Split-second decision shakes up competition for $200k prize in 'most incredible duel so far' on The Floor 2025
On The Floor, one decision can change everything.
That fact was more apparent than ever when one player, David, won a duel in his own category of 'drinks' and immediately decided to take a huge swing to shake up the entire game.
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With a large chunk of the floor's territory in her possession, his rival Sophie was what's known as a 'whale' in the game, indicating a dominant but precarious position as a frontrunner with a big target on her backs.
Rather than head back to The Floor, David chose to continue dueling and was confident about knocking down the 'whale' – even with Sophie having an extra five seconds on the clock thanks to three previous wins in a row.
David was confident in taking on frontrunner Sophie. Nine
There was an extra element of revenge to be had too, as Sophie had knocked out David's sister Gill just yesterday.
The pair went head-to-head in Sophie's inherited topic of flags and after a nail-biting round, David came out on top by just one second.
The rest of the competitors were shocked. Nine
"That was the most incredible duel I think we've had thus far, quite extraordinary," a shocked Rodger Corser reacted.
Finally, Sophie's time came to an end and The Floor officially had a new 'whale'.
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David then had a tough decision to make.
Would he continue on, or return to The Floor where he was now in the lead to take home the daily $10,000 prize for whoever has the most territory?
Never a dull moment, he decided to keep marching on – and take on the player everyone else had been quick to avoid so far, Victoria resident Steven and his expert topic of tennis legends!
Did yet another bold move pay off for David or was it too much, too soon? You can find out by watching the duel in the video above.
The isn't the first time players have risked it all for their chance at an instant $10,000. Play along with more exciting duels below:
The Floor airs on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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