1 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:06,400 (MYSTICAL MUSIC) 2 00:00:07,520 --> 00:00:10,560 (MEN CHANTING IN RHYTHM) 3 00:00:13,120 --> 00:00:15,680 LEILA McKINNON: Over five seasons... 4 00:00:15,720 --> 00:00:19,880 BEN FORDHAM: On the top of Mount Midoriyama, Ben Polson! 5 00:00:19,920 --> 00:00:23,240 ..the Ninja phenomenon created legends. 6 00:00:23,280 --> 00:00:26,920 REBECCA MADDERN: Olivia Vivian! 7 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:33,640 But, in 2022, the world's toughest obstacle course is reborn. 8 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:35,040 (DYNAMIC MUSIC) 9 00:00:35,080 --> 00:00:36,120 Hoo! (CHANTS) 10 00:00:36,160 --> 00:00:38,960 A new generation of ninjas... 11 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,160 I'm 16. 12 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:42,920 I'm a year 12 student. 13 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:46,080 ..will take on their heroes. 14 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:48,200 These are kids which grew up watching me 15 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:49,840 and now they're competing alongside me. 16 00:00:49,880 --> 00:00:51,640 To be honest, I'm absolutely terrified. 17 00:00:51,680 --> 00:00:53,760 The older guys, it's just time for them to leave. 18 00:00:53,800 --> 00:00:54,880 Like, see ya. 19 00:00:56,840 --> 00:00:58,720 The fastest obstacles... 20 00:00:58,760 --> 00:01:01,960 JIM COURIER: The Anaconda is ready to put the squeeze. 21 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,920 ..crank up the speed. 22 00:01:03,960 --> 00:01:06,360 It's a long way down. Grab on, hold on! 23 00:01:06,400 --> 00:01:08,920 That is unbelievable! 24 00:01:08,960 --> 00:01:10,840 A new commentary team. 25 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:15,600 I'm journalist and presenter Leila McKinnon 26 00:01:15,640 --> 00:01:19,240 together with former world tennis number one Jim Courier... 27 00:01:19,280 --> 00:01:22,440 That's some Ninja magic on display right there! 28 00:01:22,480 --> 00:01:23,840 Make some noise, kids! 29 00:01:23,880 --> 00:01:28,080 ..and KIIS FM's national drive hosts Will and Woody... 30 00:01:28,120 --> 00:01:29,760 (BOTH EXCLAIM) 31 00:01:29,800 --> 00:01:31,640 ..will lead the evolution. 32 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:34,640 Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness! 33 00:01:34,680 --> 00:01:36,920 Oh! Oh, my god! 34 00:01:36,960 --> 00:01:39,160 The intensity doubles... 35 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:47,080 ..when ninjas race head to head in sudden-death showdowns. 36 00:01:47,120 --> 00:01:48,760 (KLAXON RINGS) 37 00:01:48,800 --> 00:01:51,200 Going head to head on a course is absolutely insane. 38 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:53,680 This has never been done anywhere in the world. 39 00:01:54,600 --> 00:01:56,440 It's gonna be really cutthroat. 40 00:01:56,480 --> 00:01:58,920 New endgames... 41 00:01:58,960 --> 00:02:01,680 If you don't respect the course, you're finished. 42 00:02:01,720 --> 00:02:03,040 This is high. 43 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:04,680 I don't really want to be falling down from that. 44 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:07,760 (GROANS) 45 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:11,000 ..and a new era of ninjas... 46 00:02:11,040 --> 00:02:14,000 This course has never seen a ninja like me. 47 00:02:14,040 --> 00:02:17,600 ..take the beast to uncharted territory. 48 00:02:17,640 --> 00:02:19,520 Hey! 49 00:02:19,560 --> 00:02:22,520 And celebrities compete for charity... 50 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:24,120 Remember, these are the Sprinting Steps. 51 00:02:24,160 --> 00:02:26,720 ..in a half-time special event. 52 00:02:26,760 --> 00:02:29,000 Oh, no! What a start! 53 00:02:29,040 --> 00:02:30,200 Look at him twerking! 54 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:33,120 Not often seen on Ninja but we welcome it. 55 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:34,880 I like his style. 56 00:02:34,920 --> 00:02:38,080 But the ultimate quest still remains. 57 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:40,440 This is my year. 58 00:02:40,480 --> 00:02:42,840 Win back to back, that is my ultimate goal. 59 00:02:42,880 --> 00:02:48,000 Reach the summit of Mount Midoriyama to win $200,000... 60 00:02:48,040 --> 00:02:50,120 I'm the youngest ninja on this course 61 00:02:50,160 --> 00:02:52,480 and I'm gonna come for you, Mount Midoriyama. 62 00:02:52,520 --> 00:02:57,360 ..and be crowned the next Australian Ninja Warrior. 63 00:02:59,280 --> 00:03:02,160 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 64 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:13,600 Hello and welcome to a brand-new blockbuster season 65 00:03:13,640 --> 00:03:15,160 of Australian Ninja Warrior. 66 00:03:15,200 --> 00:03:16,480 I'm Jim Courier. 67 00:03:16,520 --> 00:03:18,360 And I'm Leila McKinnon. 68 00:03:18,400 --> 00:03:20,960 We are here at Sydney Olympic Park 69 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:23,680 primed for what promises to be the fastest, 70 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:28,320 the most spectacular and the most thrilling season of Ninja ever. 71 00:03:28,360 --> 00:03:32,520 And it's also going to be the most unpredictable, Leila, 72 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:34,360 because this year we're doing something 73 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:37,680 that's absolutely incredible, something we've never done before. 74 00:03:38,600 --> 00:03:43,000 We're introducing a whole new breed of ninjas to the competition. 75 00:03:43,040 --> 00:03:45,920 They're the young guns of the sport, 76 00:03:45,960 --> 00:03:48,040 just 16 and 17 years old. 77 00:03:48,920 --> 00:03:51,120 They're the next generation of Ninja. 78 00:03:51,960 --> 00:03:54,440 They've grown up watching Australian Ninja Warrior. 79 00:03:54,480 --> 00:03:56,240 Now these fresh-faced rookies 80 00:03:56,280 --> 00:03:59,480 are ready to beat the stars at their own game, 81 00:03:59,520 --> 00:04:04,000 and I'm talking names like Ashlin Herbert and Ben Polson 82 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:05,640 who are both running tonight. 83 00:04:06,840 --> 00:04:08,840 They'll need to watch their backs. 84 00:04:08,880 --> 00:04:10,920 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 85 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:15,360 Now, also new to this season, you may have noticed some new hosts. 86 00:04:15,400 --> 00:04:16,640 Very happy new hosts. 87 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:17,800 We're thrilled to be here. 88 00:04:17,840 --> 00:04:19,040 Big fans of the show. 89 00:04:20,520 --> 00:04:23,080 And some other big fans are on the sidelines. 90 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:25,560 For the first time on Australian Ninja Warrior, 91 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:28,320 it's a massive welcome to Will and Woody. 92 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:30,680 Thanks, Jim and Leila. 93 00:04:30,720 --> 00:04:32,800 Honestly, guys, we're just thrilled to be down here. 94 00:04:32,840 --> 00:04:36,160 We have watched so much Ninja Warrior before tonight 95 00:04:36,200 --> 00:04:38,880 and just to be on the course, having a look at the size of it, 96 00:04:38,920 --> 00:04:42,920 the scope of it, the height, the difficulty and check out the crowd. 97 00:04:42,960 --> 00:04:46,560 They are going absolute bananas back there, Woods. 98 00:04:46,600 --> 00:04:49,080 We are super pumped to have front-row seats 99 00:04:49,120 --> 00:04:51,560 to the best live action in Australia. 100 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:55,680 This year's course is the fastest, 101 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:58,440 most dynamic, most exciting course ever built. 102 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:00,400 So, if you want to make the semis, 103 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:03,520 the need for speed has never been more important. 104 00:05:03,560 --> 00:05:07,120 Here are the obstacles our ninjas will be facing tonight. 105 00:05:07,160 --> 00:05:12,160 First up, it's the hardest starting obstacle we've ever had made harder. 106 00:05:12,200 --> 00:05:15,120 Five Shrinking Steps have become eight, 107 00:05:15,160 --> 00:05:18,480 each one smaller and higher as they go. 108 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:22,800 Lose your balance here and it's almost impossible to recover. 109 00:05:22,840 --> 00:05:26,080 Then, for the first time on Australian Ninja Warrior, 110 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:27,960 the Eagles Claw. 111 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:32,640 It's a massive 2.8-metre jump to the first of two claws. 112 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:35,720 The claws are much heavier than the ninjas 113 00:05:35,760 --> 00:05:38,440 and generating swing can be tricky. 114 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:41,960 Plus, the transfer to the second claw isn't straightforward. 115 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:46,280 They're offset by one metre, making that lache even tougher. 116 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:51,160 Obstacle three is the Domino Effect 117 00:05:51,200 --> 00:05:53,960 and it's another test of speed and balance. 118 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:58,040 Ninjas must attack the five dominoes but do it delicately. 119 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:01,920 The gaps and heights vary and the dominoes spin. 120 00:06:01,960 --> 00:06:04,880 If ninjas lean back, their number will be up. 121 00:06:04,920 --> 00:06:10,120 Obstacle four is a world first, designed to test mind and body. 122 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:11,320 It's the Anaconda. 123 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:13,800 There are two ways to tackle it. 124 00:06:13,840 --> 00:06:16,880 Ninjas can use the 27 grip-killing doorknobs 125 00:06:16,920 --> 00:06:20,120 that snake their way up and down the Anaconda. 126 00:06:20,160 --> 00:06:23,880 They can also use any or all of the three lache bars. 127 00:06:23,920 --> 00:06:27,680 It's a faster but riskier option because, at three metres, 128 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:29,920 it's the longest lache we've ever had in the heats. 129 00:06:29,960 --> 00:06:31,760 (GROANS) 130 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:35,600 Obstacle five sees the return of the Ring Chaser. 131 00:06:35,640 --> 00:06:38,640 Ninjas race a ring along six bars. 132 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:43,240 If they're too slow, they'll miss or drop the ring, 133 00:06:43,280 --> 00:06:46,920 bringing the second-chance ring into play, but it's much, much smaller. 134 00:06:47,800 --> 00:06:49,840 Four skyhooks then need to be navigated. 135 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:55,120 Too much backswing can dislodge the ring and precision is the key. 136 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:59,840 And then, standing in the way of every ninja's goal, 137 00:06:59,880 --> 00:07:03,000 the 4.35-metre Warped Wall. 138 00:07:03,040 --> 00:07:05,400 They have three attempts to make it up the wall 139 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:06,800 to hit that coveted buzzer. 140 00:07:08,360 --> 00:07:10,560 Tonight is the first of four heats 141 00:07:10,600 --> 00:07:14,640 with only our top 18 ninjas moving onto the Semi-Finals stage. 142 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:16,000 And, in each of these four heats, 143 00:07:16,040 --> 00:07:18,360 the four ninjas who go furthest fastest 144 00:07:18,400 --> 00:07:22,200 will grab the chance to win a unique advantage in the Semi-Finals. 145 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:25,080 Last year, our ninjas clashed in the Power Tower. 146 00:07:25,120 --> 00:07:27,360 This year, they'll face off in the Power Pool. 147 00:07:27,400 --> 00:07:30,240 Tonight, this is the ninjas' endgame. 148 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:35,800 The four fastest will compete head to head across and five metres above 149 00:07:35,840 --> 00:07:39,000 the water with the victor grabbing a Semi-Final advantage. 150 00:07:39,040 --> 00:07:43,960 This pool is epic in size and prize. 151 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,400 Conquer the Power Pool 152 00:07:45,440 --> 00:07:49,400 and the path to the Grand Final becomes a whole lot easier. 153 00:07:49,440 --> 00:07:51,160 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 154 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:52,360 OK, this is it. 155 00:07:52,400 --> 00:07:54,400 Australia, hold on tight. 156 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:58,360 Let's bring out our very first ninja for 2022. 157 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:01,000 Let him hear it. It's Kahil Evans. 158 00:08:07,360 --> 00:08:12,120 Alright, we got Kahil Evans here, the rock god! 159 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:18,200 Pump up for it. 160 00:08:18,240 --> 00:08:20,240 Good. Alright, let's go. 161 00:08:20,280 --> 00:08:22,360 (GUITAR RIFF) 162 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:24,560 I've always liked rock'n'roll music, growing up on it, 163 00:08:24,600 --> 00:08:27,640 you know, my dad showed me all his old records and stuff. 164 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:30,080 You know, your AC/DCs, your Guns N' Roses, the classics. 165 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:31,880 (STRUMMING ALONG WITH DRUM BEAT) 166 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:33,800 Oh, these are cool. 167 00:08:35,320 --> 00:08:38,160 And then I set myself a task of making a guitar. 168 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:39,920 Now I just make 'em for fun. I love it. 169 00:08:39,960 --> 00:08:41,360 Yeah, just rock'n'roll, man. 170 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,320 Never done Ninja Warrior before 171 00:08:45,360 --> 00:08:48,120 but I'm gonna do it in jeans and give her a whirl. 172 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:49,160 (CHUCKLES) 173 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:50,960 It sorta goes with the rock'n'roll, I suppose. 174 00:08:53,240 --> 00:08:55,160 I've been watching Ninja Warrior since season one 175 00:08:55,200 --> 00:08:57,000 and I'm more than ready to give her a right hot go. 176 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:03,240 I'm the Rock'n'Roll Ninja and I'm here to climb Mount Midoriyama. 177 00:09:04,840 --> 00:09:07,000 Is this guy a ninja or a lead singer? 178 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:10,280 Well, he certainly knows how to put on a show, Jim. 179 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:12,880 Wow, he's getting the crowd going. Oh! 180 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:15,520 Jeez, he's got some presence, doesn't he? 181 00:09:16,280 --> 00:09:18,440 Does wear jeans. 182 00:09:18,480 --> 00:09:19,680 Why do you wear the jeans? 183 00:09:19,720 --> 00:09:21,720 Just come from uni. 184 00:09:21,760 --> 00:09:23,120 Nice. 185 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:25,360 Jeans will be interesting. 186 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:29,480 OK, get ready, Australia. 187 00:09:29,520 --> 00:09:33,240 The first ninja of 2022 is about to tear up this course. 188 00:09:33,280 --> 00:09:34,560 Go get 'em, Kahil. 189 00:09:35,640 --> 00:09:37,160 (KLAXON RINGS) 190 00:09:38,320 --> 00:09:39,600 And here we go. 191 00:09:39,640 --> 00:09:42,560 This year, we've added an extra couple of steps just to keep 192 00:09:42,600 --> 00:09:46,240 our ninjas on their toes, and Kahil shreds the Shrinking Steps. 193 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:49,560 That's the first obstacle out of the way and he's loving it. 194 00:09:50,360 --> 00:09:51,800 Alright. 195 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:53,280 The Eagles Claw here. 196 00:09:53,320 --> 00:09:56,000 This one, you've gotta hit a launch button 197 00:09:56,040 --> 00:09:59,560 when you get to the end of this ramp and then grab on, hold on! 198 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:01,920 That was just like a 2.8-metre stage dive 199 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:04,920 but now he has to go sideways, yes. 200 00:10:04,960 --> 00:10:08,200 That's one metre across and he just nailed it. 201 00:10:08,240 --> 00:10:09,800 He's putting on a show. 202 00:10:09,840 --> 00:10:11,000 What are we seeing here? 203 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:13,360 That looked really smooth for this first timer. 204 00:10:13,400 --> 00:10:15,920 He really pumps up the crowd, this bloke. 205 00:10:15,960 --> 00:10:17,360 Alright. Two down. 206 00:10:17,400 --> 00:10:19,200 Now comes the Domino Effect. Here he goes. 207 00:10:19,240 --> 00:10:21,680 Come on, here we go, the dominoes, and he's over! 208 00:10:22,880 --> 00:10:24,480 Where did this kid come from? 209 00:10:24,520 --> 00:10:27,240 How's he doing this in jeans? That's the question I've got for you. 210 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:29,160 Outrageous! Now the Anaconda. 211 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:31,400 Never been seen anywhere in the world. 212 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:34,000 Is he gonna lache or use the doorknobs? 213 00:10:34,040 --> 00:10:35,280 He's gonna go the knobs. 214 00:10:35,320 --> 00:10:38,600 The longest lache we've ever had in the heats, too long for Kahil. 215 00:10:38,640 --> 00:10:40,840 He can change his mind at any time. 216 00:10:40,880 --> 00:10:42,800 He's got some serious grip strength on display here. 217 00:10:42,840 --> 00:10:44,200 Keep going! 218 00:10:44,240 --> 00:10:46,280 Looks like he's gonna go for the lache for his dismount. 219 00:10:46,320 --> 00:10:48,800 Kicking it up and Kahil Evans 220 00:10:48,840 --> 00:10:51,200 will be the first ninja to complete the Anaconda! 221 00:10:51,240 --> 00:10:52,400 Great army roll. 222 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:54,520 Gee, the headband's off. Oh, the headband's off. 223 00:10:54,560 --> 00:10:57,680 He's burning time getting his headband going 224 00:10:57,720 --> 00:11:00,480 but he's got a nice Axl Rose groove there, doesn't he? 225 00:11:00,520 --> 00:11:03,120 He does and he could soon be in Paradise City 226 00:11:03,160 --> 00:11:06,640 because the Ring Chaser is the second-last obstacle. 227 00:11:06,680 --> 00:11:08,320 Then it's the Warped Wall. 228 00:11:08,360 --> 00:11:11,120 How much grip strength has he got left after the doorknobs 229 00:11:11,160 --> 00:11:13,920 because he needs to catch that rolling ring. 230 00:11:13,960 --> 00:11:16,760 It's gonna trigger once he hits the first monkey bar, there it goes. 231 00:11:16,800 --> 00:11:17,840 One, two, three. 