Off the top of my head I think this would be the easiest way:
Add a Levels filter In addition to the keyer you have already added to the blue screen clip. Crank the levels sliders around until the person is just white.
Place the Background gradient into the project under the blue screen layer.
Right click on the blue screen layer and choose Blend Mode, Stencil Luma.
Hope this helps.
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