's about to fall straight into a trap of James's.

-But no, he's gone for the middle.

-And it's a miss, so that's it.

One point for Team Claw and James. Let's have a look at that again.

James and Jordan seemed evenly matched here. Jordan wrongly assumed

James wouldn't pour through the same hole twice in a row,

and got soaked as a consequence, much to James's delight.

But then, after much deliberation, Jordan turned the tactical tables

on his opponent, opting to sit in the same position twice in a row himself.

So he avoided James's last bucket load, meaning midway through this

challenge, James has only scored one point. Will Jordan do any better?

Still to come - despite their lead,

there are concerns in Claw about their attitude.

When we're positive, you act like winners.

When you're negative, you act like losers. That's what you're doing.

James feels the pressure to win for his team...

It was really scary, I didn't know where to go.

..but Sting's Jordan isn't going down without a fight. Jordan, pour!

At the end when James just screamed, he was like, "Aargh!"

HE SCREAMS

And it rests on Peter's shoulders to bring it back for Sting.

It would be a disappointment if I were the one to lose for the team.

And that's it, stop the clock.

We'll see who wins the island treasure next time.

Meanwhile, join all the action online too.

We'll see you soon as we try to Escape From Scorpion Island. Bye.