232 00:11:17,880 --> 00:11:20,440 He didn't get it. Oh, no! No, no! 233 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:22,320 He's dropped the ring. 234 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:24,040 Second-chance ring. 235 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:26,840 Don't forget, smaller hole than the bigger one. 236 00:11:26,880 --> 00:11:28,120 Oh, this makes it tricky. 237 00:11:28,160 --> 00:11:29,600 But it's not over for Kahil. 238 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:30,920 He has another shot. 239 00:11:30,960 --> 00:11:33,520 He's just gotta use the smaller second-chance ring. 240 00:11:33,560 --> 00:11:36,440 It takes finesse, it takes accuracy. 241 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:38,920 Now he's gotta generate some momentum. 242 00:11:38,960 --> 00:11:40,800 Oh, he's got the sideways swing. 243 00:11:40,840 --> 00:11:42,040 He's gotta reset. 244 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:43,960 But this is smart. 245 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:47,000 He's using the bar to correct the swing and he's winding up. 246 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,400 Here he goes. 247 00:11:48,440 --> 00:11:50,600 Oh, he's missed it! Oh! 248 00:11:50,640 --> 00:11:52,760 He's in the pool but what a performance. 249 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:53,960 What a star. 250 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,880 (CHEERING) 251 00:11:55,920 --> 00:11:58,480 He's saying he's missed it by that much. 252 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:02,360 Kahil showed skill and strength over the course 253 00:12:02,400 --> 00:12:06,800 but the doorknobs really punished his arms and he would feel those 254 00:12:06,840 --> 00:12:10,360 on the Ring Chaser with that ring just bouncing out of his hand. 255 00:12:10,400 --> 00:12:13,240 But, boy, did he get close with the second-chance ring. 256 00:12:13,280 --> 00:12:16,080 Just missing it by a whisker. 257 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:19,520 Unlucky, Kahil, but what a debut. 258 00:12:20,720 --> 00:12:22,800 Kahil, mate, you gotta be chuffed with that. 259 00:12:22,840 --> 00:12:24,720 Congratulations. How good is that? 260 00:12:24,760 --> 00:12:26,040 If we get the music going again, 261 00:12:26,080 --> 00:12:28,000 can I see a bit of air guitar on the second-chance ring? 262 00:12:28,040 --> 00:12:29,120 Let's have a look. 263 00:12:29,160 --> 00:12:30,320 Bang! 264 00:12:30,360 --> 00:12:32,520 (LAUGHS) 265 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:36,080 Great stuff, mate. Hey, how are you feeling? 266 00:12:36,120 --> 00:12:37,400 I missed it by that much but, you know, 267 00:12:37,440 --> 00:12:39,480 gave her a go, can't do much more than that. 268 00:12:39,520 --> 00:12:41,080 Yeah, buddy! 269 00:12:41,120 --> 00:12:43,320 Hey, great job, Kahil. Hopefully, see you in the semis, mate. 270 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:45,040 Yeah, mate, hope so, too. All the best, brother. 271 00:12:45,080 --> 00:12:46,640 Cheers, mate. Round of applause for Kahil! 272 00:12:48,880 --> 00:12:52,720 Will poolside there with the ninja of the moment, Kahil Evans. 273 00:12:52,760 --> 00:12:54,960 That was an absolutely stellar performance 274 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:56,200 from one of our newcomers. 275 00:12:56,240 --> 00:13:00,440 Now let's see how a veteran handles this 2022 course. 276 00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:06,760 One of just three women to compete in every season of Ninja Warrior, 277 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:09,400 our next ninja always sizzles. 278 00:13:09,440 --> 00:13:13,280 Back to bring home the bacon, it's Celeste Dixon. 279 00:13:14,640 --> 00:13:16,400 (DYNAMIC MUSIC) 280 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:21,960 I've been lucky enough 281 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:25,560 to do all five seasons of Ninja, one of three girls. 282 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:29,440 An elite gymnast for ten years. 283 00:13:29,480 --> 00:13:30,560 Yes! 284 00:13:31,440 --> 00:13:34,400 I also want to inspire anyone who's young 285 00:13:34,440 --> 00:13:35,720 to actually try out for the show. 286 00:13:35,760 --> 00:13:40,400 I feel like the teens this year are gonna show Australia what's next. 287 00:13:41,600 --> 00:13:43,320 You ripper! 288 00:13:43,360 --> 00:13:45,200 Tonight, my cheerleaders on the sideline 289 00:13:45,240 --> 00:13:47,280 are gonna be my dad, of course. 290 00:13:47,320 --> 00:13:48,400 Bring home the bacon. 291 00:13:48,440 --> 00:13:50,920 I love my dad's get-up. 292 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:53,800 I mean, he loves to be recognised as the bacon man. 293 00:13:53,840 --> 00:13:56,760 Sizzle, sizzle, bacon on the griddle! 294 00:13:56,800 --> 00:13:58,760 But, in the same instance, I'm like, oh, god. 295 00:13:58,800 --> 00:14:01,200 So, whatever. 296 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:02,920 Now, that's what I'm talking about! 297 00:14:02,960 --> 00:14:04,640 Bring home the bacon! 298 00:14:04,680 --> 00:14:06,760 It's time for me to bring home that bacon. 299 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:08,360 You can do this! 300 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:11,120 You've done it before! 301 00:14:11,160 --> 00:14:16,800 Dad Steven bringing home the bacon and not just the bacon, Jim. 302 00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:18,320 He's topped with an egg this year. 303 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:19,600 He's an egghead. 304 00:14:19,640 --> 00:14:22,640 If your parents ever embarrassed you on the sidelines at sport, 305 00:14:22,680 --> 00:14:24,960 you're probably feeling better about yourself now. 306 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:28,600 Sizzle, sizzle, bacon on the griddle! 307 00:14:28,640 --> 00:14:31,400 Oh, he's still got the energy, there's no doubt, 308 00:14:31,440 --> 00:14:36,240 and what about her, 36 years old, she's in marvellous condition. 309 00:14:36,280 --> 00:14:39,600 This is amazing to see her tackle this one more time. 310 00:14:39,640 --> 00:14:42,600 Bring home the bacon! 311 00:14:42,640 --> 00:14:44,920 (KLAXON RINGS) 312 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:48,040 And here she is on the Shrinking Steps. 313 00:14:48,080 --> 00:14:49,560 Great balance there. 314 00:14:49,600 --> 00:14:50,720 Too easy. 315 00:14:50,760 --> 00:14:52,840 Alright, now it's the Eagles Claw. 316 00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:56,680 It's a big jump, 2.8 metres, Celeste just 1.68 metres, 317 00:14:56,720 --> 00:14:59,680 and, to get some swing going, she'll need to hit it with speed. 318 00:14:59,720 --> 00:15:01,440 Bring home the bacon! 319 00:15:01,480 --> 00:15:02,720 We know from past seasons 320 00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:06,640 Celeste has terrific technique and she's generating good momentum, 321 00:15:06,680 --> 00:15:09,720 getting plenty of speed, but she's gonna have to go sideways. 322 00:15:09,760 --> 00:15:12,080 Yeah, she should've gone there, Jim. Come on! 323 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:13,440 (GROANS) 324 00:15:13,480 --> 00:15:15,040 Oh, no! No, no! 325 00:15:15,080 --> 00:15:17,920 I thought she was gonna really crush that. 326 00:15:18,880 --> 00:15:20,360 You're a champ! 327 00:15:20,400 --> 00:15:22,120 You're a champ, Celeste! 328 00:15:22,160 --> 00:15:23,880 Oh, that's a huge shock. 329 00:15:23,920 --> 00:15:25,680 I don't think anyone expected that. 330 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:28,680 I don't know if you can see this at home 331 00:15:28,720 --> 00:15:32,400 but the eagle claws are angled, so it's actually a lot harder 332 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:34,360 than you think to lache from one to the other. 333 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:36,720 Like, you're on an angle which makes it really difficult. 334 00:15:37,640 --> 00:15:41,800 The Eagles Claw is a tough obstacle, especially for our smaller ninjas. 335 00:15:41,840 --> 00:15:44,600 Celeste probably should've gone on her second swing 336 00:15:44,640 --> 00:15:46,560 because the third robbed her of distance 337 00:15:46,600 --> 00:15:50,520 and she only just got her fingertips to it and couldn't hang on. 338 00:15:52,200 --> 00:15:53,640 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 339 00:15:53,680 --> 00:15:56,680 A tough break for Celeste Dixon, one of the Ninja veterans, 340 00:15:56,720 --> 00:15:58,720 and that should serve as a warning 341 00:15:58,760 --> 00:16:02,280 to the new breed of ninjas who are itching to get on this course. 342 00:16:02,320 --> 00:16:04,840 Yes, Jim, it's now time to find out 343 00:16:04,880 --> 00:16:08,760 whether our 16- and 17-year-olds have what it takes. 344 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:10,400 They've been working with some Ninja legends 345 00:16:10,440 --> 00:16:12,640 and will compete against them tonight. 346 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:14,040 Here's Will and Woody. 347 00:16:16,640 --> 00:16:20,320 We are here with two Ninja Warrior legends 348 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:24,000 in Ben Polson and Flashlin Ashlin who are here with their mini-mes. 349 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:27,560 Alright, I've got Flashlin Ashlin over here. 350 00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:28,880 Ashlin, what's it like to have somebody 351 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:30,160 who's also changed their name, 352 00:16:30,200 --> 00:16:32,480 we've got Ash who's your mini-me, to be just like you? 353 00:16:32,520 --> 00:16:33,800 Yeah, look, it's good. 354 00:16:33,840 --> 00:16:35,160 He's an absolute weapon 355 00:16:35,200 --> 00:16:38,280 so I'm really looking forward to how he's gonna go on the course tonight. 356 00:16:38,320 --> 00:16:39,320 Yeah, beautiful. 357 00:16:39,360 --> 00:16:40,840 Now, Ashlin's normally a man of few words. 358 00:16:40,880 --> 00:16:42,760 Ash, I heard you're quite eloquent. 359 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:46,640 Oh, well, yeah, it's great to be standing here next to 360 00:16:46,680 --> 00:16:50,280 one of the biggest role models, I think, in Australian Ninja Warrior. 361 00:16:50,320 --> 00:16:53,160 It's gonna be pretty good to run the same course as him 362 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:54,640 and give him a bit of a challenge. 363 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:56,000 Can you beat him? 364 00:16:56,040 --> 00:16:59,200 Oh, I think I'd have to give it a fair old go. 365 00:16:59,240 --> 00:17:00,480 Wow, boy! Gee! 366 00:17:00,520 --> 00:17:02,080 So, we've got mini-me Ben Polson. 367 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:03,360 Saxon, what does it mean 368 00:17:03,400 --> 00:17:05,240 to be standing next to your role model here? 369 00:17:05,280 --> 00:17:06,720 He's an absolute inspiration. 370 00:17:06,760 --> 00:17:08,800 It means a lot to be standing here with him. 371 00:17:08,840 --> 00:17:10,800 What's your main piece of advice for Saxon tonight? 372 00:17:10,840 --> 00:17:11,840 It's awesome. 373 00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:13,520 You know, these guys are obviously very young 374 00:17:13,560 --> 00:17:14,840 but they can't be underestimated. 375 00:17:14,880 --> 00:17:16,720 I know what he's capable of and it's terrifying. 376 00:17:16,760 --> 00:17:19,000 Wowee, can you beat Ben? Oh, definitely. 377 00:17:19,040 --> 00:17:21,120 Oh, wow. Gee whiz. 378 00:17:21,160 --> 00:17:22,560 He's right here. Dude, thanks a lot. 379 00:17:22,600 --> 00:17:25,040 I mean, it is the attack of the teens. It's gonna be red hot. 380 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:31,640 So, this is my mini-me, Saxon, who's only 17 years old. 381 00:17:31,680 --> 00:17:35,240 And this is my big-me, Ben Polson, who's 29 years old. 382 00:17:36,720 --> 00:17:38,080 You're the man. 383 00:17:38,960 --> 00:17:41,520 Ever since season one of Australian Ninja Warrior, 384 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:44,200 Ben Polson's always been my idol. 385 00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:48,160 And I'm hoping that I can try and follow in his footsteps. 386 00:17:48,960 --> 00:17:50,760 I built this obstacle course 387 00:17:50,800 --> 00:17:53,480 to practice climbing and running and jumping and balance. 388 00:17:55,440 --> 00:17:58,760 I started a Ninja Warrior-style bootcamp in my backyard. 389 00:17:58,800 --> 00:18:01,760 Since then, fell in love with Ninja. 390 00:18:03,480 --> 00:18:06,160 And that's Ninja Warrior Saxon. 391 00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:10,240 Me and Mum have always been really close. 392 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:12,200 We always used to do sports together, but... 393 00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:16,120 ..she developed an auto-immune disease. 394 00:18:17,120 --> 00:18:19,680 I've watched Mum go from her fit, healthy self 395 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:22,680 running half-marathons to now occasionally in a wheelchair. 396 00:18:23,800 --> 00:18:25,640 Let's go, Saxon! 397 00:18:26,360 --> 00:18:31,800 It's inspired me to keep going and do what she now can't, 398 00:18:31,840 --> 00:18:33,320 and that's why I feel like, tonight, I'm here, 399 00:18:33,360 --> 00:18:35,160 I'll be running the course for both of us. 400 00:18:36,480 --> 00:18:39,520 Definitely very nervous to go up against some of the top guns, 401 00:18:39,560 --> 00:18:41,200 but my goal tonight in the heats 402 00:18:41,240 --> 00:18:43,680 is to get up that wall and hit that buzzer. 403 00:18:44,360 --> 00:18:48,000 So, move over, Ben Polson, I'm comin' for ya. 404 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:52,600 OK. 405 00:18:52,640 --> 00:18:56,640 Here he is, the youngest ninja to ever take the course. 406 00:18:56,680 --> 00:19:01,080 These next-gen ninjas are fast and fearless and they're light. 407 00:19:01,120 --> 00:19:04,120 Their power-to-weight ratio is a big advantage. 408 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:05,760 Will he get to hit the buzzer? 409 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:09,280 He's got the right mentors, Ben Polson there on the sideline. 410 00:19:09,320 --> 00:19:10,920 He's given them all the tips. 411 00:19:10,960 --> 00:19:14,200 Got his mum, his dad, his sister there, as well. 412 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:17,800 But one thing we always have to be mindful of, 413 00:19:17,840 --> 00:19:19,720 it's his first time on the course. 414 00:19:19,760 --> 00:19:22,520 He's gotta be a little anxious, a little nervous. 415 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:24,040 How does that affect him? 416 00:19:24,080 --> 00:19:27,840 I mean, you can tell by looking at him, he is a mini Ben Polson. 417 00:19:27,880 --> 00:19:29,280 This is... 418 00:19:29,320 --> 00:19:31,040 Oh, bit of a gun show from you, Saxon. 419 00:19:31,080 --> 00:19:34,080 Here we go. Mini Ben Polson, let's see if he can beat him. 420 00:19:35,320 --> 00:19:36,840 Send it, Saxon. 421 00:19:36,880 --> 00:19:38,160 (KLAXON RINGS) 422 00:19:38,200 --> 00:19:39,800 Alright, there's the buzzer. 423 00:19:39,840 --> 00:19:42,000 Here he comes for the first time. 424 00:19:43,400 --> 00:19:45,080 And that was flawless. 425 00:19:45,120 --> 00:19:47,160 That's some Ben Polson style right there. 426 00:19:47,200 --> 00:19:48,600 Go, Saxon! 427 00:19:49,440 --> 00:19:51,720 Over to the claw! 428 00:19:51,760 --> 00:19:54,480 Great momentum, great strength, great control. 429 00:19:55,360 --> 00:19:57,200 Onto the second one. 430 00:19:57,240 --> 00:20:01,040 The 17-year-old nailing obstacle two, the Eagles Claw. 431 00:20:02,320 --> 00:20:03,920 Work it out. You got it. You got it. 432 00:20:03,960 --> 00:20:05,280 This kid is special. 433 00:20:05,320 --> 00:20:07,600 There's a real confidence, a real air about him. 434 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:09,640 Can he get across the dominoes? 435 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:11,080 Oh, oh! 436 00:20:11,120 --> 00:20:13,160 His foot hit the pad, not the water, so he's good. 437 00:20:13,200 --> 00:20:15,640 He's gonna make it. Yes, he's going to. 438 00:20:15,680 --> 00:20:16,680 Keep going, keep going. 439 00:20:17,720 --> 00:20:20,960 Oh, that was so close! 440 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:22,920 What a save! That was so close. 441 00:20:23,760 --> 00:20:27,040 No more scares, please, Saxon. 442 00:20:27,080 --> 00:20:28,800 Alright, no rest for the weary. I'm still recovering! 443 00:20:28,840 --> 00:20:30,680 Back...oh, he's not. 444 00:20:30,720 --> 00:20:32,840 He's onto obstacle four, the Anaconda, 445 00:20:32,880 --> 00:20:36,000 and he's gonna bypass the faster lache option, 446 00:20:36,040 --> 00:20:37,160 taking the safer route. 447 00:20:37,200 --> 00:20:39,320 He must really want that buzzer. 448 00:20:39,360 --> 00:20:42,640 Saxon says he can hang onto a bar for 25 minutes. 449 00:20:42,680 --> 00:20:47,040 He's match-fit but this gap is one of two tough transitions, Jim. 450 00:20:48,640 --> 00:20:50,720 He's got good technique, too, 451 00:20:50,760 --> 00:20:52,920 keeps those arms fairly locked on the Anaconda, 452 00:20:52,960 --> 00:20:54,400 uses the legs for swing. 453 00:20:54,440 --> 00:20:55,760 Saxon! (CHANTING) 454 00:20:55,800 --> 00:20:57,760 We're seeing something special here. 455 00:20:57,800 --> 00:21:02,200 This teen is bringing it here on Ninja. 456 00:21:02,240 --> 00:21:03,800 Look at the crossover move! 457 00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:05,680 And listen to the crowd getting behind him. 458 00:21:05,720 --> 00:21:07,320 Make sure of it! 459 00:21:07,360 --> 00:21:08,760 And he's got it. Oh, yes! 460 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:10,000 Nice work. 461 00:21:10,040 --> 00:21:13,040 He is powering through this course. 462 00:21:13,080 --> 00:21:14,840 But he'll be fatigued after that, though. 463 00:21:14,880 --> 00:21:16,800 One obstacle to go before the Warped Wall. 464 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:21,640 The Ring Chaser, he's gotta get onto that first monkey bar, 465 00:21:21,680 --> 00:21:23,000 that triggers the ring in motion 466 00:21:23,040 --> 00:21:26,240 and then you gotta chase it, get down to the bottom and get it, go! 467 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:27,760 Race it down. Has he got it? 468 00:21:27,800 --> 00:21:29,120 With his foot! 469 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:30,240 Oh! He got it with his foot! 470 00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:31,600 That is unbelievable! 