1 00:00:06,306 --> 00:00:08,708 - Our Ninja journey started nine weeks ago 2 00:00:08,742 --> 00:00:11,378 with qualifying in San Antonio. 3 00:00:11,411 --> 00:00:12,879 - Looks like you're going to Los Angeles! 4 00:00:12,912 --> 00:00:15,749 - Those who survived moved on to the bright lights 5 00:00:15,782 --> 00:00:17,751 of LA and the semifinals. 6 00:00:17,784 --> 00:00:18,985 - Matt, this is impressive. 7 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:21,221 - And tonight, it's the last chance 8 00:00:21,254 --> 00:00:22,889 for ninjas to book their ticket 9 00:00:22,922 --> 00:00:25,892 to Las Vegas and the National Finals. 10 00:00:25,925 --> 00:00:28,294 Hello, everyone, and welcome to Universal Studios. 11 00:00:28,328 --> 00:00:30,997 I'm Matt Iseman. - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 12 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:34,200 Matt, these past few weeks have been a roller coaster 13 00:00:34,234 --> 00:00:36,536 and it's gonna be another wild ride tonight. 14 00:00:36,569 --> 00:00:37,637 - Absolutely, big man. 15 00:00:37,671 --> 00:00:39,739 These semifinals have been like nothing 16 00:00:39,773 --> 00:00:43,009 we've seen before, with familiar faces falling 17 00:00:43,043 --> 00:00:46,012 but new heroes rising to take their place. 18 00:00:46,046 --> 00:00:48,148 - And tonight, we're gonna see some of the sport's 19 00:00:48,181 --> 00:00:50,183 best young stars. 20 00:00:50,216 --> 00:00:55,188 That includes the Flyboy, Texas teenager Isaiah Thomas. 21 00:00:55,221 --> 00:00:57,457 - I'm built different! 22 00:00:57,490 --> 00:01:00,393 - Plus last year's top rookie among the women, 23 00:01:00,427 --> 00:01:03,063 18-year-old Isabella Wakeham. 24 00:01:03,096 --> 00:01:05,231 - Unbelievable! 25 00:01:05,265 --> 00:01:07,267 - But don't forget the veterans. 26 00:01:07,300 --> 00:01:10,170 We've got the runner-up from the past two seasons, 27 00:01:10,203 --> 00:01:11,404 Austin Gray. 28 00:01:11,438 --> 00:01:13,406 - Oh, my goodness! 29 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:15,875 - And his roommate, the Little Big Man, 30 00:01:15,909 --> 00:01:18,545 5'2" "Gnarly" Nate Hansen. 31 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:21,715 - Go! Whoo! 32 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:23,116 - And we're gonna kick things off 33 00:01:23,149 --> 00:01:25,685 with one of the breakout stars of the season. 34 00:01:25,719 --> 00:01:27,687 Zuri, get her going. 35 00:01:27,721 --> 00:01:31,257 - Guys, Katie Bone came out like a boss in her Ninja debut 36 00:01:31,291 --> 00:01:32,859 just a few weeks ago. 37 00:01:32,892 --> 00:01:35,929 At 16, she became just the second teenage girl 38 00:01:35,962 --> 00:01:37,564 ever to hit a buzzer. 39 00:01:37,597 --> 00:01:39,332 And what made it even more impressive, 40 00:01:39,366 --> 00:01:42,268 she did it as a type-1 diabetic. 41 00:01:42,302 --> 00:01:44,738 [sentimental music] 42 00:01:44,771 --> 00:01:47,674 - When I was nine years old, I had gotten interviewed 43 00:01:47,707 --> 00:01:49,609 for a local newspaper. 44 00:01:51,478 --> 00:01:53,580 They asked me some of my goals and dreams. 45 00:01:53,613 --> 00:01:56,149 And my two biggest ones were to go to the Olympics 46 00:01:56,182 --> 00:01:58,518 and hopefully one day be on "American Ninja Warrior." 47 00:01:58,551 --> 00:02:00,220 - Here we go! 48 00:02:00,253 --> 00:02:03,690 - Yes! Yes! 49 00:02:03,723 --> 00:02:05,692 Katie Bone! [buzzer blares] 50 00:02:05,725 --> 00:02:08,528 Oh, my goodness! 51 00:02:08,561 --> 00:02:12,332 - I have dreamed of hitting that buzzer for so long now 52 00:02:12,365 --> 00:02:15,535 and being able to execute that my first year 53 00:02:15,568 --> 00:02:17,937 is something that I'll never forget. 54 00:02:20,173 --> 00:02:23,576 Diabetes has definitely made competing 55 00:02:23,610 --> 00:02:26,546 and just living so much harder. 56 00:02:26,579 --> 00:02:29,115 I'm fighting my body every single day. 57 00:02:30,617 --> 00:02:33,253 - Type-1 diabetes has changed all of our lives, 58 00:02:33,286 --> 00:02:36,256 in every single way. 59 00:02:36,289 --> 00:02:39,159 When Katie's competing and adrenaline starts to spike 60 00:02:39,192 --> 00:02:40,660 and her glucose is gonna spike, 61 00:02:40,694 --> 00:02:42,562 that determines whether she can concentrate, 62 00:02:42,595 --> 00:02:44,798 whether she can think properly. 63 00:02:44,831 --> 00:02:47,801 She makes it look easy, and it is anything but easy. 64 00:02:49,269 --> 00:02:52,972 - I have wanted this so bad for so long. 65 00:02:53,006 --> 00:02:55,575 - * Can't stop me now * 66 00:02:55,608 --> 00:03:01,081 - And knowing how many people I can and will inspire 67 00:03:01,114 --> 00:03:04,050 makes everything I ever fought through so worth it. 68 00:03:04,050 --> 00:03:06,586 - * Can't stop me now * 69 00:03:08,621 --> 00:03:11,691 - What a stud she is, 70 00:03:11,725 --> 00:03:13,693 and she's got her parents and some of the ninjas 71 00:03:13,727 --> 00:03:15,328 she trains with on the sideline. 72 00:03:15,362 --> 00:03:18,098 [countdown clock beeping] 73 00:03:18,131 --> 00:03:19,499 5'2", 110. 74 00:03:19,532 --> 00:03:21,701 Boy, she did come up big in qualifying. 75 00:03:21,735 --> 00:03:24,237 She was one of the five women who hit a buzzer. 76 00:03:24,270 --> 00:03:26,106 - Go, Katie! 77 00:03:26,139 --> 00:03:28,074 - You can see on the back of her arms, 78 00:03:28,074 --> 00:03:31,378 insulin pump on the left arm, glucose monitor on her right. 79 00:03:31,411 --> 00:03:34,080 Without insulin, her body would shut down. 80 00:03:34,114 --> 00:03:36,316 - What's she gonna do at Over Under? 81 00:03:38,318 --> 00:03:40,420 - Well, climbing across underneath like this 82 00:03:40,453 --> 00:03:43,089 is the longer and more tiring option. 83 00:03:43,123 --> 00:03:44,991 No doubting her power, obviously, 84 00:03:45,091 --> 00:03:47,093 with the rock climber, that grip strength, 85 00:03:47,127 --> 00:03:50,330 but this semis course is 10 obstacles long. 86 00:03:50,363 --> 00:03:51,865 You don't want to use up a lot of strength 87 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:53,500 on the second obstacle. 88 00:03:53,533 --> 00:03:56,936 - Yeah, she's got grip strength for days. 89 00:03:56,970 --> 00:04:00,540 - Ooh, falls back hard but hangs on. 90 00:04:00,573 --> 00:04:02,809 That's her climbing experience. 91 00:04:02,842 --> 00:04:04,811 But she is spending a lot more time on this obstacle 92 00:04:04,844 --> 00:04:06,112 than she wanted to. 93 00:04:06,146 --> 00:04:07,580 This could catch up to her. 94 00:04:07,614 --> 00:04:10,050 But again, I think you said it, Akbar, 95 00:04:10,050 --> 00:04:12,852 I don't think her grip's gonna be the thing that gives out. 96 00:04:12,886 --> 00:04:14,320 - She is powerful. 97 00:04:15,955 --> 00:04:18,191 - She's glad that one's behind her. 98 00:04:18,224 --> 00:04:21,528 - Come on, Katie! - Mama said that's two down. 99 00:04:21,561 --> 00:04:23,563 - Now the third obstacle, Air Surfer. 100 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:26,066 Gotta fly with that upside-down snowboard 101 00:04:26,066 --> 00:04:28,435 across the pads. 102 00:04:28,468 --> 00:04:31,638 Top 15 in the U.S. in climbing right now. 103 00:04:31,671 --> 00:04:34,074 It's the Air Surfer, a little different move here. 104 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:36,509 Been doing Ninja for three years, got to be precise. 105 00:04:36,543 --> 00:04:38,578 - This is not something you'll see in rock climbing. 106 00:04:38,611 --> 00:04:40,313 - You don't see this on a mountain! 107 00:04:40,347 --> 00:04:41,981 Well, you do see it on a mountain, I'm guessing, 108 00:04:42,082 --> 00:04:43,416 but not like this! 109 00:04:43,450 --> 00:04:44,984 Normally, the board is strapped to your feet, 110 00:04:45,085 --> 00:04:46,553 not your hands. 111 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:48,088 Ooh! 112 00:04:48,088 --> 00:04:49,422 - Here we go. - Good correction. 113 00:04:49,456 --> 00:04:51,091 That right side still a little ahead. 114 00:04:51,124 --> 00:04:53,526 Ooh. 115 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:56,162 Big throw, lands it. 116 00:04:56,196 --> 00:04:58,531 - Whew, she's our lightest competitor tonight 117 00:04:58,565 --> 00:05:00,266 at only 110 pounds. 118 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:02,769 But let me tell you, she is fearless. 119 00:05:04,938 --> 00:05:07,507 - She is through. 120 00:05:07,540 --> 00:05:09,042 Takes a deep breath. 121 00:05:09,042 --> 00:05:10,577 She's really expended a lot of energy 122 00:05:10,610 --> 00:05:12,579 on these early obstacles. - Whoo! Go, Katie! 123 00:05:12,612 --> 00:05:14,814 - Balance obstacles always a challenge. 124 00:05:14,848 --> 00:05:16,816 Especially at 5'2", not a long stride. 125 00:05:16,850 --> 00:05:18,284 Watch it on Diamond Dash. 126 00:05:18,318 --> 00:05:19,753 The key is to get into the center. 127 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:21,821 Oh! - Nice! Nice, nice! Ooh! 128 00:05:21,855 --> 00:05:25,392 - Slow but sure, there's the smile. 129 00:05:25,425 --> 00:05:27,794 Gave Mom a scare. 130 00:05:27,827 --> 00:05:30,530 Her parents are such a big part of her success, 131 00:05:30,563 --> 00:05:32,632 taking her to climbing or Ninja events 132 00:05:32,665 --> 00:05:33,933 almost every weekend. 133 00:05:33,967 --> 00:05:36,603 Now this starts to get fun for her. 134 00:05:36,636 --> 00:05:39,539 Kaleidoscope should absolutely be in her wheelhouse. 135 00:05:39,572 --> 00:05:42,242 - This is a lot of the skills she uses in climbing. 136 00:05:42,275 --> 00:05:44,544 - She's got to turn those wheels then swing over 137 00:05:44,577 --> 00:05:46,446 and land on the narrow ledges. 138 00:05:46,479 --> 00:05:49,082 - We're starting to get a little drizzle out here. 139 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:52,619 That's gonna make those ledges even harder to latch on to. 140 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:54,421 - Ooh! You can see it spin now! 141 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:57,490 - Yes, didn't have it all the way down but that's all right. 142 00:05:57,524 --> 00:05:59,859 She's got the grip strength. - Good focus! 143 00:05:59,893 --> 00:06:01,394 - She is not letting this Kaleidoscope 144 00:06:01,428 --> 00:06:03,930 distort her vision of getting to that buzzer! 145 00:06:04,030 --> 00:06:06,666 - Well, there's the climber. You can see her just elevate. 146 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:09,536 And even at 5'2", with that back strength, 147 00:06:09,569 --> 00:06:11,871 she is controlling these windows. 148 00:06:11,905 --> 00:06:13,073 - Come on, stay calm. 149 00:06:13,106 --> 00:06:14,507 You see the concern on her face, 150 00:06:14,541 --> 00:06:16,076 but she's staying calm. 151 00:06:16,109 --> 00:06:17,177 Come on, swing. Get it. 152 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:20,680 - Only a quarter inch! - Nice! 153 00:06:20,714 --> 00:06:24,050 - Just needs a big swing and the dismount. 154 00:06:24,084 --> 00:06:25,552 And she's done it. 155 00:06:25,585 --> 00:06:28,588 [cheers and applause] 156 00:06:28,621 --> 00:06:30,056 - Come on, Katie! 157 00:06:30,090 --> 00:06:32,359 - I see you, Katie Bone. I see you. 158 00:06:32,392 --> 00:06:34,194 - And, Akbar, with her diabetes, 159 00:06:34,227 --> 00:06:37,063 it's a constant struggle to maintain energy levels. 160 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:40,333 She pushed herself to get here. What does she have left? 161 00:06:40,367 --> 00:06:42,669 all: [chanting] Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 162 00:06:42,702 --> 00:06:44,871 - 5'2", no problems. 163 00:06:44,904 --> 00:06:46,406 - Nice! - No problem. 164 00:06:46,439 --> 00:06:47,574 - Let's go! 165 00:06:47,607 --> 00:06:49,075 - Well, her run back in qualifying 166 00:06:49,075 --> 00:06:51,945 created a huge response on social media. 167 00:06:51,978 --> 00:06:54,114 She's such an inspiration to young girls, 168 00:06:54,147 --> 00:06:56,549 especially those who are diabetic. 169 00:06:56,583 --> 00:06:59,252 - I can't wait to see what she does on the back half here. 170 00:06:59,285 --> 00:07:01,087 Such a special talent. 171 00:07:01,121 --> 00:07:04,591 - First time facing a Salmon Ladder in competition. 172 00:07:04,624 --> 00:07:06,459 She's only the second woman all season 173 00:07:06,493 --> 00:07:09,029 to reach the back half of the semis course. 174 00:07:09,029 --> 00:07:11,197 Karen Potts did it last week. 175 00:07:11,231 --> 00:07:13,933 - Katie Bone doing it as a type-1 diabetic! 176 00:07:14,034 --> 00:07:16,036 Nice! - Yes! 177 00:07:16,036 --> 00:07:18,738 - And now she's reached the eighth obstacle. 178 00:07:18,772 --> 00:07:21,841 Another unbelievable run for this rookie. 179 00:07:21,875 --> 00:07:25,712 Got to swing the bar and land softly on those ghosts. 180 00:07:25,745 --> 00:07:27,547 She's three obstacles away from a buzzer. 181 00:07:27,580 --> 00:07:30,316 She'd be the youngest woman ever to do it. 182 00:07:30,350 --> 00:07:33,453 both: No! [crowd groans] 183 00:07:33,486 --> 00:07:35,855 - That was just a miss. Oh! 184 00:07:35,889 --> 00:07:38,124 - But what a great way to start the night. 185 00:07:38,158 --> 00:07:41,127 One of the best runs by a woman this year. 186 00:07:42,595 --> 00:07:45,331 - She had to battle to get through the first half 187 00:07:45,365 --> 00:07:48,234 and made it up the Warped Wall once again. 188 00:07:48,268 --> 00:07:51,304 But on Ghost Town, she was looking at the right side 189 00:07:51,338 --> 00:07:53,139 and overshot on the left. 190 00:07:53,173 --> 00:07:56,943 Still, a great run by the 16-year-old. 191 00:07:56,976 --> 00:07:58,812 - Getting hugs from the family. 192 00:08:00,313 --> 00:08:01,815 - And it's early, but that run may have earned 193 00:08:01,848 --> 00:08:04,684 Katie Bone a trip to Vegas. 194 00:08:04,718 --> 00:08:07,187 It's the last night of LA Semifinals, 195 00:08:07,220 --> 00:08:09,656 and we've got an all-star lineup, 196 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:12,659 including the Sparkly Ninja, Barclay Stockett, 197 00:08:12,692 --> 00:08:15,929 and the Beast, Ninja veteran James McGrath. 198 00:08:16,029 --> 00:08:18,365 Plus, the man who almost won it all, 199 00:08:18,398 --> 00:08:20,700 Austin Gray, and his roommate, 200 00:08:20,734 --> 00:08:23,603 the 5'2" fan favorite Nate Hansen. 201 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:25,038 We'll see them... 202 00:08:25,038 --> 00:08:27,107 - He's about to make it rain on this Ninja course. 203 00:08:27,140 --> 00:08:29,776 - And a lot more... - Time to break camp. 204 00:08:29,809 --> 00:08:32,545 - Find out who's punching their ticket to Vegas 205 00:08:32,579 --> 00:08:34,881 on "American Ninja Warrior." 206 00:08:39,586 --> 00:08:41,755 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior." 207 00:08:41,788 --> 00:08:44,057 Rohan Sebastian's a med student 208 00:08:44,090 --> 00:08:46,059 about to become a doctor. 209 00:08:46,059 --> 00:08:47,827 - Hopefully he studied this course tonight 210 00:08:47,861 --> 00:08:49,562 because it is difficult. 211 00:08:49,596 --> 00:08:51,164 - Before entering med school, 212 00:08:51,197 --> 00:08:53,299 Sebastian was an all-American gymnast 213 00:08:53,333 --> 00:08:55,435 at the University of Michigan. 214 00:08:55,468 --> 00:08:57,303 And he had no problem on the bars. 215 00:08:57,337 --> 00:08:58,672 - Nice one! 216 00:08:58,705 --> 00:09:00,340 [cheers and applause] 217 00:09:00,373 --> 00:09:03,276 - In his two previous seasons, the 31-year-old 218 00:09:03,309 --> 00:09:07,047 fell on balance obstacles. - Ooh! Oh, no! 219 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:08,615 - And he did it again tonight. 220 00:09:08,648 --> 00:09:11,084 - Take a look at this right here. 221 00:09:11,117 --> 00:09:13,019 Yo, right on his face. 222 00:09:13,053 --> 00:09:16,523 - The balance obstacles! [groans] 223 00:09:16,556 --> 00:09:19,459 I'm gonna get it. I'm gonna get it next time. 224 00:09:19,492 --> 00:09:22,028 - Colorado teenager Anabella Heinrichs 225 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:24,330 was ready to flex on the semifinals 226 00:09:24,364 --> 00:09:27,200 after a strong run back in qualifying. 227 00:09:27,233 --> 00:09:29,869 With her family and training partners cheering her on, 228 00:09:29,903 --> 00:09:33,139 the recent high school grad schooled Over Under. 229 00:09:33,173 --> 00:09:35,141 - Yeah, got to clear this gap right here. 230 00:09:35,175 --> 00:09:36,309 Nice. 231 00:09:36,343 --> 00:09:38,211 - Heinrichs is an avid skier, 232 00:09:38,244 --> 00:09:41,648 but when she tried to fly with the snowboard on Air Surfer... 233 00:09:41,681 --> 00:09:43,650 - Oh! 234 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:45,518 - Her run came to an end. 235 00:09:45,552 --> 00:09:49,389 - That kind of sucks, but it is what it is. 236 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:51,524 - Well, it's time to let the beat drop. 237 00:09:51,558 --> 00:09:55,328 That's because up next is a 17-year-old hip-hop producer. 238 00:09:55,362 --> 00:09:58,298 It's Marietta, Georgia's, Ethan Bartnicki. 239 00:09:58,331 --> 00:10:01,434 - Ooh! That boy can spit and flip! 240 00:10:01,468 --> 00:10:03,003 - Definitely has many talents. 241 00:10:03,036 --> 00:10:04,938 He was adopted as a baby, 242 00:10:04,971 --> 00:10:08,441 and Ninja and music have helped him express himself. 243 00:10:08,475 --> 00:10:10,377 [upbeat hip-hop music] 244 00:10:10,410 --> 00:10:13,680 - I've been producing music for about six years now, 245 00:10:13,713 --> 00:10:15,615 since I was 12. 246 00:10:15,648 --> 00:10:18,752 * Be the best, beat the rest, no contest, hey * 247 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:20,553 * Get that prize and that money * 248 00:10:20,587 --> 00:10:21,788 * You can flex, hey * 249 00:10:23,223 --> 00:10:24,891 The instruments I use are electronic, 250 00:10:24,924 --> 00:10:28,061 so it's just one keyboard with all the sounds on it. 251 00:10:28,094 --> 00:10:30,397 I normally start out with a drum pattern. 