0:00:02 > 0:00:06# Officially, Officially Officially Amazing. #
0:00:06 > 0:00:08BEN SOBS
0:00:08 > 0:00:11I can't believe it's all come to an end.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14Even world-record breakers need a rest, Ben.
0:00:14 > 0:00:15They can't do it forever.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19And this show does make you look like a bit of an idiot sometimes.
0:00:22 > 0:00:23I've no idea what you mean,
0:00:23 > 0:00:26Haruka, I just love bringing world records to the nation.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29Tell me it's not over.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31It's not over, then.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34Bless you for humouring me.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- No, really, Ben, we still have one more show left.- The best one.
0:00:38 > 0:00:42You mean...the grand finale?
0:00:42 > 0:00:45Yes, Ben, and it's full of world-record-breaking
0:00:45 > 0:00:46brilliance like this.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53How does this man's nose make him a potential record breaker?
0:00:56 > 0:01:00And Officially Competitive reaches its dramatic climax
0:01:00 > 0:01:04by way of three fully clothed sponge baths.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07But first, let's get spring-loaded.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Whee! Whoo!
0:01:13 > 0:01:16Er... Huh, huh, huh!
0:01:16 > 0:01:18Ow!
0:01:18 > 0:01:24This staggering springiness is known as extreme power-stilt jumping.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28And this sensational Superman on stilts is Simeon Kiola,
0:01:28 > 0:01:32whose soaring stunts have wowed people across the globe.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36Today, he's going to be attempting the world record for...
0:01:39 > 0:01:42Simeon, what exactly is a power stilt?
0:01:42 > 0:01:44A power stilt is a stilt that you wear on your legs
0:01:44 > 0:01:47that are designed to propel you into the air and make you run faster.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51They also look slightly on the dangerous side. I mean, are they?
0:01:51 > 0:01:53Yeah, you have to train very hard, make sure you practise,
0:01:53 > 0:01:54make sure you stay safe.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57I know that there was a bit of a problem in the build-up to this
0:01:57 > 0:01:59in that your best pair of power stilts broke.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02That's right, they were a pair that I'd been training on.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04These are my backups and I'm confident in these as well.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07Well, Simeon, backup stilts or no, I think you're going
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- to do great today. Good luck.- Thank you very much.- Here are the rules.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13Simeon must leap from behind the takeoff line,
0:02:13 > 0:02:15complete a forward somersault
0:02:15 > 0:02:18and land without falling over.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22And the record distance to beat is 6.19 metres,
0:02:22 > 0:02:25that's about the length of three-and-a-bit Al Jacksons...
0:02:25 > 0:02:27or five US Rays.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29To get used to those reserve stilts,
0:02:29 > 0:02:32Simeon begins with a few practice attempts.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38Oh, that was an awkward landing.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41That's why this trained professional wears a safety helmet and why we
0:02:41 > 0:02:46have Gary the medic on standby for this difficult and dangerous record.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Do not try this yourself.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Simeon, it's almost record-attempting time.
0:02:51 > 0:02:52How are you feeling?
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- A bit nervous.- Yeah? But working towards confidence?- I hope so.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00The timing of this takeoff is vital. Here he comes.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04And it's a safe landing.
0:03:04 > 0:03:09Now, that is some stunning somersaulting stilt work.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12But he did take off well behind the red line.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17Will that mean he'll fall short of that 6.19 metre target?
0:03:17 > 0:03:21That was 5.25 metres.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23Simeon needs an extra metre,
0:03:23 > 0:03:26so he must take off as close to that red line as possible.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32That looked better. What a boingasault!
0:03:32 > 0:03:34He's like an acrobatic kangaroo.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- But did he go further this time? - That one...
0:03:39 > 0:03:414.99 metres.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44Oh, so despite that perfect takeoff,
0:03:44 > 0:03:47Simeon couldn't improve on his first go.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49And, with fatigue setting in,
0:03:49 > 0:03:52he feels he's got just one last attempt in him.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57He needs to keep his leap flat and low to get that distance.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01Can he find the power he needs, even on those backup stilts?
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Great takeoff.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12And that was long.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Has our very own jumpasauraus
0:04:14 > 0:04:16boinged his way into the record books?
0:04:17 > 0:04:19Simeon, that was a great jump.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Good luck for this on your third and final attempt.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23Mark, how exactly did Simeon do?
0:04:23 > 0:04:29The record to beat was 6.19 metres, that attempt...
0:04:29 > 0:04:315.28 metres.
0:04:31 > 0:04:36Oh, OK, so, not quite the record but still an incredibly long jump.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- You must be pleased with that, Simeon.- I'm pleased with how I did.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43Hopefully with a bit more training, I could have another go one day.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45So Simeon falls just short
0:04:45 > 0:04:50but his special space-age springy somersaults were a joy to watch.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54Now over to Al and Haruka for a study in silliness.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02Ah!