471 00:21:31,640 --> 00:21:33,400 That was extraordinary! 472 00:21:33,440 --> 00:21:37,520 He is 17 and that is one of the greatest saves 473 00:21:37,560 --> 00:21:39,880 in Australian Ninja Warrior history! 474 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:41,120 That's a new one. 475 00:21:41,160 --> 00:21:43,040 He did not just get that with his foot. 476 00:21:43,080 --> 00:21:47,800 These teens, they're creative and that was a dominant move. 477 00:21:47,840 --> 00:21:49,440 They are doing it their way. 478 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:52,160 I've never seen Ben Polson do that. 479 00:21:52,200 --> 00:21:55,200 He's gonna make it, Leila. Come on! 480 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:56,720 Come on! 481 00:21:56,760 --> 00:21:58,080 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 482 00:21:58,120 --> 00:22:01,680 This is history right here, the first teen to get up the wall? 483 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:03,000 Is he gonna do it? 484 00:22:03,040 --> 00:22:05,360 Come on. Come on, Saxon. 485 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:06,880 Let's go, Saxon. Come on, Saxon. 486 00:22:06,920 --> 00:22:10,360 He's done it. What an incredible moment. 487 00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:11,960 The attack of the teens! Yes, baby! 488 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,520 He's up here! Whoo! 489 00:22:18,720 --> 00:22:21,760 Wowee, that is huge. 490 00:22:22,760 --> 00:22:24,640 Saxon making history tonight. 491 00:22:25,680 --> 00:22:28,840 The first 17-year-old up the Warped Wall! 492 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:29,960 What a run! 493 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,160 What a ninja! 494 00:22:32,200 --> 00:22:33,440 Saxon Johnstone. 495 00:22:33,480 --> 00:22:35,720 The first teen to tackle this course 496 00:22:35,760 --> 00:22:40,160 becomes the first ninja to hit the buzzer in 2022. 497 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:42,800 And what about this recovery? 498 00:22:42,840 --> 00:22:47,200 Unbelievable reflexes and presence of mind to stick out his foot. 499 00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:49,000 If he was holding on with his left hand, 500 00:22:49,040 --> 00:22:52,640 he wouldn't have had his back to the ring but, somehow, someway, 501 00:22:52,680 --> 00:22:56,920 he has pulled off one of the all-time great Ninja saves. 502 00:22:56,960 --> 00:22:59,920 There was no way he wasn't gonna make it to the top. 503 00:22:59,960 --> 00:23:02,360 Well done, Saxon Johnstone. 504 00:23:02,400 --> 00:23:04,920 You've been dreaming about this moment for years. 505 00:23:06,120 --> 00:23:09,520 You've pictured this in your mind, you've watched it on TV. 506 00:23:09,560 --> 00:23:10,960 You're here. 507 00:23:11,000 --> 00:23:13,040 You've finally hit the buzzer. 508 00:23:13,080 --> 00:23:14,360 What does that feel like? 509 00:23:14,400 --> 00:23:16,960 It's amazing. I can't explain it. 510 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:18,480 It's just... 511 00:23:18,520 --> 00:23:22,840 This feeling inside that I've been waiting four years now to get to. 512 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:24,760 It just feels awesome. 513 00:23:24,800 --> 00:23:26,120 Yeah, you're shaking with excitement. 514 00:23:26,160 --> 00:23:29,880 That's the good stuff, man, that's what sport is all about. 515 00:23:29,920 --> 00:23:31,760 You dream it and then you do it. 516 00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:33,560 Talk us through the course here. 517 00:23:33,600 --> 00:23:35,400 Got lucky on the skyhook there. 518 00:23:35,440 --> 00:23:36,480 Oh! 519 00:23:36,520 --> 00:23:37,880 Caught it in my foot which... 520 00:23:37,920 --> 00:23:39,080 That was an amazing save. 521 00:23:39,120 --> 00:23:40,920 Let's see if we can get it on the screen. 522 00:23:40,960 --> 00:23:42,440 Tell us what's going on here. 523 00:23:42,480 --> 00:23:43,600 I couldn't see the ring, 524 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:45,320 I was hoping that I'd make it there, and... 525 00:23:45,360 --> 00:23:47,800 Oh! (CROWD EXCLAIMS) 526 00:23:47,840 --> 00:23:49,160 Feels crazy to watch. 527 00:23:49,200 --> 00:23:51,600 I could see the ring falling, I knew I wasn't going to reach it, 528 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:54,080 so I just thought, stick the foot out, hope for the best. 529 00:23:54,120 --> 00:23:56,240 I don't think Ben can do that. I'm gonna be honest. 530 00:23:56,280 --> 00:23:58,080 I mean, I'd like to see him try. 531 00:23:58,120 --> 00:24:00,560 (LAUGHTER) 532 00:24:00,600 --> 00:24:01,800 Well done. 533 00:24:01,840 --> 00:24:05,280 Alright, Australia, get behind this new Ninja superstar here, 534 00:24:05,320 --> 00:24:07,120 Saxon Johnstone. 535 00:24:07,160 --> 00:24:08,600 Welcome, big guy. 536 00:24:08,640 --> 00:24:10,000 That was awesome. 537 00:24:12,440 --> 00:24:16,040 Amazing to see a 17-year-old conquer the Warped Wall, 538 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:20,200 and he's laid down a solid marker for Ben Polson who will run soon. 539 00:24:22,320 --> 00:24:24,840 The young guns are just warming up. 540 00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:27,080 Ash Campbell is one to watch. 541 00:24:27,120 --> 00:24:28,360 The sting-ray is on your tail. 542 00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:29,720 This is the next generation. 543 00:24:29,760 --> 00:24:32,240 Up next, it's the ultimate family fight. 544 00:24:32,280 --> 00:24:35,520 It's mum versus son on the course this year. 545 00:24:35,560 --> 00:24:37,480 Careful, I'll friggin' put you in a headlock. 546 00:24:38,800 --> 00:24:42,200 The next generation have one goal - beat the legends at their own game. 547 00:24:42,960 --> 00:24:46,560 I'm a 5-time ninja so let's see if these youngsters can keep up. 548 00:24:46,600 --> 00:24:50,360 I'm just gonna have to rely on, you know, old-man grit and experience. 549 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:52,280 That's pretty much all I've got. 550 00:25:05,720 --> 00:25:08,080 Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior 551 00:25:08,120 --> 00:25:11,640 where a new generation of ninjas has exploded onto the scene. 552 00:25:11,680 --> 00:25:13,600 And what an amazing start. 553 00:25:13,640 --> 00:25:16,440 Before the break, we witnessed history in the making 554 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:21,000 as 17-year-old Saxon Johnstone conquered the Warped Wall, 555 00:25:21,040 --> 00:25:23,520 becoming the youngest ninja to hit that buzzer. 556 00:25:25,880 --> 00:25:27,400 That's an achievement that our next ninja 557 00:25:27,440 --> 00:25:30,240 has dreamed of for four long years. 558 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:34,800 A former NRL player and a 102kg mass of muscle, 559 00:25:34,840 --> 00:25:39,480 tonight, he's determined to finally get a crack at the Warped Wall. 560 00:25:39,520 --> 00:25:43,840 Our heaviest competitor again this year with hands-down the best hair, 561 00:25:43,880 --> 00:25:46,240 it's Eloni Vunakece. 562 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,440 The best thing about being a garbo is... 563 00:25:52,720 --> 00:25:55,680 ..that I finish early enough to go and do the funner things in life. 564 00:25:55,720 --> 00:25:56,720 Boop! 565 00:25:56,760 --> 00:25:59,160 Oh, look at the power! 566 00:25:59,200 --> 00:26:00,880 Ninja Warrior, for me, basically, 567 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:02,880 I see myself as a kindergarten kid trying to jump 568 00:26:02,920 --> 00:26:04,200 to the fourth monkey bar 569 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:06,560 on a set of monkey bars at school. 570 00:26:06,600 --> 00:26:08,080 I'm the world's biggest kid 571 00:26:08,120 --> 00:26:10,320 and I get to just still be a kid on this show. 572 00:26:11,480 --> 00:26:15,000 Last time I ran the course, unfortunately, I fell again. 573 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:17,000 So, I've never got to the Warped Wall. 574 00:26:17,040 --> 00:26:18,400 Oh! 575 00:26:18,440 --> 00:26:19,960 Oh, no! 576 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:23,440 That bloody wall just eludes me. 577 00:26:25,600 --> 00:26:28,040 So, this year, I have to show these young guns how to do it. 578 00:26:30,120 --> 00:26:33,640 I'm more determined than ever to get up that wall and smash a buzzer. 579 00:26:33,680 --> 00:26:36,000 And by smash a buzzer, I mean, actually smash a buzzer. 580 00:26:36,040 --> 00:26:39,000 You guys are gonna have to replace the buzzer when I get up there. 581 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:41,440 And look at his beautiful family. 582 00:26:41,480 --> 00:26:45,600 We love seeing them here every year and what a thrill if they get to see 583 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:48,960 their dad make it to the top of the Warped Wall tonight. 584 00:26:49,000 --> 00:26:50,400 My family here and my family. 585 00:26:51,680 --> 00:26:53,600 And, of course, Eloni, Will and Woody 586 00:26:53,640 --> 00:26:55,640 appeared together on 'Celebrity Apprentice'. 587 00:26:55,680 --> 00:26:57,560 We absolutely love this bloke. 588 00:26:57,600 --> 00:26:59,280 This is Loni Vunakece. 589 00:26:59,320 --> 00:27:01,840 The three of us actually call ourselves the Tripod. 590 00:27:01,880 --> 00:27:03,840 ALL: Tripod! 591 00:27:03,880 --> 00:27:05,680 Feeling alright? I'm good. Let's go. 592 00:27:05,720 --> 00:27:07,920 Yeah, he's pumped. Let's go. Send it. 593 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:09,680 He's massive. Ex-rugby league player. 594 00:27:09,720 --> 00:27:11,640 He is an Adonis, he's a weapon of a man 595 00:27:11,680 --> 00:27:13,000 and he's a beautiful bloke, as well. 596 00:27:13,040 --> 00:27:15,520 We...we're right behind him here, right behind him. 597 00:27:15,560 --> 00:27:16,680 Come on, Loni! 598 00:27:16,720 --> 00:27:21,200 Can he finally, finally get that buzzer? 599 00:27:21,240 --> 00:27:24,000 Go, Dad! Go, Dad! 600 00:27:25,080 --> 00:27:26,560 Here we go, here we go. 601 00:27:26,600 --> 00:27:27,720 (KLAXON RINGS) 602 00:27:29,360 --> 00:27:30,880 Straight across the Shrinking Steps 603 00:27:30,920 --> 00:27:35,480 without a care in the world and onto the Eagles Claw. 604 00:27:35,520 --> 00:27:36,960 He's an experienced ninja, no problem, 605 00:27:37,000 --> 00:27:40,160 gets the lock off of the arms at 90 degrees. 606 00:27:40,200 --> 00:27:41,840 Ooh! He's going for speed here. 607 00:27:41,880 --> 00:27:44,520 11 seconds to the end of the Eagles Claw. 608 00:27:44,560 --> 00:27:46,160 That is lightning fast. 609 00:27:47,480 --> 00:27:49,360 Over the dominoes, he did it! 610 00:27:49,400 --> 00:27:52,280 Massive, massive save. 611 00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:55,240 He just overpowered it, absolutely overpowered it, 612 00:27:55,280 --> 00:27:58,640 but this is not something you can overpower, the Anaconda. 613 00:27:58,680 --> 00:28:01,160 You gotta start on these doorknobs, work your way up, 614 00:28:01,200 --> 00:28:03,200 and the big question is will he go for the lache 615 00:28:03,240 --> 00:28:05,360 'cause no-one's done it yet? 616 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:06,440 Can he lache? 617 00:28:06,480 --> 00:28:08,400 Well, he's so heavy he's gonna have to lache. 618 00:28:08,440 --> 00:28:10,960 He can't go the knobs the whole time, man, he's just too big. 619 00:28:11,000 --> 00:28:13,480 It's just not his forte, he's gonna have to lache. 620 00:28:13,520 --> 00:28:15,640 You're gonna have to lache, bro, come on. 621 00:28:15,680 --> 00:28:18,440 Now, will he use the lache bars? 622 00:28:19,480 --> 00:28:21,160 No, he's gonna keep going, look at him. 623 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,240 He's taken the hard road 624 00:28:23,280 --> 00:28:27,240 but he clearly thinks this is his best chance, I'm not sure. 625 00:28:27,280 --> 00:28:29,160 He's suffering, Leila, as a result. 626 00:28:29,200 --> 00:28:33,040 Not sure he could make the laches, maybe he's not sure, but you can see 627 00:28:33,080 --> 00:28:36,600 he is in full strain mode here and this is gonna be tough. 628 00:28:36,640 --> 00:28:38,320 No! That was it. 629 00:28:38,360 --> 00:28:39,680 Oh, no! Some splash! 630 00:28:44,040 --> 00:28:46,040 Any water left in the pool? 631 00:28:47,600 --> 00:28:48,800 Oh! 632 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:51,760 I really wanted to see him get to that wall. 633 00:28:52,560 --> 00:28:54,760 Eloni might not have made it to the buzzer 634 00:28:54,800 --> 00:28:58,360 but he was flying and speed's the name of the game this year. 635 00:28:58,400 --> 00:29:01,920 He raced through the first three obstacles in less than 20 seconds. 636 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:03,920 We'll have to wait and see 637 00:29:03,960 --> 00:29:06,960 but maybe that speed will get him to the semis. 638 00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:10,080 Tripod! 639 00:29:10,120 --> 00:29:12,680 Sorry, man, I'm so wet. Yeah, I can see that. 640 00:29:12,720 --> 00:29:15,160 You actually already drenched us when you splashed in the pool. 641 00:29:15,200 --> 00:29:16,960 Sorry, man, I'm just disappointed. 642 00:29:17,000 --> 00:29:19,640 Can you make them a little bit bigger next year, please? 643 00:29:19,680 --> 00:29:21,200 The knobs? The knobs, man, the knobs. 644 00:29:21,240 --> 00:29:22,600 It's, yeah, disappointing, 645 00:29:22,640 --> 00:29:25,560 but it is what it is, Ninja, it's just hard and it's bigger 646 00:29:25,600 --> 00:29:28,040 and better this year, so I knew I gotta try and hit things fast. 647 00:29:28,080 --> 00:29:30,400 That's why I was trying to just get through things as quick as I could 648 00:29:30,440 --> 00:29:31,960 so it all comes down to speed in the end. 649 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,680 We love you, bro, hopefully we see you in the semis. 650 00:29:33,720 --> 00:29:34,840 Thank you, my brothers, thank you. 651 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:37,840 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 652 00:29:37,880 --> 00:29:40,360 Yes, that's not the last we'll be seeing of Eloni tonight. 653 00:29:40,400 --> 00:29:42,440 He's been moonlighting as a coach 654 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:45,760 for one of our guests in a very special event. 655 00:29:45,800 --> 00:29:50,160 It's the first Australian Ninja Warrior Celebrity Challenge. 656 00:29:50,200 --> 00:29:53,040 Singer Jack Vidgen has Eloni as his coach. 657 00:29:53,080 --> 00:29:54,840 Soccer legend Archie Thompson 658 00:29:54,880 --> 00:29:57,440 has current Ninja Warrior champion Zak Stolz. 659 00:29:58,160 --> 00:30:00,920 And Olympic gold swimmer Emily Seebohm 660 00:30:00,960 --> 00:30:04,760 has Josh O'Sullivan, joint world record holder on the Warped Wall. 661 00:30:04,800 --> 00:30:05,880 Wicked. 662 00:30:05,920 --> 00:30:08,880 They've been training to take on the course tonight 663 00:30:08,920 --> 00:30:10,480 all in the name of charity. 664 00:30:10,520 --> 00:30:12,360 Oh, so close! 665 00:30:12,400 --> 00:30:16,320 And joining them backstage now is Will and Woody. 666 00:30:16,360 --> 00:30:18,360 Feeling confident, guys? No. 667 00:30:19,440 --> 00:30:21,800 Why not? Why not, Archie? Talk me through it. 668 00:30:21,840 --> 00:30:24,320 Well, I only knew what a lache was about two days ago, and... 669 00:30:24,360 --> 00:30:26,680 You're in trouble. I'm in big trouble. 670 00:30:26,720 --> 00:30:27,880 But, for me, it makes sense, 671 00:30:27,920 --> 00:30:31,560 two elite athletes are going out there which makes sense to me but... 672 00:30:31,600 --> 00:30:32,880 This does not make sense. 673 00:30:32,920 --> 00:30:34,320 What are you doing, Jack? 674 00:30:34,360 --> 00:30:35,720 That's a great question. 675 00:30:35,760 --> 00:30:36,960 OK, well, let's talk to Emily. 676 00:30:37,000 --> 00:30:38,320 Emily, you're a professional athlete. 677 00:30:38,360 --> 00:30:39,360 Yeah. 678 00:30:39,400 --> 00:30:40,760 Obviously, you're normally in the pool, 679 00:30:40,800 --> 00:30:42,040 trying to stay out of the pool tonight. 680 00:30:42,080 --> 00:30:43,520 Exactly. How are you gonna go? 681 00:30:43,560 --> 00:30:45,880 I'm trying to run on water tonight, that's what I'm hoping for. 682 00:30:45,920 --> 00:30:48,480 I'm winging it. OK. Beautiful. 683 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:50,040 So, we've got female Jesus walking on water. 684 00:30:50,080 --> 00:30:51,560 We've got the lache master. 685 00:30:51,600 --> 00:30:53,480 And singing sensation Jack Vidgin. 686 00:30:53,520 --> 00:30:54,840 These guys are gonna kill it. 687 00:30:55,880 --> 00:30:57,480 Thanks, Woody, we can't wait. 688 00:30:57,520 --> 00:30:59,720 The celebrities will be hitting the course a little later on. 689 00:31:01,000 --> 00:31:03,960 But, first, we have a 17-year-old 690 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:06,960 whose ninja mum has taught him everything he knows. 691 00:31:07,000 --> 00:31:09,800 Kobe! 692 00:31:09,840 --> 00:31:11,920 Here's Kobe Teede. 693 00:31:13,200 --> 00:31:16,240 I'm Kobe Teede and this is my mum, Emma. 694 00:31:16,280 --> 00:31:19,640 She's 46 and I'm gonna hope... 695 00:31:19,680 --> 00:31:21,640 not hope, I'm gonna beat you tonight. 696 00:31:21,680 --> 00:31:22,960 We'll see. 697 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:25,200 Next up tonight is Emma Teede. 698 00:31:25,240 --> 00:31:28,120 So, after seeing my mum do Ninja Warrior in season one... 699 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:30,880 Taylor and Kobe, her kids, are on the sideline. 700 00:31:30,920 --> 00:31:33,320 ..just knowing how hard it was 701 00:31:33,360 --> 00:31:35,360 and her not being able to finish the course, 702 00:31:35,400 --> 00:31:38,560 I just had the urge to get over the line and just finish it for her. 703 00:31:38,600 --> 00:31:40,960 Ever since then, I've been training for Ninja Warrior. 704 00:31:48,800 --> 00:31:50,360 To be honest, I'm actually really proud. 705 00:31:50,400 --> 00:31:53,440 Special moments like this don't happen all the time. 706 00:31:53,480 --> 00:31:55,480 I'll be excited for him to experience the whole lot. 707 00:31:56,240 --> 00:31:58,280 There are some pretty big names out tonight, 708 00:31:58,320 --> 00:32:00,520 but it's gonna be pretty cool going against Mum. 709 00:32:01,360 --> 00:32:03,160 Do I need to bring a towel? 710 00:32:03,200 --> 00:32:05,000 Oh, you smarty-pants. 711 00:32:05,040 --> 00:32:06,640 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 712 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:11,080 This is Kobe Teede. 713 00:32:11,120 --> 00:32:14,480 He's inspired by his mum who is also taking on tonight. 