252 00:10:30,430 --> 00:10:34,367 [low percussive rhythm] 253 00:10:34,401 --> 00:10:37,170 And then I'll either sample or chop up a melody 254 00:10:37,203 --> 00:10:38,705 to make it sound how I want. 255 00:10:38,738 --> 00:10:40,573 And then I'll start adding in more layers 256 00:10:40,607 --> 00:10:45,712 like the kick, the bass, effects, and vocal chops. 257 00:10:45,745 --> 00:10:47,313 - * I feel lucky, I should roll the dice * 258 00:10:47,347 --> 00:10:50,550 - There's a rhythm to the beats he lays down, 259 00:10:50,583 --> 00:10:53,186 and there's a timing precision 260 00:10:53,219 --> 00:10:54,521 that you have to have in Ninja. 261 00:10:54,554 --> 00:10:56,189 It goes hand in hand, 262 00:10:56,222 --> 00:11:00,060 and I think it's a window into how his brain works. 263 00:11:00,060 --> 00:11:02,462 - I was adopted, and music has got me 264 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:04,230 through a lot of tough times. 265 00:11:04,264 --> 00:11:07,067 Sometimes, it is hard to fit in with the Black community, 266 00:11:07,067 --> 00:11:09,135 and it also is obviously hard to fit in 267 00:11:09,169 --> 00:11:11,604 with the white community, but I'm able to now 268 00:11:11,638 --> 00:11:13,340 get into my own world with my headphones, 269 00:11:13,373 --> 00:11:15,542 and it helps me express my mood. 270 00:11:15,575 --> 00:11:17,243 Music definitely means a lot to me. 271 00:11:17,277 --> 00:11:18,945 So let's get hyped. 272 00:11:18,978 --> 00:11:21,481 * * 273 00:11:21,514 --> 00:11:23,717 [cheers and applause] 274 00:11:23,750 --> 00:11:25,752 - Ethan's parents here to support him. 275 00:11:25,785 --> 00:11:27,654 And a big bunch of his training buddies 276 00:11:27,687 --> 00:11:30,090 watching back in Atlanta. 277 00:11:30,090 --> 00:11:32,759 [countdown clock beeping] 278 00:11:32,792 --> 00:11:34,661 Just graduated from high school, 279 00:11:34,694 --> 00:11:37,764 on his way to college to study music producing. 280 00:11:37,797 --> 00:11:39,966 - Only 5'4" and 114 pounds. 281 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:42,268 Watch him fly through Over Under. 282 00:11:42,302 --> 00:11:45,005 - Oh, he falls back so now gotta work his way 283 00:11:45,105 --> 00:11:48,108 across underneath or lache across like that. 284 00:11:48,108 --> 00:11:51,511 Handles that 7-foot gap, and this time, he goes over. 285 00:11:51,544 --> 00:11:54,014 That's the easy way, and he is through quickly. 286 00:11:54,114 --> 00:11:55,915 [cheers and applause] 287 00:11:55,949 --> 00:11:57,917 - But don't be fooled by his baby face, 288 00:11:57,951 --> 00:12:00,787 this dude is a man when he steps on a Ninja course. 289 00:12:00,820 --> 00:12:02,789 - On to Air Surfer. 290 00:12:02,822 --> 00:12:05,458 - And he looks a lot different than when we first saw him. 291 00:12:05,492 --> 00:12:08,161 - We saw him on "Ninja Junior" season one. 292 00:12:08,194 --> 00:12:10,830 He was 4'8", 72 pounds. 293 00:12:10,864 --> 00:12:12,098 Grown up a bit since then. 294 00:12:12,132 --> 00:12:14,467 - Called himself Lil Dolla back then. 295 00:12:14,501 --> 00:12:16,870 He knew he wanted to be in music at a young age. 296 00:12:16,903 --> 00:12:20,106 - Well, he's making some sweet music on the course so far. 297 00:12:21,574 --> 00:12:23,209 He's flying through Air Surfer. 298 00:12:23,243 --> 00:12:25,178 - There you go! There you go! There you go! 299 00:12:25,211 --> 00:12:27,180 Big lache! Big lache! 300 00:12:27,213 --> 00:12:28,715 - Just needs the dismount. 301 00:12:28,748 --> 00:12:30,250 And he's through. 302 00:12:30,283 --> 00:12:32,352 [cheers and applause] 303 00:12:32,385 --> 00:12:33,953 Watch the Diamond Dash. 304 00:12:33,987 --> 00:12:36,489 Got to get the speed right in the center of the diamonds. 305 00:12:36,523 --> 00:12:39,159 - Nice, yeah! - Perfect. 306 00:12:39,192 --> 00:12:42,095 - Whoo! 307 00:12:42,095 --> 00:12:44,330 - On now to Kaleidoscope. 308 00:12:44,364 --> 00:12:46,099 Probably gonna need to get past this one 309 00:12:46,132 --> 00:12:48,268 if you wanna be in the top 15 and move on. 310 00:12:48,301 --> 00:12:50,370 - You got it, buddy, you got it! 311 00:12:50,403 --> 00:12:51,938 - It's gonna test his technique, 312 00:12:51,971 --> 00:12:53,139 the ability to make the reach, 313 00:12:53,173 --> 00:12:56,009 especially on that third window. 314 00:12:56,109 --> 00:12:57,277 - Nice! 315 00:12:57,310 --> 00:13:00,180 He's got the rhythm, Matt. Look at that. 316 00:13:01,781 --> 00:13:04,084 - Now gotta rotate this one 180 degrees. 317 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:06,653 In the fourth window, a quarter-inch ledge. 318 00:13:06,686 --> 00:13:08,054 - Bartnicki looks like a featherweight 319 00:13:08,054 --> 00:13:10,390 just throwing himself around. 320 00:13:10,423 --> 00:13:12,392 - Now just needs the dismount. 321 00:13:12,425 --> 00:13:14,494 And he's through. 322 00:13:14,527 --> 00:13:18,798 Gonna take on the Warped Wall at just 5'4". 323 00:13:18,832 --> 00:13:20,333 And Bartnicki crushes it. 324 00:13:20,367 --> 00:13:22,502 [cheers and applause] 325 00:13:22,535 --> 00:13:25,138 Bartnicki on the back half. 326 00:13:25,171 --> 00:13:27,307 - Oh, rock, paper, scissors? What you got? 327 00:13:27,340 --> 00:13:31,111 One, two, three, shoot. Ahh! Okay. 328 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:33,546 We both did scissors. - Oh! 329 00:13:33,580 --> 00:13:34,914 What a showman! 330 00:13:37,083 --> 00:13:38,818 He just took time to roshambo with us, did a flip. 331 00:13:38,852 --> 00:13:40,754 - And did a flip. - Now is on to the back half. 332 00:13:40,787 --> 00:13:42,722 - Just steppin'. - That's confidence. 333 00:13:45,091 --> 00:13:47,093 Stepping up now for the Salmon Ladder. 334 00:13:47,093 --> 00:13:48,661 Got to jump it up four rungs. 335 00:13:48,695 --> 00:13:50,830 - Oh, he can lay down some percussions right here. 336 00:13:50,864 --> 00:13:52,932 Rat-a-tat, 337 00:13:52,966 --> 00:13:54,267 rat-a-tat. 338 00:13:54,300 --> 00:13:56,136 - Looking strong. 339 00:13:56,169 --> 00:13:58,004 His parents, so supportive. 340 00:13:58,104 --> 00:14:00,240 They adopted Ethan when he was a baby. 341 00:14:00,273 --> 00:14:03,576 Ethan's got two older brothers going to Georgia Tech. 342 00:14:03,610 --> 00:14:05,045 Let's see what he can do on Ghost Town. 343 00:14:05,078 --> 00:14:07,047 Got to be precise with the bar. 344 00:14:07,047 --> 00:14:09,716 This tripped up Katie Bone minutes ago. 345 00:14:09,749 --> 00:14:11,885 It's unnerving the way your momentum moves 346 00:14:11,918 --> 00:14:14,721 with these counterweighted ghost cradles. 347 00:14:14,754 --> 00:14:16,322 - We had this a few weeks ago. 348 00:14:16,356 --> 00:14:19,225 This obstacle knocked out a lot of top ninjas. 349 00:14:19,259 --> 00:14:21,227 This one right here, Matt, you got to kick up, 350 00:14:21,261 --> 00:14:23,129 and you got to elevate it. 351 00:14:23,163 --> 00:14:25,598 - A foot and a half, and he just barely got it. 352 00:14:25,632 --> 00:14:27,133 And he's through! 353 00:14:27,167 --> 00:14:30,303 [cheers and applause] 354 00:14:30,337 --> 00:14:31,871 - Yeah! Let's go! 355 00:14:31,905 --> 00:14:34,574 - Well, now he's facing a choice at Split Decision. 356 00:14:34,607 --> 00:14:36,543 The balance obstacle, Diving Boards, 357 00:14:36,576 --> 00:14:38,812 or the upper body tester, Flipped Around. 358 00:14:38,845 --> 00:14:40,880 And he's going straight to Flipped Around. 359 00:14:40,914 --> 00:14:43,717 - Look at all his boys there in Atlanta watching. 360 00:14:43,750 --> 00:14:45,952 - This will really test that grip. 361 00:14:45,985 --> 00:14:49,222 5'4", not a big wingspan, but only 114 pounds. 362 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:51,658 Got to climb to the top, flip the board over, 363 00:14:51,691 --> 00:14:54,761 and lock it in place. - I love the confidence. 364 00:14:54,794 --> 00:14:57,097 He didn't hesitate to attack this obstacle. 365 00:14:57,097 --> 00:14:58,732 He went right at it. 366 00:14:58,765 --> 00:15:00,433 The future music producer 367 00:15:00,467 --> 00:15:02,702 has hit all the right notes tonight. 368 00:15:02,736 --> 00:15:05,038 - But he's struggling to get that lower body locked in. 369 00:15:05,038 --> 00:15:08,174 Really relying on the upper body there. 370 00:15:08,208 --> 00:15:09,642 See if he can lock it in. 371 00:15:09,676 --> 00:15:11,444 - That board is about half his body weight, Matt, 372 00:15:11,478 --> 00:15:13,780 so he's gonna really have to get that momentum 373 00:15:13,813 --> 00:15:15,048 to lock it in. 374 00:15:15,048 --> 00:15:17,617 crowd: You can do it! [rhythmic clapping] 375 00:15:17,650 --> 00:15:19,652 - He's getting so close! 376 00:15:19,686 --> 00:15:21,521 - And switching that grip. 377 00:15:21,554 --> 00:15:23,056 You can see he's running out of steam here. 378 00:15:23,056 --> 00:15:26,126 - Oh, yeah, but he's 17 years old, 114 pounds. 379 00:15:26,159 --> 00:15:29,295 He should have enough energy. Just needs the body weight. 380 00:15:29,329 --> 00:15:33,333 He's trying to swing before he locks it in. 381 00:15:33,366 --> 00:15:35,769 - Your fulcrum point is actually shifting on you, 382 00:15:35,802 --> 00:15:37,303 and now he's gone backwards. 383 00:15:37,337 --> 00:15:38,605 - This kid's got a lot of moxie, 384 00:15:38,638 --> 00:15:40,774 and he has no quit-- both: Oh! 385 00:15:40,807 --> 00:15:42,642 [crowd groans] [air horn blares] 386 00:15:44,511 --> 00:15:46,846 - Well, he got flipped around there, 387 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:49,582 but not before making it to that ninth obstacle. 388 00:15:49,616 --> 00:15:52,452 - I got this far. I'm so proud of how I did. 389 00:15:52,485 --> 00:15:54,688 That was insane. 390 00:15:54,721 --> 00:15:57,857 - This music producer can definitely entertain. 391 00:15:57,891 --> 00:16:01,461 Played a little rock, paper, scissors, threw in a backflip, 392 00:16:01,494 --> 00:16:03,396 and made it to the ninth obstacle 393 00:16:03,430 --> 00:16:07,300 where he tried hard but couldn't get it locked in. 394 00:16:07,334 --> 00:16:09,869 - I'm so proud of you. Mwah. 395 00:16:09,903 --> 00:16:11,838 - Well, it's early, but I think that might earn 396 00:16:11,871 --> 00:16:14,874 the music man a gig in Vegas. 397 00:16:14,908 --> 00:16:19,112 Coming up, his dying father taught him to live wide. 398 00:16:19,145 --> 00:16:22,916 And Christopher Harding Jones has lived up to that legacy. 399 00:16:22,949 --> 00:16:25,285 [buzzer blares] - For Father! 400 00:16:25,318 --> 00:16:28,054 - This inspirational teenager is up next... 401 00:16:28,054 --> 00:16:29,556 - Yes! Living wide! 402 00:16:29,589 --> 00:16:31,758 - On "American Ninja Warrior." 403 00:16:37,731 --> 00:16:39,599 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior." 404 00:16:39,632 --> 00:16:42,802 Moments ago, Mohawk 39-year-old Mark Farrell 405 00:16:42,836 --> 00:16:46,339 got the party started with some interesting dance moves 406 00:16:46,373 --> 00:16:49,075 at the start line. - He's hyped! He's hyped! 407 00:16:49,075 --> 00:16:52,212 - Wearing jean shorts and weighing almost 200 pounds, 408 00:16:52,245 --> 00:16:54,414 the Utah dad and software engineer 409 00:16:54,447 --> 00:16:57,117 was still able to pull off some big moves. 410 00:16:57,150 --> 00:16:58,651 - Okay! 411 00:16:58,685 --> 00:17:00,020 - And he brought some big energy. 412 00:17:00,053 --> 00:17:02,422 - Ahh! 413 00:17:02,455 --> 00:17:03,590 - Shirt's coming off. 414 00:17:03,623 --> 00:17:05,025 - After going bare-chested, 415 00:17:05,025 --> 00:17:07,227 he went out in a blaze of glory. 416 00:17:07,260 --> 00:17:09,429 - Oh! Oh! 417 00:17:09,462 --> 00:17:11,031 - No! 418 00:17:11,064 --> 00:17:13,433 - Whoo! That was beautiful. 419 00:17:13,466 --> 00:17:15,735 [cheers and applause] 420 00:17:15,769 --> 00:17:19,039 - There was money on the line for Atlanta's Brad Giles. 421 00:17:19,039 --> 00:17:21,041 - He's about to make it rain on this Ninja course. 422 00:17:21,074 --> 00:17:23,176 - Giles, the Give-Back Ninja, 423 00:17:23,209 --> 00:17:27,047 donates $500 to charity for every obstacle he completes. 424 00:17:27,047 --> 00:17:28,415 - Yeah, here we go! 425 00:17:28,448 --> 00:17:30,617 - At 39, the healthcare company owner 426 00:17:30,650 --> 00:17:32,352 is one of our older competitors. 427 00:17:32,385 --> 00:17:35,555 - All right, here comes $1,000 right here. 428 00:17:35,588 --> 00:17:37,223 - And though his run ended earlier 429 00:17:37,257 --> 00:17:39,359 than he would've liked... - Ooh! No! 430 00:17:39,392 --> 00:17:42,195 - He still donated $1,000 to charity. 431 00:17:42,228 --> 00:17:43,596 - It happens. Best y'all heard. 432 00:17:43,630 --> 00:17:46,266 I love Ninja. Let's go. 433 00:17:46,299 --> 00:17:48,201 - Our next competitor had one of the most 434 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:51,438 emotional runs we've ever had a few weeks ago in qualifying. 435 00:17:51,471 --> 00:17:54,207 - This is so amazing! 436 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:55,775 Let's go! 437 00:17:55,809 --> 00:17:58,878 - This is Georgia teenager Christopher Harding Jones. 438 00:17:58,912 --> 00:18:02,282 His shirt says "Living Wide," the motto of his dad, 439 00:18:02,315 --> 00:18:03,883 who died from cancer. 440 00:18:03,917 --> 00:18:06,753 But that's not all this 17-year-old has had to face. 441 00:18:08,221 --> 00:18:10,223 [soft piano music] 442 00:18:10,256 --> 00:18:12,025 - I think the thing that makes me proudest 443 00:18:12,025 --> 00:18:14,060 is that I've had to overcome a lot of things 444 00:18:14,094 --> 00:18:17,063 to even get to the start line. 445 00:18:17,097 --> 00:18:20,033 I lost my dad to lung cancer. 446 00:18:20,033 --> 00:18:23,370 And I was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder 447 00:18:23,403 --> 00:18:24,904 when I was in the second grade. 448 00:18:26,606 --> 00:18:29,609 I struggled know where I am and how my body interacts 449 00:18:29,642 --> 00:18:31,344 with the space around me. 450 00:18:31,378 --> 00:18:34,047 Good, good. Good. 451 00:18:34,047 --> 00:18:38,184 I'm very clumsy, and it makes anything physical 452 00:18:38,218 --> 00:18:39,819 very difficult for me. 453 00:18:41,521 --> 00:18:43,456 - After Christopher got diagnosed, 454 00:18:43,490 --> 00:18:47,360 they said, try things like gymnastics and dancing. 455 00:18:47,394 --> 00:18:50,497 They didn't really make any difference. 456 00:18:50,530 --> 00:18:54,300 - When I found "American Ninja Warrior," everything changed. 457 00:18:56,136 --> 00:19:01,107 Before he died, my dad built a whole Ninja course in my yard. 458 00:19:01,141 --> 00:19:03,009 - He started to do better in school, 459 00:19:03,009 --> 00:19:06,146 he became more athletic and more confident. 460 00:19:06,179 --> 00:19:08,415 - Ninja requires so much coordination 461 00:19:08,448 --> 00:19:10,316 and spatial awareness. 462 00:19:10,350 --> 00:19:13,153 You have to grab things precisely. 463 00:19:13,186 --> 00:19:16,322 - Boy, he is moving with speed. 464 00:19:16,356 --> 00:19:20,026 - Sometimes, I'll still stumble or struggle a little bit more 465 00:19:20,026 --> 00:19:23,496 than other people, but hitting a buzzer just shows 466 00:19:23,530 --> 00:19:26,533 how far Ninja has helped me come. 467 00:19:26,566 --> 00:19:28,868 If my dad taught me anything, it was to never 468 00:19:28,902 --> 00:19:30,403 let challenges hold you back. 469 00:19:30,437 --> 00:19:32,706 Tonight, no matter how I do, I know 470 00:19:32,739 --> 00:19:34,908 he will be so incredibly proud of me 471 00:19:34,941 --> 00:19:37,043 just for getting out there and being here. 472 00:19:40,313 --> 00:19:42,048 [cheers and applause] 473 00:19:42,082 --> 00:19:43,616 - Such an impressive kid. 474 00:19:43,650 --> 00:19:47,053 He'll have his mom and sister on the sideline 475 00:19:47,053 --> 00:19:48,788 along with other Georgia ninjas. 476 00:19:50,390 --> 00:19:52,058 And that group of Atlanta training partners 477 00:19:52,058 --> 00:19:54,794 we saw earlier will also be cheering him on. 478 00:19:54,828 --> 00:19:58,064 [countdown clock beeping] 479 00:19:58,064 --> 00:20:00,400 We see a lot of potential in this young man. 480 00:20:00,433 --> 00:20:03,470 Full name Christopher Harding Jones, 481 00:20:03,503 --> 00:20:06,172 but his friends just call him Topher. 482 00:20:06,206 --> 00:20:08,575 - You can hear the "living wide" chant. 483 00:20:08,608 --> 00:20:11,211 Everyone here tonight wants to see this kid succeed. 484 00:20:11,244 --> 00:20:13,113 - And if you missed his run in qualifying, 485 00:20:13,146 --> 00:20:15,548 "living wide" was the motto of his dad 486 00:20:15,582 --> 00:20:17,484 who was given four months to live. 487 00:20:17,517 --> 00:20:19,552 It means you can't control how long you live, 488 00:20:19,586 --> 00:20:21,588 but you can control how wide you live, 489 00:20:21,621 --> 00:20:23,723 so live it to the fullest. 490 00:20:23,757 --> 00:20:25,925 Now on to Air Surfer. 491 00:20:25,959 --> 00:20:27,594 This is an easy one to make a mistake, 492 00:20:27,627 --> 00:20:29,262 get too energized and overshoot. 493 00:20:31,131 --> 00:20:33,166 - Ooh! - Watch it! Good correction! 494 00:20:33,199 --> 00:20:35,001 - And just as you were talking about overshooting, 495 00:20:35,035 --> 00:20:36,569 almost overshot that one. 496 00:20:36,603 --> 00:20:38,638 And you see the landing pads are getting smaller. 497 00:20:38,672 --> 00:20:41,808 - And perfect right there. Now 4-foot gap. 498 00:20:41,841 --> 00:20:45,011 - Big gap. Overcome it. Nice. - Nice launch. 499 00:20:45,045 --> 00:20:47,580 A lot of good, young ninjas have come out of Atlanta. 500 00:20:47,614 --> 00:20:49,282 Guys like Vance Walker. 501 00:20:49,315 --> 00:20:51,351 Christopher Harding Jones was kind of unheralded, 502 00:20:51,384 --> 00:20:53,186 but he is impressing us. 503 00:20:53,219 --> 00:20:54,654 - Yes, he is. 504 00:20:54,688 --> 00:20:57,424 He's living wide out here, enjoying every moment. 505 00:20:57,457 --> 00:20:59,059 - But his sensory processing disorder 506 00:20:59,092 --> 00:21:01,661 could make this balance obstacle challenging. 507 00:21:01,695 --> 00:21:03,797 Watch the footwork. - Nice, nice. Ooh! 508 00:21:03,830 --> 00:21:06,166 Tripped up, but he's still able to recover. 509 00:21:06,199 --> 00:21:09,302 Great job there by Christopher Harding Jones. 510 00:21:09,336 --> 00:21:11,838 All right, he's living wide, and that's a great motto 511 00:21:11,871 --> 00:21:13,340 to have here on Kaleidoscope 512 00:21:13,373 --> 00:21:14,908 as he's starting to make that turn. 513 00:21:14,941 --> 00:21:16,843 There you go, wide reach right there. 