0:00:02 > 0:00:06# Officially, officially, Officially Amazing! #
0:00:06 > 0:00:08Welcome to Officially Amazing,
0:00:08 > 0:00:11the show that goes above and beyond
0:00:11 > 0:00:12the call of duty to bring you
0:00:12 > 0:00:14the most marvellous of world records
0:00:14 > 0:00:16- a little bit like this!
0:00:16 > 0:00:19Here's what's coming up on today's show.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21Help! Mummy!
0:00:21 > 0:00:22Mummy!
0:00:24 > 0:00:27What kind of balloon-related madness
0:00:27 > 0:00:28is this man planning?
0:00:31 > 0:00:36And some fantastic, bombastic, elastic gymnastics.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39But first, prepare to enter the adrenellin-fuelled
0:00:39 > 0:00:42world of marathon cup stacking in...
0:00:51 > 0:00:53SCREAMS AND LAUGHTER
0:00:53 > 0:00:56Three modern-day gladiators are about to face-off again,
0:00:56 > 0:00:59in a battle to break world records of epic proportions
0:00:59 > 0:01:02that you can try too.
0:01:02 > 0:01:03They are...
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Magnificent Mr Cherry.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08Unbelievable US Ray.
0:01:08 > 0:01:09And Steve...
0:01:12 > 0:01:13This is...
0:01:19 > 0:01:20Go!
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Last time out, chopstick chief Cherry claimed a world record
0:01:23 > 0:01:25with some speedy bean eating.
0:01:25 > 0:01:27HE BREAKS WIND
0:01:29 > 0:01:33He and Sizzling Steve now have one record each for the series
0:01:33 > 0:01:36and are tied 2-2, just above US Ray.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40Heroic men, are you ready to create a historic wonder?
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- ALL:- Yeah!
0:01:42 > 0:01:47Strap yourselves in and prepare to be amazed by the record for...
0:01:51 > 0:01:53And it's all Sizzler's fault.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56Yes, three years ago the Sizzler attempted this very record
0:01:56 > 0:01:58in his own kitchen.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02It was going beautifully until he, sort of, knocked it all over.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07Those cups have genuinely remained on top of his wardrobe
0:02:07 > 0:02:09ever since, ready for today.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11What will you be doing this time
0:02:11 > 0:02:14that's different from your previous failed attempt?
0:02:14 > 0:02:15I won't be knocking it over.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- Yep. Go get them, tiger.- Will do.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21I've never seen Sizzler more energised.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25Whatever, Ray's out to cancel Steve's "pharaoh-tale" ending.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27Sizzling Steve really wants to break this record.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30So how are you going to feel once you've broken Sizzling Steve's
0:02:30 > 0:02:32little heart once again?
0:02:32 > 0:02:34Not only will I feel like a million bucks,
0:02:34 > 0:02:36but I'll feel like number one US Ray.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38That's what's up -
0:02:38 > 0:02:39US Ray.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41Ray's confident as usual.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44But also, as usual, Cherry will probably beat him.
0:02:44 > 0:02:49What is the biggest danger for you with this record?
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- TRANSLATION:- It's important to keep your eyes on the cups.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56One false move could spell disaster.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00So what will you do if the cups fall down?
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- TRANSLATION:- Easy, I will recite the Samurai mantra.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Keep calm, Cherry on.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09Who knew Samurai said that?
0:03:09 > 0:03:12And so to the rules...
0:03:12 > 0:03:16Cups can be any colour, with a maximum capacity of 0.3 litres,
0:03:16 > 0:03:20the pyramid, and this is crucial, must have a square base,
0:03:20 > 0:03:23rising to a single cup on top.
0:03:23 > 0:03:24Contestants have 30 minutes to
0:03:24 > 0:03:26build the pyramid
0:03:26 > 0:03:29and the record to beat is 650 cups.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32With all three legends competing at once,
0:03:32 > 0:03:35the official adjudicator has called for backup.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40Meet official adjudicators Sam and Rob.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Three, two, one...
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Go!
0:03:45 > 0:03:48For years, human kind used cups to consume liquids,
0:03:48 > 0:03:50or do the Darth Vader voice.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53"Just like this."