714 00:32:14,520 --> 00:32:17,080 She's on the sidelines supporting Kobe. 715 00:32:17,120 --> 00:32:18,880 Kobe! (CHANTING) 716 00:32:18,920 --> 00:32:20,280 Good luck, Kobe. 717 00:32:21,800 --> 00:32:23,440 (KLAXON RINGS) 718 00:32:23,480 --> 00:32:26,960 OK, Kobe, second-generation ninja. 719 00:32:27,000 --> 00:32:30,080 His mum, Emma, is a ninja, too, competing in this season. 720 00:32:30,120 --> 00:32:31,560 Let's see what you've got. 721 00:32:31,600 --> 00:32:35,560 Ninja's in his blood as he comes to the Eagles Claw. 722 00:32:35,600 --> 00:32:39,320 This is a new obstacle and it is cruel, Jim. 723 00:32:39,360 --> 00:32:41,680 Yeah, you gotta get up there on the ledge. 724 00:32:41,720 --> 00:32:43,400 You gotta do the lache. Oh! 725 00:32:43,440 --> 00:32:47,160 He just nailed that one and they are not straight line 726 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:50,200 but he was able to make a straight move through. 727 00:32:50,240 --> 00:32:51,560 That was brilliant. 728 00:32:51,600 --> 00:32:55,600 Just clinging on with the very tips of his fingers. 729 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:58,760 The Domino Effect, here we go, come on, Kobe. 730 00:32:58,800 --> 00:33:00,920 You can do this. And is he gonna make it? 731 00:33:00,960 --> 00:33:03,520 Yes! No problem. 732 00:33:03,560 --> 00:33:05,760 Pumps the crowd up. 733 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:07,800 Oh, the flex to the crowd, he loves it. 734 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:09,680 And now he's gonna have to pump his arms up 735 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:11,600 'cause this is where it gets tricky. 736 00:33:11,640 --> 00:33:13,480 Onto the Anaconda. 737 00:33:13,520 --> 00:33:15,840 Yeah, Kobe has a big decision to make now. 738 00:33:15,880 --> 00:33:20,640 There are 27 doorknobs or does he go the way of the 3-metre lache? 739 00:33:20,680 --> 00:33:22,600 The largest we've ever had in the heats. 740 00:33:22,640 --> 00:33:24,360 It's a tough choice. 741 00:33:24,400 --> 00:33:27,240 Lache! Lache! 742 00:33:27,280 --> 00:33:30,480 Yeah, Emma is screaming for Kobe to go with the lache. 743 00:33:30,520 --> 00:33:32,000 Kobe has to decide now 744 00:33:32,040 --> 00:33:35,720 whether he wants to keep up the pace and lache across the Anaconda. 745 00:33:35,760 --> 00:33:37,240 Feet up, feet up! 746 00:33:38,240 --> 00:33:40,560 Oh, he's not taking mum's advice. 747 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:43,120 Oh! (GROANS) 748 00:33:43,160 --> 00:33:44,200 Oh! 749 00:33:44,240 --> 00:33:46,160 Just slid off the Anaconda. 750 00:33:46,200 --> 00:33:48,400 He should've listened to mum. 751 00:33:49,160 --> 00:33:52,000 Kobe set himself to lache across the Anaconda 752 00:33:52,040 --> 00:33:54,600 but had a change of heart when he saw the distance. 753 00:33:54,640 --> 00:33:57,920 He tried to save time by skipping a few knobs on the way down 754 00:33:57,960 --> 00:34:01,400 but he didn't have the strength, and it was into the pool. 755 00:34:02,560 --> 00:34:07,000 Another powerhouse performance from one of our teens. 756 00:34:07,040 --> 00:34:08,960 Kobe Teede setting the bar high for mum 757 00:34:09,000 --> 00:34:11,880 when she takes the course a little later tonight. 758 00:34:11,920 --> 00:34:13,320 Stick around. 759 00:34:13,360 --> 00:34:16,280 There's plenty more Ninja action right after this. 760 00:34:17,720 --> 00:34:19,240 Still to come... 761 00:34:19,280 --> 00:34:21,200 At first glance, it's like, wow, this is high. 762 00:34:21,240 --> 00:34:23,400 Who will make the all-new Power Pool? 763 00:34:23,440 --> 00:34:25,320 It's definitely intimidating, I'm not gonna lie. 764 00:34:25,360 --> 00:34:27,400 When tonight's four fastest ninjas 765 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:32,200 face off in knockout races in the most diabolical endgame ever? 766 00:34:32,240 --> 00:34:33,640 I want it bad. 767 00:34:33,680 --> 00:34:37,000 They'll race head to head across, up and back over the pool 768 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:39,720 a frightening five metres above the water. 769 00:34:40,640 --> 00:34:42,640 You don't really want to be falling down from that. 770 00:34:42,680 --> 00:34:43,680 It's terrifying. 771 00:34:43,720 --> 00:34:45,600 They will have to fight their fear and each other. 772 00:34:45,640 --> 00:34:46,640 (KLAXON BLARES) 773 00:34:46,680 --> 00:34:50,520 Get ready, Australia, the Power Pool is coming. 774 00:34:56,080 --> 00:34:59,000 Thanks to Energizer, who will battle it out in the Power Pool? 775 00:34:59,040 --> 00:35:02,080 The top four ninjas will advance to tonight's endgame 776 00:35:02,120 --> 00:35:03,880 and race for a huge advantage. 777 00:35:03,920 --> 00:35:05,440 Who will win? 778 00:35:05,480 --> 00:35:07,640 Get ready to vote later in the show at: 779 00:35:13,360 --> 00:35:15,680 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 780 00:35:17,160 --> 00:35:19,560 Well, welcome back to the thrilling new season 781 00:35:19,600 --> 00:35:23,240 of Australian Ninja Warrior here at Sydney Olympic Park. 782 00:35:23,280 --> 00:35:28,800 This is the fastest and the most technically demanding course 783 00:35:28,840 --> 00:35:33,720 we've ever devised as ninja after ninja is discovering. 784 00:35:33,760 --> 00:35:39,120 Proud First Nations Kamillaroi man Clinton Schultz came to conquer. 785 00:35:39,160 --> 00:35:40,440 Bring it, Clinton, bring it. 786 00:35:41,400 --> 00:35:44,440 But his hands let him down on the second obstacle. 787 00:35:44,480 --> 00:35:46,280 Oh, no! 788 00:35:46,320 --> 00:35:48,320 I thought he had it! 789 00:35:48,360 --> 00:35:50,640 He had the distance, just not the grip. 790 00:35:50,680 --> 00:35:54,080 19-year-old outdoor educator Jack Hodgson 791 00:35:54,120 --> 00:35:56,560 unleashed his enthusiasm early. 792 00:35:56,600 --> 00:35:58,440 But, like so many ninjas tonight, 793 00:35:58,480 --> 00:36:01,240 this newcomer met his match on the Anaconda. 794 00:36:01,840 --> 00:36:03,080 Oh! Yeah. 795 00:36:03,120 --> 00:36:06,000 He did so well, it's just fatigue. 796 00:36:06,040 --> 00:36:08,880 20-year-old former elite gymnast Sophie Stuart 797 00:36:08,920 --> 00:36:10,640 had plenty of sideline support. 798 00:36:10,680 --> 00:36:13,800 The gymnasts she coaches encouraged her to hit the Ninja course. 799 00:36:13,840 --> 00:36:15,280 (SQUEALING) 800 00:36:15,320 --> 00:36:18,000 Looks like some espresso beans down there. 801 00:36:18,040 --> 00:36:20,520 She even brought a coach of her own, 802 00:36:20,560 --> 00:36:23,800 her uncle, Ivan Cleary, an NRL Premiership winner, 803 00:36:23,840 --> 00:36:27,840 and Sophie tackled the Eagles Claw with 100% commitment. 804 00:36:27,880 --> 00:36:28,960 She's done it! 805 00:36:29,000 --> 00:36:30,160 Oh, no! Oh, no! 806 00:36:30,200 --> 00:36:34,000 Oh, what a spectacular fall. Wow. Ooh... 807 00:36:34,040 --> 00:36:37,680 And that's a shock but her gymnastics students and uncle Ivan 808 00:36:37,720 --> 00:36:39,680 should be very proud of her tonight. 809 00:36:39,720 --> 00:36:42,120 That was a gutsy performance. 810 00:36:42,160 --> 00:36:46,000 Yes, it's been a tough night so far for our ninjas. 811 00:36:46,040 --> 00:36:49,520 It's time to shake, rattle and roll things up. 812 00:36:49,560 --> 00:36:52,840 And who better to do it than this 20-year-old first-time ninja 813 00:36:52,880 --> 00:36:54,560 who feels right at home 814 00:36:54,600 --> 00:36:57,760 surrounded by the sights and sounds of the 1950s, 815 00:36:57,800 --> 00:37:01,400 so let's fire up the Ninja jukebox because we're playing his tune. 816 00:37:01,440 --> 00:37:04,280 It's Robert Ciccarelli. 817 00:37:10,960 --> 00:37:13,520 (1950s DANCE MUSIC) 818 00:37:17,000 --> 00:37:21,040 Outside of fitness, I've got a huge passion for '50s/'60s music. 819 00:37:21,760 --> 00:37:23,320 And I pretty much blame my nonna. 820 00:37:23,360 --> 00:37:24,880 It's completely her fault. 821 00:37:24,920 --> 00:37:27,880 As soon as I came out of the womb, I was listening to Frank Sinatra, 822 00:37:27,920 --> 00:37:31,080 and incredibly matriarchal, Italian families, 823 00:37:31,120 --> 00:37:32,400 you do what nonna says. 824 00:37:38,800 --> 00:37:41,320 Also growing up, I really loved 'Happy Days' 825 00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:43,840 and none other than Fonzie was my inspiration, 826 00:37:43,880 --> 00:37:49,120 so, hey, I'm outspoken, honest, handsome. 827 00:37:50,440 --> 00:37:52,640 You know, looks can be deceiving. 828 00:37:52,680 --> 00:37:55,320 I think I've always had a natural aptitude 829 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:57,800 for flying through the air and thought I'd go from sitting 830 00:37:57,840 --> 00:38:00,160 in front of the TV with Mum, Dad and Nonna and Nonno 831 00:38:00,200 --> 00:38:04,920 to swinging through the bars on TV, and I know I'm gonna put on 832 00:38:04,960 --> 00:38:08,560 a great show for Australia and no-one's gonna know what hit 'em. 833 00:38:09,320 --> 00:38:11,000 Go, Robert! 834 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:12,960 (SQUEALING) 835 00:38:15,080 --> 00:38:16,760 That's my boy! 836 00:38:19,520 --> 00:38:21,760 (LAUGHTER) 837 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:27,120 Yes, Robert Ciccarelli has done a Fonzie "Eh!" to start, I love it. 838 00:38:27,160 --> 00:38:29,400 He's our 1950s Ninja. 839 00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:31,480 Let's see how he goes on the course. 840 00:38:31,520 --> 00:38:33,920 I'm as curious as Will and Woody and I dig a confident athlete, 841 00:38:33,960 --> 00:38:36,640 but, if you talk it, you better walk it. 842 00:38:36,680 --> 00:38:37,720 (KLAXON RINGS) 843 00:38:37,760 --> 00:38:39,960 OK, here he goes. 844 00:38:40,960 --> 00:38:42,600 And he is walking it, Jim. 845 00:38:42,640 --> 00:38:44,960 He's sneaking his way across the Shrinking Steps, 846 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:46,760 a little bit wobbly but he made it. 847 00:38:46,800 --> 00:38:48,320 Go, Rob! 848 00:38:48,360 --> 00:38:50,720 I don't think we've seen anyone tiptoe quite like that. 849 00:38:50,760 --> 00:38:52,960 A little cautious on his feet. 850 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:54,840 Now to test his grip strength. 851 00:38:54,880 --> 00:38:57,480 It's fingertips only up here. 852 00:38:57,520 --> 00:38:59,560 Come on, Robert. Can he hold on? 853 00:38:59,600 --> 00:39:02,720 Yes, he can, and look at the momentum he's generating. 854 00:39:02,760 --> 00:39:03,920 Solid start. 855 00:39:03,960 --> 00:39:05,640 Let's check out the lache. 856 00:39:05,680 --> 00:39:08,960 He's got a pretty good swing and that's a great catch. 857 00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:11,920 It's not the fastest start but he's in total control. 858 00:39:11,960 --> 00:39:13,560 And a classy dismount. 859 00:39:13,600 --> 00:39:18,160 First-time ninja doing some veteran moves out here. 860 00:39:18,200 --> 00:39:19,960 The whole thing's just a show with Ciccarelli. 861 00:39:20,920 --> 00:39:21,920 And I'm buying tickets. 862 00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:25,600 Alright, it's the Domino Effect. 863 00:39:25,640 --> 00:39:30,720 Gotta get past these five dominoes, light and quick if you can. 864 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:32,840 Yes, no tiptoeing over the dominoes. 865 00:39:32,880 --> 00:39:35,000 He needs to move like greased lightning. 866 00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:38,080 He's across. 867 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:40,640 He's a bit of a surprise package, the Cicc. 868 00:39:40,680 --> 00:39:42,400 Now, this one's a tricky one. 869 00:39:42,440 --> 00:39:46,400 He gets a choice and he looks like he's not sure what to do. 870 00:39:46,440 --> 00:39:47,760 Lache? Lache? 871 00:39:47,800 --> 00:39:50,080 If you need the lache... 872 00:39:50,120 --> 00:39:52,120 Trust yourself, trust yourself. 873 00:39:53,440 --> 00:39:54,800 I think he's going lache. 874 00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:57,880 He was asking for input from his team down there. 875 00:39:59,160 --> 00:40:01,240 He's got a good eye on that lache bar. 876 00:40:01,280 --> 00:40:03,280 Let's see if he can get up there smoothly. 877 00:40:03,320 --> 00:40:05,600 Ooh, he's hanging low, though, isn't he? 878 00:40:05,640 --> 00:40:07,600 He's going to have to be quick 879 00:40:07,640 --> 00:40:09,920 if he's not gonna fatigue on these knobs. 880 00:40:09,960 --> 00:40:13,200 But will he back himself and go for the lache? 881 00:40:13,240 --> 00:40:15,920 There are no easy choices on the Anaconda. 882 00:40:16,720 --> 00:40:18,000 I think he's gotta lache. 883 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:19,640 He'll be the first to do it if he does 884 00:40:19,680 --> 00:40:21,600 and it looks like he's going to. 885 00:40:21,640 --> 00:40:25,400 It's the fastest but, at three metres, the riskiest option. 886 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:28,000 Alright, he's gonna have to launch. 887 00:40:28,040 --> 00:40:29,440 He's getting a bit of momentum. 888 00:40:29,480 --> 00:40:30,600 Go, go! 889 00:40:30,640 --> 00:40:33,120 Ooh! Ooh! 890 00:40:33,160 --> 00:40:34,600 Oh, Robert! 891 00:40:34,640 --> 00:40:36,920 Not so happy days. 892 00:40:38,560 --> 00:40:42,800 Robert Ciccarelli rocked an unorthodox style on the course, 893 00:40:42,840 --> 00:40:46,840 but he was the first ninja to attempt the Anaconda lache. 894 00:40:46,880 --> 00:40:50,920 His decision to use a mixed grip robbed him of power and distance 895 00:40:50,960 --> 00:40:55,760 and, just like that, splish-splash, Robert Ciccarelli was taking a bath. 896 00:40:58,720 --> 00:41:00,560 How about that, eh? 897 00:41:00,600 --> 00:41:02,840 That was a memorable performance from Robert, 898 00:41:02,880 --> 00:41:06,800 but he's not the only ninja who has a knack for putting on a good show. 899 00:41:06,840 --> 00:41:09,320 Every time this next ninja hits the course, 900 00:41:09,360 --> 00:41:11,200 it has been a spectacle to watch. 901 00:41:11,240 --> 00:41:12,960 But, even though he brings the drama, 902 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:16,920 he has stormed his way to the Grand Final every single year. 903 00:41:16,960 --> 00:41:18,800 Can he make it six out of six? 904 00:41:18,840 --> 00:41:23,080 All the way from WA, it's the Tradie Ninja, Sam Goodall. 905 00:41:28,840 --> 00:41:30,720 Can you see my shirt? 906 00:41:31,400 --> 00:41:34,920 Hey, guys, Tradie Ninja's here and I'm back again, six in a row. 907 00:41:35,880 --> 00:41:37,560 If you look at that camera angle there 908 00:41:37,600 --> 00:41:39,920 and he's not doing this easily, is he? 909 00:41:39,960 --> 00:41:42,320 I'm definitely known for ugly runs on the course. 910 00:41:42,360 --> 00:41:43,640 Have a rest, honey! 911 00:41:43,680 --> 00:41:45,320 I've really developed that need for speed 912 00:41:45,360 --> 00:41:47,440 and I've made the Grand Final every year. 913 00:41:47,480 --> 00:41:49,720 Oh, no! Oh, he rushed it! 914 00:41:49,760 --> 00:41:51,200 But I still haven't won. 915 00:41:52,720 --> 00:41:54,960 BEN FORDHAM: Who doesn't love a tradie? 916 00:41:55,000 --> 00:41:57,240 The nickname Tradie Ninja sorta stuck from season one 917 00:41:57,280 --> 00:41:59,520 when I rocked up in my hi-vis because I'd just come from work 918 00:41:59,560 --> 00:42:01,480 and it's stuck ever since. 919 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:03,480 This year, I've slipped on a pink shirt for my daughter. 920 00:42:03,520 --> 00:42:04,920 I came home from work one day and she said, 921 00:42:04,960 --> 00:42:07,440 "Daddy, why don't you ever wear my pink shirts?" 922 00:42:07,480 --> 00:42:11,200 So, this year, it's a pink shirt on Ninja. 923 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:15,680 Oh! What a landing! 924 00:42:15,720 --> 00:42:19,360 For me, coming back year after year, it's been amazing to see 925 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:23,080 the way we've inspired the younger generation to come on board. 926 00:42:23,120 --> 00:42:25,000 But I'm starting to feel like the old dog on the scene, 927 00:42:25,040 --> 00:42:27,240 so just, please, you know, leave a little bit at the end for us. 928 00:42:27,280 --> 00:42:29,720 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 929 00:42:31,240 --> 00:42:34,000 Here he is, I love this bloke, his name is Sam Goodall 930 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:35,360 and he's wearing pink tonight 931 00:42:35,400 --> 00:42:37,160 for his wife and his three daughters, I love it. 932 00:42:37,200 --> 00:42:38,360 Hi, Daddy! 933 00:42:39,400 --> 00:42:41,160 You can see the family there cheering him on. 934 00:42:41,200 --> 00:42:43,560 He'll hopefully be able to use that for this run on the course. 935 00:42:43,600 --> 00:42:45,600 We love you! We know you can go all the way! 936 00:42:45,640 --> 00:42:46,800 You got this! 937 00:42:47,800 --> 00:42:50,920 Alright, what does he have in his bag of tricks for us tonight? 938 00:42:50,960 --> 00:42:52,120 Come on. 939 00:42:52,160 --> 00:42:55,800 Tradie Ninja Sam Goodall, here we go across the Shrinking Steps. 940 00:42:55,840 --> 00:42:58,920 There's a few more there this year but didn't bother him a bit. 941 00:42:58,960 --> 00:43:00,240 Nope, no worries whatsoever. 942 00:43:00,280 --> 00:43:01,640 What about the Eagles Claw? 943 00:43:01,680 --> 00:43:04,480 Off the ramp, nice lock-off with his arms 944 00:43:04,520 --> 00:43:07,600 and generating huge momentum here. 945 00:43:07,640 --> 00:43:08,960 Whoa! Oh! 946 00:43:09,000 --> 00:43:10,680 He had to reach for that one, Leila? Didn't he? 947 00:43:10,720 --> 00:43:14,440 And he's headed off course a little bit but he's made a good recovery. 948 00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:15,840 He's going for speed here. 949 00:43:15,880 --> 00:43:18,160 This is a quick start for the Tradie Ninja. 950 00:43:18,200 --> 00:43:19,600 He's not mucking around... 951 00:43:19,640 --> 00:43:21,080 Oh, no! Oh, no! 952 00:43:21,120 --> 00:43:22,600 He's down! 953 00:43:22,640 --> 00:43:25,040 Oh, no. Oh, that's a... 954 00:43:25,080 --> 00:43:26,680 that's a blunder. 955 00:43:26,720 --> 00:43:30,040 He is down. The Tradie Ninja in the drink. 956 00:43:30,080 --> 00:43:34,760 Oh, I did not see that coming. No, I'm stunned. 957 00:43:34,800 --> 00:43:36,240 He seems stunned, too. Sam Goodall. 958 00:43:37,840 --> 00:43:41,760 Well, this course is all about speed and Sam delivered on that. 959 00:43:41,800 --> 00:43:44,040 He made a great save on the Eagles Claw, 960 00:43:44,080 --> 00:43:47,840 but he couldn't recover after a wobbly start on the dominoes. 961 00:43:47,880 --> 00:43:52,440 A top-18 spot is required in this heat to advance to the Semi-Finals 962 00:43:52,480 --> 00:43:55,280 so it's going to be a nervous wait for Sam Goodall. 963 00:43:55,320 --> 00:43:58,000 He's never missed out on the Grand Finals, 964 00:43:58,040 --> 00:43:59,880 but this could be the year he watches from the stands. 965 00:44:01,000 --> 00:44:02,360 OK, stay with us. 966 00:44:02,400 --> 00:44:06,600 Still to come, some heavyweights of Australian Ninja Warrior. 