514 00:21:16,876 --> 00:21:19,746 That's the most efficient way there on Kaleidoscope. 515 00:21:22,482 --> 00:21:26,286 - Lands softly on the first one, only 137 pounds. 516 00:21:26,319 --> 00:21:27,520 - Ooh, he's got his hair in his face. 517 00:21:27,554 --> 00:21:28,988 He's got to blow that hair out his face, 518 00:21:29,089 --> 00:21:30,423 I don't know what that's like. 519 00:21:30,457 --> 00:21:32,258 Look at him, he's shaking his head back and forth. 520 00:21:32,292 --> 00:21:34,994 - I'm not sure he can even see as he makes these moves. 521 00:21:35,095 --> 00:21:36,663 - These obstacles are hard enough. 522 00:21:36,696 --> 00:21:38,865 If you've got your hair obstructing your view, 523 00:21:38,898 --> 00:21:40,433 that's almost impossible. 524 00:21:40,467 --> 00:21:41,868 Nice! 525 00:21:41,901 --> 00:21:44,804 - And the impressive run of Christopher Harding Jones. 526 00:21:44,838 --> 00:21:47,841 - Ah, get out of here, Christopher Harding Jones. 527 00:21:47,874 --> 00:21:49,309 - Got it. - Okay. 528 00:21:49,342 --> 00:21:51,945 - Back to the Warped Wall. 529 00:21:51,978 --> 00:21:55,582 - Good job, man! Good job! - Whoo! 530 00:21:55,615 --> 00:21:56,649 - He might want to put that hair 531 00:21:56,683 --> 00:21:58,284 in a ponytail or something. 532 00:21:58,318 --> 00:21:59,786 - Problems we don't have to worry about. 533 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:01,621 - Just take your time! - All day! 534 00:22:01,654 --> 00:22:03,056 - Just needs the Warped Wall, 535 00:22:03,056 --> 00:22:05,191 and he'll be headed to the back half. 536 00:22:05,225 --> 00:22:06,793 - Nice! - Got it. 537 00:22:06,826 --> 00:22:08,962 [cheers and applause] 538 00:22:09,062 --> 00:22:11,064 And look at the celebration. - There you go. 539 00:22:11,064 --> 00:22:12,766 - This is so sick! - Yeah. 540 00:22:12,799 --> 00:22:14,100 - Living wide, baby. 541 00:22:14,134 --> 00:22:16,803 both: Living wide! - This kid is having a blast. 542 00:22:16,836 --> 00:22:19,272 I'm sure his dad is watching from up above 543 00:22:19,305 --> 00:22:21,708 and just so proud of this young man. 544 00:22:21,741 --> 00:22:24,144 So many of these athletes, the obstacles on the course 545 00:22:24,177 --> 00:22:25,845 are nothing compared to the obstacles 546 00:22:25,879 --> 00:22:27,614 they've overcome to get here. 547 00:22:27,647 --> 00:22:30,350 - It's already been an amazing rookie year for him. 548 00:22:30,383 --> 00:22:33,386 If he can get another buzzer, wow. 549 00:22:33,420 --> 00:22:35,155 - First time on the Salmon Ladder. 550 00:22:36,756 --> 00:22:38,558 - Nice! Whoo! 551 00:22:38,591 --> 00:22:40,560 Look at that! - Reverse grip. 552 00:22:40,593 --> 00:22:41,928 - Nice, even pace. 553 00:22:41,961 --> 00:22:44,097 - You got this! 554 00:22:44,130 --> 00:22:45,432 - I think he's got a full tank. 555 00:22:45,465 --> 00:22:47,701 - Now, we saw him almost overshoot on Air Surfer, 556 00:22:47,734 --> 00:22:50,570 so watch it here. Possible to pop this bar out. 557 00:22:50,603 --> 00:22:52,405 - Breathe! Whoo! 558 00:22:52,439 --> 00:22:54,441 - Get that swing! Good job. 559 00:22:54,474 --> 00:22:55,608 - Nice! 560 00:22:55,642 --> 00:22:57,177 - Just graduated from high school. 561 00:22:57,210 --> 00:22:59,112 With his sensory disorder, he could 562 00:22:59,112 --> 00:23:00,680 never do traditional sports, 563 00:23:00,714 --> 00:23:02,916 but he has found a home in Ninja. 564 00:23:02,949 --> 00:23:05,318 18 inches up, needs some power here. 565 00:23:05,352 --> 00:23:06,853 - Big up! 566 00:23:06,886 --> 00:23:08,188 - Looked like he was going for it and thought again. 567 00:23:08,221 --> 00:23:09,789 - Oh, nice! - Got it! 568 00:23:09,823 --> 00:23:11,691 - He's said, "I'm not about to make the rookie mistake." 569 00:23:11,725 --> 00:23:14,361 - Teenager Ethan Bartnicki got through this earlier. 570 00:23:14,394 --> 00:23:16,563 Topher trying to be the second. 571 00:23:16,596 --> 00:23:19,466 The teen invasion continuing. 572 00:23:19,499 --> 00:23:21,501 And this amazing run continuing. 573 00:23:21,534 --> 00:23:23,770 He's reached the ninth obstacle. 574 00:23:23,803 --> 00:23:25,638 What will he do at Split Decision? 575 00:23:25,672 --> 00:23:27,640 - He's walking straight to Flipped Around. 576 00:23:27,674 --> 00:23:29,275 - Go for it. Swing into it. 577 00:23:29,309 --> 00:23:30,610 Make sure it locks. 578 00:23:30,643 --> 00:23:32,078 - Ethan Bartnicki, who fell on this 579 00:23:32,112 --> 00:23:33,880 minutes ago giving advice. 580 00:23:33,913 --> 00:23:36,483 Got to love how the ninjas support each other. 581 00:23:36,516 --> 00:23:38,385 - This right here is an upper-body test. 582 00:23:38,418 --> 00:23:39,686 What does he have left? 583 00:23:39,719 --> 00:23:41,788 - Get that lower body locked in. 584 00:23:41,821 --> 00:23:44,391 - He needs to use his legs. Wrap them around. 585 00:23:44,424 --> 00:23:45,625 There you go. Okay! 586 00:23:45,658 --> 00:23:47,827 - Did he learn from watching Bartnicki? 587 00:23:47,861 --> 00:23:49,629 Will he be able to lock the board in place? 588 00:23:49,662 --> 00:23:52,665 - You got it, Topher! Whoo! 589 00:23:52,699 --> 00:23:54,834 - Gotta generate the power. 590 00:23:54,868 --> 00:23:56,903 Locked in, and good job. 591 00:23:56,936 --> 00:24:00,540 [cheers and applause] 592 00:24:00,573 --> 00:24:02,575 And on to that second board. 593 00:24:02,609 --> 00:24:05,045 And got the foot on the cleat. He's learning. 594 00:24:05,045 --> 00:24:07,514 He's improving from first board to the second board. 595 00:24:07,547 --> 00:24:09,349 - Wow, look at that. 596 00:24:09,382 --> 00:24:10,850 Here we go. Gotta get up there. 597 00:24:10,884 --> 00:24:12,419 - Give it all you got! 598 00:24:12,452 --> 00:24:14,954 - Matt, where did this kid come from? 599 00:24:15,055 --> 00:24:18,091 He wasn't on "Ninja Junior," we didn't know much about him 600 00:24:18,124 --> 00:24:21,194 before the season, but he continues to amaze us. 601 00:24:21,227 --> 00:24:22,729 He may be our rookie of the year. 602 00:24:22,762 --> 00:24:26,933 - Just needs the dismount. If he can hold on. 603 00:24:26,966 --> 00:24:28,335 And he holds on! 604 00:24:28,368 --> 00:24:30,904 And look at this, Christopher Harding Jones. 605 00:24:30,937 --> 00:24:32,772 - Okay! - And he's gonna do it. 606 00:24:32,806 --> 00:24:35,842 [cheers and applause] 607 00:24:41,614 --> 00:24:43,083 crowd: [chanting] Living wide! Living wide! 608 00:24:43,116 --> 00:24:46,786 - 35 feet away from getting his second buzzer. 609 00:24:46,820 --> 00:24:49,889 Big man, first person to take on the Spider Trap. 610 00:24:49,923 --> 00:24:52,959 Three sets of doors, each side weighing 50 pounds. 611 00:24:52,992 --> 00:24:54,427 crowd: [chanting] Living wide! Living wide! 612 00:24:54,461 --> 00:24:57,097 - And this entire crowd chanting "living wide." 613 00:24:57,097 --> 00:24:59,099 That's what this kid is doing. 614 00:24:59,099 --> 00:25:01,067 What a way to honor his dad. 615 00:25:01,101 --> 00:25:03,536 - His dad started this "Living Wide" movement, 616 00:25:03,570 --> 00:25:05,939 what a legacy to leave behind. 617 00:25:06,039 --> 00:25:09,242 - And his son is showing what it's all about. 618 00:25:09,275 --> 00:25:12,545 This young man with sensory processing disorder 619 00:25:12,579 --> 00:25:15,849 has figured out how to handle the bright lights here. 620 00:25:15,882 --> 00:25:17,884 One more set of doors. 621 00:25:17,917 --> 00:25:19,853 - Matt, no other rookie this season 622 00:25:19,886 --> 00:25:22,922 has hit a buzzer in qualifying and semifinals, 623 00:25:22,956 --> 00:25:26,693 but Christopher Harding Jones is about to do it! 624 00:25:26,726 --> 00:25:29,763 - And a storybook ending for this emotional journey. 625 00:25:29,796 --> 00:25:32,632 - Come on. Get it. 626 00:25:34,668 --> 00:25:36,236 - Putting his shoulder into it. 627 00:25:36,269 --> 00:25:38,171 - There you go. Yeah! 628 00:25:38,204 --> 00:25:42,509 - And Christopher Harding Jones continues to live wide 629 00:25:42,542 --> 00:25:45,545 and enjoy the high life 35 up. 630 00:25:45,578 --> 00:25:47,647 [buzzer blares] 631 00:25:47,681 --> 00:25:50,517 Getting the first buzzer of the night! 632 00:25:50,550 --> 00:25:53,119 [cheers and applause] 633 00:25:55,722 --> 00:25:58,091 And overcome with emotion. 634 00:26:01,695 --> 00:26:05,198 - Let's go! 635 00:26:05,231 --> 00:26:08,401 - [laughs] - Absolutely, Christopher. 636 00:26:08,435 --> 00:26:09,836 You did it, buddy. 637 00:26:09,869 --> 00:26:13,907 - I can't even believe it, bro. 35 feet closer to my dad. 638 00:26:13,940 --> 00:26:15,542 - Aww. Oh, wow. - Oh, man. 639 00:26:15,575 --> 00:26:16,910 - Oh, my gosh. 640 00:26:16,943 --> 00:26:19,512 - Christopher, that is so beautiful. 641 00:26:19,546 --> 00:26:20,947 - Well said. 642 00:26:21,047 --> 00:26:22,449 - What do you think your dad would be thinking 643 00:26:22,482 --> 00:26:25,251 right now seeing you living wide? 644 00:26:25,285 --> 00:26:27,053 - I don't even know, bro. He'd be so proud, 645 00:26:27,053 --> 00:26:29,489 I can't even, like, express it with words. 646 00:26:29,522 --> 00:26:30,790 - Well, Topher, let me tell you something. 647 00:26:30,824 --> 00:26:32,592 I can some express some words to you, man. 648 00:26:32,625 --> 00:26:34,961 You're going to Las Vegas. 649 00:26:35,061 --> 00:26:37,831 - Oh, my gosh, thank you so much! 650 00:26:37,864 --> 00:26:41,301 [cheers and applause] 651 00:26:41,334 --> 00:26:44,404 - He honors his dad every time he hits the course, 652 00:26:44,437 --> 00:26:47,507 and Christopher Harding Jones lived wide tonight. 653 00:26:47,540 --> 00:26:49,809 The first to conquer the ninth obstacle 654 00:26:49,843 --> 00:26:52,379 and our first finisher of the night. 655 00:26:53,813 --> 00:26:56,483 - And he's gonna share a big hug with Mom. 656 00:26:56,516 --> 00:26:58,084 How can you not love this kid? 657 00:27:00,353 --> 00:27:03,123 - Don't let anyone tell you you can't do something. 658 00:27:12,032 --> 00:27:14,034 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior." 659 00:27:14,034 --> 00:27:16,336 A couple of athletes from other sports 660 00:27:16,369 --> 00:27:18,204 hit the course minutes ago. 661 00:27:18,238 --> 00:27:20,473 Basketball coach Liv Hackmann showed off 662 00:27:20,507 --> 00:27:22,542 her impressive handles at the start line. 663 00:27:22,575 --> 00:27:24,844 - Matt, she's got hoop dreams, she's ready for it. 664 00:27:24,878 --> 00:27:26,179 - Hackmann played college hoops 665 00:27:26,212 --> 00:27:27,914 at Southeast Missouri State. 666 00:27:27,947 --> 00:27:30,517 And she got some big air on Over Under. 667 00:27:30,550 --> 00:27:32,786 - Oh, was able to slam it through! 668 00:27:32,819 --> 00:27:34,554 - The 5'9" rookie was making 669 00:27:34,587 --> 00:27:36,489 all the right moves on Air Surfer. 670 00:27:36,523 --> 00:27:39,793 - Come on, come on. Ooh! - No! 671 00:27:39,826 --> 00:27:42,062 Until she came up short on the dismount. 672 00:27:42,095 --> 00:27:43,396 - That's a bummer. 673 00:27:43,430 --> 00:27:46,066 - Professional wrestler Sem Garay was ready 674 00:27:46,099 --> 00:27:48,835 to drop the hammer on the semifinals. 675 00:27:48,868 --> 00:27:50,837 - Well, let's see if Sem Garay is gonna 676 00:27:50,870 --> 00:27:52,305 huff and blow this course down. 677 00:27:52,339 --> 00:27:54,074 - He's been entertaining audiences 678 00:27:54,107 --> 00:27:56,543 in the Chicago area for five years. 679 00:27:56,576 --> 00:27:57,777 - Nice! 680 00:27:57,811 --> 00:27:59,479 - And he put on a show tonight. 681 00:27:59,512 --> 00:28:02,315 - All right, come on. Whoo! 682 00:28:02,349 --> 00:28:04,818 Like Ric Flair! Whoo! 683 00:28:04,851 --> 00:28:06,786 - The four-time Ninja veteran was wrestling 684 00:28:06,820 --> 00:28:08,888 his way across Kaleidoscope... 685 00:28:08,922 --> 00:28:10,156 - Oh! 686 00:28:10,190 --> 00:28:11,858 - When he went down for the count. 687 00:28:11,891 --> 00:28:14,427 - One, two, three. 688 00:28:14,461 --> 00:28:15,829 [bell dinging] And you're out! 689 00:28:17,130 --> 00:28:19,766 - Well, you can never count out our next athlete. 690 00:28:19,799 --> 00:28:24,270 It's the legendary ninja James "The Beast" McGrath. 691 00:28:24,304 --> 00:28:26,439 After injuries kept him out for years, 692 00:28:26,473 --> 00:28:28,742 the veteran returned a few weeks ago in qualifying 693 00:28:28,775 --> 00:28:31,144 and had a life-changing run. 694 00:28:32,612 --> 00:28:35,615 And James McGrath is going for the 10,000. 695 00:28:35,648 --> 00:28:38,151 crowd: [chanting] Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 696 00:28:38,184 --> 00:28:40,954 both: Oh! 697 00:28:41,054 --> 00:28:42,622 [buzzer blares] - Yeah! 698 00:28:42,655 --> 00:28:46,760 - The Beast conquered the Mega Wall, winning $10,000. 699 00:28:46,793 --> 00:28:49,129 The Beast is back! 700 00:28:49,162 --> 00:28:51,865 And then proposed to his long-time girlfriend, 701 00:28:51,898 --> 00:28:53,933 fellow ninja Allyssa Beird. 702 00:28:53,967 --> 00:28:56,069 He's dropping to one knee! 703 00:28:56,069 --> 00:28:57,971 She said yes! - She said yes! 704 00:28:58,071 --> 00:29:00,440 Oh, she said yes! - She said yes! 705 00:29:02,575 --> 00:29:05,078 Allyssa won't be on the sideline tonight. 706 00:29:05,111 --> 00:29:07,313 She's watching from back in Massachusetts. 707 00:29:07,347 --> 00:29:09,015 - You got this. I love you. 708 00:29:09,049 --> 00:29:10,483 - I love you. 709 00:29:10,517 --> 00:29:12,519 - Aww, look at that, Matt. - Love is in the air. 710 00:29:12,552 --> 00:29:14,154 [countdown clock beeping] 711 00:29:14,187 --> 00:29:17,023 McGrath first competed way back in season two. 712 00:29:17,057 --> 00:29:18,725 I nicknamed him "The Beast" because 713 00:29:18,758 --> 00:29:20,326 he was a dominant figure. 714 00:29:20,360 --> 00:29:21,528 He was one of the sport's elites. 715 00:29:21,561 --> 00:29:22,929 - Nice. Yes. 716 00:29:23,029 --> 00:29:24,397 - He missed three seasons because 717 00:29:24,431 --> 00:29:26,166 of multiple shoulder surgeries. 718 00:29:26,199 --> 00:29:28,034 Returned with a vengeance in qualifying, 719 00:29:28,034 --> 00:29:31,104 got that Mega Wall, and hasn't missed a beat. 720 00:29:31,137 --> 00:29:33,373 Wants to show these young bucks that an old hand 721 00:29:33,406 --> 00:29:34,941 like him can still do it. 722 00:29:35,041 --> 00:29:37,243 - Ooh, he was rushing right there and fell backwards. 723 00:29:37,277 --> 00:29:40,113 Now he's got to make this big lache. 724 00:29:40,146 --> 00:29:42,482 You know that extra work can catch up to you. 725 00:29:42,515 --> 00:29:44,484 [cheers and applause] 726 00:29:44,517 --> 00:29:46,152 - He's got friends and fellow ninjas 727 00:29:46,186 --> 00:29:49,122 from Massachusetts on the sideline. 728 00:29:49,155 --> 00:29:51,658 The Beast's always been a fan favorite. 729 00:29:51,691 --> 00:29:54,594 Been to the National Finals seven times in his career, 730 00:29:54,627 --> 00:29:56,796 including making it as far as stage three. 731 00:29:56,830 --> 00:29:59,366 - Nice and precise here. You've got this. 732 00:29:59,399 --> 00:30:02,068 - James is really looking to complete his comeback 733 00:30:02,102 --> 00:30:05,138 by getting back to the National Finals this year. 734 00:30:05,171 --> 00:30:07,040 - Just an explosive athlete. 735 00:30:07,073 --> 00:30:09,409 Track, football, really came into his own 736 00:30:09,442 --> 00:30:11,611 in "Ninja Warrior." 737 00:30:11,644 --> 00:30:13,813 And looks like he's gonna get through Air Surfer. 738 00:30:13,847 --> 00:30:16,549 - Whoo! Yes! 739 00:30:16,583 --> 00:30:18,852 - All right, let's see him sprint through Diamond Dash. 740 00:30:18,885 --> 00:30:20,220 Let's see that track form here. 741 00:30:20,253 --> 00:30:21,388 Nice form. - Perfect. 742 00:30:21,421 --> 00:30:23,623 [cheers and applause] 743 00:30:23,656 --> 00:30:26,559 At Kaleidoscope now. 744 00:30:26,593 --> 00:30:29,729 He's worked so hard to recover from those shoulder injuries. 745 00:30:29,763 --> 00:30:32,899 Years of rehab and training to rebuild his strength. 746 00:30:32,932 --> 00:30:36,369 You can see him using those lats just to elevate, 747 00:30:36,403 --> 00:30:37,671 make those power moves. 748 00:30:37,704 --> 00:30:39,906 - He's showing some good upper-body strength there. 749 00:30:39,939 --> 00:30:42,308 - 6'2", one of our taller ninjas, 750 00:30:42,342 --> 00:30:43,510 so he's got good reach. 751 00:30:43,543 --> 00:30:46,179 Making a comeback at 35 years old. 752 00:30:46,212 --> 00:30:48,715 That's how dedicated he is to Ninja. 753 00:30:48,748 --> 00:30:50,984 You can just see how calm he looks. 754 00:30:51,017 --> 00:30:53,753 That's where that height comes into play for him, 755 00:30:53,787 --> 00:30:56,556 making those reaches. 756 00:30:58,591 --> 00:31:01,761 Now this quarter-inch lip. 757 00:31:01,795 --> 00:31:03,930 Lot of falls right here. 758 00:31:03,963 --> 00:31:05,765 Oh, no! 759 00:31:05,799 --> 00:31:07,734 - No! No! 760 00:31:07,767 --> 00:31:10,537 - Oh, man, he's devastated, Matt. 761 00:31:10,570 --> 00:31:14,374 Well, three years away, was so strong in qualifying, 762 00:31:14,407 --> 00:31:17,077 and it just comes to a shocking end. 763 00:31:17,077 --> 00:31:19,612 The Beast bested by the Kaleidoscope. 764 00:31:19,646 --> 00:31:21,715 - It's okay. 765 00:31:21,748 --> 00:31:24,651 - He had to make a few extra moves early, 766 00:31:24,684 --> 00:31:26,319 and that may have caught up to him. 767 00:31:26,353 --> 00:31:28,822 On Kaleidoscope, he just didn't get a grip 768 00:31:28,855 --> 00:31:30,123 on that final ledge, 769 00:31:30,156 --> 00:31:32,492 and his fingers slipped right off. 770 00:31:32,525 --> 00:31:34,627 And years of fighting his way back, 771 00:31:34,661 --> 00:31:36,896 you can feel his frustration. 772 00:31:39,232 --> 00:31:41,468 - Ah, look at him, his boys coming out. 773 00:31:41,501 --> 00:31:43,203 That's what friends are for. 774 00:31:43,236 --> 00:31:46,373 Not the way James McGrath wanted his comeback to end, 775 00:31:46,406 --> 00:31:50,377 but hopefully, we'll see him and Allyssa back next year. 776 00:31:50,410 --> 00:31:53,747 Coming up, he's amazed us before. 777 00:31:53,780 --> 00:31:55,515 - Oh, he just 360'ed! 778 00:31:55,548 --> 00:31:58,151 - What's the Classy Ninja, Donovan Metoyer, 779 00:31:58,184 --> 00:31:59,853 gonna pull out tonight? 