0:03:53 > 0:03:55HEAVY BREATHING
0:03:55 > 0:03:56"Today..."
0:03:56 > 0:03:59Sorry! Today, that changes forever.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02These pyramids must still be standing five minutes after
0:04:02 > 0:04:06the half hour is up, so a sturdy construction is vital.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11And if our heroes have done their maths, they'll know that to beat
0:04:11 > 0:04:15the record of 650, the base will have to measure
0:04:15 > 0:04:17at least 13 x 13 cups.
0:04:17 > 0:04:22So, Steve, have you made a blue print for this pyramid, then?
0:04:22 > 0:04:24No speech, the mark of the man.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28SHE SPEAKS OWN LANGUAGE
0:04:28 > 0:04:30How's it going?
0:04:30 > 0:04:32THEY SPEAK OWN LANGUAGE
0:04:32 > 0:04:35He wants to go to the loo.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Despite needing to go wee-wee,
0:04:37 > 0:04:41Cherry is completely focused on the task at hand.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43Magnificent scenes.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49Now, our eagle-eyed camera crew have spotted something.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52Steve has put 13 cups at the front
0:04:52 > 0:04:55but 14 down the side!
0:04:55 > 0:04:59That is not a square base! It's a possible disaster!
0:04:59 > 0:05:01Will Steve notice in time?
0:05:01 > 0:05:04Ray, would you say that this is conforming to the mental
0:05:04 > 0:05:06blueprint you had when you started, like, in your mind?
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- Yes, actually.- Good, OK.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11But Ray isn't using a square base!
0:05:11 > 0:05:13Does he even know what a pyramid is?!
0:05:13 > 0:05:15What is he building?!
0:05:15 > 0:05:18Let's take a little look at how everyone is shaping up.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22So, first, we've got Ray, he's gone for the two pyramid punch.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27I believe that is not only unorthodox, but illegal.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Here's my boy.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31Here's The Sizzler, doing what he does best,
0:05:31 > 0:05:34slow, tedious, painstaking work.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37And he's loving it and so are we.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39Let's go and see Mr Cherry.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41How's Mr Cherry finding it, do you think?
0:05:41 > 0:05:43He's sweating...
0:05:43 > 0:05:45Ten minutes left!
0:05:45 > 0:05:48Oh, and with only ten minutes left, is he going to build
0:05:48 > 0:05:49the pyramid required?
0:05:49 > 0:05:51At the moment it's looking quite blocky.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54I'm not sure it's going to go to the height that he requires.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- OK, he's going to need to work fast. - Yes.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59Meanwhile, Al is beginning to despair
0:05:59 > 0:06:02at Ray's confusing constructions.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04We're going with the two...
0:06:04 > 0:06:06The two pyramid approach?
0:06:06 > 0:06:08And then...
0:06:08 > 0:06:12It's more like a Valley of the Kings that one Great Pyramid, isn't it?
0:06:16 > 0:06:18I don't think I've ever seen Al break down.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21That's what cup stacking means!
0:06:21 > 0:06:24Hey, hey, let it out, big guy! Let it out, come on.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26HE MOUTHS
0:06:26 > 0:06:29Have a bit of heart, all right? Get the cameras away!
0:06:29 > 0:06:30Poor Al,
0:06:30 > 0:06:33the magnitude of this event is too much for him.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36And the competitors only have minutes left
0:06:36 > 0:06:37to complete their pyramids.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39Desperate scenes!
0:06:39 > 0:06:43One hand wobble now could bring the best-laid plans,
0:06:43 > 0:06:47or the worst-laid plans in Ray's case, crashing to the ground.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49Will Steve finish in time?
0:06:49 > 0:06:52Did you notice his base was the wrong shape?
0:06:52 > 0:06:55Stop! Challengers, step away from the pyramids.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58They must remain standing for five minutes.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01He's taking a long, hard look at the structure.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04He's counting...
0:07:04 > 0:07:07and realisation dawns, too many cups.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09Tragedy!
0:07:09 > 0:07:13So after 30 minutes, this is what we're left with,
0:07:13 > 0:07:15some cups, some more cups
0:07:15 > 0:07:18and an apology to all Americans.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20Has anyone done it?