967 00:44:06,640 --> 00:44:09,800 Flashlin Ashlin is back and he's looking faster than ever. 968 00:44:09,840 --> 00:44:12,120 But, next, 4-time Grand Finalist 969 00:44:12,160 --> 00:44:15,640 and Warped Wall world record holder, the first person 970 00:44:15,680 --> 00:44:18,560 to be crowned Australian Ninja Warrior, Ben Polson. 971 00:44:18,600 --> 00:44:19,760 I'm back for my sixth season 972 00:44:19,800 --> 00:44:21,640 and it's time to show these young guns how it's done. 973 00:44:35,040 --> 00:44:37,440 Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior 974 00:44:37,480 --> 00:44:39,760 where ninjas have been testing themselves 975 00:44:39,800 --> 00:44:41,640 on the road to Mount Midoriyama. 976 00:44:41,680 --> 00:44:44,560 Jobie Wright, a 17-year-old student from Adelaide, 977 00:44:44,600 --> 00:44:46,920 can dead hang for 13 minutes 978 00:44:46,960 --> 00:44:49,680 but his time on the course was a little shorter. 979 00:44:49,720 --> 00:44:51,280 He went left. 980 00:44:51,320 --> 00:44:52,720 You gotta go straight. Oh! 981 00:44:52,760 --> 00:44:53,840 Really tough to correct. 982 00:44:53,880 --> 00:44:57,720 31-year-old Chris Nayna from Melbourne made an early impression. 983 00:44:57,760 --> 00:44:59,040 Splendid legs, Chris. 984 00:45:00,320 --> 00:45:02,240 Oh, a little flex for the boys. Gee whiz. 985 00:45:02,280 --> 00:45:05,880 It was a tentative start for the second-heaviest ninja in this heat, 986 00:45:05,920 --> 00:45:09,440 although he had the muscle to handle the Eagles Claw. 987 00:45:09,480 --> 00:45:11,120 Come on! Yes! Let's go, go! 988 00:45:11,160 --> 00:45:14,240 But you can't outmuscle obstacle number three. 989 00:45:14,280 --> 00:45:16,680 You gotta move on this one, can't take your time. 990 00:45:17,480 --> 00:45:18,640 No! 991 00:45:18,680 --> 00:45:20,680 Another one bites the dust in the Domino Effect. 992 00:45:21,840 --> 00:45:24,760 Emma Teede had one goal when she hit the course tonight, 993 00:45:24,800 --> 00:45:29,360 to beat her 17-year-old son, Kobe, by beating the Anaconda. 994 00:45:30,680 --> 00:45:34,720 But the 46-year-old took a heavy tumble on the dominoes... 995 00:45:34,760 --> 00:45:37,840 Oh, no! You were so close! 996 00:45:37,880 --> 00:45:40,600 ..handing her son family bragging rights. 997 00:45:42,440 --> 00:45:47,720 So, from one experienced female ninja to a 16-year-old newbie. 998 00:45:47,760 --> 00:45:51,600 It's time to welcome our youngest ever female ninja. 999 00:45:52,800 --> 00:45:54,880 She's a state-level swimmer 1000 00:45:54,920 --> 00:45:57,840 and she's on the Ninja starting blocks ready to rumble. 1001 00:45:57,880 --> 00:46:00,400 Here's 16-year-old Chanel Simsic. 1002 00:46:01,200 --> 00:46:03,520 I speak a little bit of Slovenian, yes. 1003 00:46:03,560 --> 00:46:06,160 (SPEAKS SLOVENIAN) 1004 00:46:06,200 --> 00:46:08,320 Hello. Like, my name's Chanel. 1005 00:46:08,360 --> 00:46:11,160 My dad's side of the family is all up there, 1006 00:46:11,200 --> 00:46:13,880 so we speak it every now and then around the house. 1007 00:46:15,320 --> 00:46:17,160 I swim eight times a week. 1008 00:46:17,200 --> 00:46:20,400 I've been competing since I was ten. 1009 00:46:20,440 --> 00:46:23,200 My swimming skills will probably be a lot of use to me, 1010 00:46:23,240 --> 00:46:26,120 just, like, that upper-body strength, 1011 00:46:26,160 --> 00:46:29,400 and I'm the youngest female to take on the course, 1012 00:46:29,440 --> 00:46:31,800 which is pretty exciting. 1013 00:46:31,840 --> 00:46:34,400 Yeah, I just want to do well just to kind of prove, like, you know, 1014 00:46:34,440 --> 00:46:36,720 whatever everyone else can do, so can I. 1015 00:46:39,360 --> 00:46:42,560 I'm always in the pool but tonight my goal is to stay dry. 1016 00:46:47,680 --> 00:46:50,320 Well, Chanel isn't just an elite swimmer, 1017 00:46:50,360 --> 00:46:51,760 she's also an accomplished gymnast. 1018 00:46:51,800 --> 00:46:53,040 With those skills, I wonder 1019 00:46:53,080 --> 00:46:57,000 if she can follow in the footsteps of the legend Olivia Vivian. 1020 00:46:57,040 --> 00:46:59,040 This is attack of the teens this year. 1021 00:46:59,080 --> 00:47:01,480 She's 16 years old. 1022 00:47:01,520 --> 00:47:03,000 She speaks Slovenian, actually, Woods, 1023 00:47:03,040 --> 00:47:04,600 and I know you also speak it fluently. 1024 00:47:04,640 --> 00:47:05,680 Absolutely. 1025 00:47:05,720 --> 00:47:07,200 (SPEAKS SLOVENIAN) 1026 00:47:07,800 --> 00:47:09,840 Yeah! 1027 00:47:09,880 --> 00:47:11,600 Nailed it! Let's see how she goes. 1028 00:47:11,640 --> 00:47:14,680 For our non-Slovenian-speaking viewers tonight, 1029 00:47:14,720 --> 00:47:16,600 Woody just wished Chanel good luck. 1030 00:47:17,160 --> 00:47:18,400 (KLAXON RINGS) 1031 00:47:18,440 --> 00:47:19,720 Here she goes. 1032 00:47:19,760 --> 00:47:21,240 Come on, Chanel. Get going, get moving. 1033 00:47:22,640 --> 00:47:23,880 Yes, that's one. 1034 00:47:23,920 --> 00:47:27,240 She's hoping her swimming experience will help her with her strength 1035 00:47:27,280 --> 00:47:29,920 and balance, but we don't want to see any swimming here tonight. 1036 00:47:29,960 --> 00:47:31,840 That's right, she's gotta stay above the water here 1037 00:47:31,880 --> 00:47:33,560 and she needs to get really high. 1038 00:47:33,600 --> 00:47:36,440 She needs big speed to get to the Eagles Claw. 1039 00:47:36,480 --> 00:47:38,680 Ooh, bit of a false start. Whoa! 1040 00:47:38,720 --> 00:47:42,640 It's a big jump, 2.8 metres to the first claw. 1041 00:47:42,680 --> 00:47:45,040 She's gotta really send this launch. She's gotta go. 1042 00:47:45,080 --> 00:47:46,800 Ooh. You gotta commit! 1043 00:47:46,840 --> 00:47:47,840 (GROANS) 1044 00:47:47,880 --> 00:47:50,680 Oh, no, Chanel. No. 1045 00:47:51,600 --> 00:47:54,200 Oh, I think the nerves got the better of her. 1046 00:47:54,240 --> 00:47:55,320 Whoo-hoo! 1047 00:47:55,360 --> 00:47:58,920 Chanel found just the right combination of speed and balance 1048 00:47:58,960 --> 00:48:00,240 on the Shrinking Steps, 1049 00:48:00,280 --> 00:48:03,840 but, approaching the Eagles Claw, keep an eye on her right foot, 1050 00:48:03,880 --> 00:48:07,720 she just oversteps the take-off and that robbed her of some distance. 1051 00:48:09,480 --> 00:48:11,000 (CHEERING) 1052 00:48:11,040 --> 00:48:13,600 Hey, Chanel. How are ya? Lovely to meet you. 1053 00:48:13,640 --> 00:48:18,280 Congratulations, mate, you're the youngest ever girl on this course. 1054 00:48:18,320 --> 00:48:20,000 Have you got a message for the other women out there 1055 00:48:20,040 --> 00:48:21,400 who are thinking of doing it? 1056 00:48:21,440 --> 00:48:23,320 Just go for it, you know? 1057 00:48:23,360 --> 00:48:25,680 If you want to do it, you can put your mind to it 1058 00:48:25,720 --> 00:48:28,560 and achieve anything you want, so, girls rule. 1059 00:48:28,600 --> 00:48:30,880 Hey, love that, Chanel, thanks so much, mate, congratulations. 1060 00:48:30,920 --> 00:48:33,240 Give it up for Chanel again, everyone! 1061 00:48:35,320 --> 00:48:36,920 Yeah, well done, Chanel. 1062 00:48:36,960 --> 00:48:38,560 Every ninja's journey has to start somewhere, 1063 00:48:38,600 --> 00:48:41,960 just as it did for our next ninja. 1064 00:48:42,000 --> 00:48:43,200 Alright, Jim. 1065 00:48:43,240 --> 00:48:44,920 Alright, Leila. It's time. 1066 00:48:44,960 --> 00:48:49,560 He's the only person to be crowned an Australian Ninja Warrior. 1067 00:48:49,600 --> 00:48:50,960 Need we say more? 1068 00:48:51,000 --> 00:48:54,680 He's the record-holder on the Rising Mega Warped Wall. 1069 00:48:54,720 --> 00:48:57,680 He is feared and utterly fearless. 1070 00:48:57,720 --> 00:48:59,920 BOTH: Ben Polson! 1071 00:49:01,480 --> 00:49:06,920 Ladies and gentlemen, the Australian Ninja Warrior champion, 1072 00:49:06,960 --> 00:49:11,360 the first to conquer Mount Midoriyama and claim the prize. 1073 00:49:11,400 --> 00:49:13,240 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1074 00:49:13,280 --> 00:49:15,440 I am, honestly, super privileged and proud 1075 00:49:15,480 --> 00:49:19,240 to be one of only 11 people to do all six seasons. 1076 00:49:19,280 --> 00:49:21,160 Season one, it still feels like it was yesterday. 1077 00:49:22,720 --> 00:49:24,440 He's pretty tall. What the...? 1078 00:49:24,480 --> 00:49:25,840 He didn't even need a run-up. Holy what? 1079 00:49:25,880 --> 00:49:28,480 Because... (BUZZER BLARES) 1080 00:49:28,520 --> 00:49:30,360 Season three was my worst season ever. 1081 00:49:30,400 --> 00:49:32,120 I unfortunately didn't make the Grand Final. 1082 00:49:32,160 --> 00:49:34,160 We know Ben Polson is a machine. 1083 00:49:34,200 --> 00:49:35,480 Oh! 1084 00:49:37,200 --> 00:49:38,720 But I think I learned a lot from that failure, 1085 00:49:38,760 --> 00:49:41,360 which made season four my most successful ever. 1086 00:49:41,400 --> 00:49:43,040 Look at the arms pumping! 1087 00:49:43,080 --> 00:49:44,720 Look at the legs pumping! 1088 00:49:44,760 --> 00:49:47,160 Mount Midoriyama is almost done! 1089 00:49:47,200 --> 00:49:50,440 He gets up through the hole! He's done it! 1090 00:49:51,600 --> 00:49:55,920 The first Australian Ninja Warrior is Ben Polson! 1091 00:49:55,960 --> 00:49:58,800 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1092 00:50:02,320 --> 00:50:05,240 I don't know what to expect when it comes to these young guns. 1093 00:50:06,120 --> 00:50:07,960 These are kids which grew up watching me 1094 00:50:08,000 --> 00:50:09,520 and now they're competing alongside me. 1095 00:50:09,560 --> 00:50:11,160 You know, they'll be on my heels. 1096 00:50:12,440 --> 00:50:14,400 I'm getting old now, I'm getting wrinkly. 1097 00:50:14,440 --> 00:50:15,960 Season six, here we go. 1098 00:50:20,920 --> 00:50:24,320 And here he is, Ben Polson, 4-time Grand Finalist 1099 00:50:24,360 --> 00:50:27,480 and the first and only Australian to be crowned a Ninja Warrior. 1100 00:50:27,520 --> 00:50:31,040 And there's Olivia Vivian supporting as well as 17-year-old 1101 00:50:31,080 --> 00:50:35,440 Saxon Johnstone who, earlier, laid down a blistering time of 2:32. 1102 00:50:36,960 --> 00:50:41,080 I dare say Ben's gonna want to beat that time and send a strong message 1103 00:50:41,120 --> 00:50:44,440 to the young guys, saying the old guard aren't done yet. 1104 00:50:44,480 --> 00:50:46,200 (KLAXON RINGS) 1105 00:50:46,240 --> 00:50:48,160 Well, we know he's got eyes on the clock. 1106 00:50:48,200 --> 00:50:50,000 He's gonna want to get into that Power Pool, 1107 00:50:50,040 --> 00:50:53,080 so quickly through the first obstacle. 1108 00:50:53,120 --> 00:50:56,800 Deals with the Shrinking Steps, now time for the Eagles Claw. 1109 00:50:56,840 --> 00:50:59,200 Well, changes his mind and that'll cost him time. 1110 00:50:59,240 --> 00:51:01,240 You've got this. Come on! 1111 00:51:01,280 --> 00:51:04,600 Come on, Ben Polson. Show 'em how it's done. 1112 00:51:04,640 --> 00:51:06,000 Come on. 1113 00:51:06,040 --> 00:51:07,840 This isn't like Ben Polson. 1114 00:51:07,880 --> 00:51:09,440 He's taking extra swings. 1115 00:51:09,480 --> 00:51:12,280 Are we witnessing a changing of the guard? 1116 00:51:12,320 --> 00:51:15,200 Ben's not looking comfortable at the moment. 1117 00:51:15,240 --> 00:51:19,040 Ben Polson six seconds slower than Saxon Johnstone at this point. 1118 00:51:19,080 --> 00:51:20,480 Now, he needs to pick up the pace. 1119 00:51:21,160 --> 00:51:23,920 Now going across these dominoes. 1120 00:51:23,960 --> 00:51:25,640 He skips the last one, no problem. 1121 00:51:25,680 --> 00:51:27,800 That's smart, I reckon, skipping the last domino. 1122 00:51:27,840 --> 00:51:29,600 What's he gonna do on the Anaconda? 1123 00:51:29,640 --> 00:51:34,120 No-one has successfully lached across the Anaconda tonight, 1124 00:51:34,160 --> 00:51:36,520 but Ben Polson reckons he can do it. 1125 00:51:36,560 --> 00:51:39,160 It's risky but, if you're going for speed, it's the smart choice. 1126 00:51:39,880 --> 00:51:41,720 Oh, look at that! He's done it! 1127 00:51:41,760 --> 00:51:43,840 Ben Polson has once again 1128 00:51:43,880 --> 00:51:47,480 done what other ninjas cannot do and he goes again. 1129 00:51:47,520 --> 00:51:50,640 He's now overtaken Saxon Johnstone. 1130 00:51:50,680 --> 00:51:52,800 Jeez, we've gotta move to keep up with this guy, he's killing it now. 1131 00:51:52,840 --> 00:51:54,960 This is exactly how you do it. 1132 00:51:55,000 --> 00:51:57,200 This is the Ben Polson we know and love. 1133 00:51:57,240 --> 00:52:00,840 He is now 25 seconds faster than Saxon. 1134 00:52:00,880 --> 00:52:03,200 At this rate, he could go under two minutes. 1135 00:52:04,320 --> 00:52:06,200 Now for the Ring Chaser. 1136 00:52:06,240 --> 00:52:07,680 Grab the ring. 1137 00:52:07,720 --> 00:52:10,560 Oh, how's the style? So cool, right? 1138 00:52:10,600 --> 00:52:12,200 So cool. 1139 00:52:12,240 --> 00:52:15,840 Alright, he's getting the swing with two hands? 1140 00:52:15,880 --> 00:52:17,720 Can he just do a little Tarzan? 1141 00:52:17,760 --> 00:52:22,200 Right, now, the trick here is to control that backswing. 1142 00:52:22,240 --> 00:52:24,280 The ring can easily slip off the hook. 1143 00:52:24,320 --> 00:52:26,320 Ben needs to generate just enough swing 1144 00:52:26,360 --> 00:52:29,080 to make it to the next skyhook, no more, no less. 1145 00:52:30,160 --> 00:52:31,240 And he does it. 1146 00:52:31,280 --> 00:52:34,040 Ben employed an unusual technique there. 1147 00:52:34,080 --> 00:52:35,160 Yeah, it's interesting. 1148 00:52:35,200 --> 00:52:37,840 He's going for the double hands on one ring. 1149 00:52:37,880 --> 00:52:39,480 That's not the way that we see a lot of ninjas. 1150 00:52:39,520 --> 00:52:41,880 That's how you do it! That's how you do it. 1151 00:52:41,920 --> 00:52:43,920 He knocked it down and he's up to the wall. 1152 00:52:43,960 --> 00:52:46,360 Here he comes, baby, go, go. Beat that wall! 1153 00:52:46,400 --> 00:52:48,520 Oh, yes! Beat that wall! 1154 00:52:48,560 --> 00:52:50,720 Oh, nice! Smash the buzzer! 1155 00:52:50,760 --> 00:52:54,560 Ben Polson lays down the fastest time of the night 1156 00:52:54,600 --> 00:52:58,360 and has sent a message - that, young whippersnappers, is how you do it. 1157 00:52:59,760 --> 00:53:05,120 Ben didn't find his rhythm straight away but he flew over the dominoes 1158 00:53:05,160 --> 00:53:10,000 and, when he reached the Anaconda, he unleashed his formidable lache. 1159 00:53:10,840 --> 00:53:14,560 He did those two obstacles 30 seconds faster than Saxon, 1160 00:53:14,600 --> 00:53:16,760 and his time puts him well in the running 1161 00:53:16,800 --> 00:53:18,360 for a spot in the Power Pool. 1162 00:53:19,280 --> 00:53:20,640 Wowee. 1163 00:53:20,680 --> 00:53:24,240 Benny Polson, I feel so small and insignificant 1164 00:53:24,280 --> 00:53:25,400 next to you, my friend. 1165 00:53:25,440 --> 00:53:27,880 Hey, can I just talk a little bit about this Warped Wall? 1166 00:53:27,920 --> 00:53:30,840 'Cause, I mean, this thing's 4.35 metres 1167 00:53:30,880 --> 00:53:34,440 and you went up it like you were going up your front doorstep. 1168 00:53:34,480 --> 00:53:37,080 Woody and I have a theory 1169 00:53:37,120 --> 00:53:41,040 that you could walk up the wall and still get your hand on the bar. 1170 00:53:41,080 --> 00:53:43,400 Make him show you. Make him do it right now, do it. 1171 00:53:43,440 --> 00:53:46,240 Are you willing to show us that? Should we make him do it? 1172 00:53:46,280 --> 00:53:48,080 Do we think Ben can walk up the Warped Wall? 1173 00:53:48,120 --> 00:53:49,760 Here we go! 1174 00:53:49,800 --> 00:53:51,720 (OLIVIA LAUGHS) 1175 00:53:51,760 --> 00:53:55,880 We're about to see the first ever walking Warped Wall. 1176 00:53:55,920 --> 00:53:56,920 Ever. 1177 00:53:56,960 --> 00:53:59,440 Beat the wall! Beat the wall! (CHANTING) 1178 00:54:01,040 --> 00:54:02,560 (WOODY LAUGHS) 1179 00:54:03,960 --> 00:54:06,680 Oh, my god. 1180 00:54:06,720 --> 00:54:08,080 Whoo! 1181 00:54:09,000 --> 00:54:10,640 Unbelievable! Unbelievable! 1182 00:54:10,680 --> 00:54:12,720 Ben Polson, everybody! 1183 00:54:12,760 --> 00:54:15,760 Wowee, that is wild. Yeah. 1184 00:54:15,800 --> 00:54:17,080 He just walked up the Warped Wall. 1185 00:54:17,120 --> 00:54:19,200 That's one for the history books. 1186 00:54:19,240 --> 00:54:22,320 Both Ben and protege Saxon have made it up the Warped Wall. 1187 00:54:22,360 --> 00:54:23,560 And who knows? 1188 00:54:23,600 --> 00:54:25,680 They could well be competing in the Power Pool 1189 00:54:25,720 --> 00:54:27,840 if they remain in the top four. 1190 00:54:27,880 --> 00:54:29,320 Let's look at the leader board. 1191 00:54:29,360 --> 00:54:32,440 Remember, the fastest four at the end of the night 1192 00:54:32,480 --> 00:54:35,960 will fight it out in tonight's main event, the Power Pool. 1193 00:54:36,000 --> 00:54:40,400 Ben's time of 1:55 is quick, 37 seconds quicker than Saxon. 1194 00:54:40,440 --> 00:54:43,560 Will they survive at the top of the table? 1195 00:54:43,600 --> 00:54:47,040 On the strength of that performance, Leila, it's probably safe to say 1196 00:54:47,080 --> 00:54:48,920 that, to get to the Power Pool, not only 1197 00:54:48,960 --> 00:54:52,600 do you have to complete the course, you have to do it with some speed. 1198 00:54:53,640 --> 00:54:55,080 Stay with us, Ninja fans. 1199 00:54:55,120 --> 00:54:58,800 Next, the Australian Ninja Warrior Celebrity Challenge. 1200 00:54:58,840 --> 00:55:01,880 And here's a sneak peek of their journey so far. 1201 00:55:02,880 --> 00:55:05,440 If you can get your belly up here... 1202 00:55:06,600 --> 00:55:09,960 I've learned, with my time of training with Ninja... 1203 00:55:11,280 --> 00:55:12,320 I've got no strength. 1204 00:55:12,360 --> 00:55:14,880 ..that I'm never, ever gonna be a ninja. 1205 00:55:14,920 --> 00:55:15,920 (GROANS) 1206 00:55:15,960 --> 00:55:17,200 It's tough, aye? It is. 1207 00:55:17,240 --> 00:55:19,560 And Josh is superhuman. 1208 00:55:19,600 --> 00:55:21,040 That didn't even move. 1209 00:55:21,080 --> 00:55:26,160 Oh, my greatest fear is probably how badly I fall and stack meself. 1210 00:55:26,200 --> 00:55:27,200 (GRUNTS) 1211 00:55:27,240 --> 00:55:28,720 Or even that I might be a meme. 1212 00:55:28,760 --> 00:55:32,160 Man, that's, uh, that's a fair jump. 1213 00:55:32,200 --> 00:55:35,920 Because, everything that I do, it always seems to end up in a meme. 1214 00:55:35,960 --> 00:55:38,120 So, with a lache, you want to rip through with your hands. 1215 00:55:38,160 --> 00:55:39,280 Yeah. 1216 00:55:39,320 --> 00:55:41,880 A couple of days ago, I didn't even know the word lache existed. 1217 00:55:41,920 --> 00:55:43,560 (HEAVY BREATHING) 1218 00:55:44,600 --> 00:55:46,320 This is completely out of my comfort zone. 1219 00:55:46,360 --> 00:55:48,800 I've been training with Eloni, who is awesome, 1220 00:55:48,840 --> 00:55:50,160 so, hopefully, I am up to par. 1221 00:55:50,200 --> 00:55:52,600 I'm not too sure if I am but fingers crossed. 