780 00:31:59,886 --> 00:32:03,056 Plus, wait till you see who's running the course next. 781 00:32:03,089 --> 00:32:05,425 It's gonna be a jolly good time. 782 00:32:05,458 --> 00:32:07,527 - Ho ho ho ho! 783 00:32:14,234 --> 00:32:16,836 - Christmas came early here at Universal Studios. 784 00:32:16,870 --> 00:32:19,539 When Tristan Wyman from North Pole, Alaska, 785 00:32:19,572 --> 00:32:21,241 hit the start line minutes ago, 786 00:32:21,274 --> 00:32:24,210 that other guy from the North Pole hit our booth. 787 00:32:24,244 --> 00:32:25,712 - Oh, hey, what's up, Santa? 788 00:32:25,745 --> 00:32:27,714 - Oh, my, he's brought us gifts. 789 00:32:27,747 --> 00:32:30,316 What did you get, Akbar? - Oh, I got a candy cane. 790 00:32:30,350 --> 00:32:32,686 What'd he bring you? - I don't know, it feels heavy. 791 00:32:32,719 --> 00:32:34,154 - Oh, boy. 792 00:32:34,187 --> 00:32:35,555 [laughs] 793 00:32:35,588 --> 00:32:36,856 - A lump of coal. 794 00:32:36,890 --> 00:32:38,558 - Oh, man. 795 00:32:38,591 --> 00:32:40,260 - On the course, Wyman was hoping 796 00:32:40,293 --> 00:32:42,896 for the best gift of all, a trip to Vegas. 797 00:32:42,929 --> 00:32:45,365 - This obstacle right here, this thing can be naughty. 798 00:32:45,398 --> 00:32:47,233 - The 21-year-old college student 799 00:32:47,267 --> 00:32:50,003 who trains in sub-zero temperatures in Alaska 800 00:32:50,103 --> 00:32:51,971 made it to the semifinals as a rookie. 801 00:32:52,005 --> 00:32:54,541 - Oh, no! He slipped! 802 00:32:54,574 --> 00:32:56,376 - But his holiday in Hollywood ended 803 00:32:56,409 --> 00:32:58,345 after just three obstacles. 804 00:32:58,378 --> 00:33:00,880 Well, back to the North Pole with you, my friend. 805 00:33:00,914 --> 00:33:02,482 - Bye, Santa. 806 00:33:02,515 --> 00:33:06,786 - Atlanta actor DeShawn Harris was ready for his closeup 807 00:33:06,820 --> 00:33:08,955 and showed his range of emotions. 808 00:33:10,056 --> 00:33:11,725 - That's right, baby. Let's get this course, baby! 809 00:33:11,758 --> 00:33:13,860 - That earned him a round of applause. 810 00:33:13,893 --> 00:33:17,130 And his performance on the course also showed promise. 811 00:33:17,163 --> 00:33:18,865 [cheers and applause] 812 00:33:18,898 --> 00:33:20,667 - Matt, he's got so much energy. 813 00:33:20,700 --> 00:33:23,603 - The five-time veteran was trying to get to Vegas 814 00:33:23,636 --> 00:33:25,572 for the second year in a row. 815 00:33:25,605 --> 00:33:28,108 - Oh! 816 00:33:28,141 --> 00:33:31,177 - His fall on Kaleidoscope left his hopes in doubt, 817 00:33:31,211 --> 00:33:33,580 but he went out with a showstopper. 818 00:33:33,613 --> 00:33:34,981 Oh! 819 00:33:35,081 --> 00:33:38,118 - Oh, he's having fun. Go out with a splash. 820 00:33:38,151 --> 00:33:40,420 - Avid outdoorsman Parker Hewes 821 00:33:40,453 --> 00:33:43,223 cooked up some campfire s'mores before his run. 822 00:33:43,256 --> 00:33:45,158 - That'll give him some energy! 823 00:33:45,191 --> 00:33:46,926 - Hewes gets his Ninja training out 824 00:33:46,960 --> 00:33:48,962 in the mountains of Wyoming. 825 00:33:48,995 --> 00:33:51,631 But he wore a Hawaiian shirt for his run tonight. 826 00:33:51,664 --> 00:33:54,134 - Out there looking like Magnum PI! 827 00:33:54,167 --> 00:33:56,836 - He was looking good when he reached Air Surfer, 828 00:33:56,870 --> 00:33:59,706 but the chiropractor couldn't make the right adjustments. 829 00:33:59,739 --> 00:34:01,408 - Oh! 830 00:34:01,441 --> 00:34:04,544 [air horn blares] He just hit the wall, Matt. 831 00:34:06,112 --> 00:34:07,514 - On the course right now, 832 00:34:07,547 --> 00:34:10,150 the Classy Ninja, Donovan Metoyer. 833 00:34:10,183 --> 00:34:12,352 Wears a suit every time he runs. 834 00:34:12,385 --> 00:34:13,553 - Oh, check him out. 835 00:34:13,586 --> 00:34:15,055 He looks good tonight, don't he? 836 00:34:15,088 --> 00:34:16,690 Nice, nice, nice, keep going. 837 00:34:16,723 --> 00:34:18,291 - A great pace. 838 00:34:18,324 --> 00:34:19,859 - Let's do it! 839 00:34:19,893 --> 00:34:22,062 - Everybody loves to watch the Classy Ninja, 840 00:34:22,062 --> 00:34:25,231 especially that guy. He's got a suit too. 841 00:34:25,265 --> 00:34:27,267 [cheers and applause] 842 00:34:27,300 --> 00:34:30,136 - Well, fans know, not only does Donovan look good, 843 00:34:30,170 --> 00:34:34,140 he does crazy moves like going 360 on the Warped Wall. 844 00:34:34,174 --> 00:34:38,078 I just don't know how you have the reach in this jacket. 845 00:34:38,078 --> 00:34:39,679 I mean, my jacket's got a little stretch. 846 00:34:39,713 --> 00:34:42,716 I'm not doing Kaleidoscope in a three-piece suit. 847 00:34:42,749 --> 00:34:44,217 - All right, he means business, Matt. 848 00:34:44,250 --> 00:34:45,685 All he needs is a briefcase. 849 00:34:45,719 --> 00:34:47,620 - He is a businessman. 850 00:34:47,654 --> 00:34:50,790 Runs the biggest Ninja gym in the Kansas City area. 851 00:34:50,824 --> 00:34:52,492 Started competing in season five, 852 00:34:52,525 --> 00:34:55,395 but had his best success the past two years. 853 00:34:55,428 --> 00:34:56,830 And gets through. 854 00:34:56,863 --> 00:34:59,833 Known for doing 360s on the Warped Wall. 855 00:34:59,866 --> 00:35:01,901 He's done it a couple of times. 856 00:35:01,935 --> 00:35:03,436 Is he going to do it, you think? 857 00:35:08,742 --> 00:35:10,143 - No trick. Straight up. 858 00:35:10,176 --> 00:35:13,046 - No tricks tonight. He just wants a buzzer. 859 00:35:13,046 --> 00:35:15,715 [cheers and applause] 860 00:35:15,749 --> 00:35:18,051 Now on to the back half, jacket's coming off. 861 00:35:18,051 --> 00:35:19,452 - Oh, okay. 862 00:35:19,486 --> 00:35:21,688 - They call him the Classy Ninja for a good reason. 863 00:35:21,721 --> 00:35:23,289 Take a look at his suits 864 00:35:23,323 --> 00:35:25,291 he's run the course in over the years. 865 00:35:25,325 --> 00:35:27,894 - I like the white one. That was sharp. 866 00:35:27,927 --> 00:35:29,863 Somebody needs to get him a suit dealer. 867 00:35:29,896 --> 00:35:31,731 - See if he can keep that suit dry 868 00:35:31,765 --> 00:35:33,700 for these final four obstacles. 869 00:35:33,733 --> 00:35:35,468 - All right, here we go. 870 00:35:35,502 --> 00:35:38,805 - Click-clack. Right up on the Salmon Ladder. 871 00:35:38,838 --> 00:35:41,207 [cheers and applause] 872 00:35:41,241 --> 00:35:43,877 Oh, had a decent pace to this point, Akbar. 873 00:35:43,910 --> 00:35:45,345 If he gets through Ghost Town, 874 00:35:45,378 --> 00:35:47,681 he'll have done a good job of positioning himself 875 00:35:47,714 --> 00:35:48,815 to return to Vegas. 876 00:35:48,848 --> 00:35:50,550 crowd: [chanting] Donovan! Donovan! 877 00:35:50,583 --> 00:35:53,286 - And listen to the crowd, they're chanting his name. 878 00:35:53,319 --> 00:35:55,522 They love this guy. 879 00:35:55,555 --> 00:35:57,123 - Up 18 inches here. 880 00:35:57,157 --> 00:35:59,159 Got to launch it. - All right, here we go. 881 00:35:59,192 --> 00:36:00,894 Go up. Up and over. 882 00:36:00,927 --> 00:36:03,096 Just like a double Windsor tie. 883 00:36:06,232 --> 00:36:08,268 - And Donovan Metoyer is through. 884 00:36:08,301 --> 00:36:11,438 Only the third person tonight to reach Split Decision. 885 00:36:11,471 --> 00:36:13,540 Remember, last year, he made it here 886 00:36:13,573 --> 00:36:16,242 and chose the Diving Boards, and it did not end well. 887 00:36:16,276 --> 00:36:19,779 - Oh! He was so close! 888 00:36:19,813 --> 00:36:21,247 What's he gonna do tonight? 889 00:36:21,281 --> 00:36:24,184 Oh, headed towards Flipped Around. 890 00:36:24,217 --> 00:36:26,252 - No, going back to Diving Boards. 891 00:36:26,286 --> 00:36:28,254 - He's like, "I'm coming back for you." 892 00:36:28,288 --> 00:36:29,522 - It's revenge! 893 00:36:29,556 --> 00:36:31,057 - He said, "Oh, you think I forgot?" 894 00:36:31,057 --> 00:36:33,626 - Maybe this is the trick he was saving up for. 895 00:36:33,660 --> 00:36:35,128 - Go! You got this! 896 00:36:35,161 --> 00:36:37,564 - Maybe he'll try a different technique this year. 897 00:36:37,597 --> 00:36:41,067 - Ooh, oh, oh, oh! both: Oh! 898 00:36:41,067 --> 00:36:42,602 - Again. 899 00:36:42,635 --> 00:36:44,070 - But his fans loved it, 900 00:36:44,104 --> 00:36:46,473 and he's almost assured himself a spot in Vegas, 901 00:36:46,506 --> 00:36:49,075 but done in again by the Diving Boards. 902 00:36:49,075 --> 00:36:51,845 - Last year, he led off with his right foot. 903 00:36:51,878 --> 00:36:54,080 This year, he started with his left. 904 00:36:54,080 --> 00:36:56,082 But the result was the same. 905 00:36:56,116 --> 00:36:59,452 Came up short and slammed right into the pad. 906 00:36:59,486 --> 00:37:01,755 - Coming up, at only 5'2", 907 00:37:01,788 --> 00:37:05,058 he's become one of Ninja's biggest stars. 908 00:37:05,091 --> 00:37:06,726 [buzzer blares] - Whoo! 909 00:37:06,760 --> 00:37:07,761 - Hey! No, wait! 910 00:37:07,794 --> 00:37:09,029 - But it's his big family 911 00:37:09,029 --> 00:37:10,897 that made Nate so gnarly. 912 00:37:10,930 --> 00:37:13,299 [laughter] - No. No, no, no. 913 00:37:13,333 --> 00:37:16,569 - And we'll meet them next on "American Ninja Warrior." 914 00:37:21,141 --> 00:37:22,842 - Welcome back to Universal Studios, Hollywood, 915 00:37:22,876 --> 00:37:26,046 where we're midway through our last night of semifinals. 916 00:37:26,079 --> 00:37:28,748 - This is your last chance to punch your ticket to Vegas, 917 00:37:28,782 --> 00:37:31,685 and these ninjas are going all out. 918 00:37:31,718 --> 00:37:33,486 Moments ago, Jacob Arnstein 919 00:37:33,520 --> 00:37:35,622 was carrying the flag of Guatemala, 920 00:37:35,655 --> 00:37:37,624 the country he was adopted from. 921 00:37:37,657 --> 00:37:39,159 - How cool is it? 922 00:37:39,192 --> 00:37:41,061 - Kids from the orphanage where Arnstein once lived 923 00:37:41,094 --> 00:37:43,063 were watching, and his family, 924 00:37:43,063 --> 00:37:46,066 including his little brother, were on the sidelines 925 00:37:46,066 --> 00:37:50,170 as the 5'3" teenager rolled through the early obstacles. 926 00:37:50,203 --> 00:37:52,339 - Good power. Wow. 927 00:37:52,372 --> 00:37:54,808 - His brother and Jacob both asked 928 00:37:54,841 --> 00:37:57,077 for some help from above before Diamond Dash, 929 00:37:57,077 --> 00:37:59,913 and their prayers were answered. 930 00:38:00,013 --> 00:38:03,016 The high school student hit a buzzer in qualifying, 931 00:38:03,016 --> 00:38:04,884 and he made it up the wall again. 932 00:38:04,918 --> 00:38:06,753 Hey, show me them muscles. 933 00:38:06,786 --> 00:38:08,188 Show me them muscles! 934 00:38:08,221 --> 00:38:11,291 At only 113 pounds, he was able to fly 935 00:38:11,324 --> 00:38:12,926 through Ghost Town. 936 00:38:13,026 --> 00:38:14,394 - Got it. 937 00:38:14,427 --> 00:38:17,263 - At 15, Arnstein is the night's youngest competitor. 938 00:38:17,297 --> 00:38:21,034 But he made it all the way to the ninth obstacle-- 939 00:38:21,034 --> 00:38:22,869 - Oh, no! 940 00:38:22,902 --> 00:38:26,039 - And he's almost assured of moving on to Vegas. 941 00:38:27,640 --> 00:38:30,577 The Maker, obstacle designer Kevin Carbone, 942 00:38:30,610 --> 00:38:32,312 came out running like he wanted 943 00:38:32,345 --> 00:38:33,680 to get to the Power Tower. 944 00:38:33,713 --> 00:38:36,249 - Running with an urgency here, Akbar. 945 00:38:36,282 --> 00:38:38,785 - The 26-year-old kept up the fast pace 946 00:38:38,818 --> 00:38:40,687 and powered through Ghost Town. 947 00:38:40,720 --> 00:38:42,255 - Here he is, the ninth obstacle, 948 00:38:42,288 --> 00:38:44,190 and a great pace to this point. 949 00:38:44,224 --> 00:38:46,126 And when he reached Split Decision, 950 00:38:46,159 --> 00:38:48,061 he waved off Flipped Around 951 00:38:48,094 --> 00:38:50,397 and went with the quicker option, Diving Boards. 952 00:38:50,430 --> 00:38:53,266 - I think he's going for the Power Tower. 953 00:38:53,299 --> 00:38:55,568 No! [air horn blares] 954 00:38:55,602 --> 00:38:58,638 The Maker Ninja couldn't make it work on Diving Boards. 955 00:38:58,672 --> 00:39:01,041 - But with his speed, he's got a good chance 956 00:39:01,074 --> 00:39:03,610 at moving on to the National Finals. 957 00:39:04,911 --> 00:39:07,380 - He is only 5'2", but Nate Hansen 958 00:39:07,414 --> 00:39:11,017 is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars in Ninja. 959 00:39:11,017 --> 00:39:12,886 And he blew us away with the fastest time 960 00:39:12,919 --> 00:39:14,854 in qualifying a few weeks ago. 961 00:39:14,888 --> 00:39:17,624 And tonight, Nate's got extra motivation. 962 00:39:17,657 --> 00:39:20,527 His entire family is on the sideline 963 00:39:20,560 --> 00:39:22,228 for the very first time. 964 00:39:23,596 --> 00:39:25,699 - You ready to go? - Yeah. 965 00:39:25,732 --> 00:39:28,301 [laughter] - Please don't hurt each other. 966 00:39:28,335 --> 00:39:31,705 - Growing up in a large family made me who I am today. 967 00:39:31,738 --> 00:39:33,573 - You got socks on, bro, you're about to die. 968 00:39:33,606 --> 00:39:35,108 Ahh! 969 00:39:35,141 --> 00:39:36,276 - Our house is loud. 970 00:39:36,309 --> 00:39:38,345 Stop playing with the avocados! - Hey! 971 00:39:38,378 --> 00:39:40,947 - Very loud. - Very loud and very crazy. 972 00:39:41,047 --> 00:39:44,384 - No. No, no, no. [laughter] 973 00:39:44,417 --> 00:39:46,119 - He's drinking milk in the corner. 974 00:39:46,152 --> 00:39:48,254 - Is there no other place to sit in the kitchen? 975 00:39:48,288 --> 00:39:50,056 - I'm the oldest of five. 976 00:39:50,090 --> 00:39:51,891 I have two biological brothers 977 00:39:51,925 --> 00:39:54,794 and two adopted brothers as well. 978 00:39:54,828 --> 00:39:57,263 - Hey, no, wait. - Give me that. 979 00:39:57,297 --> 00:40:00,200 - And we go through a lot of food and a lot of laundry. 980 00:40:00,233 --> 00:40:03,036 About 17 loads a week. 981 00:40:03,069 --> 00:40:04,204 - A lot of laughs, though. 982 00:40:04,237 --> 00:40:05,805 - Yes. A lot of laughs. 983 00:40:05,839 --> 00:40:07,874 - * Watch us, watch us fly * 984 00:40:07,907 --> 00:40:10,010 * Let life take us * 985 00:40:10,043 --> 00:40:12,045 [upbeat music] 986 00:40:12,078 --> 00:40:14,381 - Nathan is an excellent big brother. 987 00:40:14,414 --> 00:40:18,284 Him off the course, he's more impressive than on the course. 988 00:40:18,318 --> 00:40:19,686 - Oh, that was better! 989 00:40:19,719 --> 00:40:22,122 - Which, as a parent, to watch him not only 990 00:40:22,155 --> 00:40:26,693 be a remarkable human but a remarkable athlete is a gift, 991 00:40:26,726 --> 00:40:29,629 and I don't know that you could really ask for more. 992 00:40:29,662 --> 00:40:31,931 - Whoa! - He's taking me out. 993 00:40:31,965 --> 00:40:33,466 - He's definitely an inspiration. 994 00:40:33,500 --> 00:40:36,936 His work ethic is like no other person I've ever seen. 995 00:40:36,970 --> 00:40:39,272 Because of his height, Nathan's always been 996 00:40:39,305 --> 00:40:41,574 the underdog in whatever he'd do. 997 00:40:41,608 --> 00:40:43,376 But he would do it really, really well. 998 00:40:43,410 --> 00:40:45,745 * * 999 00:40:45,779 --> 00:40:47,313 - Oh, they are hungry. 1000 00:40:47,347 --> 00:40:49,082 - The fact that my brothers get to come out here 1001 00:40:49,115 --> 00:40:51,618 and watch me tonight is absolutely incredible. 1002 00:40:51,651 --> 00:40:54,087 They've never seen me live, so it's going to be amazing 1003 00:40:54,120 --> 00:40:55,755 to have them there cheering me on. 1004 00:40:55,789 --> 00:40:57,323 They are my number one fans. 1005 00:40:57,357 --> 00:41:00,360 - * Let love take us high * 1006 00:41:03,596 --> 00:41:06,900 - And you can already hear the chants of Gnarly Nate. 1007 00:41:06,933 --> 00:41:08,802 - This guy's an inspiration to his brothers 1008 00:41:08,835 --> 00:41:11,905 and all Ninja fans, especially underdogs. 1009 00:41:11,938 --> 00:41:14,841 - He was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, 1010 00:41:14,874 --> 00:41:18,945 stopped growing at 5'2", but never let it stop him. 1011 00:41:18,978 --> 00:41:21,815 Got fans watching back in Colorado as well. 1012 00:41:21,848 --> 00:41:24,384 [countdown clock beeping] 1013 00:41:24,417 --> 00:41:27,587 Well, Gnarly Ninja Nate exploded onto the scene 1014 00:41:27,620 --> 00:41:29,222 in season 12 in St. Louis. 1015 00:41:29,255 --> 00:41:32,092 Blew us away not just with his performance, 1016 00:41:32,092 --> 00:41:35,261 but with that confidence, that swag. 1017 00:41:35,295 --> 00:41:37,364 - I tell ya, every time he comes out here, 1018 00:41:37,397 --> 00:41:38,998 you know he means business. 1019 00:41:39,099 --> 00:41:40,567 - And he's studying business marketing 1020 00:41:40,600 --> 00:41:42,402 at the University of Colorado. 1021 00:41:42,435 --> 00:41:44,204 About to graduate. 1022 00:41:44,237 --> 00:41:45,972 And he is quickly through Over Under. 1023 00:41:46,006 --> 00:41:49,309 Nate Hansen, confident pace out of this guy. 1024 00:41:49,342 --> 00:41:51,311 It's the way he attacks life. 1025 00:41:53,813 --> 00:41:56,716 - He knows what he wants. He believes in his talent. 1026 00:41:56,750 --> 00:41:59,185 This is a young man that's been doubted his whole life. 1027 00:41:59,219 --> 00:42:01,621 - And you can just see him eyeing the cradle, 1028 00:42:01,654 --> 00:42:04,791 checking it up, being so precise. 1029 00:42:04,824 --> 00:42:07,560 Seriously, I want to invest with this young man. 1030 00:42:07,594 --> 00:42:11,297 'Cause I believe big things await him, not just in Ninja. 1031 00:42:11,331 --> 00:42:12,499 Great dismount. 1032 00:42:12,532 --> 00:42:14,467 - This business student means business. 1033 00:42:14,501 --> 00:42:17,070 - Diamond Dash can be a little trickier for shorter ninjas. 1034 00:42:17,103 --> 00:42:19,739 - Bop, bop, bop, bop, bop! Nice! 1035 00:42:19,773 --> 00:42:22,075 He's giving the family a good show. 1036 00:42:22,108 --> 00:42:24,144 crowd: [chanting] Gnarly Nate! Gnarly Nate! 1037 00:42:24,177 --> 00:42:25,812 - The crowd loves it. 1038 00:42:25,845 --> 00:42:27,681 On to Kaleidoscope. 1039 00:42:27,714 --> 00:42:31,651 Impossible not to be impacted by this dude's positive energy. 1040 00:42:31,685 --> 00:42:33,920 Really have enjoyed getting to know Nate. 1041 00:42:33,953 --> 00:42:35,689 Wears 12 on his shirt. 