0:07:20 > 0:07:23I don't know what to make of this, hopefully you do.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27Well, it is a pyramid but the rules require a square-based pyramid
0:07:27 > 0:07:30and this is a triangular-based pyramid.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32So it's disqualified.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35So, Ray's disqualified.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37Does The Sizzler face a similar fate?
0:07:37 > 0:07:42Well, the base of the pyramid is rectangular and not square
0:07:42 > 0:07:44and the pyramid is incomplete.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46So he is disqualified.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52It's a double "cup-tastrophe" and pure Sizzly misery.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56While the ancient pyramids were built as grand tombs
0:07:56 > 0:07:59for the pharaohs, all Steve built was a rectangular tomb
0:07:59 > 0:08:02for his shattered dreams.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05Two down, one to go. Has Cherry triumphed again?
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Well, Mr Cherry's pyramid has
0:08:08 > 0:08:10a square base but it is incomplete.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13So he is also disqualified.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14So, let's recap.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19Everyone was disqualified, sorry!
0:08:19 > 0:08:22It's worth noting that if someone had just done this...
0:08:22 > 0:08:25a competitive point would have been theirs.
0:08:25 > 0:08:30So the scores will stay the same because we have no winner.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32Let's move on, shall we?
0:08:36 > 0:08:40POPPING AND WHINING
0:08:40 > 0:08:44Look at all those balloons! It's party time in China!
0:08:44 > 0:08:47We're here to see a world record attempt for the...
0:08:50 > 0:08:56Luigi di Michele already holds this record, which stands at...
0:08:56 > 0:09:00But here they've optimistically hung...
0:09:00 > 0:09:03So if he destroys them all with just one shot,
0:09:03 > 0:09:07he'll shatter his own landmark, amazing.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11So 20 metres away from the first balloon,
0:09:11 > 0:09:14Luigi begins his final preparations.
0:09:14 > 0:09:15Yes, indeed.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17It's an age-old battle,
0:09:17 > 0:09:21sharp arrow versus easily poppable balloon.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23But which will come out on top?
0:09:23 > 0:09:26Lugi is now seeking to empty his mind,
0:09:26 > 0:09:31to reach a state of complete and utter stillness.
0:09:31 > 0:09:35A sneeze, a hiccup, or worst of all a break of wind,
0:09:35 > 0:09:38would spell catastrophe at this stage.
0:09:38 > 0:09:39AL BREAKS WIND
0:09:39 > 0:09:42Amazing, he didn't even flinch!
0:09:42 > 0:09:46Luckily we're in a soundproof booth.
0:09:46 > 0:09:48Yeah, with no windows...
0:09:50 > 0:09:52Wow! Unbelievable!
0:09:52 > 0:09:54What a shot!
0:09:54 > 0:09:57And speaking of good shots, look at these.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00The water keeps its balloon shape for just
0:10:00 > 0:10:05a split second before realising there's no balloon left.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07Incredible precision.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09He even hit the bull's-eye. A new world record!
0:10:11 > 0:10:13And what better way to celebrate than being
0:10:13 > 0:10:16paraded around by the tiny horses of glory?
0:10:17 > 0:10:19And now...
0:10:21 > 0:10:23CHEERING
0:10:23 > 0:10:25HE GROANS
0:10:25 > 0:10:27SHE LAUGHS
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Listen, if there was a record for the most enjoyable name to
0:10:30 > 0:10:34say in the world, this man would surely get it.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37In fact, is that a world record?
0:10:37 > 0:10:38No.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40Of, well, it should be.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43This is...
0:10:43 > 0:10:45Told you it was a great name.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48And his partner in acrobatic crime...
0:10:48 > 0:10:52Together they perform some jaw-dropping gymnastics
0:10:52 > 0:10:55using this terrifyingly tall structure.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03Although it's not really Korean and it's not really a cradle.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09Today, Massimiliano and Roisin are looking to swing home
0:11:09 > 0:11:12the world record for the...
0:11:15 > 0:11:17I'll let Massimiliano explain.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22Well, by swinging Roisin in-between my legs, I throw her up in the air,
0:11:22 > 0:11:26she will move in air to rotate with a somersault and I catch her again.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- OK, and it's as easy as that! - It's as easy as that.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30So you're carrying a bit of an injury, Roisin,
0:11:30 > 0:11:32what exactly happened?