1222 00:55:53,720 --> 00:55:55,040 (ELONI LAUGHS) 1223 00:55:55,080 --> 00:55:56,480 All good. 1224 00:56:05,400 --> 00:56:07,440 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1225 00:56:08,840 --> 00:56:11,960 Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior. 1226 00:56:12,000 --> 00:56:14,840 We have something a little bit different planned for you, 1227 00:56:14,880 --> 00:56:16,480 but it's gonna be tons of fun. 1228 00:56:16,520 --> 00:56:19,880 It is the first Australian Ninja Warrior Celebrity Challenge. 1229 00:56:20,960 --> 00:56:22,600 Yeah, we're gonna let the regular ninjas 1230 00:56:22,640 --> 00:56:24,400 just take a break for a minute, 1231 00:56:24,440 --> 00:56:28,120 and we're gonna unleash these celebrities on the course, Leila, 1232 00:56:28,160 --> 00:56:30,080 and they're gonna do it for charity. 1233 00:56:30,120 --> 00:56:32,840 The winner's gonna get $10,000 to their charity. 1234 00:56:32,880 --> 00:56:35,480 Are they crazy? Are they brave? 1235 00:56:35,520 --> 00:56:37,640 Should we bring them on? Let's bring 'em on, shall we? 1236 00:56:37,680 --> 00:56:38,960 Alright, here they come. 1237 00:56:39,000 --> 00:56:41,840 And there is Jack Vidgin, singer-songwriter. 1238 00:56:41,880 --> 00:56:44,880 We have Olympian, gold medallist Emily Seebohm. 1239 00:56:44,920 --> 00:56:48,520 And there's the legend himself, the Socceroo Archie Thompson. 1240 00:56:48,560 --> 00:56:50,720 Welcome, gang. 1241 00:56:50,760 --> 00:56:53,640 And welcome to the coaches, Eloni Vunakece, 1242 00:56:53,680 --> 00:56:56,960 an injured Josh O'Sullivan and the Zak attack, Zak Stolz. 1243 00:56:58,400 --> 00:57:01,080 You guys got some great, great help there. 1244 00:57:02,040 --> 00:57:03,880 Good on you, guys, for coming out here. 1245 00:57:03,920 --> 00:57:06,680 Someone's gonna take home 10,000 for their charity. 1246 00:57:06,720 --> 00:57:09,160 We wish you all the best of luck with this. 1247 00:57:09,200 --> 00:57:10,560 You're gonna need it. 1248 00:57:11,440 --> 00:57:14,800 Go, Jack, let's get it! Whoo! Yeah! 1249 00:57:14,840 --> 00:57:17,040 Jack, are you ready? It's go time. Go, Jack. 1250 00:57:17,080 --> 00:57:18,400 I'm not sure. 1251 00:57:18,440 --> 00:57:20,000 Alright, well, we're gonna go anyway. 1252 00:57:20,040 --> 00:57:21,560 Let's do it. First up is Jack. 1253 00:57:21,600 --> 00:57:22,760 Let's get ready to rumble. 1254 00:57:25,120 --> 00:57:28,080 Our celebrities will face the same punishing course 1255 00:57:28,120 --> 00:57:31,560 as our regular ninjas but, in the spirit of fair play, 1256 00:57:31,600 --> 00:57:34,360 we're letting them bypass one of the hardest obstacles, 1257 00:57:34,400 --> 00:57:35,800 the Eagles Claw. 1258 00:57:35,840 --> 00:57:38,280 Now, the ninja who goes furthest on the course 1259 00:57:38,320 --> 00:57:42,120 will bank $10,000 for the charity of their choice. 1260 00:57:42,160 --> 00:57:45,720 In the event of a draw, we'll go to a tiebreaker at the Warped Wall. 1261 00:57:49,160 --> 00:57:50,720 (CHEERING) 1262 00:57:50,760 --> 00:57:52,040 Yeah! 1263 00:57:52,080 --> 00:57:53,080 OK, here we go. 1264 00:57:53,120 --> 00:57:57,520 Our first celebrity is singer-songwriter Jack Vidgin 1265 00:57:57,560 --> 00:57:58,760 who's up here. 1266 00:57:58,800 --> 00:58:00,000 Jacko, get over here. 1267 00:58:00,040 --> 00:58:02,320 Are they children's shorts or are they adult shorts? 1268 00:58:02,360 --> 00:58:04,400 These are adult shorts. Are they? 1269 00:58:04,440 --> 00:58:06,040 We're not sure. They are. Do you like them? 1270 00:58:06,080 --> 00:58:07,440 I do like them, actually, they do look good. 1271 00:58:07,480 --> 00:58:09,320 Alright, boys, stop flirting, let's get into it, shall we? 1272 00:58:09,360 --> 00:58:11,600 Here we go, Jack Vidgin. 1273 00:58:11,640 --> 00:58:12,920 Come on, Jack. 1274 00:58:12,960 --> 00:58:16,440 Jack's charity is the Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, 1275 00:58:16,480 --> 00:58:18,760 and Jack's dad suffers from MS, 1276 00:58:18,800 --> 00:58:21,840 so he's plenty motivated to win tonight. 1277 00:58:21,880 --> 00:58:24,120 Jack Vidgin is off. He's on the Shrinking Steps. 1278 00:58:24,160 --> 00:58:25,320 ELONI: Beautiful, beautiful. 1279 00:58:25,360 --> 00:58:27,360 And he hits a high note straight off the bat. 1280 00:58:27,400 --> 00:58:29,840 That is as good a start as we've seen all night. 1281 00:58:29,880 --> 00:58:31,360 Beautiful! 1282 00:58:31,400 --> 00:58:33,000 He's happy with that. Look at him twerking! 1283 00:58:33,040 --> 00:58:35,960 Not often seen on Ninja but we welcome it. 1284 00:58:36,000 --> 00:58:37,600 I like his style. 1285 00:58:37,640 --> 00:58:40,960 That guy definitely has got some Ninja talent. 1286 00:58:41,600 --> 00:58:43,800 And there's his coach on the sideline. 1287 00:58:43,840 --> 00:58:45,120 Fast. 1288 00:58:45,160 --> 00:58:46,720 Jack, start right at the back. 1289 00:58:46,760 --> 00:58:49,000 Eloni's just telling him, give it a full send. 1290 00:58:49,040 --> 00:58:50,320 Just let it rip. 1291 00:58:50,360 --> 00:58:52,240 Jack Vidgin on the dominoes. 1292 00:58:52,280 --> 00:58:53,600 Look at...(GASPS) What? 1293 00:58:53,640 --> 00:58:56,480 Wow, look at Jack go! What? 1294 00:58:56,520 --> 00:58:58,480 And Eloni is loving this. 1295 00:58:58,520 --> 00:59:00,440 I did not see that one coming. 1296 00:59:00,480 --> 00:59:02,680 But the Anaconda is going to test him. 1297 00:59:03,920 --> 00:59:06,640 Oh, he just couldn't hold on. 1298 00:59:06,680 --> 00:59:08,480 That one was a little bit more predictable. 1299 00:59:08,520 --> 00:59:11,280 That is a brutal one for us mortals. Oh! 1300 00:59:11,320 --> 00:59:14,400 Well done, Jack Vidgin. 1301 00:59:14,440 --> 00:59:15,760 Look how happy he is. 1302 00:59:15,800 --> 00:59:17,040 Well done, Eloni. 1303 00:59:17,080 --> 00:59:18,560 That was some nice coaching, 1304 00:59:18,600 --> 00:59:21,160 if he could've just let him borrow a little bit of hang time. 1305 00:59:21,200 --> 00:59:23,760 Yeah, plenty of ninjas struggle on the dominoes. 1306 00:59:23,800 --> 00:59:27,240 Big-time. And Jack Vidgin just flew over them. 1307 00:59:27,280 --> 00:59:28,280 That was incredible. 1308 00:59:28,320 --> 00:59:32,560 And he didn't even need that final domino to make it across. 1309 00:59:32,600 --> 00:59:36,840 Super impressive and so, too, his victory twerk. 1310 00:59:36,880 --> 00:59:39,360 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1311 00:59:39,400 --> 00:59:41,960 Jump up here. Turn around, come here, come here, quick. 1312 00:59:42,000 --> 00:59:43,440 Jump up. There we go. 1313 00:59:43,480 --> 00:59:45,240 Jack'll be a tough act to follow 1314 00:59:45,280 --> 00:59:48,480 but, if anyone can do it, it's our next celebrity ninja. 1315 00:59:49,120 --> 00:59:51,840 Let's bring him out, our Socceroo, 1316 00:59:51,880 --> 00:59:55,680 Australian football royalty Archie Thompson. 1317 00:59:55,720 --> 00:59:58,680 Oh, yeah, he got fouled on the way out. 1318 00:59:58,720 --> 00:59:59,840 Aye! 1319 00:59:59,880 --> 01:00:02,960 Archie's charity is Team Sport 4 All, an organisation 1320 01:00:03,000 --> 01:00:05,680 that helps disadvantaged kids participate in sport. 1321 01:00:06,920 --> 01:00:08,080 Watch your feet, mate, you're good. 1322 01:00:08,840 --> 01:00:10,000 You know this one. 1323 01:00:10,040 --> 01:00:12,440 Some good words of encouragement from coach Zak. 1324 01:00:12,480 --> 01:00:14,440 Let's go, mate, come on. Here we go. 1325 01:00:14,480 --> 01:00:18,240 Let's see if Archie Thompson's footwork gets him through. 1326 01:00:18,280 --> 01:00:20,880 It certainly got him through the Shrinking Steps. 1327 01:00:20,920 --> 01:00:22,280 Well done, Archie. 1328 01:00:23,080 --> 01:00:24,760 And he's even got the twerk moves! 1329 01:00:24,800 --> 01:00:26,800 (CHEERING) 1330 01:00:26,840 --> 01:00:29,080 Archie Thompson, what a star. 1331 01:00:29,800 --> 01:00:31,760 Fast, fast, fast. 1332 01:00:33,080 --> 01:00:34,080 Here we go. That's it! 1333 01:00:34,120 --> 01:00:38,960 He's over the dominoes just like that, and, boy, is he happy. 1334 01:00:39,000 --> 01:00:41,480 Another celebrity sending it. 1335 01:00:41,520 --> 01:00:44,920 And can he send it a little further than the others? 1336 01:00:44,960 --> 01:00:49,880 If he does, all of that money goes to his charity of choice. 1337 01:00:49,920 --> 01:00:51,280 Alright, what have you got? 1338 01:00:51,320 --> 01:00:52,800 You're gonna need plenty of arm strength. 1339 01:00:52,840 --> 01:00:54,200 Come on, Archie. 1340 01:00:54,240 --> 01:00:55,920 (GROANS) Oh! 1341 01:00:55,960 --> 01:00:59,880 Archie Thompson don't want none of that Anaconda. 1342 01:00:59,920 --> 01:01:01,080 Awesome. 1343 01:01:03,040 --> 01:01:05,240 A mighty fine effort from Archie, 1344 01:01:05,280 --> 01:01:08,480 but he came off at exactly the same spot as Jack. 1345 01:01:08,520 --> 01:01:11,000 So, right now, we have a tie 1346 01:01:11,040 --> 01:01:13,920 and it all comes down to our final celebrity. 1347 01:01:14,760 --> 01:01:17,680 She's a 3-time gold medallist and a current Olympian. 1348 01:01:17,720 --> 01:01:19,600 It's Emily Seebohm. 1349 01:01:22,800 --> 01:01:23,920 Let's go, Em. 1350 01:01:23,960 --> 01:01:27,320 Emily Seebohm's charity tonight is endED, 1351 01:01:27,360 --> 01:01:30,560 a support service for people struggling with eating disorders. 1352 01:01:31,160 --> 01:01:32,880 (KLAXON RINGS) 1353 01:01:32,920 --> 01:01:36,040 Alright, Shrinking Steps time, here she goes. 1354 01:01:36,080 --> 01:01:38,840 Emily going for gold tonight. 1355 01:01:38,880 --> 01:01:39,920 Yeah! Whoo! 1356 01:01:39,960 --> 01:01:41,440 And she's pumped. 1357 01:01:41,480 --> 01:01:42,840 No problem. 1358 01:01:42,880 --> 01:01:45,800 No twerking but no problem. 1359 01:01:45,840 --> 01:01:49,440 Onto the Domino Effect now. This'll really test her balance. 1360 01:01:49,480 --> 01:01:51,120 Real fast? 1361 01:01:51,160 --> 01:01:53,600 Go up the middle, nice and slow, not too fast. 1362 01:01:53,640 --> 01:01:56,800 Coach Josh O'Sullivan offering some tips from the sideline. 1363 01:01:56,840 --> 01:01:57,920 That's good advice. 1364 01:01:57,960 --> 01:02:00,640 Getting that last-minute coaching. 1365 01:02:00,680 --> 01:02:02,680 Here we go, here we go! She's over! 1366 01:02:02,720 --> 01:02:06,200 Our celebrities are incredible! 1367 01:02:06,240 --> 01:02:07,920 We might just drop the 'celebrity' 1368 01:02:07,960 --> 01:02:10,720 and put 'em right into the regular Ninja, this is impressive. 1369 01:02:11,760 --> 01:02:13,160 This crowd is pumping me up. 1370 01:02:13,200 --> 01:02:14,480 My heart is racing. 1371 01:02:14,520 --> 01:02:16,400 Hell, yeah, get around 'em! 1372 01:02:16,440 --> 01:02:19,840 LEILA: OK, now for the Anaconda. She could win it right here. 1373 01:02:20,360 --> 01:02:22,160 Two hands. Two hands. 1374 01:02:22,200 --> 01:02:25,360 JIM: She's getting a little advice to figure out which hand to start on 1375 01:02:25,400 --> 01:02:27,120 and which doorknobs. 1376 01:02:27,160 --> 01:02:29,720 So she's gonna start on the second with the left hand. Good thinking. 1377 01:02:29,760 --> 01:02:31,480 And up she goes. Look at the grip... 1378 01:02:31,520 --> 01:02:33,520 (BUZZER) No! No! 1379 01:02:33,560 --> 01:02:36,160 When you see an Olympic gold medallist struggle on an obstacle, 1380 01:02:36,200 --> 01:02:39,720 you really appreciate the skill it takes to get through this course. 1381 01:02:39,760 --> 01:02:42,160 Oh, she's doing a bit of backstroke in the pool. 1382 01:02:42,200 --> 01:02:43,840 In her natural habitat in the water. 1383 01:02:43,880 --> 01:02:45,400 What a star! 1384 01:02:45,440 --> 01:02:47,360 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1385 01:02:47,400 --> 01:02:50,280 Emily's fallen at the same obstacle as Jack and Archie, 1386 01:02:50,320 --> 01:02:52,200 so we have a three-way tie. 1387 01:02:53,000 --> 01:02:57,360 And they're going to the iconic warped wall for a tie-breaker. 1388 01:02:57,400 --> 01:02:59,520 Someone's gotta win this thing, Leila. 1389 01:02:59,560 --> 01:03:03,240 The Warped Wall is a challenge even for experienced Ninjas, 1390 01:03:03,280 --> 01:03:06,840 but are celebrities are ready to give it a go for their charity. 1391 01:03:06,880 --> 01:03:08,360 It's sudden death. 1392 01:03:08,400 --> 01:03:10,040 They only get one attempt. 1393 01:03:10,080 --> 01:03:12,160 First up, Emily Seebohm. 1394 01:03:12,200 --> 01:03:14,560 She's six foot tall, so she's got the height, 1395 01:03:14,600 --> 01:03:16,520 but does she have the technique? 1396 01:03:16,560 --> 01:03:17,880 JIM: Alright, here comes Emily. 1397 01:03:17,920 --> 01:03:19,440 (CROWD THUMPS AND CHANTS) 1398 01:03:19,480 --> 01:03:21,680 Crowd's behind her. Let's see it. 1399 01:03:21,720 --> 01:03:22,920 She's off and running! 1400 01:03:22,960 --> 01:03:24,560 CROWD: Beat the wall! 1401 01:03:24,600 --> 01:03:26,640 No! No! 1402 01:03:26,680 --> 01:03:28,760 Not quite! No! Oh! 1403 01:03:28,800 --> 01:03:30,480 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1404 01:03:30,520 --> 01:03:31,720 So we're down to two now. 1405 01:03:31,760 --> 01:03:33,200 It's Archie or Jack. 1406 01:03:33,240 --> 01:03:35,640 Who'll bring the cash home for their charity? 1407 01:03:35,680 --> 01:03:37,200 Come on, mate! Let's go. 1408 01:03:37,240 --> 01:03:41,160 Well, rumour has it that Archie's done the Warped Wall in training. 1409 01:03:41,200 --> 01:03:42,440 Now we're in finesse! 1410 01:03:42,480 --> 01:03:44,600 You got it. Watch your feet. 1411 01:03:44,640 --> 01:03:46,400 Alright, this is it. 1412 01:03:46,440 --> 01:03:48,840 This is the final penalty shot. 1413 01:03:48,880 --> 01:03:50,320 It's all or nothing here. 1414 01:03:50,360 --> 01:03:52,240 Archie's feeling the pressure right now. 1415 01:03:52,280 --> 01:03:54,360 He wants this money for his charity. 1416 01:03:54,400 --> 01:03:56,000 It's all riding on this. 1417 01:03:56,800 --> 01:03:57,920 Here he goes! 1418 01:03:57,960 --> 01:04:00,240 Drive, Archie! Go, go, go! Archie! 1419 01:04:00,280 --> 01:04:01,920 BOTH: Ooh. No. 1420 01:04:01,960 --> 01:04:03,120 Didn't have the traction, did he? 1421 01:04:04,320 --> 01:04:06,280 So it comes down to Jack Vidgen, 1422 01:04:06,320 --> 01:04:07,920 and this is his to win now. 1423 01:04:07,960 --> 01:04:12,320 And he's doing this for his dad, so he has plenty of motivation. 1424 01:04:13,080 --> 01:04:14,720 Let's go, Jack. You got this! 1425 01:04:15,200 --> 01:04:17,360 Just a little reminder - 1426 01:04:17,400 --> 01:04:21,960 Jack is not an athlete and the Warped Wall is 4.35m high. 1427 01:04:22,000 --> 01:04:24,240 (CHANTING) 1428 01:04:24,280 --> 01:04:26,160 Come on! The crowd's behind him. 1429 01:04:26,960 --> 01:04:28,360 He's ready to go. 1430 01:04:28,400 --> 01:04:30,240 He's heading for the Wall. This is it. 1431 01:04:31,480 --> 01:04:33,440 (CHEERING) (LEILA SCREECHES) 1432 01:04:33,480 --> 01:04:35,440 Kick it, baby. Come on! 1433 01:04:35,480 --> 01:04:38,080 Come on! Oh no! Jack Vidgen! 1434 01:04:38,120 --> 01:04:40,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1435 01:04:40,040 --> 01:04:42,480 He's up the wall! You legend! 1436 01:04:42,520 --> 01:04:44,360 (WHOOPS) 1437 01:04:44,400 --> 01:04:46,920 And the celebratory twerk. 1438 01:04:46,960 --> 01:04:48,080 Faster! 1439 01:04:48,120 --> 01:04:50,960 (SIREN BLARES) 1440 01:04:51,000 --> 01:04:53,040 (BOTH LAUGH) 1441 01:04:53,080 --> 01:04:57,200 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1442 01:04:58,680 --> 01:05:01,280 Who would've thought in Ninja world 1443 01:05:01,320 --> 01:05:04,000 we'd be getting a surprise like this tonight. 1444 01:05:04,040 --> 01:05:06,520 Incredible stuff from Jack Vidgen. 1445 01:05:07,000 --> 01:05:09,520 Jack Vidgen, it is with great honour that I give to you 1446 01:05:09,560 --> 01:05:12,960 the Australian Ninja Warrior Celebrity Challenge winner! 1447 01:05:13,000 --> 01:05:15,400 There you go! Get it on! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1448 01:05:15,440 --> 01:05:16,960 Get it on, mate! 1449 01:05:17,000 --> 01:05:20,280 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1450 01:05:20,320 --> 01:05:22,320 Jack, you get $10,000 1451 01:05:22,360 --> 01:05:26,800 that goes towards the Trish MS Research Foundation. 1452 01:05:26,840 --> 01:05:30,760 I know your dad has MS, so what does the money mean for you, mate? 1453 01:05:30,800 --> 01:05:33,160 Where's it gonna go? Oh, it's just, it's... 1454 01:05:33,200 --> 01:05:34,760 I don't wanna get emotional. 1455 01:05:34,800 --> 01:05:36,360 It just means a lot. My dad has MS 1456 01:05:36,400 --> 01:05:40,120 so just raising awareness and, yeah, it just means the world. 1457 01:05:40,160 --> 01:05:41,440 I can't believe it. Oh, mate! 1458 01:05:41,480 --> 01:05:42,560 Congratulations! 1459 01:05:42,600 --> 01:05:46,120 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) 1460 01:05:46,160 --> 01:05:49,480 Well done to our celebrities and a big congratulations to Jack, 1461 01:05:49,520 --> 01:05:51,640 who twerked his way up the Warped Wall 1462 01:05:51,680 --> 01:05:56,040 and won $10,000 for the Trish MS Research Foundation. 1463 01:05:56,080 --> 01:05:57,080 That was incredible. 1464 01:05:57,120 --> 01:05:58,880 But don't go away. We'll catch our breath 1465 01:05:58,920 --> 01:06:02,520 and then the Ninjas will be back on the course right after the break. 1466 01:06:03,960 --> 01:06:07,280 Next - one of our fastest Ninjas of all time 1467 01:06:07,320 --> 01:06:09,800 will be bringing more than speed to the course. 1468 01:06:09,840 --> 01:06:12,880 Ashlin Herbert has a teenage protege. 1469 01:06:12,920 --> 01:06:15,200 This is Ash. This is Ash. 1470 01:06:15,240 --> 01:06:17,920 This is Stingray Ninja. This is Flashlin. 1471 01:06:17,960 --> 01:06:21,240 And he's 16. He is 26. 1472 01:06:21,280 --> 01:06:23,840 And tonight we'll be doing the course. 1473 01:06:23,880 --> 01:06:25,000 (CHUCKLES) 1474 01:06:25,040 --> 01:06:26,320 It's cute as. 1475 01:06:26,360 --> 01:06:28,120 (LAUGHTER) 1476 01:06:32,880 --> 01:06:35,880 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1477 01:06:35,920 --> 01:06:37,760 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1478 01:06:37,800 --> 01:06:40,080 Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior, 1479 01:06:40,120 --> 01:06:44,480 where some of our teens are learning the path to Mount Midoriyama is hard. 1480 01:06:44,520 --> 01:06:48,480 LEILA: 16-year-old Kai James got a tough introduction to the course... 1481 01:06:48,520 --> 01:06:50,320 Ooh! Whoo! 1482 01:06:50,360 --> 01:06:52,880 He shook it off and flew to the Domino Effect 1483 01:06:52,920 --> 01:06:54,760 but it was here this number was up. 1484 01:06:54,800 --> 01:06:56,440 No! Dominoes! 1485 01:06:56,480 --> 01:06:59,920 16-year-old Lis Andres was slow and steady 1486 01:06:59,960 --> 01:07:02,920 until she hit the Eagle's Claw, where she launched... 1487 01:07:02,960 --> 01:07:05,200 and splashed down just as quickly. (BUZZER) 1488 01:07:05,240 --> 01:07:07,440 Oh no! No! No! 1489 01:07:08,160 --> 01:07:12,080 17-year-old Troy Sitkowski, an Australian trampolining rep, 1490 01:07:12,120 --> 01:07:13,600 looked good on the Eagle's Claw 1491 01:07:13,640 --> 01:07:15,920 but hung around longer than he needed to. 1492 01:07:15,960 --> 01:07:17,160 He's gotta get moving here. 1493 01:07:17,200 --> 01:07:18,600 Gotta get those legs out and go. 1494 01:07:18,640 --> 01:07:20,920 It didn't cause a problem on the Domino Effect 1495 01:07:20,960 --> 01:07:23,480 but it was a different story on the Anaconda. 