1042 00:42:35,722 --> 00:42:37,390 That was the age when he was diagnosed 1043 00:42:37,424 --> 00:42:40,827 with growth hormone deficiency. That was when his life changed. 1044 00:42:42,095 --> 00:42:43,329 - And look at this, he's starting 1045 00:42:43,363 --> 00:42:44,397 to spin in circles, Matt. 1046 00:42:44,431 --> 00:42:46,733 He needs to straighten it out. 1047 00:42:46,766 --> 00:42:48,601 - Watch it here, though, Kaleidoscope's a challenge. 1048 00:42:48,635 --> 00:42:50,970 These handles get small. 1049 00:42:51,004 --> 00:42:52,472 Some big reaches. 1050 00:42:52,505 --> 00:42:55,942 - And there's a good look at him hanging by his fingertips. 1051 00:42:55,975 --> 00:42:59,012 Not easy to hold on. - Now the final ledge. 1052 00:42:59,112 --> 00:43:00,714 It's only a quarter inch wide. 1053 00:43:00,747 --> 00:43:02,849 Oh, and he lands it! 1054 00:43:02,882 --> 00:43:05,051 And he is through. 1055 00:43:05,051 --> 00:43:08,254 And Nate just effortlessly down through five obstacles. 1056 00:43:08,288 --> 00:43:11,224 He's calling for the crowd. He's hyping it up. 1057 00:43:11,257 --> 00:43:15,328 crowd: [chanting] Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 1058 00:43:15,362 --> 00:43:18,631 - And Nate Hansen on to the back half again. 1059 00:43:18,665 --> 00:43:21,134 Nate has been training so hard for this season 1060 00:43:21,167 --> 00:43:22,736 with his roommate Austin Gray. 1061 00:43:22,769 --> 00:43:25,271 They're both planning to go far in Vegas. 1062 00:43:25,305 --> 00:43:27,607 There's Austin coming down to join the family 1063 00:43:27,640 --> 00:43:29,476 on the sidelines. 1064 00:43:29,509 --> 00:43:31,311 And Nate keeping it moving. 1065 00:43:31,344 --> 00:43:33,947 Four more obstacles to go to a buzzer. 1066 00:43:33,980 --> 00:43:35,248 - Here we go. 1067 00:43:35,281 --> 00:43:37,684 - Rat-a-tat, here on the Salmon Ladder. 1068 00:43:37,717 --> 00:43:40,887 [cheers and applause] 1069 00:43:43,456 --> 00:43:45,592 Now the eighth obstacle, and Ghost Town 1070 00:43:45,625 --> 00:43:47,794 has spooked a few ninjas this season. 1071 00:43:47,827 --> 00:43:49,896 You can pop that bar right out of the cradle. 1072 00:43:49,929 --> 00:43:51,431 Easy mistake to make. 1073 00:43:51,464 --> 00:43:52,732 - Matt, that one wasn't clean, and this one, 1074 00:43:52,766 --> 00:43:54,701 he's gotta go 18 inches up here. 1075 00:43:54,734 --> 00:43:57,137 So he's gotta make sure that he has enough power. 1076 00:43:57,170 --> 00:43:58,772 Nice. - Got it. 1077 00:43:58,805 --> 00:44:01,675 Nate Hansen always rises to the occasion, 1078 00:44:01,708 --> 00:44:04,244 and he's gonna get through Ghost Town. 1079 00:44:04,277 --> 00:44:05,912 And right now, he's well ahead 1080 00:44:05,945 --> 00:44:09,416 of Christopher Harding Jones' time for the fastest finish. 1081 00:44:09,449 --> 00:44:11,551 What will he do at Split Decision? 1082 00:44:11,584 --> 00:44:13,953 - Being 5'2", I think he'd be trippin' 1083 00:44:14,054 --> 00:44:16,322 if he tried the Diving Boards. - Nah! 1084 00:44:16,356 --> 00:44:18,525 - He's not messing around with Diving Boards. 1085 00:44:18,558 --> 00:44:21,528 - Come on, Nate. - You got this, Nate. 1086 00:44:21,561 --> 00:44:24,230 - For some of these smaller, lighter athletes, 1087 00:44:24,264 --> 00:44:26,499 it's a challenge to get this big board 1088 00:44:26,533 --> 00:44:28,435 flipped around and locked in. 1089 00:44:28,468 --> 00:44:30,170 But look at the power he's already getting. 1090 00:44:30,203 --> 00:44:31,705 - Yeah, and Matt, you know what's so hard? 1091 00:44:31,738 --> 00:44:33,606 This thing is rocking him like a baby, 1092 00:44:33,640 --> 00:44:35,475 and that makes it hard to find that grip. 1093 00:44:35,508 --> 00:44:38,878 - There! That's power! - Nice! 1094 00:44:38,912 --> 00:44:41,348 - Nate Hansen always finds a way. 1095 00:44:41,381 --> 00:44:43,216 Got to do it again. - Nice! Oh! 1096 00:44:43,249 --> 00:44:44,551 - Get those feet on! 1097 00:44:44,584 --> 00:44:47,821 - You gotta get your feet on and wrap around. 1098 00:44:47,854 --> 00:44:49,089 That's it, wrap it around 1099 00:44:49,122 --> 00:44:50,590 and then you gotta make your start 1100 00:44:50,623 --> 00:44:52,158 marching towards the top there, 1101 00:44:52,192 --> 00:44:54,260 but again, that board starts to swivel back and forth, 1102 00:44:54,294 --> 00:44:56,229 can be a little disruptive. 1103 00:44:56,262 --> 00:44:57,464 He's trying to-- ooh, don't jump-- 1104 00:44:57,497 --> 00:44:58,631 he's trying to jump for it, Matt. 1105 00:44:58,665 --> 00:44:59,933 - You can see-- oh, he's slipping. 1106 00:45:01,768 --> 00:45:04,104 And now locked in. 1107 00:45:04,137 --> 00:45:06,106 Big move. Got it! - Nice. 1108 00:45:10,777 --> 00:45:12,245 Hold on! 1109 00:45:12,278 --> 00:45:15,315 [cheers and applause] 1110 00:45:16,950 --> 00:45:18,818 - And Gnarly Ninja Nate, 1111 00:45:18,852 --> 00:45:23,323 35 feet away from his second straight semifinals buzzer. 1112 00:45:23,356 --> 00:45:24,891 - Oh, this is gonna be impressive. 1113 00:45:24,924 --> 00:45:26,159 - Here we go! 1114 00:45:27,460 --> 00:45:29,696 And he should have a very fast time. 1115 00:45:29,729 --> 00:45:31,831 And with his roommate Austin Gray coming up later, 1116 00:45:31,865 --> 00:45:34,601 we could see best friends on the Power Tower. 1117 00:45:34,634 --> 00:45:36,870 - Well, Nate fell on stage one last year, 1118 00:45:36,903 --> 00:45:38,805 so he'd love to have a Safety Pass. 1119 00:45:38,838 --> 00:45:41,274 - What a gnarly performance. 1120 00:45:41,307 --> 00:45:43,343 135 pounds, and he is moving 1121 00:45:43,376 --> 00:45:46,579 these 100-pound door sets very easily. 1122 00:45:46,613 --> 00:45:48,248 - That's why they call him Gnarly Nate. 1123 00:45:48,281 --> 00:45:50,550 - Look at this! Look at this! - Get that buzzer! 1124 00:45:50,583 --> 00:45:54,654 - Gnarly Ninja Nate coming up big once again. 1125 00:45:54,688 --> 00:45:56,089 - Oh, look at him! 1126 00:45:56,089 --> 00:45:58,892 - He gets his second buzzer in the season 1127 00:45:58,925 --> 00:46:01,194 and is the fastest time of the night so far! 1128 00:46:01,227 --> 00:46:06,132 - Let's go! [cheers and applause] 1129 00:46:06,166 --> 00:46:10,937 - * Top of the mountain, ready to fly * 1130 00:46:11,037 --> 00:46:13,940 * Let life take us, let life take us * 1131 00:46:14,040 --> 00:46:16,276 - Nate Hansen. Never a doubt, buddy. 1132 00:46:16,309 --> 00:46:17,477 Never a doubt. 1133 00:46:17,510 --> 00:46:19,913 But what's it like having your family here 1134 00:46:19,946 --> 00:46:22,449 watching you dominate again, my friend? 1135 00:46:22,482 --> 00:46:25,685 - Yeah, you know, without them, I wouldn't be who I am today. 1136 00:46:25,719 --> 00:46:28,188 And having my family here in person 1137 00:46:28,221 --> 00:46:30,957 to watch me hit a buzzer, it means everything to me. 1138 00:46:31,057 --> 00:46:34,361 [cheers and applause] 1139 00:46:34,394 --> 00:46:37,197 crowd: [chanting] Gnarly Nate! Gnarly Nate! 1140 00:46:37,230 --> 00:46:39,399 - They love you out here in Los Angeles. 1141 00:46:39,432 --> 00:46:41,601 Congratulations, you're going to Las Vegas. 1142 00:46:41,634 --> 00:46:43,069 - Yes, sir! 1143 00:46:43,069 --> 00:46:44,838 - We may see you on the Power Tower 1144 00:46:44,871 --> 00:46:46,906 because you got the fastest time so far! 1145 00:46:46,940 --> 00:46:48,174 Go celebrate, man. Great job. 1146 00:46:48,208 --> 00:46:49,709 - That's right! Here we go! [buzzer blares] 1147 00:46:49,743 --> 00:46:53,079 - Gnarly Ninja Nate rollin' into Vegas! 1148 00:46:56,983 --> 00:46:58,885 Coming up, last season, 1149 00:46:58,918 --> 00:47:01,554 she had a run to remember on stage one. 1150 00:47:01,588 --> 00:47:03,623 - Oh, wow! Strong! 1151 00:47:03,656 --> 00:47:05,492 - Isabella Wakeham will try to punch 1152 00:47:05,525 --> 00:47:07,093 her return trip to Vegas 1153 00:47:07,127 --> 00:47:10,196 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1154 00:47:14,334 --> 00:47:16,269 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior" 1155 00:47:16,302 --> 00:47:18,304 at Universal Studios, Hollywood, 1156 00:47:18,338 --> 00:47:20,874 where you can soar over Hogwarts Castle, 1157 00:47:20,907 --> 00:47:23,043 journey into Jurassic World, 1158 00:47:23,043 --> 00:47:24,477 or let loose on Illumination's 1159 00:47:24,511 --> 00:47:27,380 The Secret Life Of Pets: Off the Leash. 1160 00:47:27,414 --> 00:47:30,483 - And let's not forget the world-famous studio tour, 1161 00:47:30,517 --> 00:47:32,252 where you'll go behind the scenes 1162 00:47:32,285 --> 00:47:34,154 of your favorite film sets. 1163 00:47:34,187 --> 00:47:37,190 Make it your best day in LA. 1164 00:47:37,223 --> 00:47:40,060 - The shark from "Jaws" is also at Universal, 1165 00:47:40,093 --> 00:47:42,796 and minutes ago, we had our own shark attack 1166 00:47:42,829 --> 00:47:45,065 as Mark "The Shark" Antioquia 1167 00:47:45,065 --> 00:47:47,867 sent the crowd into a feeding frenzy. 1168 00:47:47,901 --> 00:47:49,502 crowd: [chanting] Mark the Shark! 1169 00:47:49,536 --> 00:47:51,938 - Mark the Shark has got to smell that blood in the water. 1170 00:47:51,971 --> 00:47:53,873 - The 35-year-old from Massachusetts 1171 00:47:53,907 --> 00:47:56,409 hit his first buzzer back in qualifying. 1172 00:47:56,443 --> 00:47:58,144 - Nice! 1173 00:47:58,178 --> 00:48:00,680 - But tonight, when he reached Air Surfer... 1174 00:48:00,714 --> 00:48:02,048 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1175 00:48:02,082 --> 00:48:04,017 - He bit off more than he could chew. 1176 00:48:04,050 --> 00:48:06,386 - Mark the Shark missed the mark. 1177 00:48:06,419 --> 00:48:08,054 - Next time, right? 1178 00:48:09,456 --> 00:48:12,592 - 21-year-old Isaiah Wakeham made it all the way 1179 00:48:12,625 --> 00:48:15,128 to stage two last season. - Let's go! 1180 00:48:15,161 --> 00:48:16,663 - With his sister and mom watching, 1181 00:48:16,696 --> 00:48:18,665 the filmmaker and artist from Texas 1182 00:48:18,698 --> 00:48:21,468 made quick work of the first few obstacles. 1183 00:48:21,501 --> 00:48:24,137 - Shake 'em off, Wakeham. 1184 00:48:24,170 --> 00:48:26,573 - But he ran into trouble on Kaleidoscope... 1185 00:48:26,606 --> 00:48:28,308 - He's having a hard time with the swing. 1186 00:48:28,341 --> 00:48:30,210 Moving around like a kaleidoscope. 1187 00:48:30,243 --> 00:48:33,346 - And the extra swing seemed to sap his energy. 1188 00:48:33,380 --> 00:48:36,449 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1189 00:48:36,483 --> 00:48:39,052 Wow, he's looking up. He's in shock. 1190 00:48:40,086 --> 00:48:42,055 - Well, now his younger sister, Isabella, 1191 00:48:42,055 --> 00:48:44,691 gets her turn. She is a rising star. 1192 00:48:44,724 --> 00:48:47,694 She was our top female rookie last season, 1193 00:48:47,727 --> 00:48:50,530 and she credits her success to her faith. 1194 00:48:50,563 --> 00:48:53,533 [serene music] 1195 00:48:53,566 --> 00:48:55,368 * * 1196 00:48:55,402 --> 00:48:56,770 - She is doing it big. 1197 00:48:56,803 --> 00:48:59,472 - Naturally, I'm a super competitive person. 1198 00:49:00,840 --> 00:49:02,542 And I just want to be the best. 1199 00:49:04,477 --> 00:49:07,414 But faith is a huge, huge part of my life. 1200 00:49:07,447 --> 00:49:09,349 Father God, we just thank you for this day, 1201 00:49:09,382 --> 00:49:11,551 for the opportunity to train with each other. 1202 00:49:11,584 --> 00:49:13,720 My faith has shown me that it's not 1203 00:49:13,753 --> 00:49:16,022 about winning every single time, 1204 00:49:16,022 --> 00:49:18,324 it's about the impact you can have on the people around you 1205 00:49:18,358 --> 00:49:19,693 and the friendships you get to make. 1206 00:49:19,726 --> 00:49:21,628 all: Amen! Whoo! 1207 00:49:21,661 --> 00:49:22,729 - Let's go! 1208 00:49:26,466 --> 00:49:28,034 - That's one of the things I love about Ninja, 1209 00:49:28,068 --> 00:49:31,338 is that my athletic goals go right alongside my faith. 1210 00:49:31,371 --> 00:49:32,872 - Yes! 1211 00:49:32,906 --> 00:49:34,374 - Even though we're competing against each other, 1212 00:49:34,407 --> 00:49:36,910 we're a community that wants to see each other succeed. 1213 00:49:36,943 --> 00:49:38,278 We want to cheer each other on. 1214 00:49:38,311 --> 00:49:39,946 - Let's go! 1215 00:49:40,046 --> 00:49:42,615 - I hope to be one of the top competitors for years to come. 1216 00:49:42,649 --> 00:49:44,551 [cheers and applause] 1217 00:49:44,584 --> 00:49:46,386 No matter what happens on the course, 1218 00:49:46,419 --> 00:49:48,488 I want to set a good example, and I want people 1219 00:49:48,521 --> 00:49:51,157 to know what I stand for. 1220 00:49:51,191 --> 00:49:52,325 Yeah! 1221 00:49:52,359 --> 00:49:54,794 But hopefully, I'll still hit a buzzer. 1222 00:49:59,532 --> 00:50:01,234 - One of Isabella's inspirations 1223 00:50:01,267 --> 00:50:03,636 is the Kingdom Ninja, Daniel Gil, 1224 00:50:03,670 --> 00:50:05,271 who's always open about his faith. 1225 00:50:05,305 --> 00:50:08,241 And there he is with his wife, Abby. 1226 00:50:08,274 --> 00:50:11,878 Isabella's mom and brother on the sideline. 1227 00:50:11,911 --> 00:50:14,881 [countdown clock beeping] 1228 00:50:14,914 --> 00:50:16,616 So mature for her age. 1229 00:50:16,649 --> 00:50:20,020 Going to Texas A&M this fall. 1230 00:50:20,053 --> 00:50:23,757 I love her intensity. 5'5", 138. 1231 00:50:23,790 --> 00:50:26,860 And she goes right into Over Under. 1232 00:50:26,893 --> 00:50:29,129 See if she can generate the power to go over the top. 1233 00:50:29,162 --> 00:50:30,263 Yep. 1234 00:50:30,296 --> 00:50:31,464 - Matt, she's been doing Ninja 1235 00:50:31,498 --> 00:50:33,466 since she was ten years old. 1236 00:50:33,500 --> 00:50:34,968 She knows her way around obstacles. 1237 00:50:35,001 --> 00:50:37,470 She's not gonna panic. 1238 00:50:37,504 --> 00:50:39,139 - Whoa! Goes under. 1239 00:50:39,172 --> 00:50:40,640 She's gonna need that long lache, though. 1240 00:50:40,674 --> 00:50:41,941 She trusts her power. 1241 00:50:41,975 --> 00:50:43,443 - That's a 7-foot lache right there. 1242 00:50:43,476 --> 00:50:44,811 - You got this! 1243 00:50:44,844 --> 00:50:46,446 - You can hear the support on the sidelines 1244 00:50:46,479 --> 00:50:49,282 saying she's got this, and you can tell she's got it. 1245 00:50:49,315 --> 00:50:52,252 - I mean, 18 years old, but such confidence. 1246 00:50:52,285 --> 00:50:53,787 - Let's go! 1247 00:50:53,820 --> 00:50:55,455 - Headed into Air Surfer. 1248 00:50:55,488 --> 00:50:58,158 Blew us away last year making it to Vegas. 1249 00:50:58,191 --> 00:50:59,693 She and her brother both did. 1250 00:50:59,726 --> 00:51:02,128 - Feel it out, dude. Feel it out. 1251 00:51:02,162 --> 00:51:03,897 - She was the top woman in qualifying 1252 00:51:03,930 --> 00:51:05,365 and the semis last year. 1253 00:51:05,398 --> 00:51:08,201 This year in qualifying was the second woman. 1254 00:51:08,234 --> 00:51:09,536 Watch that board. 1255 00:51:09,569 --> 00:51:12,072 That left side barely got on the cradle. 1256 00:51:13,306 --> 00:51:15,675 Even smaller cradle here. 1257 00:51:15,709 --> 00:51:18,712 The top three women from tonight will move on to Vegas. 1258 00:51:18,745 --> 00:51:21,214 Most expect Isabella Wakeham to be one of them. 1259 00:51:21,247 --> 00:51:23,416 - Perfect! Come on! Come on! 1260 00:51:23,450 --> 00:51:25,985 - Great technique, not making any mistakes. 1261 00:51:26,086 --> 00:51:27,387 - And she's through. 1262 00:51:27,420 --> 00:51:30,657 [cheers and applause] 1263 00:51:31,825 --> 00:51:34,094 Her second favorite sport after Ninja 1264 00:51:34,094 --> 00:51:35,762 is Formula 1 racing. 1265 00:51:35,795 --> 00:51:38,198 Let's see if she can speed across Diamond Dash. 1266 00:51:38,231 --> 00:51:40,533 - Whoa! - Just great balance! 1267 00:51:40,567 --> 00:51:42,702 - Did you see that, Matt? 1268 00:51:42,736 --> 00:51:44,637 She just jumped right over the last diamond 1269 00:51:44,671 --> 00:51:48,308 and barely made the landing. Teetered right on the edge. 1270 00:51:48,341 --> 00:51:50,010 - That's explosive. 1271 00:51:50,110 --> 00:51:51,745 But now facing Kaleidoscope, 1272 00:51:51,778 --> 00:51:53,546 where her brother fell minutes ago. 1273 00:51:53,580 --> 00:51:55,148 - And I don't wanna jinx her, 1274 00:51:55,181 --> 00:51:57,884 but they have a history of falling on the same obstacle. 1275 00:51:57,917 --> 00:52:00,086 - Well, if she can get past this obstacle, 1276 00:52:00,120 --> 00:52:02,622 she'll have a very good shot of getting back to Vegas. 1277 00:52:02,655 --> 00:52:04,524 And remember, last year, on stage one, 1278 00:52:04,557 --> 00:52:07,460 she went further than any female rookie in history. 1279 00:52:07,494 --> 00:52:10,230 - Yes! Let's go! 1280 00:52:10,263 --> 00:52:12,065 - You have such a small handle. 1281 00:52:12,065 --> 00:52:13,533 That's three quarters of an inch. 1282 00:52:13,566 --> 00:52:16,336 - And she may wanna say a prayer for this one. 1283 00:52:16,369 --> 00:52:17,704 Kaleidoscope is tough. 1284 00:52:17,737 --> 00:52:20,807 - Just love the intensity and the f--the hand sliding. 1285 00:52:20,840 --> 00:52:22,075 - Uh-oh, uh-oh. 1286 00:52:22,075 --> 00:52:23,576 You can see she's got to reach up higher. 1287 00:52:23,610 --> 00:52:24,711 Matt, she's got to reach. 1288 00:52:24,744 --> 00:52:26,079 She's slipping, but she's fighting. 1289 00:52:26,079 --> 00:52:28,314 - Slipping! Good adjustment! 1290 00:52:28,348 --> 00:52:29,716 - Whoa! 1291 00:52:29,749 --> 00:52:31,551 - Now there's just a quarter inch on this final lip. 1292 00:52:31,584 --> 00:52:33,286 Does she have anything left? 1293 00:52:33,319 --> 00:52:34,454 - Oh! - No! 1294 00:52:34,487 --> 00:52:35,588 [air horn blares] 1295 00:52:35,622 --> 00:52:38,224 The grip gives out, she flips out. 1296 00:52:38,258 --> 00:52:43,096 And the Wakehams once again fall on the same obstacle. 1297 00:52:43,129 --> 00:52:45,999 - You could see she was struggling to get a grip. 1298 00:52:46,099 --> 00:52:48,234 And when she tried to generate a swing, 1299 00:52:48,268 --> 00:52:50,904 just slipped off and did a backflip. 1300 00:52:52,372 --> 00:52:54,507 - It's the third time she's fallen 1301 00:52:54,541 --> 00:52:55,742 the same place as her brother. 