0:05:04 > 0:05:10Meet Richard Ljungman of Sweden. He's an expert in balancing.
0:05:10 > 0:05:11Look.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15This is pretty good. Very good, even.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18Surely all drinks should be served like this.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22Extraordinary.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28Wait, he's not going to use that violin bow to play that, is he?
0:05:28 > 0:05:30HE PLAYS THE CAN-CAN
0:05:32 > 0:05:33No way!
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- OK, maybe that's enough of that. - But what's his secret?
0:05:41 > 0:05:45Years of training? Is it all just a clever illusion?
0:05:45 > 0:05:46Is he a Jedi?
0:05:46 > 0:05:48We have to know.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50How can you keep the balance like that?
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- I don't know. - Oh, disappointing.- Never mind, Al,
0:05:53 > 0:05:56you're going to love this record attempt for...
0:05:58 > 0:06:02The current record stands at 12.22 metres
0:06:02 > 0:06:06but the pole measures 13.01 metres.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09That's roughly the length of a large bus.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13Richard has to balance that pole on his nose for ten seconds.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15CHEERING
0:06:15 > 0:06:18I really hope he doesn't need to sneeze.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20He could shoot the pole into the audience
0:06:20 > 0:06:23and make a shish kebab out of everyone in Row G.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26Last few seconds.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28He's done it!
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- Haruka...- Yes?- I guess you could say
0:06:31 > 0:06:34he really NOSE what he's doing.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36Ugh...no.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39We apologise for that pun by Al Jackson.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41Normal service will resume...
0:06:41 > 0:06:43right now.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50HE STRAINS
0:06:50 > 0:06:51Argh!
0:06:55 > 0:06:58It's the giant from Japan, Mr Cherry.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- It's the superstar from the States, US Ray.- And it's the...
0:07:04 > 0:07:06bloke from Britain, Sizzling Steve.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11For the last time this series... HE SNIFFLES
0:07:11 > 0:07:14..they're here to complete for a world record
0:07:14 > 0:07:16that you can try at home. This is...
0:07:23 > 0:07:26After his wondrous, watery world record last time...
0:07:26 > 0:07:29I won, whoo!
0:07:29 > 0:07:32..Cherry became a triple champion.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35We'll be bowing at his coronation later on but, first, there is
0:07:35 > 0:07:38still pride to play for.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42Ray must win today to share that silver medal with Steve.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- Hang on, there are silver medals?- Er, no.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48Oh. Our final event of the series is a team game.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55Last time we tried this, I may have cost Team UK
0:07:55 > 0:08:00an almost certain world record when I illegally stepped over the line.
0:08:00 > 0:08:05Steve has never forgiven me. Let's get his thoughts in the team talks.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07I know you've been seething ever since then.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- It was your fault, so... - Yeah, there you go again.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- Did we peak last time?- No, we can definitely do better than last time.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- We can.- Yes, provided you don't mess up again.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- We're going to get this?- Yup. - Let's do this.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24Team UK working in perfect harmony(!)
0:08:24 > 0:08:26Hopefully, Team USA can capitalise.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29All right, let's be real. If you lose today, you're going
0:08:29 > 0:08:32to come in last. How are we going to avoid this happening?
0:08:32 > 0:08:35I've got great aim. I'm just going to focus...
0:08:36 > 0:08:37- ..and hit the target.- Do it.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43They seem up for it. Time to hear from the champ.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47Cherry-san, you're already champion three times in a row.
0:08:47 > 0:08:48How do you feel?
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Mochiron...
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- YORKSHIRE TRANSLATION: - There were loads of pressure from Steve and Ray.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58Also, the life of a record-breaking colossus is a solitary existence.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00But I always seem to win.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03The words of a true champion.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Team Japan!
0:09:05 > 0:09:06Now the rules.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14The distance between team members must be three metres
0:09:14 > 0:09:17and contestants must stay behind the marked lines.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21Sponges need to strike fully in the face to count
0:09:21 > 0:09:25and the target to beat is 18 hits in 30 seconds.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29It's the final Officially Competitive record of the series.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32Spongeageddon Two - The Wettening.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Chantha, over to you.
0:09:34 > 0:09:38Three, two, one, go.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40OK!
0:09:40 > 0:09:42Cherry doesn't even have to win this one
0:09:42 > 0:09:45but Team Japan won't take a backward step.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49We won't take a forward step either, or we'll be disqualified.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53Right in the face, please.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55It's a two-handed approach from Mr Cherry.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58He's forsaking power for deadly accuracy.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01And with that accuracy, he's giving Haruka's face
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- an extreme exfoliation. - And she's loving it.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09She's expertly meeting everyone of those sponges with a radiant smile.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- KLAXON - Well...