1496 01:07:23,520 --> 01:07:27,080 The doorknobs required more grip strength than he had in the tank. 1497 01:07:27,120 --> 01:07:28,480 Oh! 1498 01:07:29,800 --> 01:07:33,400 So far, only two Ninjas have made it to the top of the Warped Wall - 1499 01:07:33,440 --> 01:07:35,320 legend Ben Polson... 1500 01:07:35,840 --> 01:07:38,440 and 17-year-old Saxon Johnstone. 1501 01:07:39,160 --> 01:07:41,480 The attack of the teens! Yes, baby! 1502 01:07:41,520 --> 01:07:42,520 He's up here! Whoo! 1503 01:07:42,560 --> 01:07:46,000 They hold the top two spots but for how long? 1504 01:07:46,040 --> 01:07:49,040 Because we are about to unleash some of the fastest Ninjas... 1505 01:07:49,720 --> 01:07:51,600 on our fastest course. 1506 01:07:51,640 --> 01:07:54,520 And the need for speed is real 1507 01:07:54,560 --> 01:07:57,400 because what everyone has their sights set on tonight 1508 01:07:57,440 --> 01:07:59,160 is the Power Pool. 1509 01:07:59,200 --> 01:08:01,760 The fastest four will battle it out 1510 01:08:01,800 --> 01:08:03,520 to win a crucial semifinal advantage. 1511 01:08:03,560 --> 01:08:05,280 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1512 01:08:05,320 --> 01:08:08,320 And our next Ninja knows all about speed. 1513 01:08:08,360 --> 01:08:10,720 He's inspired a generation of young Ninjas 1514 01:08:10,760 --> 01:08:14,120 but now, those very same Ninjas are coming for him. 1515 01:08:14,160 --> 01:08:16,560 This guy is the original speedster. 1516 01:08:16,600 --> 01:08:21,000 Here he is. It's Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert! 1517 01:08:21,040 --> 01:08:22,880 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1518 01:08:24,200 --> 01:08:28,480 I know there's a lot of really good up-and-comers coming through. 1519 01:08:29,160 --> 01:08:31,640 I've done six years in my Ninja career. 1520 01:08:31,680 --> 01:08:33,880 REBECCA: Oh, he flies into the net. 1521 01:08:33,920 --> 01:08:36,760 I love the sport. It's a really great sport to get into. 1522 01:08:36,800 --> 01:08:40,280 And if I can inspire them any more, that's amazing. 1523 01:08:41,440 --> 01:08:43,280 I'm stoked to have a little Ash. 1524 01:08:43,320 --> 01:08:44,360 I've trained with him a bit 1525 01:08:44,400 --> 01:08:46,960 and he's got what it takes to sort of go the whole way, I think. 1526 01:08:47,000 --> 01:08:49,800 I'm not ready to hand over the Ash name yet. 1527 01:08:50,320 --> 01:08:53,480 If he can come up and take it, then good on him. 1528 01:08:54,760 --> 01:08:57,880 But tonight, I'm sort of feeling a bit...iffy. 1529 01:08:58,720 --> 01:09:02,320 We're two days out from me competing on Ninja 1530 01:09:02,360 --> 01:09:05,400 and got some nice grazing. 1531 01:09:05,440 --> 01:09:06,880 Recently I came off my skateboard. 1532 01:09:06,920 --> 01:09:09,600 Did a bit of damage, especially with the hands and stuff. 1533 01:09:10,880 --> 01:09:13,200 And that's gonna be a bit tough. 1534 01:09:13,240 --> 01:09:16,120 So hopefully the course will go alright tonight. 1535 01:09:16,160 --> 01:09:18,800 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1536 01:09:18,840 --> 01:09:22,480 LEILA: OK, get ready, Australia, because here he is! 1537 01:09:22,520 --> 01:09:25,240 If you want to know how good and how fast Ashlin is, 1538 01:09:25,280 --> 01:09:26,560 this says it all. 1539 01:09:26,600 --> 01:09:29,560 He's won every heat he's ever competed in 1540 01:09:29,600 --> 01:09:31,200 here on Australian Ninja Warrior. 1541 01:09:31,240 --> 01:09:35,160 There's Ash Campbell with Ashlin's good mate, Alex, and partner Sarah. 1542 01:09:35,920 --> 01:09:38,000 JIM: Yeah, if Flashlin Ashlin's to be believed, 1543 01:09:38,040 --> 01:09:39,760 he reckons Ash is a legit contender. 1544 01:09:39,800 --> 01:09:41,800 Jim, if that's true, 1545 01:09:41,840 --> 01:09:44,840 tonight could be the night Ashlin loses his winning streak. 1546 01:09:46,080 --> 01:09:48,560 We're just gonna pull down the curtain for you guys very quickly 1547 01:09:48,600 --> 01:09:51,920 because Ashlin's just stacked off his skateboard a couple of days ago 1548 01:09:51,960 --> 01:09:54,240 and he's ripped all sort of skin off his body. 1549 01:09:54,280 --> 01:09:55,880 I'll see if he can give us a look. 1550 01:09:55,920 --> 01:09:57,280 Turn around. Ash, can we have a look, mate? 1551 01:09:57,320 --> 01:10:00,160 (AUDIENCE GASPS) Have a look at that. Ooh! 1552 01:10:00,200 --> 01:10:02,560 His hands took a little bit of a beating as well. 1553 01:10:02,600 --> 01:10:06,040 Might that impact anything when he gets to the Anaconda 1554 01:10:06,080 --> 01:10:09,960 and a kind of a grip issue would be concerning for him. 1555 01:10:10,000 --> 01:10:11,320 (BUZZER) 1556 01:10:11,360 --> 01:10:14,960 Alright, start your engines and start your watches 1557 01:10:15,000 --> 01:10:17,080 because this guy is on a flyer. 1558 01:10:17,120 --> 01:10:19,600 Flashlin Ashlin, he doesn't hang around. 1559 01:10:19,640 --> 01:10:21,800 Oh, look at that! 1560 01:10:21,840 --> 01:10:23,800 God, he just... He's reckless! 1561 01:10:23,840 --> 01:10:26,800 That is classic Flashlin Ashlin. 1562 01:10:26,840 --> 01:10:28,720 He earnt that nickname for a reason. 1563 01:10:28,760 --> 01:10:30,480 Obstacle three now. 1564 01:10:30,520 --> 01:10:33,200 And straight through the Dominoes. 1565 01:10:33,240 --> 01:10:35,040 What about this time! 1566 01:10:35,080 --> 01:10:37,880 Just 21 seconds to get to the Anaconda 1567 01:10:37,920 --> 01:10:40,200 and this is why he always wins his heats. 1568 01:10:40,240 --> 01:10:41,440 Is he gonna lache? 1569 01:10:41,480 --> 01:10:42,880 (CHUCKLES) Oh, he's definitely lache-ing. 1570 01:10:42,920 --> 01:10:45,400 There is no doubt - he only has one gear. 1571 01:10:45,440 --> 01:10:46,680 And look at him fly! 1572 01:10:46,720 --> 01:10:49,520 He is crushing this Anaconda 1573 01:10:49,560 --> 01:10:50,960 and he is done with it, 1574 01:10:51,000 --> 01:10:54,640 and he's 24 seconds faster than Polson. 1575 01:10:54,680 --> 01:10:57,120 He's done it in half the time anyone else has. This is extraordinary. 1576 01:10:57,160 --> 01:10:59,640 His hands seem to be holding up well, 1577 01:10:59,680 --> 01:11:01,400 not slowing him down in the slightest - 1578 01:11:01,440 --> 01:11:03,280 or does anything slow this guy down? 1579 01:11:03,320 --> 01:11:06,480 49 seconds gone and he is on the Ring Chaser. 1580 01:11:06,520 --> 01:11:09,080 Racing the ring. Got it. 1581 01:11:09,120 --> 01:11:10,280 He had to wait for it! 1582 01:11:10,320 --> 01:11:12,920 We've seen Ninjas just scrambling to get to it. 1583 01:11:12,960 --> 01:11:15,360 Ashlin had to wait for it to get there. 1584 01:11:15,400 --> 01:11:17,960 This guy lost half of the skin on his back. Wow! 1585 01:11:18,000 --> 01:11:20,200 But this course has taken no skin off of him. 1586 01:11:20,240 --> 01:11:21,960 He is dominating so far. 1587 01:11:22,000 --> 01:11:25,040 Yeah, we talk about a time of 2:15 being fast. 1588 01:11:25,080 --> 01:11:26,200 This is supersonic. 1589 01:11:26,240 --> 01:11:29,120 He's gonna be hitting that buzzer in next to no time. Here he comes! 1590 01:11:29,160 --> 01:11:30,880 Is he going straight up the Warped Wall? 1591 01:11:30,920 --> 01:11:32,880 Here he comes! Oh! 1592 01:11:32,920 --> 01:11:35,200 (AUDIENCE GROANS) What are you doing? 1593 01:11:35,240 --> 01:11:36,680 Can you believe it? 1594 01:11:36,720 --> 01:11:39,720 Well, gonna give it a second try. 1595 01:11:39,760 --> 01:11:40,760 Come on! Here he goes. 1596 01:11:40,800 --> 01:11:42,080 He doesn't look that bothered. 1597 01:11:42,120 --> 01:11:43,120 There he is. 1598 01:11:43,160 --> 01:11:45,160 There he goes. 1599 01:11:45,200 --> 01:11:46,680 (BUZZER) Fastest of the night! 1600 01:11:46,720 --> 01:11:49,080 Flashlin Ashlin! 1601 01:11:49,120 --> 01:11:51,400 That was amazing. 1602 01:11:51,440 --> 01:11:53,080 Two attempts at the Warped Wall 1603 01:11:53,120 --> 01:11:56,600 and still 29 seconds faster than Ben Polson. 1604 01:11:56,640 --> 01:12:00,840 Ashlin takes next to no time on and between obstacles. 1605 01:12:00,880 --> 01:12:03,920 He produced a master class on the Eagle's Claw, 1606 01:12:03,960 --> 01:12:05,880 releasing on the first swing. 1607 01:12:05,920 --> 01:12:09,000 And then attacked the Anaconda with the same attitude. 1608 01:12:09,040 --> 01:12:10,480 He just doesn't hang around. 1609 01:12:10,520 --> 01:12:13,960 We wondered if his streak would come to an end tonight, 1610 01:12:14,000 --> 01:12:16,120 and I think he's answered that question for us, 1611 01:12:16,160 --> 01:12:21,000 because that was spectacular and surely he's going to the Power Pool. 1612 01:12:21,800 --> 01:12:24,080 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1613 01:12:24,800 --> 01:12:26,400 Even with his injuries, 1614 01:12:26,440 --> 01:12:29,480 Flashlin Ashlin made lightning time of his run tonight, 1615 01:12:29,520 --> 01:12:32,560 taking up pole position for furthest fastest. 1616 01:12:32,600 --> 01:12:34,760 The four fastest Ninjas of the night 1617 01:12:34,800 --> 01:12:36,320 will be competing in the Power Pool 1618 01:12:36,360 --> 01:12:38,640 for an all-important advantage in the semifinals. 1619 01:12:38,680 --> 01:12:41,920 Saxon Johnstone, the only teen in the mix. 1620 01:12:42,960 --> 01:12:44,320 Stay with us, Australia. 1621 01:12:44,360 --> 01:12:46,280 There are plenty more Ninjas to run 1622 01:12:46,320 --> 01:12:49,280 and any one of them could make it to the Power Pool. 1623 01:12:49,320 --> 01:12:51,960 Including a new sensation from last season. 1624 01:12:52,000 --> 01:12:54,040 David Lack is back. 1625 01:13:03,680 --> 01:13:06,680 LEILA: Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior, 1626 01:13:06,720 --> 01:13:09,640 where the teens have been attacking this course. 1627 01:13:09,680 --> 01:13:11,720 They're not having it all their way, though. 1628 01:13:11,760 --> 01:13:15,400 There are a few veteran Ninjas who can still show them a trick or two. 1629 01:13:15,440 --> 01:13:19,320 JIM: Le Hua was as cool, calm and collected as usual 1630 01:13:19,360 --> 01:13:21,560 until the second last Domino. 1631 01:13:21,600 --> 01:13:22,600 Oh no! 1632 01:13:22,640 --> 01:13:24,400 Ooh, made it! Only just. 1633 01:13:24,440 --> 01:13:27,640 But he lached his way across the Anaconda in style. 1634 01:13:27,680 --> 01:13:29,560 Oh, what a catch! Oh, yeah! 1635 01:13:29,600 --> 01:13:31,960 And was happy to see the Warped Wall. 1636 01:13:32,000 --> 01:13:33,120 Yeah, he's pumped too. Yes! 1637 01:13:33,160 --> 01:13:35,120 And even happier to hit the buzzer 1638 01:13:35,160 --> 01:13:36,800 as he snagged the fourth spot. 1639 01:13:37,760 --> 01:13:40,240 James Sayers, AKA 'Twitch', 1640 01:13:40,280 --> 01:13:42,640 delivered his usual high-energy run. 1641 01:13:42,680 --> 01:13:45,960 He got a little sideways on the Eagle's Claw, but held on. 1642 01:13:46,000 --> 01:13:48,360 He was flawless over the Domino Effect 1643 01:13:48,400 --> 01:13:51,160 and on the Anaconda, where he lached all the way. 1644 01:13:51,200 --> 01:13:52,600 There it is! Oh! 1645 01:13:52,640 --> 01:13:54,520 A salute to the crowd on the dismount. 1646 01:13:54,560 --> 01:13:57,160 Another happy Ninja to scale the Warped Wall, 1647 01:13:57,200 --> 01:13:59,920 beating Le Hua's time by 4 seconds. 1648 01:13:59,960 --> 01:14:01,440 (WHOOPS) 1649 01:14:01,480 --> 01:14:03,520 And claiming the fourth spot. 1650 01:14:03,560 --> 01:14:05,440 Daniel Mason, the 'Barefoot Ninja' 1651 01:14:05,480 --> 01:14:07,040 soared through the Eagle's Claw. 1652 01:14:07,080 --> 01:14:08,960 He is off to a flyer, Leila! 1653 01:14:09,000 --> 01:14:11,200 He dominated the Dominoes. 1654 01:14:11,240 --> 01:14:12,400 He's so light. Look at him. 1655 01:14:12,440 --> 01:14:14,840 He didn't slow down for the doorknobs either 1656 01:14:14,880 --> 01:14:16,960 and powered his way right up the Warped Wall. 1657 01:14:17,000 --> 01:14:18,880 Yes, baby! Here we go! 1658 01:14:18,920 --> 01:14:20,680 (CHEERING) 1659 01:14:20,720 --> 01:14:23,000 Posting the third fastest run of the night 1660 01:14:23,040 --> 01:14:24,800 and rearranging the leader board. 1661 01:14:24,840 --> 01:14:27,240 There he is! The Barefoot Ninja... 1662 01:14:27,280 --> 01:14:28,920 There he is! ..is back! 1663 01:14:28,960 --> 01:14:32,440 Putting himself in contention for tonight's ultimate showdown, 1664 01:14:32,480 --> 01:14:33,720 the Power Pool. 1665 01:14:34,360 --> 01:14:36,560 This is how the top four look right now. 1666 01:14:36,600 --> 01:14:39,320 Teenager Saxon Johnstone is still in the mix 1667 01:14:39,360 --> 01:14:41,520 but it could be a tough spot to hold 1668 01:14:41,560 --> 01:14:44,360 with some rising stars ready to hit this course. 1669 01:14:45,720 --> 01:14:48,720 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1670 01:14:49,240 --> 01:14:52,800 He got a taste of the grand final in his debut season last year 1671 01:14:52,840 --> 01:14:54,120 and he's back for more. 1672 01:14:54,160 --> 01:14:56,720 From Brisbane, it's David Lack. 1673 01:14:56,760 --> 01:15:00,880 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) (APPLAUSE) 1674 01:15:00,920 --> 01:15:05,640 On the side, his mentor and boss, Le Hua, Ben Polson and girlfriend Jade. 1675 01:15:05,680 --> 01:15:08,200 (CHIMES) 1676 01:15:08,240 --> 01:15:10,400 Here we go. We're off and running. 1677 01:15:10,440 --> 01:15:13,360 He wants to be in the fastest four tonight for the Power Pool 1678 01:15:13,400 --> 01:15:16,360 as he runs straight onto the Eagle's Claw. 1679 01:15:16,400 --> 01:15:19,360 Oh, great technique with his legs creating the momentum. 1680 01:15:19,400 --> 01:15:20,400 That's nicely done. 1681 01:15:20,440 --> 01:15:22,760 Oh, looks like he's going for time. 1682 01:15:22,800 --> 01:15:26,040 He is ripping through this course like he designed it himself. 1683 01:15:26,080 --> 01:15:27,440 (CHUCKLES) 1684 01:15:27,480 --> 01:15:28,840 Come on, come on. Excellent. 1685 01:15:28,880 --> 01:15:30,800 We're heading for the Domino Effect. 1686 01:15:31,360 --> 01:15:33,360 And look at him fly. This is quick! 1687 01:15:33,400 --> 01:15:35,120 Moving fast. We're moving fast. 1688 01:15:35,160 --> 01:15:38,560 He's not really stopping between obstacles as he hits the Anaconda. 1689 01:15:38,600 --> 01:15:41,120 He's on track for one of the fastest times of the night. 1690 01:15:41,160 --> 01:15:43,760 OK, he's gonna lache, just as you'd expect. 1691 01:15:43,800 --> 01:15:45,480 And look at the hip swing. 1692 01:15:45,520 --> 01:15:48,120 That is one powerful athlete. 1693 01:15:48,160 --> 01:15:49,600 Oh, the technique! 1694 01:15:49,640 --> 01:15:52,080 It just looks so effortless. 1695 01:15:52,120 --> 01:15:54,880 The lache is David Lack's ninja superpower. 1696 01:15:56,560 --> 01:15:57,920 Lands it. 1697 01:15:57,960 --> 01:15:59,520 48 seconds on the clock. 1698 01:15:59,560 --> 01:16:01,400 Just the Ring Chaser to go now 1699 01:16:01,440 --> 01:16:03,760 before he gets a crack at the Warped Wall. 1700 01:16:03,800 --> 01:16:05,360 This is a very fast time. 1701 01:16:05,400 --> 01:16:06,800 Go, go, go, go! 1702 01:16:06,840 --> 01:16:08,400 He's trying to get up onto the Power Pool. 1703 01:16:08,440 --> 01:16:09,840 He is sending a big message. 1704 01:16:09,880 --> 01:16:11,000 Ooh! What a grab! 1705 01:16:12,240 --> 01:16:15,080 And crams that thing right onto the sky hook. 1706 01:16:15,120 --> 01:16:19,320 This is some serious business from a serious Ninja. 1707 01:16:19,360 --> 01:16:20,720 He's heading our way. 1708 01:16:20,760 --> 01:16:22,160 He's going to the Warped Wall. 1709 01:16:22,200 --> 01:16:23,640 Looking at the clock. 1710 01:16:23,680 --> 01:16:26,440 He won't beat Ashlin's time - I doubt anyone will - 1711 01:16:26,480 --> 01:16:29,200 but at this rate, it will be the second fastest time tonight. 1712 01:16:29,240 --> 01:16:33,320 The race for the Power Pool is well and truly on. 1713 01:16:33,360 --> 01:16:36,680 Ben Polson's second at the moment with 1:55. 1714 01:16:36,720 --> 01:16:38,760 David is well on track to beat that. 1715 01:16:38,800 --> 01:16:40,520 Can he beat the Warped Wall? 1716 01:16:40,560 --> 01:16:42,080 Come on, David Lack! 1717 01:16:42,120 --> 01:16:44,160 GIRLFRIEND: Up, go, go! He's got this. 1718 01:16:44,200 --> 01:16:46,040 He's got this. He's got it. 1719 01:16:46,080 --> 01:16:47,160 Yes! Ooh! 1720 01:16:47,200 --> 01:16:48,720 Oh no! No! 1721 01:16:48,760 --> 01:16:49,960 (GROANS) 1722 01:16:50,000 --> 01:16:52,000 It was like 'Cliffhanger'. Yeah! 1723 01:16:52,040 --> 01:16:53,640 He just had it! 1724 01:16:53,680 --> 01:16:54,800 LE HUA: Breathe, babe. 1725 01:16:54,840 --> 01:16:56,960 AUDIENCE: Beat the wall! Arm down! 1726 01:16:57,000 --> 01:16:58,360 Breathe. You've got this. Come on. 1727 01:16:58,400 --> 01:17:01,760 AUDIENCE: Beat the wall! JIM: OK, he can still beat Ben's time of 1:55. 1728 01:17:01,800 --> 01:17:03,240 LEILA: Here we go. 1729 01:17:03,280 --> 01:17:04,280 Here we go. Here we go. 1730 01:17:04,320 --> 01:17:05,360 AUDIENCE: Beat the wall! 1731 01:17:05,400 --> 01:17:09,240 Tell you what - David Lack could be in trouble here. 1732 01:17:09,280 --> 01:17:11,480 This is his third and final attempt. 1733 01:17:12,440 --> 01:17:14,840 If he doesn't get up this time, it is over 1734 01:17:14,880 --> 01:17:17,440 and the Power Pool for David is gone. 1735 01:17:17,480 --> 01:17:19,920 Just breathe. Get the time out of your head. 1736 01:17:20,480 --> 01:17:22,640 This is his final attempt. 1737 01:17:22,680 --> 01:17:26,640 From one of the fastest to possibly failing the Warped Wall. 1738 01:17:26,680 --> 01:17:28,920 Come on, David Lack. 1739 01:17:28,960 --> 01:17:30,560 This is it. AUDIENCE: Beat the wall! 1740 01:17:30,600 --> 01:17:32,680 This is it, up the wall, up the wall! 1741 01:17:32,720 --> 01:17:33,840 Yes! Yes! 1742 01:17:33,880 --> 01:17:35,720 (CHUCKLES) Oh! 1743 01:17:35,760 --> 01:17:37,200 Oh, yes! 1744 01:17:37,960 --> 01:17:40,840 LEILA: Slapped that buzzer. Amazing. 1745 01:17:40,880 --> 01:17:42,120 David Lack. 1746 01:17:42,160 --> 01:17:43,680 He got it. Got it on the third attempt. 1747 01:17:43,720 --> 01:17:44,840 Massive. 1748 01:17:45,400 --> 01:17:47,040 Good on him. Whoa. 1749 01:17:47,080 --> 01:17:49,000 It would be devastating to lose it on the Warped Wall. 1750 01:17:50,040 --> 01:17:53,360 I thought he was gone but he has done it the hard way. 1751 01:17:53,400 --> 01:17:55,760 He will be one of the fastest four. 1752 01:17:57,400 --> 01:18:00,600 Well, this course promised fast and boy are our ninjas delivering. 1753 01:18:00,640 --> 01:18:05,320 And now it's a real tussle for one of the four spots in the Power Pool. 1754 01:18:05,360 --> 01:18:07,600 JIM: This is how the leaderboard looks. 1755 01:18:07,640 --> 01:18:09,360 David Lack has taken third spot, 1756 01:18:09,400 --> 01:18:11,680 knocking teenager Saxon Johnstone 1757 01:18:11,720 --> 01:18:15,240 out of the running for tonight's in game, the Power Pool. 1758 01:18:15,280 --> 01:18:18,080 Daniel Mason is still in with a chance at fourth 1759 01:18:18,120 --> 01:18:21,160 but he's at the mercy of the one ninja left to run. 1760 01:18:22,040 --> 01:18:23,280 Word is he's a weapon. 