1302 00:52:55,775 --> 00:52:56,943 - We need to stop doing this, man. 1303 00:53:01,047 --> 00:53:02,582 - We'll have to wait and see if Isabella 1304 00:53:02,615 --> 00:53:05,352 went far enough, fast enough to move on. 1305 00:53:05,385 --> 00:53:09,322 Can the Flyboy, Isaiah Thomas, land a spot in Vegas? 1306 00:53:09,356 --> 00:53:10,857 He's coming up. 1307 00:53:10,890 --> 00:53:12,125 And don't forget, 1308 00:53:12,158 --> 00:53:14,394 our night ends on the Power Tower, 1309 00:53:14,427 --> 00:53:17,931 a head-to-head race for a Safety Pass in Vegas 1310 00:53:17,964 --> 00:53:21,234 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1311 00:53:25,638 --> 00:53:27,474 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior," 1312 00:53:27,507 --> 00:53:30,810 coming to you from Universal Studios, Hollywood. 1313 00:53:30,844 --> 00:53:34,214 Minutes ago, the Muscle Ball, Tyler Yamauchi, 1314 00:53:34,247 --> 00:53:36,082 survived a scare on Diamond Dash. 1315 00:53:36,082 --> 00:53:37,650 - Okay, Muscle Ball. 1316 00:53:37,684 --> 00:53:39,486 - But otherwise, this father of three 1317 00:53:39,519 --> 00:53:41,521 made quick work of the early obstacles. 1318 00:53:41,554 --> 00:53:43,356 - Yamauchi, looking Gucci. 1319 00:53:43,390 --> 00:53:45,625 - At only 5'1", the seven-time veteran 1320 00:53:45,658 --> 00:53:48,628 rolled to the back half. - Nice. 1321 00:53:48,661 --> 00:53:51,264 - Where the former all- American collegiate gymnast 1322 00:53:51,297 --> 00:53:52,565 flew through Ghost Town. 1323 00:53:52,599 --> 00:53:54,634 - Yamauchi coming in hot! 1324 00:53:54,668 --> 00:53:57,103 - At Split Decision, the 36-year-old 1325 00:53:57,103 --> 00:53:59,739 factored in his smaller size and gymnastic skills 1326 00:53:59,773 --> 00:54:03,143 and went with Flipped Around. - Oh, no! 1327 00:54:03,176 --> 00:54:06,112 W-w-watch yourself! No! 1328 00:54:06,146 --> 00:54:07,847 - But it was over quickly. 1329 00:54:07,881 --> 00:54:10,083 However, he's already guaranteed a spot 1330 00:54:10,116 --> 00:54:12,719 in the top 15. He's moving on. 1331 00:54:12,752 --> 00:54:15,055 Then it was another familiar face, 1332 00:54:15,088 --> 00:54:17,090 13-time veteran Lorin Ball. 1333 00:54:17,123 --> 00:54:19,059 - He's been doing this for a long time. 1334 00:54:19,059 --> 00:54:20,960 - Whoo! Go, baby, go! 1335 00:54:21,061 --> 00:54:23,530 - With his wife, Elena, watching back in Colorado, 1336 00:54:23,563 --> 00:54:25,065 the 35-year-old was trying to get back 1337 00:54:25,098 --> 00:54:27,667 to Vegas for the sixth time. 1338 00:54:27,701 --> 00:54:30,203 - Lorin Ball has finished in the top five 10 times. 1339 00:54:30,236 --> 00:54:32,439 - Though he's known for his speed, 1340 00:54:32,472 --> 00:54:35,175 Ball took time to rest on the first part of the course. 1341 00:54:35,208 --> 00:54:36,676 - [laughs] Ready to go to bed? 1342 00:54:36,710 --> 00:54:39,813 I think he was saying his forearms are falling asleep. 1343 00:54:39,846 --> 00:54:41,681 - But then he flipped a switch on the back half. 1344 00:54:41,715 --> 00:54:43,383 A little style for us. - Okay, man. 1345 00:54:43,416 --> 00:54:44,718 - That's impressive. 1346 00:54:44,751 --> 00:54:46,152 - I'm breaking my neck if I tried that. 1347 00:54:46,186 --> 00:54:47,654 - And seemed to get a second wind 1348 00:54:47,687 --> 00:54:49,356 as he flew through Ghost Town. 1349 00:54:49,389 --> 00:54:51,157 - Don't get ghosted in Ghost Town. 1350 00:54:51,191 --> 00:54:52,492 Nice. 1351 00:54:52,525 --> 00:54:54,461 - At Split Decision, the former break dancer 1352 00:54:54,494 --> 00:54:56,996 went opposite Tyler Yamauchi and chose 1353 00:54:57,097 --> 00:54:58,765 the dangerous Diving Boards. 1354 00:54:58,798 --> 00:55:01,101 - Explosive! Explosive! - Yes! 1355 00:55:01,134 --> 00:55:03,036 And Lorin Ball does it! - Whoa! 1356 00:55:03,036 --> 00:55:06,039 - He was the first to get past Diving Boards tonight, 1357 00:55:06,039 --> 00:55:08,808 and he put up the second fastest finish so far. 1358 00:55:08,842 --> 00:55:11,378 - What an amazing run right there. 1359 00:55:12,912 --> 00:55:16,049 - Get ready for one of the most exciting young ninjas, 1360 00:55:16,082 --> 00:55:18,685 it's the Flyboy, Isaiah Thomas. 1361 00:55:18,718 --> 00:55:20,220 Lat year, as a rookie, 1362 00:55:20,253 --> 00:55:22,055 he had a breakthrough season on the course. 1363 00:55:22,088 --> 00:55:24,791 This year, he's had to step it up at home. 1364 00:55:27,060 --> 00:55:29,095 - Last season was incredible. 1365 00:55:29,129 --> 00:55:30,430 [dramatic music] 1366 00:55:30,463 --> 00:55:32,766 And I got the fastest time in qualifiers. 1367 00:55:34,901 --> 00:55:37,203 And I made it all the way to stage two. 1368 00:55:39,739 --> 00:55:41,675 But this year, there's been some 1369 00:55:41,708 --> 00:55:43,510 unfortunate family issues. 1370 00:55:43,543 --> 00:55:46,079 So are you struggling with anything in school right now? 1371 00:55:46,079 --> 00:55:48,214 - Figurative language. - Figurative language. 1372 00:55:48,248 --> 00:55:49,749 - Yes. 1373 00:55:49,783 --> 00:55:51,551 - The last six months have been so difficult because 1374 00:55:51,584 --> 00:55:54,087 I've been helping raise my nephews. 1375 00:55:54,087 --> 00:55:56,790 - You see how you brought that 2X down over here? 1376 00:55:56,823 --> 00:55:58,591 - You can cross that out? - Yeah. 1377 00:55:58,625 --> 00:56:00,060 My cousins had a tough home life, 1378 00:56:00,093 --> 00:56:01,461 so they came to live with us. 1379 00:56:01,494 --> 00:56:03,463 We could go work out after y'all are done. 1380 00:56:03,496 --> 00:56:04,798 Now it's you're time to get it. You're gonna get it? 1381 00:56:04,831 --> 00:56:06,299 - Mm-hmm. - Let's go, man. 1382 00:56:06,332 --> 00:56:08,668 Gotta believe in yourself. 1383 00:56:08,702 --> 00:56:10,136 All right, high kick and a bump forward. 1384 00:56:10,170 --> 00:56:11,671 Chris is 13. 1385 00:56:11,705 --> 00:56:12,806 There you go. 1386 00:56:12,839 --> 00:56:15,408 Oh! You were right there, dude. 1387 00:56:15,442 --> 00:56:17,243 And Junior is 11. 1388 00:56:17,277 --> 00:56:19,412 Ooh. Ooh! You gotta jump to the blue. 1389 00:56:19,446 --> 00:56:20,847 There you go. 1390 00:56:20,880 --> 00:56:23,149 - Isaiah's been a big help taking them to the gym, 1391 00:56:23,183 --> 00:56:24,484 taking them to school. 1392 00:56:24,517 --> 00:56:27,053 The boys really look up to Isaiah. 1393 00:56:27,053 --> 00:56:28,488 - Let go! 1394 00:56:28,521 --> 00:56:30,590 - Isaiah being a role model to me. 1395 00:56:30,623 --> 00:56:32,692 [all yelling] 1396 00:56:32,726 --> 00:56:34,527 It helps me want to go places. 1397 00:56:37,230 --> 00:56:39,566 - He helps me with everything. 1398 00:56:39,599 --> 00:56:41,968 - Strong kick. Knees to chest now. 1399 00:56:42,068 --> 00:56:45,238 - Like Ninja and rock climbing and basketball. 1400 00:56:45,271 --> 00:56:47,874 - Get a lock up now. 1401 00:56:47,907 --> 00:56:50,076 There you go. [applause] 1402 00:56:50,076 --> 00:56:51,578 You see? That one looked perfect. 1403 00:56:52,812 --> 00:56:56,216 It means everything to me to be able to help them out. 1404 00:56:56,249 --> 00:56:58,618 And I like being a good role model for them. 1405 00:57:05,091 --> 00:57:06,226 I love y'all! 1406 00:57:06,259 --> 00:57:08,261 all: Let's go, Flyboy, let's go! 1407 00:57:08,294 --> 00:57:10,663 - Isaiah's cousins watching back in Texas 1408 00:57:10,697 --> 00:57:12,332 with other family members. 1409 00:57:12,365 --> 00:57:14,934 And Mom's down on the sideline with young ninjas 1410 00:57:15,035 --> 00:57:17,804 Elijah Browning and Christian Youst. 1411 00:57:17,837 --> 00:57:21,875 - This is what I do! - This is what I do. 1412 00:57:21,908 --> 00:57:24,744 [countdown clock beeping] 1413 00:57:24,778 --> 00:57:26,379 - He's built for this, Matt. 1414 00:57:26,413 --> 00:57:28,281 He's played basketball, played football, 1415 00:57:28,314 --> 00:57:32,152 but nothing has called him more than "Ninja Warrior." 1416 00:57:32,185 --> 00:57:34,254 - On the high school basketball team 1417 00:57:34,287 --> 00:57:36,623 and also started his own business designing 1418 00:57:36,656 --> 00:57:40,627 and making obstacles. This kid is a go-getter. 1419 00:57:40,660 --> 00:57:42,696 And he's through Over Under. 1420 00:57:42,729 --> 00:57:44,564 Now on to the third obstacle. 1421 00:57:44,597 --> 00:57:47,067 He fell on the Air Surfer in Vegas. 1422 00:57:47,067 --> 00:57:49,302 That was near the end of stage two. 1423 00:57:49,336 --> 00:57:51,938 Raised by a single mom, who grew up-- 1424 00:57:51,971 --> 00:57:53,840 really had a work ethic, though, 1425 00:57:53,873 --> 00:57:55,075 that has served him so well. 1426 00:57:55,075 --> 00:57:56,476 This guy trains seven days a week 1427 00:57:56,509 --> 00:57:58,845 up to four hours a day. 1428 00:57:58,878 --> 00:58:00,747 - Ooh, putting in that work. - Yeah, he is. 1429 00:58:00,780 --> 00:58:02,415 Watch that left side, though. 1430 00:58:02,449 --> 00:58:04,617 - In his short career so far, Matt, 1431 00:58:04,651 --> 00:58:06,653 he hasn't had a semifinals buzzer. 1432 00:58:06,686 --> 00:58:09,923 [cheers and applause] 1433 00:58:10,023 --> 00:58:12,892 - He's keeping it moving, taking off on Diamond Dash. 1434 00:58:12,926 --> 00:58:14,194 - Nice, nice, nice! 1435 00:58:14,227 --> 00:58:16,396 - Little stumble, but he's through. 1436 00:58:16,429 --> 00:58:18,164 Ready for Kaleidoscope. 1437 00:58:18,198 --> 00:58:20,800 He's long and lean but wasn't always that way. 1438 00:58:20,834 --> 00:58:22,802 He had a huge growth spurt. 1439 00:58:22,836 --> 00:58:24,371 The shortest kid in his middle school, 1440 00:58:24,404 --> 00:58:27,807 now 6'1", only 145. 1441 00:58:27,841 --> 00:58:29,242 - And all of them are watching him 1442 00:58:29,275 --> 00:58:32,746 here on national television. What a display. 1443 00:58:32,779 --> 00:58:35,782 What a display of athleticism. 1444 00:58:35,815 --> 00:58:37,584 - And he's gonna go counter-clockwise here. 1445 00:58:37,617 --> 00:58:39,419 - Yeah. 1446 00:58:39,452 --> 00:58:41,654 - That ledge in front of him is moving. 1447 00:58:42,922 --> 00:58:45,358 [cheers and applause] 1448 00:58:45,392 --> 00:58:47,193 - All right, he's got to watch out on that swing. 1449 00:58:47,227 --> 00:58:49,429 He's got that long body. Nice. 1450 00:58:49,462 --> 00:58:51,164 - Isaiah Thomas is through! 1451 00:58:51,197 --> 00:58:53,767 [cheers and applause] 1452 00:58:53,800 --> 00:58:55,902 - Get up there! 1453 00:58:55,935 --> 00:58:59,072 - And right up it! 1454 00:58:59,072 --> 00:59:02,042 - That's a bad boy right there. That's a bad boy. 1455 00:59:02,075 --> 00:59:03,576 - Just a point. 1456 00:59:03,610 --> 00:59:06,012 That kid is cool, man. - Yeah, he is. 1457 00:59:06,012 --> 00:59:08,114 - You think those cousins don't look up to him? 1458 00:59:08,148 --> 00:59:11,418 crowd: [chanting] Flyboy! Flyboy! Flyboy! 1459 00:59:11,451 --> 00:59:14,821 - This crowd's behind him. They're chanting "Flyboy." 1460 00:59:14,854 --> 00:59:16,756 Made it to the semifinals last year, 1461 00:59:16,790 --> 00:59:18,391 went out on the ninth obstacle. 1462 00:59:18,425 --> 00:59:21,127 - Ooh! Okay! - It's all right! 1463 00:59:21,161 --> 00:59:24,097 - He said, "I ain't scurred. I got this." 1464 00:59:24,130 --> 00:59:27,033 - Rat-a-tat-tat. Now on to Ghost Town. 1465 00:59:27,033 --> 00:59:28,835 This is one of the many obstacles 1466 00:59:28,868 --> 00:59:31,371 that came from our obstacle design challenge. 1467 00:59:31,404 --> 00:59:32,772 Now, if you have an obstacle idea, 1468 00:59:32,806 --> 00:59:36,176 go to anwobstacledesignchallenge.com 1469 00:59:36,209 --> 00:59:39,079 to submit your ideas for next year. 1470 00:59:39,112 --> 00:59:40,513 - All right, come on. 1471 00:59:40,547 --> 00:59:43,316 - And then elevate, an 18-inch ascension here, 1472 00:59:43,350 --> 00:59:45,051 the second to third cradle. 1473 00:59:45,051 --> 00:59:46,252 - You got a name like Flyboy, 1474 00:59:46,286 --> 00:59:48,054 you know you can fly up 18 inches. 1475 00:59:48,088 --> 00:59:50,824 Nice. Nice power, nice technique. 1476 00:59:50,857 --> 00:59:52,792 - Well, we've had three finishers so far 1477 00:59:52,826 --> 00:59:55,462 on this unrelenting semifinals course. 1478 00:59:55,495 --> 00:59:57,697 - You're good, you're good, you're good! 1479 00:59:57,731 --> 00:59:59,099 - And he's through! 1480 00:59:59,132 --> 01:00:00,700 [cheers and applause] 1481 01:00:00,734 --> 01:00:02,936 Stopping to look down at Split Decision. 1482 01:00:04,571 --> 01:00:05,839 - He says "Which one?" 1483 01:00:05,872 --> 01:00:07,741 - Mom's pointing at Flipped Around. 1484 01:00:07,774 --> 01:00:09,709 - Well, he's got a chance to beat Nate Hansen 1485 01:00:09,743 --> 01:00:11,211 for the fastest time, 1486 01:00:11,244 --> 01:00:13,546 and the quicker option is Diving Boards. 1487 01:00:13,580 --> 01:00:15,348 - He went out on a balance obstacle 1488 01:00:15,382 --> 01:00:18,118 last year in the semifinals. It was Tuning Forks. 1489 01:00:18,151 --> 01:00:20,253 But he may still be thinking about it. 1490 01:00:20,286 --> 01:00:21,855 - Oh, yeah, he's going Flipped Around. 1491 01:00:21,888 --> 01:00:24,891 So he'll have to hurry if he wants the fastest time. 1492 01:00:28,228 --> 01:00:31,431 Only 145, but at 6'1", has a little more leverage. 1493 01:00:31,464 --> 01:00:33,833 - Anticipate the drop before you let your feet go. 1494 01:00:33,867 --> 01:00:35,669 Nice. Get a hold. Nice. 1495 01:00:37,303 --> 01:00:39,472 - Got it locked. - Nice. 1496 01:00:39,506 --> 01:00:41,474 - Now got to do it all over again. 1497 01:00:41,508 --> 01:00:44,411 - Matt, he told me he was gonna do this. 1498 01:00:44,444 --> 01:00:46,279 Oh! Almost missed that. 1499 01:00:46,312 --> 01:00:48,214 - But he got that foot on that cleat, 1500 01:00:48,248 --> 01:00:49,482 that might've saved him. 1501 01:00:49,516 --> 01:00:51,051 - Yeah, all right, before you let go, 1502 01:00:51,084 --> 01:00:54,187 make sure you secure it. Nice. 1503 01:00:54,220 --> 01:00:56,056 - Well, just gotta get the dismount. 1504 01:00:56,089 --> 01:00:59,125 [cheers and applause] 1505 01:01:03,229 --> 01:01:05,432 And he's through. 1506 01:01:05,465 --> 01:01:08,668 - Yes! Come on! 1507 01:01:08,702 --> 01:01:10,737 - Still has a shot at the top time, 1508 01:01:10,770 --> 01:01:12,472 but it is gonna be close. 1509 01:01:12,505 --> 01:01:16,543 Just 35 feet away from his first semifinals buzzer. 1510 01:01:16,576 --> 01:01:19,079 - He is looking tired. 1511 01:01:19,079 --> 01:01:20,547 How fast can he get up the Spider Trap? 1512 01:01:20,580 --> 01:01:22,949 Speed could get him to the Power Tower. 1513 01:01:22,982 --> 01:01:24,984 - Oh, this is gonna come down to the wire. 1514 01:01:25,085 --> 01:01:27,821 Can he push through these last few seconds? 1515 01:01:27,854 --> 01:01:30,457 10 seconds left to get that top time. 1516 01:01:30,490 --> 01:01:32,992 - Oh, one more! - Lot of ninjas still to come. 1517 01:01:33,093 --> 01:01:35,395 It's gonna be close. - If he can just get it! 1518 01:01:35,428 --> 01:01:37,997 Oh, my goodness, hurry, hurry up top! 1519 01:01:38,098 --> 01:01:40,100 Hurry up top! Hurry! 1520 01:01:40,100 --> 01:01:41,468 - Not gonna be the fastest, 1521 01:01:41,501 --> 01:01:43,970 but still gets his first semis buzzer! 1522 01:01:44,004 --> 01:01:45,739 [buzzer blares] 1523 01:01:45,772 --> 01:01:48,808 [cheers and applause] 1524 01:01:49,776 --> 01:01:51,111 - Oh, boy. 1525 01:01:51,111 --> 01:01:53,747 - And the Flyboy overcome with emotion. 1526 01:01:53,780 --> 01:01:58,151 - I'm built different! 1527 01:01:58,184 --> 01:01:59,386 - Let's go! 1528 01:01:59,419 --> 01:02:01,388 - Let's go! 1529 01:02:01,421 --> 01:02:03,156 - That gives me chills, man. 1530 01:02:03,189 --> 01:02:06,760 - I love you! - I love you, Isaiah! 1531 01:02:06,793 --> 01:02:09,062 - He wanted to set an example for his cousins, 1532 01:02:09,095 --> 01:02:10,764 and he did that. 1533 01:02:10,797 --> 01:02:13,433 Took down these difficult back half obstacles 1534 01:02:13,466 --> 01:02:17,537 and then climbed to the buzzer with the second fastest time. 1535 01:02:17,570 --> 01:02:20,940 And he's still got a shot at the Power Tower. 1536 01:02:20,974 --> 01:02:23,543 You told me you were gonna get 1537 01:02:23,576 --> 01:02:26,079 that semifinals buzzer, and you did it! 1538 01:02:26,079 --> 01:02:28,782 - Bro, I worked for this every day. 1539 01:02:28,815 --> 01:02:30,083 If it wasn't for my mom taking me to the gym, 1540 01:02:30,116 --> 01:02:31,551 I don't know what I would do, bro. 1541 01:02:31,584 --> 01:02:32,719 I love everyone down there, 1542 01:02:32,752 --> 01:02:33,887 I love everyone cheering for me. 1543 01:02:33,920 --> 01:02:35,288 - I love you! 1544 01:02:35,321 --> 01:02:37,190 - Hey, you got to do this one with us, all right? 1545 01:02:37,223 --> 01:02:38,291 Here we go, on three, we're gonna 1546 01:02:38,324 --> 01:02:39,559 do that "built different." 1547 01:02:39,592 --> 01:02:40,894 One, two, three. 1548 01:02:40,927 --> 01:02:45,165 all: I'm built different! 1549 01:02:45,198 --> 01:02:47,334 - Let's go! 1550 01:02:47,367 --> 01:02:50,170 - Coming up, her last run brought me to tears. 1551 01:02:50,203 --> 01:02:52,639 What's the Sparkly Ninja, Barclay Stockett, 1552 01:02:52,672 --> 01:02:53,907 going to do tonight? 1553 01:02:53,940 --> 01:02:57,544 She is coming up on "American Ninja Warrior." 1554 01:03:02,048 --> 01:03:03,550 - Welcome back. 1555 01:03:03,583 --> 01:03:06,286 Minutes ago, an old friend and a couple of new faces 1556 01:03:06,319 --> 01:03:09,489 took their shot at our semifinals course. 1557 01:03:09,522 --> 01:03:11,658 Illinois firefighter Dan Polizzi 1558 01:03:11,691 --> 01:03:13,827 looked good for 40. - Flex on them! 1559 01:03:13,860 --> 01:03:15,762 - With his mom and his fiancée, 1560 01:03:15,795 --> 01:03:18,131 fellow ninja Heather Wysinger watching, 1561 01:03:18,164 --> 01:03:20,467 the ten-time Ninja veteran was trying 1562 01:03:20,500 --> 01:03:21,935 to blaze a trail back to Vegas. 1563 01:03:21,968 --> 01:03:23,370 - I see you, big boy. 1564 01:03:23,403 --> 01:03:25,939 - Polizzi fell on Diamond Dash two years ago, 1565 01:03:25,972 --> 01:03:27,941 and he made it interesting tonight. 1566 01:03:27,974 --> 01:03:29,843 - Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa! 1567 01:03:29,876 --> 01:03:31,945 Almost had déjà vu. 1568 01:03:31,978 --> 01:03:33,279 - But one obstacle later, 1569 01:03:33,313 --> 01:03:35,448 he went into a tail spin on Kaleidoscope... 