0:11:32 > 0:11:34Well, we were building the cradle the other day
0:11:34 > 0:11:36and my hand got stuck between two pieces of metal.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38It swelled up and so instead of working with our hands,
0:11:38 > 0:11:40we're going to work with our feet.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42Is the way you're doing it now more difficult?
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- Much more.- Yes!
0:11:44 > 0:11:47Oh, dear. Well, here are the rules -
0:11:47 > 0:11:51Roisin must perform a complete somersault in the air.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55Massimiliano must...
0:11:55 > 0:11:57..Roisin by her feet.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59And the target for a new world record
0:11:59 > 0:12:01is nine somersaults in one minute.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06This record is so physically demanding that they will have
0:12:06 > 0:12:08just one attempt.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12And it's so dangerous that Roisin will be attached to a harness.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15Massi, Roisin, are you ready?
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- BOTH:- Yep.- Excellent.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- Well, then, Mark, it's over to you.- OK, in your own time.
0:12:21 > 0:12:22Hup!
0:12:22 > 0:12:23Hey!
0:12:23 > 0:12:25Hup!
0:12:25 > 0:12:27Hey!
0:12:27 > 0:12:28First one good.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31Don't forget, Massi would normally catch Roisin by her hands,
0:12:31 > 0:12:34having to latch onto her feet makes this far trickier.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38Look at that height!
0:12:38 > 0:12:42Roisin is somersaulting over seven metres in the air!
0:12:42 > 0:12:43Hup!
0:12:43 > 0:12:45Hey!
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- 30 seconds.- Hup!
0:12:47 > 0:12:50The dynamic force Roisin generates roughly quadruples her weight
0:12:50 > 0:12:53to around 200 kilos.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56That's a massive mass that Massi mustn't miss!
0:12:56 > 0:12:58Hey! Hup!
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- How many more can they get? - Hey!
0:13:01 > 0:13:03Just listen to the strain.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05HE GROANS
0:13:05 > 0:13:08Can they keep going?
0:13:09 > 0:13:12Oh, Roisin's fallen to the mat with 12 seconds
0:13:12 > 0:13:14still left on the clock.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19Her feet just slipped through Massi's fingers.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Has the record slipped through their fingers, too?
0:13:23 > 0:13:26Mark, you watched that, I'm sure you'll agree it looked fantastic.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- It did. - Was there a record in there?
0:13:29 > 0:13:30Well, in order to set a record today
0:13:30 > 0:13:33you needed more than nine somersaults
0:13:33 > 0:13:35in the Korean Cradle in one minute.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37You went for 48 seconds
0:13:37 > 0:13:40and you achieved...
0:13:40 > 0:13:4214 somersaults!
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- That's a brand-new world record! - Wow, they smashed the record
0:13:45 > 0:13:48and they didn't even need a full minute to do it!
0:13:48 > 0:13:51Gymnastic fantastic!
0:13:51 > 0:13:55Join us next time as we attempt more earth-shattering records like these.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57# Well, look at them go
0:13:57 > 0:14:00# Massimiliano And his brave partner Roisin
0:14:00 > 0:14:03# There somersaulting skills Really paid the bills
0:14:03 > 0:14:05# They set the record At 14
0:14:05 > 0:14:09# Our competitor's cup stacking Was sadly completely lacking
0:14:09 > 0:14:13# It took them for too long To build pyramids that were wrong
0:14:13 > 0:14:17# But Luigi was Top of the pops with his arrow
0:14:17 > 0:14:21# And here comes the rubbish bit
0:14:21 > 0:14:23# The outtakes. #
0:14:25 > 0:14:27HE SCREAMS
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- Massi!- OK, next!
0:14:29 > 0:14:33Prepare for the glory that is the record for the most...
0:14:33 > 0:14:34What is it?
0:14:34 > 0:14:37If you haven't got a record today on the Korean Cradle
0:14:37 > 0:14:39is it time for a "Korear" change?
0:14:40 > 0:14:43I'm glad someone laughed.