A FORMER Welsh Guard will appear in the final of a popular TV show tomorrow night.

Owen Drew, 21, who is originally from the Blackwood area, made it through to the final of Ninja Warrior UK and now has the chance to become a champion

The self-confessed adrenaline junkie said: "I'm over the mood, especially as I fell in the semi-final. I thought that was the end for me.

"I came 28th out of 30 and got a call to say I was into the final."

In the final, which is pre-recorded, he will try to conquer Ninja Warrior UK's toughest obstacles.

He brought his Welsh flag to filming for the episode which will be shown tomorrow night on ITV.

Mr Drew added: "It was a fantastic experience.

"I show my nerve, determination and grit in the final. You gain something for yourself by taking part but you motivate other people too."

The former Blackwood Comprehensive pupil says he had a lot of local support and that helped him stay motivated.

"People are over the moon," he said. "I have had a lot of local people contact me on social media to congratulate me."

He has children speak to him and follow his progress in the show, and he has this advice for any young people who would like to take on the Ninja Warrior UK challenge: "I would say to school kids put your mind to it, don't be scared of what other people think and just get on with it because it can take you a long way on life.

"With obesity in news we need more people to give kids a push into sports, it's something people need to encourage more.

This won't be the last time Mr Drew is on our screens. He is currently in the process of applying for a popular reality TV show and will appear in a BBC show in the coming months.

He said: "I have a few things coming up in the future that which will give me a big boost.

"Modelling agencies have also been in touch about modelling for sports brands. It's all looking good."

If you have been inspired to take part in the show you can apply to take part. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over and the closing date for applications is Friday, July 13.

Find out more or apply at itv.com/beontv/shows/ninjawarrior.

The final of Ninja Warrior UK featuring Mr Drew will be shown on ITV Saturday, May 26 at 6.30pm.