1570 01:03:35,482 --> 01:03:37,317 - Everything you got! Hang in there! 1571 01:03:37,350 --> 01:03:39,219 - And couldn't recover. 1572 01:03:39,252 --> 01:03:42,122 both: Oh! [air horn blares] 1573 01:03:42,155 --> 01:03:44,357 - 20 years younger, Brooklyn, New York, 1574 01:03:44,391 --> 01:03:46,826 Zack Eichenstein came out charging. 1575 01:03:46,860 --> 01:03:49,896 - Boy, he is hustling. Hustling, hustling. 1576 01:03:49,929 --> 01:03:52,632 - The Orthodox Jew wears a yarmulke when he runs, 1577 01:03:52,665 --> 01:03:56,436 and it stayed on even as he sprinted through the course. 1578 01:03:56,469 --> 01:03:58,872 - Boy, he is not even taking a break in between, 1579 01:03:58,905 --> 01:04:00,073 he's just going. 1580 01:04:00,106 --> 01:04:01,474 - In only his second season, 1581 01:04:01,508 --> 01:04:03,510 the 20-year-old was impressive, 1582 01:04:03,543 --> 01:04:05,045 making it to the Salmon Ladder. 1583 01:04:05,045 --> 01:04:06,413 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1584 01:04:06,446 --> 01:04:07,814 - But his speed to that point 1585 01:04:07,847 --> 01:04:10,450 guaranteed him a spot in the top 15. 1586 01:04:10,483 --> 01:04:11,918 - Whoo! 1587 01:04:11,951 --> 01:04:13,687 - Rookie Jaelyn Bennett was trying to earn 1588 01:04:13,720 --> 01:04:16,222 her first trip to the National Finals. 1589 01:04:16,256 --> 01:04:18,958 She's a full-time mechanical engineering student, 1590 01:04:19,059 --> 01:04:21,061 a waitress, a gymnastics coach, 1591 01:04:21,094 --> 01:04:24,431 and girlfriend to Ninja great Austin Gray. 1592 01:04:24,464 --> 01:04:27,534 The 22-year-old is getting a minor in aerospace, 1593 01:04:27,567 --> 01:04:29,736 and she flew through Air Surfer. 1594 01:04:29,769 --> 01:04:31,071 - Nice! Good job! 1595 01:04:31,104 --> 01:04:33,406 - But Diamond Dash was a different story. 1596 01:04:33,440 --> 01:04:35,275 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1597 01:04:35,308 --> 01:04:39,746 - She's now in third among the women with one more to run. 1598 01:04:39,779 --> 01:04:41,381 And that final woman athlete 1599 01:04:41,414 --> 01:04:43,216 is one of our most popular ninjas, 1600 01:04:43,249 --> 01:04:46,353 it's the Sparkly Ninja, Barclay Stockett. 1601 01:04:46,386 --> 01:04:48,254 She has had a couple of tough years, 1602 01:04:48,288 --> 01:04:50,357 including losing her mom to cancer. 1603 01:04:50,390 --> 01:04:52,158 But as we told you in qualifying, 1604 01:04:52,192 --> 01:04:53,927 her fiancée, Tee, has helped 1605 01:04:53,960 --> 01:04:55,628 put Barclay on the comeback trail. 1606 01:04:55,662 --> 01:04:57,731 - Let's go, babe! - Let's go, Barclay! 1607 01:04:57,764 --> 01:05:01,434 - * When it gets hard to breathe * 1608 01:05:01,468 --> 01:05:05,038 * I gotta dig down deep * 1609 01:05:05,038 --> 01:05:08,174 - Qualifying was a very emotional run for me. 1610 01:05:08,208 --> 01:05:11,177 - She's got that sparkle in her eyes, Matt. 1611 01:05:11,211 --> 01:05:13,813 - Seeing Tee on the sideline is just magic. 1612 01:05:13,847 --> 01:05:15,548 The victories are so much sweeter 1613 01:05:15,582 --> 01:05:17,050 when you have someone to share them with 1614 01:05:17,050 --> 01:05:20,353 and who has seen how hard you've been working. 1615 01:05:20,387 --> 01:05:23,223 - * I finally feel like * 1616 01:05:23,256 --> 01:05:27,260 * Someone new * 1617 01:05:27,293 --> 01:05:31,197 Tee and I realized that we were in love back in 2019, 1618 01:05:31,231 --> 01:05:35,068 and we're just now sharing our love publicly. 1619 01:05:35,068 --> 01:05:36,369 Once our story aired, 1620 01:05:36,403 --> 01:05:38,271 I couldn't believe the response. 1621 01:05:38,304 --> 01:05:42,542 - And you can see the joy back on her face once again. 1622 01:05:42,575 --> 01:05:44,077 - Barclay! 1623 01:05:47,614 --> 01:05:49,983 I'm so proud of you. 1624 01:05:50,083 --> 01:05:52,185 - Tee and I have had so much support, 1625 01:05:52,218 --> 01:05:56,089 not only from the public, but from our Ninja family. 1626 01:05:56,089 --> 01:05:59,526 It's already been such a great comeback season for me, 1627 01:05:59,559 --> 01:06:02,028 but hitting a buzzer, 1628 01:06:02,028 --> 01:06:04,064 that would be icing on the cake. 1629 01:06:04,097 --> 01:06:07,267 - * Someone new * 1630 01:06:10,103 --> 01:06:12,372 - A buzzer tonight would be amazing. 1631 01:06:12,405 --> 01:06:15,408 Getting a return to Vegas would be pretty good too. 1632 01:06:15,442 --> 01:06:16,876 - Come on, B! You got this! 1633 01:06:16,910 --> 01:06:18,278 - Tee is gonna be cheering for her 1634 01:06:18,311 --> 01:06:19,579 along with other Ninja friends. 1635 01:06:19,612 --> 01:06:21,081 - Let's go, babe! - Let's go, B! 1636 01:06:21,114 --> 01:06:23,083 - Everybody loves Barclay. 1637 01:06:23,116 --> 01:06:25,719 [countdown clock beeping] 1638 01:06:25,752 --> 01:06:27,487 Well, running last among the women, 1639 01:06:27,520 --> 01:06:29,055 she knows what she needs to do. 1640 01:06:29,089 --> 01:06:32,559 If she gets to Kaleidoscope, she's going to Vegas. 1641 01:06:32,592 --> 01:06:35,695 - Yes! Let's go! You got this! - Come on! Come on! 1642 01:06:35,729 --> 01:06:37,664 - She's the smallest athlete out here tonight, 1643 01:06:37,697 --> 01:06:39,099 but she's a gamer. 1644 01:06:39,132 --> 01:06:41,801 [cheers and applause] 1645 01:06:41,835 --> 01:06:44,537 - And Barclay just attacking. That's impressive. 1646 01:06:44,571 --> 01:06:47,841 5'0", 117, and she went over the top. 1647 01:06:47,874 --> 01:06:51,411 - Nice. - Again, good power. 1648 01:06:51,444 --> 01:06:52,879 She is through. 1649 01:06:52,912 --> 01:06:55,949 [cheers and applause] 1650 01:07:00,787 --> 01:07:02,555 She's used to flying through the air. 1651 01:07:02,589 --> 01:07:05,692 She'll need to do that again here on Air Surfer. 1652 01:07:05,725 --> 01:07:08,728 She was a high-level gymnast and made it to level 10, 1653 01:07:08,762 --> 01:07:11,598 the highest level for the amateurs. 1654 01:07:11,631 --> 01:07:13,333 That's why she looks so comfortable 1655 01:07:13,366 --> 01:07:14,634 making these big moves. 1656 01:07:14,668 --> 01:07:17,037 - This is the old Barclay, only better. 1657 01:07:17,070 --> 01:07:20,573 Now a big lache here, about 4 feet. 1658 01:07:20,607 --> 01:07:21,675 No problem. 1659 01:07:21,708 --> 01:07:23,109 - She's made it to the back half 1660 01:07:23,143 --> 01:07:26,246 three times in her career. We know she can go far. 1661 01:07:27,947 --> 01:07:31,217 - And she's through. - And look at the smiles. 1662 01:07:31,251 --> 01:07:32,719 She's having fun. 1663 01:07:32,752 --> 01:07:35,789 - Yeah! 1664 01:07:35,822 --> 01:07:38,425 - Well, now, if she can get through Diamond Dash, 1665 01:07:38,458 --> 01:07:40,593 she'll be assured a spot in Vegas. 1666 01:07:40,627 --> 01:07:42,962 - You know she wants this so bad. 1667 01:07:43,063 --> 01:07:44,597 She's come so far. 1668 01:07:46,933 --> 01:07:49,736 There you go. Nice footwork. 1669 01:07:49,769 --> 01:07:52,472 - She is looking strong, big man. 1670 01:07:54,107 --> 01:07:55,809 And she can smile now. 1671 01:07:55,842 --> 01:07:58,278 She knows she just earned a ticket 1672 01:07:58,311 --> 01:08:00,246 to the National Finals. 1673 01:08:00,280 --> 01:08:03,016 And Tee is applauding. So is this crowd. 1674 01:08:03,016 --> 01:08:04,884 Barclay just a fan favorite. 1675 01:08:06,853 --> 01:08:08,788 - Oh, shirt's coming off! 1676 01:08:08,822 --> 01:08:12,092 You know what that means! She means business! 1677 01:08:12,125 --> 01:08:16,363 - You can just see how much happier she is than last year. 1678 01:08:16,396 --> 01:08:18,565 She is the Sparkly Ninja. 1679 01:08:18,598 --> 01:08:20,633 But what a ferocious competitor. 1680 01:08:20,667 --> 01:08:21,835 - And Matt, you see how fast 1681 01:08:21,868 --> 01:08:23,236 she's turning the Kaleidoscope, 1682 01:08:23,269 --> 01:08:25,038 making sure she gets that quickly enough, 1683 01:08:25,071 --> 01:08:26,840 and then she's gonna make her move. 1684 01:08:26,873 --> 01:08:30,777 Calming her body so she can generate momentum 1685 01:08:30,810 --> 01:08:32,645 and then make that lache. Nice. 1686 01:08:32,679 --> 01:08:35,281 - Great. Great technique. 1687 01:08:35,315 --> 01:08:37,584 And she's smiling on the obstacle. 1688 01:08:37,617 --> 01:08:40,153 - She's got sticky fingers. Look at her, Matt. 1689 01:08:40,186 --> 01:08:42,422 It's like as soon as she hits it, she sticks. 1690 01:08:44,424 --> 01:08:46,359 - Easily controlling these windmills, 1691 01:08:46,393 --> 01:08:48,528 but now the quarter inch ledge 1692 01:08:48,561 --> 01:08:50,397 on this fourth and final window. 1693 01:08:50,430 --> 01:08:53,299 - The Sparkly, Sticky Ninja. Watch this stick. Stick! 1694 01:08:53,333 --> 01:08:54,834 Ooh! - Oh, no! 1695 01:08:54,868 --> 01:08:56,603 [crowd groans] - Ooh! Icky. 1696 01:08:56,636 --> 01:08:58,338 - Didn't get the buzzer she wanted, 1697 01:08:58,371 --> 01:09:02,809 but she does earn herself a return trip to Vegas. 1698 01:09:02,842 --> 01:09:04,911 - She looked like the Barclay of old 1699 01:09:05,011 --> 01:09:06,613 running through the early obstacles, 1700 01:09:06,646 --> 01:09:08,348 but on Kaleidoscope, she seemed 1701 01:09:08,381 --> 01:09:11,551 to rush that last one, her left hand was too low, 1702 01:09:11,584 --> 01:09:13,853 and her right hand was too high. 1703 01:09:13,887 --> 01:09:15,755 - And she's down with Zuri. 1704 01:09:15,789 --> 01:09:19,025 - Barclay, that was a great run, girl, so close. 1705 01:09:19,059 --> 01:09:21,227 - Thanks. - We were one away. 1706 01:09:21,261 --> 01:09:23,063 What happened on Kaleidoscope here? 1707 01:09:23,096 --> 01:09:24,864 - I think I just should've taken one more swing, 1708 01:09:24,898 --> 01:09:27,300 I was starting to feel a pump. 1709 01:09:27,334 --> 01:09:29,302 And I probably should've taken, like, 1710 01:09:29,336 --> 01:09:30,770 a little bit more of a break, 1711 01:09:30,804 --> 01:09:32,906 but I was so excited, I just, like, 1712 01:09:32,939 --> 01:09:35,041 really wanted to get on it. - Yeah. 1713 01:09:35,041 --> 01:09:36,276 - But I mean, every time I come out here, 1714 01:09:36,309 --> 01:09:39,379 I just--I'm so grateful to be here, so. 1715 01:09:39,412 --> 01:09:41,047 - And to that point, after everything 1716 01:09:41,047 --> 01:09:42,615 that you've been through, I mean, it must feel 1717 01:09:42,649 --> 01:09:45,151 like a victory just to get to the start line today. 1718 01:09:45,185 --> 01:09:46,286 - It does, it does. 1719 01:09:46,319 --> 01:09:48,321 'Cause, um, 1720 01:09:48,355 --> 01:09:51,424 you know, last year-- 1721 01:09:51,458 --> 01:09:53,827 it just, uh-- 1722 01:09:53,860 --> 01:09:55,628 I didn't even want to be here. 1723 01:09:55,662 --> 01:09:59,065 And actually, like, wanting to be here and loving it 1724 01:09:59,099 --> 01:10:03,269 and feeling that sense of accomplishment is just, 1725 01:10:03,303 --> 01:10:05,305 it's priceless to me. - Wow. 1726 01:10:05,338 --> 01:10:07,674 Well, we are so grateful to be a part 1727 01:10:07,707 --> 01:10:09,175 of that journey with you. 1728 01:10:09,209 --> 01:10:10,543 It was awesome to see you celebrate 1729 01:10:10,577 --> 01:10:11,678 out here on the course. 1730 01:10:11,711 --> 01:10:13,313 It was also far enough, fast enough 1731 01:10:13,346 --> 01:10:15,248 to secure a spot in Las Vegas. 1732 01:10:15,281 --> 01:10:17,150 You're headed to the National Finals! 1733 01:10:17,183 --> 01:10:20,286 Congratulations! So happy for you! 1734 01:10:20,320 --> 01:10:22,122 - Thank you so much! I'm so excited! 1735 01:10:22,155 --> 01:10:25,358 - We'll see you in Vegas, girl. Guys, back to you. 1736 01:10:25,392 --> 01:10:27,927 - Coming up, his roommate, Nate Hansen's, 1737 01:10:27,961 --> 01:10:30,063 in line for the Power Tower. 1738 01:10:30,096 --> 01:10:32,399 Can Austin Gray get there too? 1739 01:10:32,432 --> 01:10:35,568 We'll see him next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1740 01:10:40,573 --> 01:10:42,742 - A big dog, a junior champ, 1741 01:10:42,776 --> 01:10:44,110 and a flamingo kid 1742 01:10:44,144 --> 01:10:46,646 walked to the start line while we were away. 1743 01:10:46,680 --> 01:10:49,482 First up was 6'6" Jody Avila, 1744 01:10:49,516 --> 01:10:51,251 who was given the nickname Big Dog 1745 01:10:51,284 --> 01:10:52,886 by Akbar five years ago. 1746 01:10:52,919 --> 01:10:55,422 - He's lived up to the name. - Go! 1747 01:10:55,455 --> 01:10:57,057 - With his two kids watching back home 1748 01:10:57,090 --> 01:10:58,792 and his wife on the sideline, 1749 01:10:58,825 --> 01:11:00,760 the heating and air-conditioning technician 1750 01:11:00,794 --> 01:11:02,829 was cool early. 1751 01:11:02,862 --> 01:11:04,731 - Balance obstacles can be trippy for him, 1752 01:11:04,764 --> 01:11:06,232 but not this time. 1753 01:11:06,266 --> 01:11:08,968 - But at 215 pounds, he's our heaviest competitor, 1754 01:11:09,069 --> 01:11:11,137 and it was tough to hang at Kaleidoscope. 1755 01:11:11,171 --> 01:11:13,073 - Ooh! [air horn blares] 1756 01:11:13,106 --> 01:11:14,641 - Oh, man. 1757 01:11:14,674 --> 01:11:16,710 - Ah. It's a rough one. 1758 01:11:16,743 --> 01:11:18,878 - Then it was former "Ninja Junior" champ 1759 01:11:18,912 --> 01:11:22,882 Vance Walker, who was able to fly past Kaleidoscope. 1760 01:11:22,916 --> 01:11:25,085 - Look how fast he's moving. Oh, he's going for that time. 1761 01:11:25,118 --> 01:11:27,821 - The 17-year-old had a breakout season last year 1762 01:11:27,854 --> 01:11:30,523 when he was one of the final four ninjas. 1763 01:11:30,557 --> 01:11:33,593 - He's got a lot left in the tank, Matt, he's ready. 1764 01:11:33,626 --> 01:11:35,395 - Tonight, he had a shot at the Power Tower 1765 01:11:35,428 --> 01:11:38,598 as he worked his way across Flipped Around. 1766 01:11:38,631 --> 01:11:41,534 - Easy enough for Vance. Oh, oh! Oh! 1767 01:11:41,568 --> 01:11:43,770 [air horn blares] He slid right off! 1768 01:11:43,803 --> 01:11:45,171 - But his fast time to that point 1769 01:11:45,205 --> 01:11:48,808 guaranteed him a spot in Vegas. 1770 01:11:48,842 --> 01:11:52,112 Arkansas teenager Owen Dyer was ready to fly 1771 01:11:52,112 --> 01:11:54,514 with his trademark pink flamingo hat. 1772 01:11:54,547 --> 01:11:56,950 - Could he hit his first semifinals buzzer? 1773 01:11:56,983 --> 01:11:58,752 - The 17-year-old quickly rolled 1774 01:11:58,785 --> 01:12:00,387 his way to the back half. 1775 01:12:00,420 --> 01:12:01,821 [Matt laughs] 1776 01:12:01,855 --> 01:12:03,356 - I think he's doing a fire drill. 1777 01:12:03,390 --> 01:12:05,725 - The high school senior sailed past Ghost Town. 1778 01:12:05,759 --> 01:12:06,760 - Nice! 1779 01:12:06,793 --> 01:12:08,495 - That's how you go, baby! 1780 01:12:08,528 --> 01:12:10,864 - And then he dared to take on Diving Boards. 1781 01:12:10,897 --> 01:12:13,500 - Oh, go, go, go, go, go! 1782 01:12:13,533 --> 01:12:14,934 Oh, hold on! 1783 01:12:14,968 --> 01:12:16,903 Are you serious? 1784 01:12:18,271 --> 01:12:20,073 - Dyer then scrambled to the top 1785 01:12:20,073 --> 01:12:22,275 to get his first semifinals buzzer 1786 01:12:22,308 --> 01:12:24,477 and was overcome by emotion. [buzzer blares] 1787 01:12:24,511 --> 01:12:26,379 - I see you. 1788 01:12:26,413 --> 01:12:28,081 Dreams come true for Owen Dyer. 1789 01:12:28,081 --> 01:12:29,149 Wow. 1790 01:12:31,284 --> 01:12:33,620 - Dyer's time wasn't in the top two, 1791 01:12:33,653 --> 01:12:35,855 so right now, our Power Tower matchup 1792 01:12:35,889 --> 01:12:37,557 would be Gnarly Nate Hansen 1793 01:12:37,590 --> 01:12:39,759 against the Flyboy, Isaiah Thomas. 1794 01:12:39,793 --> 01:12:42,362 But our final runner may have something to say about it, 1795 01:12:42,395 --> 01:12:45,465 so Zuri, get him going. 1796 01:12:45,498 --> 01:12:48,101 - Guys, Austin Gray has to be considered 1797 01:12:48,101 --> 01:12:50,970 one of the favorites to win the million dollars this year. 1798 01:12:51,004 --> 01:12:55,408 After all, he's been runner up the past two seasons. 1799 01:12:55,442 --> 01:12:57,977 But he doesn't want to come in second again. 1800 01:12:58,011 --> 01:12:59,713 So he's been putting in extra training 1801 01:12:59,746 --> 01:13:01,715 with his roommate, Nate Hansen. 1802 01:13:01,748 --> 01:13:04,684 So far, their hard work has paid off. 1803 01:13:04,718 --> 01:13:07,320 [upbeat rock music] 1804 01:13:07,354 --> 01:13:09,322 - This season, we've had a lot of success. 1805 01:13:09,356 --> 01:13:12,425 - Oh, he ain't messing around, he going for the fastest time. 1806 01:13:12,459 --> 01:13:14,361 - And he's gonna do it! [buzzer blares] 1807 01:13:14,394 --> 01:13:16,596 - Let's go! 1808 01:13:16,629 --> 01:13:18,531 We were buzzers in qualifying, 1809 01:13:18,565 --> 01:13:21,501 and we were ballin' 'cause we got that fast time. 1810 01:13:21,534 --> 01:13:23,336 - Whoo! 1811 01:13:23,370 --> 01:13:25,972 - Whoo! That's what's up! 1812 01:13:26,072 --> 01:13:27,474 So you know what the trend says? 1813 01:13:27,507 --> 01:13:29,142 Back to buzzers. - Right. 1814 01:13:29,175 --> 01:13:30,710 - You see what I'm saying? 1815 01:13:30,744 --> 01:13:32,412 - Let's go! 1816 01:13:32,445 --> 01:13:34,848 Tune in next week for more stock tips with Nate Hansen. 1817 01:13:34,881 --> 01:13:36,349 - That's right. 1818 01:13:37,751 --> 01:13:39,652 - We're going into the semifinal round. 1819 01:13:40,987 --> 01:13:42,856 We've been training, we've been grinding 1820 01:13:42,889 --> 01:13:44,457 till 2:00, 3:00 in the morning. 1821 01:13:44,491 --> 01:13:46,459 - Ah! - That's what's up. 1822 01:13:46,493 --> 01:13:47,694 With all the training that 1823 01:13:47,727 --> 01:13:49,095 we've been putting in together, 1824 01:13:49,129 --> 01:13:52,098 we are destined for greatness. 1825 01:13:52,132 --> 01:13:53,400 In "Ninja Warrior," 1826 01:13:53,433 --> 01:13:56,336 some of the legends end up on banners. 1827 01:13:56,369 --> 01:13:57,937 People like Jessie Graff, 1828 01:13:57,971 --> 01:14:00,306 Naj, and Jamie Rahn. 1829 01:14:01,775 --> 01:14:03,410 I've gotten second place twice now, 1830 01:14:03,443 --> 01:14:05,912 and I think it's time for a banner. 1831 01:14:05,945 --> 01:14:10,050 Nate, he's also been looking for a banner spot. 1832 01:14:10,050 --> 01:14:11,351 - My left side's my good side, 1833 01:14:11,384 --> 01:14:13,186 so it's got to be my left side. 1834 01:14:13,219 --> 01:14:15,455 Maybe a little bicep flex. 1835 01:14:15,488 --> 01:14:18,258 Or maybe me on a Salmon Ladder. 