0:10:12 > 0:10:14Team UK are next.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17Remember, Ben, don't step over that line.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20Don't worry, Haruka, I'll never make that mistake again.
0:10:20 > 0:10:21Go!
0:10:23 > 0:10:27Wild throwing from Steve. Are the nerves getting to him?
0:10:27 > 0:10:32Ben's jumping all over the place to try and reach the sponges.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34Keep away from that line, Ben!
0:10:34 > 0:10:37Surely he just stepped on it.
0:10:37 > 0:10:38Well, I thought so.
0:10:40 > 0:10:41But did Chantha?
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- Never touched it!- I think Steve's dreams have been crushed again.
0:10:45 > 0:10:46Five, four...
0:10:46 > 0:10:48Oh, have I sacrificed the quiff again for nothing?
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- Stop. - KLAXON
0:10:50 > 0:10:54At least I can call you Spongeben Wetpants from now on.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56Oh, thank you.
0:10:56 > 0:10:57- It's your turn now, mate.- Go!
0:10:59 > 0:11:01Whoa! That one was fully loaded.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06That was like getting slapped in the face with a wet haddock.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12A few slightly wild throws from Ray there
0:11:12 > 0:11:15but those dripping sponges can be tough to control.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19But when Ray does hit, he really hits.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22There's a little bit of malice behind some of those throws.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25Hey, with Ray, it's all or nothing.
0:11:25 > 0:11:26There's no time for half measures
0:11:26 > 0:11:28when there's a world record at stake.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31- KLAXON - I get that.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33But it did hurt.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36WATERWAY to end the final Officially Competitive
0:11:36 > 0:11:38of this series.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40And WATERWAY it would be
0:11:40 > 0:11:44if we got a world record. A final one, Chantha, do we have it?
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Yes, we do.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49CHEERING
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- I had to disqualify Team UK...- Ah...
0:11:54 > 0:11:57..because, Ben, you stepped on the line again.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- Great(!)- Unbelievable.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01Lightning strikes twice.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04Which is especially dangerous with that much water around.
0:12:04 > 0:12:10And the winner, with a total of 19 sponges is...
0:12:12 > 0:12:14..Team Japan.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17Incredible, Haruka's first ever world record
0:12:17 > 0:12:20and a fourth of the series for the matchless Mr Cherry.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24Samurai spirit!
0:12:24 > 0:12:29So Mr Cherry streaks clear to win his third Officially Competitive
0:12:29 > 0:12:32title, a supreme performance.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35Seven victories and four new world records.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39He's unstoppable, unbeatable and probably immortal.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Let us honour our king.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50I am amazing!
0:12:50 > 0:12:55What a champion he is and what a series it's been. See you next time.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59# Well, we've seen scorpion kicking
0:12:59 > 0:13:01# Incredible tricking
0:13:01 > 0:13:04# Doggy football to inspire
0:13:04 > 0:13:07# Fantastic feats on horseback
0:13:07 > 0:13:11# And a go-kart that breathed fire
0:13:11 > 0:13:14# Rebecca was spun by Donovan
0:13:14 > 0:13:17# Team Voodoo took to the skies
0:13:17 > 0:13:20# Lee Mack's aim was true He got the most number twos
0:13:20 > 0:13:24# And a record for bull's-eyes
0:13:24 > 0:13:27# The Moffats got another win
0:13:27 > 0:13:30# With a record-breaking doughnut spin
0:13:30 > 0:13:34# Space Cowboy juggled up high
0:13:34 > 0:13:37# Do not give that one a try
0:13:37 > 0:13:41# In Officially Competitive
0:13:41 > 0:13:44# Our legends clashed again
0:13:44 > 0:13:46# Bums were scooted
0:13:46 > 0:13:47# Blowers were tooted
0:13:47 > 0:13:50# There was pyramid-based pain
0:13:50 > 0:13:54# We saw Steve give sprinting a try
0:13:54 > 0:13:57# We saw Ray jump really high
0:13:57 > 0:14:00# But Cherry from Japan was our triumphant man
0:14:00 > 0:14:04# He's an officially amazing guy
0:14:04 > 0:14:07# Mamma Lou was our Queen of Hearts
0:14:07 > 0:14:10# Ben's warm-up was full of...
0:14:10 > 0:14:11FLATULENCE
0:14:11 > 0:14:15# Oh, we've seen some incredible stuff
0:14:15 > 0:14:18# And just in case all that wasn't enough
0:14:20 > 0:14:23# We've had awesome flipping jet-skis guys
0:14:23 > 0:14:24# Roisin flying through the skies
0:14:24 > 0:14:25# Ben's kinetics
0:14:26 > 0:14:28# Incredible hoop-jumping tricks
0:14:28 > 0:14:31# They are all officially
0:14:31 > 0:14:34# And you could be officially
0:14:34 > 0:14:38# In a world that is officially
0:14:38 > 0:14:40# Amazing. #