1836 01:14:18,291 --> 01:14:20,260 - Imagine driving down the highway, 1837 01:14:20,293 --> 01:14:21,895 and you see your face on a billboard. 1838 01:14:21,928 --> 01:14:24,064 That's basically what being on a banner is, 1839 01:14:24,097 --> 01:14:26,666 but they better not put us on the same banner. 1840 01:14:26,700 --> 01:14:27,967 - I'm not-- - Ab--nope. 1841 01:14:28,068 --> 01:14:29,769 - I'm not selfish, but-- - Absolutely not. 1842 01:14:29,803 --> 01:14:31,204 - We already sleep in the same room. 1843 01:14:31,237 --> 01:14:32,439 - Yeah, no shot. 1844 01:14:32,472 --> 01:14:34,908 There's only room for one of us on a banner. 1845 01:14:34,941 --> 01:14:37,444 [upbeat music] 1846 01:14:37,477 --> 01:14:40,246 [cheers and applause] 1847 01:14:40,280 --> 01:14:42,082 - Oh, I think he's ready, Matt. 1848 01:14:42,082 --> 01:14:43,817 - Well, joining Nate on the sideline 1849 01:14:43,850 --> 01:14:46,586 is Austin's girlfriend, Jaelyn, who ran earlier. 1850 01:14:46,619 --> 01:14:49,422 [countdown clock beeping] 1851 01:14:49,456 --> 01:14:51,825 Last year, he came so close. 1852 01:14:51,858 --> 01:14:54,961 Fell on the next to last obstacle on stage three. 1853 01:14:54,994 --> 01:14:56,563 Only Kaden Lebsack went farther. 1854 01:14:56,596 --> 01:14:58,331 - And the word on the Ninja street is, 1855 01:14:58,365 --> 01:14:59,532 he's gonna be battling 1856 01:14:59,566 --> 01:15:01,401 for that million dollars once again. 1857 01:15:01,434 --> 01:15:03,536 - Only 25 years old, but he's one of the ninjas 1858 01:15:03,570 --> 01:15:05,472 everyone looks up to. 1859 01:15:05,505 --> 01:15:07,107 He's become a sought-after coach. 1860 01:15:07,140 --> 01:15:09,876 Katie Bone is just one of the young ninjas he works with. 1861 01:15:09,909 --> 01:15:11,745 And he is running with an urgency. 1862 01:15:11,778 --> 01:15:14,214 You know he's gunning for that Power Tower. 1863 01:15:14,247 --> 01:15:17,217 Well, he did it last year, beat out Jake Murray 1864 01:15:17,250 --> 01:15:19,519 on the Power Tower, got that Safety Pass. 1865 01:15:19,552 --> 01:15:21,721 Didn't have to use it because he didn't fall 1866 01:15:21,755 --> 01:15:23,790 on stage one or two, but he'd love 1867 01:15:23,823 --> 01:15:25,558 to have that insurance policy again. 1868 01:15:25,592 --> 01:15:28,128 - He's got a nice sense of urgency like you talked about, 1869 01:15:28,161 --> 01:15:31,931 but he's not rushing through these obstacles. 1870 01:15:31,965 --> 01:15:34,234 - Taking a breath before Diamond Dash. 1871 01:15:34,267 --> 01:15:38,071 Wow, effortless. Skips that final diamond. 1872 01:15:38,104 --> 01:15:40,306 Right into Kaleidoscope. 1873 01:15:40,340 --> 01:15:43,076 - And every time Austin Gray runs the course, 1874 01:15:43,076 --> 01:15:45,679 he's spreading his message about organ donation. 1875 01:15:45,712 --> 01:15:48,581 - Yeah, you can see his shirt says "Share Your Spare." 1876 01:15:48,615 --> 01:15:50,617 A couple years ago, he donated a kidney 1877 01:15:50,650 --> 01:15:54,154 to his childhood friend Kaylee Adams and saved her life. 1878 01:15:54,187 --> 01:15:55,588 - Whoo! Let's go! 1879 01:15:55,622 --> 01:15:57,223 - And she's watching from home with her sister. 1880 01:15:58,625 --> 01:16:00,126 - Look at that, it's like he's just 1881 01:16:00,160 --> 01:16:01,895 sticking to it like a magnet. 1882 01:16:01,928 --> 01:16:04,064 Share Your Spare? How about sharing your secret 1883 01:16:04,097 --> 01:16:06,032 to beating this obstacle? 1884 01:16:06,032 --> 01:16:07,600 - Great control. - There we go. 1885 01:16:07,634 --> 01:16:08,768 - Using that lower body. 1886 01:16:08,802 --> 01:16:10,570 - Oh, he is in full control, Matt. 1887 01:16:10,603 --> 01:16:13,039 - Absolutely. And he's through. 1888 01:16:13,039 --> 01:16:16,109 And that guarantees him a spot in the top 15, 1889 01:16:16,142 --> 01:16:17,577 but you know he's aiming higher. 1890 01:16:17,610 --> 01:16:18,645 - Yeah! Come on, Austin! 1891 01:16:18,678 --> 01:16:20,213 - You know Austin wants a buzzer, 1892 01:16:20,246 --> 01:16:22,282 and he wants that Power Tower. 1893 01:16:22,315 --> 01:16:23,683 - Pace that breathing. Here we go. 1894 01:16:23,717 --> 01:16:25,318 crowd: [chanting] Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 1895 01:16:25,352 --> 01:16:27,053 - And right up the Warped Wall. 1896 01:16:27,087 --> 01:16:29,823 On now to the back half once again. 1897 01:16:29,856 --> 01:16:31,891 Nate's closely watching. 1898 01:16:31,925 --> 01:16:34,060 These two are such good friends. 1899 01:16:34,094 --> 01:16:36,096 In fact, Nate was the one who introduced Austin 1900 01:16:36,129 --> 01:16:37,931 to his girlfriend, Jaelyn. 1901 01:16:37,964 --> 01:16:39,566 - Let's go, babe! Come on! 1902 01:16:39,599 --> 01:16:42,068 - Austin versus Nate on the Power Tower? 1903 01:16:42,068 --> 01:16:44,637 That's the matchup everybody wants to see. 1904 01:16:44,671 --> 01:16:47,774 - Well, if he can keep this pace up, it'll happen. 1905 01:16:47,807 --> 01:16:49,843 Right now, he's in good shape to beat Nate 1906 01:16:49,876 --> 01:16:51,277 for the fastest time of the night. 1907 01:16:51,311 --> 01:16:54,114 [cheers and applause] 1908 01:16:54,147 --> 01:16:56,483 And no problem with Salmon Ladder. 1909 01:16:56,516 --> 01:16:57,617 - Nice and easy! 1910 01:16:59,686 --> 01:17:01,021 - Ghost Town here. 1911 01:17:01,021 --> 01:17:03,757 You can see that cradle is moving horizontally. 1912 01:17:03,790 --> 01:17:05,358 Such a unique movement here. 1913 01:17:05,392 --> 01:17:06,893 - Yeah. - He's figuring it out. 1914 01:17:06,926 --> 01:17:08,561 - Yeah, he's just got to get in sync 1915 01:17:08,595 --> 01:17:11,331 with the movement there, move with it, 1916 01:17:11,364 --> 01:17:13,500 and then as soon as you're on the top end, move it. 1917 01:17:13,533 --> 01:17:15,101 That's it, right there. 1918 01:17:15,135 --> 01:17:17,037 - And you know he and Gnarly Ninja Nate were talking, 1919 01:17:17,037 --> 01:17:20,240 and I'm sure Nate was sharing feedback on this course. 1920 01:17:20,273 --> 01:17:22,742 - Nice! - Let's go, let's go, come on! 1921 01:17:22,776 --> 01:17:25,345 - What's he gonna do at Split Decision? 1922 01:17:25,378 --> 01:17:27,213 - He's given himself enough of a cushion. 1923 01:17:27,247 --> 01:17:29,149 He could still go with Flipped Around. 1924 01:17:29,182 --> 01:17:31,818 He's taking a long look at Diving Boards. 1925 01:17:31,851 --> 01:17:33,586 Last season, he chose Diving Boards 1926 01:17:33,620 --> 01:17:34,954 and made it through. 1927 01:17:35,055 --> 01:17:37,223 - Just like last year, bro, let's go! 1928 01:17:37,257 --> 01:17:40,527 - You pretty much have to double step that second board. 1929 01:17:40,560 --> 01:17:42,095 Get on the front then get up top. 1930 01:17:42,128 --> 01:17:43,797 - He's got to go boom-bow, boom-bow. 1931 01:17:43,830 --> 01:17:47,334 Nice. Nice! Nice! - Whoa! I stand corrected! 1932 01:17:47,367 --> 01:17:49,502 He went single-step on the second 1933 01:17:49,536 --> 01:17:50,870 and double on the third, 1934 01:17:50,904 --> 01:17:53,807 and it worked! He is through! 1935 01:17:53,840 --> 01:17:57,077 - Great job! And look at his time, Matt. 1936 01:17:57,077 --> 01:18:01,081 - He is on pace to blow away Nate Hansen's time. 1937 01:18:01,114 --> 01:18:03,717 And that will push the Flyboy, Isaiah Thomas, 1938 01:18:03,750 --> 01:18:05,585 out of the top two. 1939 01:18:05,618 --> 01:18:09,022 It looks like it's gonna be Austin Gray and Nate Hansen. 1940 01:18:09,022 --> 01:18:10,290 - I tell you, Matt, 1941 01:18:10,323 --> 01:18:12,559 Zuri said it right in his introduction, 1942 01:18:12,592 --> 01:18:15,061 he's got a legitimate shot at becoming 1943 01:18:15,095 --> 01:18:17,430 the next American Ninja Warrior. 1944 01:18:17,464 --> 01:18:19,165 Austin Gray! 1945 01:18:19,199 --> 01:18:21,801 [buzzer blares] - Let's go! 1946 01:18:21,835 --> 01:18:24,871 [cheers and applause] 1947 01:18:33,146 --> 01:18:34,481 - That's what's up! 1948 01:18:34,514 --> 01:18:37,951 - And by almost a minute, Austin Gray, 1949 01:18:38,051 --> 01:18:40,353 the fastest time of the night. 1950 01:18:40,387 --> 01:18:43,123 So now, you and Nate are gonna be squaring off 1951 01:18:43,156 --> 01:18:45,725 on the Power Tower, Austin. - Yes, sir! 1952 01:18:45,759 --> 01:18:47,761 - Safety on the line! 1953 01:18:47,794 --> 01:18:50,130 crowd: [chanting] Austin! Austin! Austin! 1954 01:18:50,163 --> 01:18:52,932 - Austin, hit that buzzer one more time, buddy. 1955 01:18:52,966 --> 01:18:54,768 You earned it. 1956 01:18:54,801 --> 01:18:57,771 So these two friends are gonna get ready for the Power Tower, 1957 01:18:57,804 --> 01:19:00,674 but don't forget what's coming up next week. 1958 01:19:00,707 --> 01:19:03,009 [dramatic music] 1959 01:19:03,009 --> 01:19:06,713 It's the biggest show on the Vegas Strip. 1960 01:19:06,746 --> 01:19:08,214 - This is it. 1961 01:19:08,248 --> 01:19:09,716 - Only the best ninjas are left. 1962 01:19:09,749 --> 01:19:12,018 - They've got a legitimate shot 1963 01:19:12,052 --> 01:19:14,821 at becoming the next American Ninja Warrior! 1964 01:19:14,854 --> 01:19:17,824 - And they'll battle across all four stages... 1965 01:19:17,857 --> 01:19:19,225 - Oh! 1966 01:19:19,259 --> 01:19:20,860 - On a three-week television event. 1967 01:19:20,894 --> 01:19:23,296 - Nice! Nice! Nice! Oh, yeah! 1968 01:19:23,329 --> 01:19:25,732 - There's $1 million up for grabs 1969 01:19:25,765 --> 01:19:30,870 on the National Finals of "American Ninja Warrior"! 1970 01:19:30,904 --> 01:19:32,105 But don't go away, 1971 01:19:32,138 --> 01:19:34,574 because the Power Tower is next. 1972 01:19:41,047 --> 01:19:42,215 - Think you're ready to take on 1973 01:19:42,248 --> 01:19:44,384 the world's toughest obstacle course? 1974 01:19:44,417 --> 01:19:48,455 Go to anwcasting.com to see how you can apply. 1975 01:19:48,488 --> 01:19:51,925 We could see you on the course next season. 1976 01:19:51,958 --> 01:19:55,395 - Well, we've got one more race tonight in Hollywood. 1977 01:19:55,428 --> 01:19:57,964 It's our final Power Tower showdown 1978 01:19:58,064 --> 01:20:00,767 with a Safety Pass in Vegas up for grabs. 1979 01:20:00,800 --> 01:20:03,703 And it features two roommates and best friends, 1980 01:20:03,737 --> 01:20:05,939 Nate Hansen and Austin Gray. 1981 01:20:05,972 --> 01:20:08,041 Oh, and look at this, what a sign 1982 01:20:08,074 --> 01:20:09,743 of friendship and respect. 1983 01:20:09,776 --> 01:20:11,544 They're wearing each other's shirts. 1984 01:20:12,712 --> 01:20:14,881 - One big difference is Nate's height. 1985 01:20:14,914 --> 01:20:18,518 At only 5'2", he's 8 inches shorter than Austin. 1986 01:20:18,551 --> 01:20:21,087 But these two train together, live together, 1987 01:20:21,121 --> 01:20:23,289 so this is personal. 1988 01:20:23,323 --> 01:20:26,659 [dramatic music] 1989 01:20:26,693 --> 01:20:28,261 - Nate and I, we've joked about being 1990 01:20:28,294 --> 01:20:31,131 on the Power Tower for a while, and now it's become a reality. 1991 01:20:32,665 --> 01:20:34,668 Tonight, we have the Safety Pass on the line, 1992 01:20:34,701 --> 01:20:36,102 and that's a big deal. 1993 01:20:36,136 --> 01:20:37,370 - The first time in Vegas last year, 1994 01:20:37,404 --> 01:20:38,371 struggled with the Jumping Spider 1995 01:20:38,405 --> 01:20:39,739 and went right in the water. 1996 01:20:39,773 --> 01:20:41,408 - He's been doubted for a long time, Matt. 1997 01:20:41,441 --> 01:20:42,709 Oh! - No! 1998 01:20:42,742 --> 01:20:44,244 - Having that Safety Pass in my pocket 1999 01:20:44,277 --> 01:20:46,179 is gonna be a nice insurance policy. 2000 01:20:46,212 --> 01:20:47,547 And I intend to get it. 2001 01:20:47,580 --> 01:20:49,082 - We've got another showdown, Matt. 2002 01:20:49,115 --> 01:20:51,651 Oh, got a slight lead! He's down! 2003 01:20:51,685 --> 01:20:54,554 [buzzer blares] It's Austin Gray! 2004 01:20:54,587 --> 01:20:56,589 - I got one last season. Didn't need it. 2005 01:20:56,623 --> 01:20:58,925 - Come on, Austin! 2006 01:20:58,958 --> 01:21:00,794 [buzzer blares] 2007 01:21:00,827 --> 01:21:02,062 - I'm gonna get it again this season, 2008 01:21:02,062 --> 01:21:03,163 not gonna need it. 2009 01:21:03,196 --> 01:21:04,497 - This is a roommate showdown. 2010 01:21:04,531 --> 01:21:06,099 Whoever loses the Power Tower tonight 2011 01:21:06,132 --> 01:21:07,934 will never hear the end of it. 2012 01:21:07,967 --> 01:21:09,736 Let's go! 2013 01:21:09,769 --> 01:21:11,938 - I'm really proud of Nate for coming this far, 2014 01:21:11,971 --> 01:21:15,608 but I'm sorry, chief, I'll take it from here. 2015 01:21:15,642 --> 01:21:18,244 - This Power Tower is gonna be gnarly. 2016 01:21:18,278 --> 01:21:22,148 * * 2017 01:21:22,182 --> 01:21:24,250 - With all the great ninjas who ran tonight, 2018 01:21:24,284 --> 01:21:27,687 it comes down to the two guys who live in the same house. 2019 01:21:27,721 --> 01:21:29,723 They're even wearing each other's shirts. 2020 01:21:29,756 --> 01:21:31,624 That's mutual respect. 2021 01:21:31,658 --> 01:21:33,793 - Two friends squaring off on the Power Tower 2022 01:21:33,827 --> 01:21:35,462 with safety on the line! 2023 01:21:35,495 --> 01:21:39,132 [countdown clock beeping] 2024 01:21:39,165 --> 01:21:40,633 - Okay, drive, drive, drive, drive! 2025 01:21:40,667 --> 01:21:42,635 Ooh, look at the speed, Nate Hansen! 2026 01:21:42,669 --> 01:21:44,404 - And it's dead even. 2027 01:21:45,972 --> 01:21:47,507 And look at this! 2028 01:21:47,540 --> 01:21:49,576 - Uh-oh, and then Austin Gray's got out! 2029 01:21:49,609 --> 01:21:51,945 - On the lead to the rope. Watch these transitions. 2030 01:21:51,978 --> 01:21:53,546 - You've got to be high on the rope, 2031 01:21:53,580 --> 01:21:55,115 and you got to be perfect on that grab! 2032 01:21:55,115 --> 01:21:56,483 both: Oh! Oh! - And he missed! 2033 01:21:56,516 --> 01:21:59,219 - Nate Hansen misses, giving Austin an edge! 2034 01:21:59,252 --> 01:22:01,721 And he is hung out! - Nate's still swinging! 2035 01:22:01,755 --> 01:22:03,823 This is gonna be tough to come back from! 2036 01:22:03,857 --> 01:22:06,226 - And Austin Gray can take his time, 2037 01:22:06,259 --> 01:22:07,761 just needs to avoid a mistake, 2038 01:22:07,794 --> 01:22:09,829 and the Safety Pass will be his. 2039 01:22:09,863 --> 01:22:11,698 Gonna be almost impossible for Nate 2040 01:22:11,731 --> 01:22:13,500 because Austin is flying! 2041 01:22:13,533 --> 01:22:16,202 Oh, no! [crowd gasps] 2042 01:22:16,236 --> 01:22:18,672 - Oh! - Austin Gray is down! 2043 01:22:18,705 --> 01:22:20,907 An almost certain victory slips away! 2044 01:22:20,940 --> 01:22:23,810 Now all Nate Hansen has to do is finish. 2045 01:22:23,843 --> 01:22:26,880 - It's never over on "American Ninja Warrior"! 2046 01:22:26,913 --> 01:22:29,482 - Well, we've never seen anything like this! 2047 01:22:29,516 --> 01:22:31,384 Looked like Austin was gonna run away with it, 2048 01:22:31,418 --> 01:22:33,520 but it changed in an instant. 2049 01:22:33,553 --> 01:22:37,090 But now it's up to Nate Hansen to avoid a mistake. 2050 01:22:37,090 --> 01:22:40,827 - Wow! Wow. And just-- 2051 01:22:40,860 --> 01:22:44,864 - Oh! That was close! That was close! 2052 01:22:44,898 --> 01:22:49,135 - Oh, my goodness, can you believe it? 2053 01:22:49,169 --> 01:22:51,771 - Well, still needs to survive Falling Shelves, 2054 01:22:51,805 --> 01:22:53,707 but he can take his time. 2055 01:22:53,740 --> 01:22:55,809 [crowd shouting] 2056 01:22:55,842 --> 01:22:58,411 - And you can never count out Gnarly Nate! 2057 01:22:58,445 --> 01:23:02,615 5'2", but he always comes up big! 2058 01:23:02,649 --> 01:23:05,752 - So Nate Hansen is gonna do it! 2059 01:23:05,785 --> 01:23:07,787 He's earned safety! [buzzer blares] 2060 01:23:07,821 --> 01:23:09,689 - Go! Let's go! 2061 01:23:09,723 --> 01:23:12,058 - And Austin Gray will be thinking about that one 2062 01:23:12,092 --> 01:23:14,494 for a long time. 2063 01:23:14,527 --> 01:23:16,930 - Austin had the lead as he reached the ropes, 2064 01:23:16,963 --> 01:23:18,965 and when Nate missed that first grab 2065 01:23:19,065 --> 01:23:20,667 and had to take extra swings, 2066 01:23:20,700 --> 01:23:23,069 it looked like it was all over. 2067 01:23:23,069 --> 01:23:25,305 But as Austin was making the final move 2068 01:23:25,338 --> 01:23:28,475 on the Cliff Hanger, he just slipped right off. 2069 01:23:28,508 --> 01:23:30,610 A shocking fall! 2070 01:23:30,643 --> 01:23:34,881 That allowed Nate to take his time and get a buzzer. 2071 01:23:34,914 --> 01:23:37,217 [buzzer blares] 2072 01:23:37,250 --> 01:23:40,487 - Never underestimate Gnarly Ninja Nate! 2073 01:23:40,520 --> 01:23:42,789 He just delivered a phenomenal victory, 2074 01:23:42,822 --> 01:23:45,291 and he's got safety in Vegas. 2075 01:23:45,325 --> 01:23:47,660 - Austin! I love you, brother! 2076 01:23:47,694 --> 01:23:50,463 - And immediately throwing that love to his brother. 2077 01:23:50,497 --> 01:23:53,099 What a race between these two. 2078 01:23:53,099 --> 01:23:56,102 And joining them in Vegas will be the other finishers. 2079 01:23:56,102 --> 01:23:58,304 Isaiah "Flyboy" Thomas 2080 01:23:58,338 --> 01:24:00,840 along with Owen Dyer, Lorin Ball, 2081 01:24:00,874 --> 01:24:02,942 and Christopher Harding Jones. 2082 01:24:03,043 --> 01:24:06,046 Non-finishers moving on include Georgia teenager 2083 01:24:06,046 --> 01:24:08,448 Ethan Bartnicki and the Classy Ninja, 2084 01:24:08,481 --> 01:24:10,383 Donovan Metoyer, who's going back 2085 01:24:10,417 --> 01:24:12,585 for the second straight year. 2086 01:24:12,619 --> 01:24:16,556 Rock climbing teenager Katie Bone landed in the 13th spot. 2087 01:24:16,589 --> 01:24:18,324 Joining her in the women's top three 2088 01:24:18,358 --> 01:24:19,659 are Isabella Wakeham 2089 01:24:19,693 --> 01:24:22,729 and the Sparkly Ninja, Barclay Stockett. 2090 01:24:22,762 --> 01:24:25,098 So that's a wrap at Universal Studios. 2091 01:24:25,131 --> 01:24:28,668 Next stop, Las Vegas and the National Finals! 2092 01:24:28,702 --> 01:24:31,738 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, I'm Matt Iseman. 2093 01:24:31,771 --> 01:24:35,809 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior"! 2094 01:24:36,509 --> 01:24:39,479 [dramatic music] 2095 01:24:39,512 --> 01:24:46,553 * *