1761 01:18:23,320 --> 01:18:25,880 Flashlin Ashlin says he's the real deal. 1762 01:18:25,920 --> 01:18:28,120 Ash Campbell is next. 1763 01:18:38,040 --> 01:18:40,000 (CHEERING) 1764 01:18:40,040 --> 01:18:44,040 JIM: Sydney Olympic Park, you are back with Australian Ninja Warrior. 1765 01:18:44,080 --> 01:18:48,520 And it's time for our last team and very last ninja for the heat. 1766 01:18:50,560 --> 01:18:54,840 They call him Stingray and he's tipped to be the one to watch. 1767 01:18:54,880 --> 01:18:57,000 Among the new generation of teenage ninjas, 1768 01:18:57,040 --> 01:18:58,960 it's Ash Campbell! 1769 01:19:02,160 --> 01:19:03,600 Hi. You're driving. 1770 01:19:03,640 --> 01:19:05,080 ASH: I guess I am. 1771 01:19:05,120 --> 01:19:06,520 For the last couple of years 1772 01:19:06,560 --> 01:19:08,280 my mum's been driving me around everywhere. 1773 01:19:09,520 --> 01:19:11,440 Mainly to take me to training 1774 01:19:11,480 --> 01:19:12,800 but I am... 1775 01:19:12,840 --> 01:19:14,200 I got my Ls. 1776 01:19:14,240 --> 01:19:16,240 Good to go. Alright, let's go. 1777 01:19:16,280 --> 01:19:18,440 And I think now it's her turn. 1778 01:19:18,480 --> 01:19:19,880 Just watch your speed. 1779 01:19:20,680 --> 01:19:23,600 But she gets very freaked out with the way I drive. 1780 01:19:23,640 --> 01:19:27,320 Mum, I'm on the speed limit. Don't even stress. It's all good. 1781 01:19:28,280 --> 01:19:30,160 So, this Ash knows this Ash 1782 01:19:30,200 --> 01:19:32,360 from a couple of competitions back in Melbourne 1783 01:19:32,400 --> 01:19:33,880 where we competed against each other. 1784 01:19:33,920 --> 01:19:36,280 Ash has been a bit of an inspiration. 1785 01:19:36,320 --> 01:19:37,560 Oh, thanks, mate. 1786 01:19:37,600 --> 01:19:39,040 No problem. 1787 01:19:39,080 --> 01:19:40,520 But I think it's gonna be 1788 01:19:40,560 --> 01:19:44,000 a very good opportunity to just show him what I've got. 1789 01:19:44,040 --> 01:19:47,120 Obviously it would be nice if I get through. 1790 01:19:47,720 --> 01:19:49,720 (CHEERING) 1791 01:19:50,560 --> 01:19:51,920 You got this, Asho. 1792 01:19:51,960 --> 01:19:53,000 You'll be right. 1793 01:19:53,040 --> 01:19:54,280 This is Ash Campbell. 1794 01:19:54,320 --> 01:19:56,960 He is the Mini Me to Flashlin Ashlin. 1795 01:19:57,000 --> 01:19:58,440 You can tell just by looking at him. 1796 01:19:58,480 --> 01:20:00,800 He's got the hair. Hopefully he's got the speed. 1797 01:20:00,840 --> 01:20:02,640 LEILA: Well, Woody, if Ashlin is coaching him, 1798 01:20:02,680 --> 01:20:05,280 I'm sure speed will be part of his arsenal. 1799 01:20:05,320 --> 01:20:08,080 JIM: And Flashlin right there ready to give support. 1800 01:20:08,120 --> 01:20:12,160 And not only is Ash Campbell chasing Flashlin's time, if he wants a shot 1801 01:20:12,200 --> 01:20:17,000 at the Power Pool tonight he's got to beat Daniel Mason's run of 2:16. 1802 01:20:17,040 --> 01:20:21,040 Ash looks nervous. It's a lot of pressure for a 16-year-old. 1803 01:20:21,080 --> 01:20:23,320 (STARTING BEEP) OK. We're on. 1804 01:20:25,120 --> 01:20:28,600 Ash races across the Shrinking Steps and no hesitation. 1805 01:20:28,640 --> 01:20:31,760 He's straight up onto the Eagle Claw. 1806 01:20:31,800 --> 01:20:34,000 And he's just like Ashlin, he's fast. 1807 01:20:34,040 --> 01:20:36,480 And there's that stingray-looking lache. 1808 01:20:37,280 --> 01:20:38,920 He looks confident. 1809 01:20:39,600 --> 01:20:42,440 (CHEERING) He's out-flashing Flashlin Ashlin. 1810 01:20:42,480 --> 01:20:44,640 This is incredible. Look at him go. 1811 01:20:44,680 --> 01:20:46,600 Straight over the Domino Effect. 1812 01:20:47,600 --> 01:20:49,280 He went over those like hot rocks. 1813 01:20:49,320 --> 01:20:51,320 And he's on target for the Power Pool. 1814 01:20:51,360 --> 01:20:53,920 He's three seconds faster than Daniel Mason. 1815 01:20:53,960 --> 01:20:56,440 Will he take the lache route? 1816 01:20:56,480 --> 01:20:58,120 Oh, yes he will. 1817 01:20:58,160 --> 01:21:01,240 No teen has successfully lached the Anaconda tonight. 1818 01:21:01,280 --> 01:21:02,600 This is the fastest way. 1819 01:21:02,640 --> 01:21:04,320 Oh, yes! (CHEERING) 1820 01:21:05,200 --> 01:21:06,640 We're seeing the future. 1821 01:21:06,680 --> 01:21:08,480 We've seen a couple of these youngsters. 1822 01:21:09,040 --> 01:21:10,400 This is another one. 1823 01:21:10,440 --> 01:21:13,320 Ash is now faster than Daniel Mason and Ben Polson. 1824 01:21:13,360 --> 01:21:15,600 And he's absolutely hammering this course. 1825 01:21:15,640 --> 01:21:17,520 He's barely stopped to take a breath. 1826 01:21:18,600 --> 01:21:23,360 This is fast by any ninja standard and he's a 16-year-old first timer. 1827 01:21:23,400 --> 01:21:27,280 How good would it be to see Ashlin versus Ash in the Power Pool? 1828 01:21:27,320 --> 01:21:28,440 Here we go. 1829 01:21:28,480 --> 01:21:30,280 Here would go. Got the ring. 1830 01:21:30,320 --> 01:21:32,200 Time to spare on the catch. 1831 01:21:32,240 --> 01:21:36,200 He was there so fast he had to wait for the ring to get to him. 1832 01:21:36,240 --> 01:21:38,080 This is gonna be a fast time. 1833 01:21:38,120 --> 01:21:40,280 I don't think it'll be faster than Ashlin 1834 01:21:40,320 --> 01:21:43,680 but Ben Polson's 1:55 is about to be smashed. 1835 01:21:44,840 --> 01:21:46,200 This is crazy. 1836 01:21:46,240 --> 01:21:49,960 Ninja legends, these two. They're just...are coming for you. 1837 01:21:51,040 --> 01:21:54,760 Now can this 16-year-old get up the 4.35m Warped Wall? 1838 01:21:54,800 --> 01:21:56,280 This is huge. 1839 01:21:56,320 --> 01:21:57,560 Yes! 1840 01:21:58,840 --> 01:22:00,200 (BUZZER BLARES) 1841 01:22:00,240 --> 01:22:03,040 (CHEERING) Attack of the teens. 1842 01:22:03,080 --> 01:22:06,720 That was Ash on the smash. 1843 01:22:06,760 --> 01:22:08,120 He's 16 years old! 1844 01:22:08,160 --> 01:22:09,760 WILL AND WOODY: Wow. 1845 01:22:09,800 --> 01:22:11,320 He's coming for Flashlin Ashlin. 1846 01:22:11,360 --> 01:22:13,240 Amazing performance. 1847 01:22:13,280 --> 01:22:16,880 The Stingray up the Warped Wall. 1848 01:22:16,920 --> 01:22:19,840 And that's the second fastest time of the night. 1849 01:22:21,200 --> 01:22:22,440 I mean, that is incredible. 1850 01:22:22,480 --> 01:22:25,920 Ash raced through the course with extraordinary confidence. 1851 01:22:25,960 --> 01:22:27,880 Just like his mentor Ashlin, 1852 01:22:27,920 --> 01:22:31,160 he chose speed over safety on the Anaconda. 1853 01:22:31,200 --> 01:22:33,240 And look at the style with the trailing leg. 1854 01:22:33,280 --> 01:22:35,600 That's what gives him the Stingray nickname. 1855 01:22:35,640 --> 01:22:37,400 And he attacked this course tonight 1856 01:22:37,440 --> 01:22:40,480 heading straight up the Warped Wall on his first attempt. 1857 01:22:40,520 --> 01:22:43,960 What a sensational debut performance from Ash Campbell. 1858 01:22:49,680 --> 01:22:51,560 Stingray, Ash, congratulations, brother. 1859 01:22:51,600 --> 01:22:52,920 Thank you. 1860 01:22:52,960 --> 01:22:56,080 Mate, unbelievable stuff there. How are you feeling, bro? 1861 01:22:56,120 --> 01:22:57,520 You absolutely blitzed it. 1862 01:22:57,560 --> 01:23:00,040 Oh, feeling very tired. 1863 01:23:00,080 --> 01:23:03,040 I actually have no feeling in my arms. 1864 01:23:03,800 --> 01:23:06,840 And other than that I'm pretty pumped. 1865 01:23:07,600 --> 01:23:09,760 Mate, congratulations. Mate, you're through. 1866 01:23:09,800 --> 01:23:11,800 The attack of the teens continues. How good's this kid? 1867 01:23:15,640 --> 01:23:17,160 Ash Campbell has proven 1868 01:23:17,200 --> 01:23:20,960 that these teenagers do have what it takes to tackle the ninja course, 1869 01:23:21,000 --> 01:23:22,800 take on our veterans, 1870 01:23:22,840 --> 01:23:24,640 and secure their place at the top. 1871 01:23:25,920 --> 01:23:29,520 The big question now is can he win the Power Pool? 1872 01:23:29,560 --> 01:23:30,880 We'll find out shortly. 1873 01:23:31,840 --> 01:23:35,560 But first, let's confirm who's made it through to the semi-finals. 1874 01:23:35,600 --> 01:23:38,400 Sam Goodall was fast enough before he fell 1875 01:23:38,440 --> 01:23:41,480 and he progresses along with Robert Ciccarelli. 1876 01:23:42,440 --> 01:23:44,400 Quite a few teens also progressing. 1877 01:23:44,440 --> 01:23:46,960 Kobe Teede out-gunning his mum tonight. 1878 01:23:47,000 --> 01:23:48,760 And a brilliant performance 1879 01:23:48,800 --> 01:23:50,960 from Saxon Johnstone. 1880 01:23:51,000 --> 01:23:52,200 But look at this. 1881 01:23:52,240 --> 01:23:54,480 there is no substitute for experience 1882 01:23:54,520 --> 01:23:56,560 unless your name is Ash Campbell. 1883 01:23:56,600 --> 01:23:58,320 His run knocking Daniel Mason 1884 01:23:58,360 --> 01:23:59,760 out of the top four. 1885 01:23:59,800 --> 01:24:01,120 And Flashlin Ashlin 1886 01:24:01,160 --> 01:24:03,000 remains unbeaten in his heat. 1887 01:24:04,400 --> 01:24:05,680 And of course the top four will now 1888 01:24:05,720 --> 01:24:10,760 battle it out in the Power Pool for a game-changing advantage. 1889 01:24:10,800 --> 01:24:12,640 Use this advantage wisely and they 1890 01:24:12,680 --> 01:24:17,200 are one step closer to the grand final and Mount Midoriyama. 1891 01:24:20,640 --> 01:24:23,760 Our top four ninjas are about to face off in the Power Pool. 1892 01:24:23,800 --> 01:24:25,320 Who do think will win? 1893 01:24:25,360 --> 01:24:26,480 Ash Campbell? 1894 01:24:26,520 --> 01:24:27,760 Ashlin Herbert? 1895 01:24:27,800 --> 01:24:28,880 David Lack? 1896 01:24:28,920 --> 01:24:30,360 Or Ben Polson? 1897 01:24:30,400 --> 01:24:34,640 Head to nine.com.au/ninjawarrior and vote right now. 1898 01:24:34,680 --> 01:24:36,080 It's all thanks to Energizer. 1899 01:24:47,040 --> 01:24:49,720 (CHEERING) 1900 01:24:52,560 --> 01:24:54,880 Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior. 1901 01:24:54,920 --> 01:24:57,120 It's Power Pool time. 1902 01:24:57,160 --> 01:24:59,760 That's right. The Power Tower is no more. 1903 01:24:59,800 --> 01:25:03,080 Now it's all about the Power Pool. 1904 01:25:03,120 --> 01:25:05,240 This is the main event we've all been waiting for, 1905 01:25:05,280 --> 01:25:07,600 the ultimate decider. 1906 01:25:07,640 --> 01:25:11,240 Ninjas will compete at pace on obstacles high above the water. 1907 01:25:11,280 --> 01:25:13,960 The drop is a backslapping 5m. 1908 01:25:14,000 --> 01:25:18,400 It is the biggest fall we've ever seen on Australian Ninja Warrior. 1909 01:25:20,640 --> 01:25:22,240 Here's how tonight's course works. 1910 01:25:22,280 --> 01:25:26,640 Ninjas begin with a high-speed foot race across the Sprinting Steps. 1911 01:25:26,680 --> 01:25:30,080 Then it's up a rope and across to the Static Bar. 1912 01:25:30,120 --> 01:25:33,800 The slightest error on the transfer here will cost time. 1913 01:25:33,840 --> 01:25:37,280 And in a head-to-head race every second counts. 1914 01:25:38,400 --> 01:25:44,200 Next up, two huge laches, with the second a massive 3.1m. 1915 01:25:45,000 --> 01:25:47,120 Plus a final five-metre dismount. 1916 01:25:47,160 --> 01:25:50,720 Then it's a race up the rope to the buzzer. 1917 01:25:53,600 --> 01:25:56,320 This pool is epic and so is this showdown. 1918 01:25:56,360 --> 01:25:59,000 We've got four amazing ninjas. 1919 01:25:59,040 --> 01:26:01,680 The first battle is gonna be Flashlin Ashlin. 1920 01:26:01,720 --> 01:26:04,880 He's gonna take on teen sensation Ash Campbell. 1921 01:26:04,920 --> 01:26:08,240 And then we have David Lack versus Ben Polson. 1922 01:26:08,280 --> 01:26:10,800 The victors of those two thrilling rounds will then meet 1923 01:26:10,840 --> 01:26:13,920 for one final face-off for the advantage. 1924 01:26:13,960 --> 01:26:18,080 OK, Australia, get set for three explosive races 1925 01:26:18,120 --> 01:26:19,840 with tonight's fastest ninjas. 1926 01:26:21,560 --> 01:26:25,200 Let's bring out our first two ninjas, Ashlin and Ash. 1927 01:26:26,360 --> 01:26:29,160 It's the Master versus the Apprentice 1928 01:26:29,200 --> 01:26:32,840 and they're battling it out on the biggest stage imaginable, 1929 01:26:32,880 --> 01:26:34,960 the formidable Power Pool. 1930 01:26:35,000 --> 01:26:37,160 Flashlin Ashlin holds the Australian 1931 01:26:37,200 --> 01:26:39,040 record for the Sprinting Steps 1932 01:26:39,080 --> 01:26:40,560 and for the Sonic Shelf Grab 1933 01:26:40,600 --> 01:26:43,480 so this course plays to his strengths. 1934 01:26:43,520 --> 01:26:44,640 But 16-year-old 1935 01:26:44,680 --> 01:26:46,120 Ash, the 'Stingray' Campbell 1936 01:26:46,160 --> 01:26:47,440 is also a speedster 1937 01:26:47,480 --> 01:26:49,120 and in a head-to-head race, 1938 01:26:49,160 --> 01:26:51,160 anything can happen. 1939 01:26:52,400 --> 01:26:53,840 Exactly right, Jim. 1940 01:26:53,880 --> 01:26:58,120 Ashlin is lightning fast but he takes risks. 1941 01:26:58,160 --> 01:27:00,840 And he has injured hands from a skateboarding accident. 1942 01:27:04,080 --> 01:27:05,440 BOTH: Here we go. 1943 01:27:05,480 --> 01:27:06,640 (STARTER BEEP) 1944 01:27:06,680 --> 01:27:09,200 Alright, they're off to a flying start, going toe to toe. 1945 01:27:09,240 --> 01:27:11,080 And there is nothing in it. 1946 01:27:11,120 --> 01:27:13,160 Ashlin gets his hand to the Static Bar first 1947 01:27:13,200 --> 01:27:14,440 and to the Shelf Grab. 1948 01:27:14,480 --> 01:27:18,080 Ash is not far behind as he makes a grab for the shelf but oh, no! 1949 01:27:18,120 --> 01:27:19,280 He's missed it. 1950 01:27:19,320 --> 01:27:20,800 What an upset. 1951 01:27:20,840 --> 01:27:23,360 Ashlin Herbert is in the water. 1952 01:27:23,400 --> 01:27:24,720 It's not over yet. 1953 01:27:24,760 --> 01:27:27,040 Ash still needs to complete this course to win the race. 1954 01:27:27,080 --> 01:27:29,880 If he makes the dismount he's beaten his mentor. 1955 01:27:30,480 --> 01:27:32,040 Yes. He's done it. 1956 01:27:32,080 --> 01:27:33,920 The attack of the teens. 1957 01:27:33,960 --> 01:27:39,240 16-year-old Ash Campbell has taken on a legend and he's won. 1958 01:27:39,280 --> 01:27:41,880 I don't think Ashlin can quite believe what just happened. 1959 01:27:45,200 --> 01:27:47,080 It was neck-and-neck across the Sprinting Steps 1960 01:27:47,120 --> 01:27:51,240 and Ashlin leapt higher onto the rope to grab the lead. 1961 01:27:51,280 --> 01:27:53,640 But keep your eyes on his left hand. 1962 01:27:53,680 --> 01:27:56,560 He just couldn't hold on and down he went. 1963 01:27:56,600 --> 01:27:59,080 And that cleared the way for the Stingray 1964 01:27:59,120 --> 01:28:01,440 and he flew through the rest of the course, 1965 01:28:01,480 --> 01:28:03,520 cruising to the buzzer, 1966 01:28:03,560 --> 01:28:06,120 and into the final round of the Power Pool. 1967 01:28:09,040 --> 01:28:12,680 So, chalk up one to the new generation of ninjas. 1968 01:28:12,720 --> 01:28:15,080 What will happen in round two of the Power Pool? 1969 01:28:15,120 --> 01:28:19,120 It's David Lack up against ninja legend Ben Polson. 1970 01:28:19,160 --> 01:28:21,320 One of last year's new sensations facing 1971 01:28:21,360 --> 01:28:26,440 the man crowned the first and only Australian Ninja Warrior. 1972 01:28:26,480 --> 01:28:28,600 This is a David and Goliath battle 1973 01:28:28,640 --> 01:28:30,880 but it's also state against state. 1974 01:28:30,920 --> 01:28:33,080 David Lack representing Queensland 1975 01:28:33,120 --> 01:28:35,160 and Ben Polson for WA. 1976 01:28:35,800 --> 01:28:38,760 Alright, let's see who can execute this run perfectly 1977 01:28:38,800 --> 01:28:41,160 because mistakes will get punished. 1978 01:28:41,200 --> 01:28:43,720 Who's it gonna be? Too tight call, Leila. 1979 01:28:44,360 --> 01:28:46,640 We've just seen a ninja legend take a bath. 1980 01:28:47,600 --> 01:28:48,920 (STARTER BEEP) 1981 01:28:48,960 --> 01:28:50,880 And they're off. Here they go. 1982 01:28:50,920 --> 01:28:53,560 Who gets to the rope first? That's dead even. 1983 01:28:53,600 --> 01:28:55,440 Who's gonna get up to the bar? 1984 01:28:55,480 --> 01:28:58,040 Ben Polson made a grab for it but he missed. 1985 01:28:58,080 --> 01:28:59,680 This could be a disaster for Ben. 1986 01:28:59,720 --> 01:29:01,120 He's caught up in the rope. 1987 01:29:01,160 --> 01:29:02,360 This is big trouble. 1988 01:29:02,400 --> 01:29:04,920 Yea. Ben Polson struggling to untangle himself 1989 01:29:04,960 --> 01:29:06,960 as David Lack takes the lead. 1990 01:29:07,000 --> 01:29:09,720 Ben's free but he's got some work to do here. 1991 01:29:09,760 --> 01:29:11,240 And David just has to dismount. 1992 01:29:11,280 --> 01:29:12,600 He is there. 1993 01:29:12,640 --> 01:29:15,440 He has left Ben Polson in his wake. 1994 01:29:16,240 --> 01:29:17,760 The second big upset of the night. 1995 01:29:17,800 --> 01:29:19,960 This Power Pool punishes the slightest of errors. 1996 01:29:20,000 --> 01:29:21,760 (BUZZER BLARES) 1997 01:29:21,800 --> 01:29:24,840 David Lack has beaten the Goliath of Australian Ninja Warrior 1998 01:29:24,880 --> 01:29:27,760 to go into the Power Pool final. 1999 01:29:27,800 --> 01:29:30,480 A couple of upsets here at the Power Pool. 2000 01:29:31,600 --> 01:29:33,680 Ah, what a nice moment there. 2001 01:29:33,720 --> 01:29:35,560 (CHEERING) 2002 01:29:36,920 --> 01:29:38,480 You couldn't split Ben and David 2003 01:29:38,520 --> 01:29:41,280 as they raced across the Sprinting Steps. 2004 01:29:41,320 --> 01:29:43,720 But then Ben got his legs tangled up in the rope 2005 01:29:43,760 --> 01:29:46,240 as he tried to transfer to the Static Bar. 2006 01:29:46,280 --> 01:29:48,400 Look at that, David surged ahead, 2007 01:29:48,440 --> 01:29:51,120 hitting the buzzer with time to spare. 2008 01:29:53,760 --> 01:29:55,760 Two epic clashes in the Power Pool 2009 01:29:55,800 --> 01:30:00,160 have seen Ash Campbell and David Lack emerge victorious. 2010 01:30:00,960 --> 01:30:03,920 But only one of them will win that precious advantage. 2011 01:30:05,040 --> 01:30:08,360 The two favourites knocked out so it's all on the line. 2012 01:30:08,400 --> 01:30:10,440 That crucial advantage to be used in the semi-finals 2013 01:30:10,480 --> 01:30:14,800 could be the difference between $100,000 and nothing at all. 2014 01:30:14,840 --> 01:30:16,240 We are ready to go. 2015 01:30:16,280 --> 01:30:18,640 Let's finish this baby off at the Power Pool. 2016 01:30:19,520 --> 01:30:23,840 16-year-old Ash Campbell, second fastest in the heat tonight. 2017 01:30:23,880 --> 01:30:26,640 And he's up against David Lack, a man who likes his big laches. 2018 01:30:26,680 --> 01:30:28,480 Anything could happen here. 2019 01:30:30,160 --> 01:30:31,440 (STARTER BEEP) 2020 01:30:31,480 --> 01:30:33,640 And they're off in the attack of the teens. 2021 01:30:33,680 --> 01:30:35,720 This is tight. Ash hitting the rope first. 2022 01:30:35,760 --> 01:30:38,680 And he reaches and he misses the Static Bar. 2023 01:30:38,720 --> 01:30:42,000 But Ash is first onto the Shelf Grab. 2024 01:30:42,040 --> 01:30:43,920 The Stingray is about to unleash. 2025 01:30:43,960 --> 01:30:46,120 He takes a look over at David. 2026 01:30:46,160 --> 01:30:48,640 Knocks down the first lache. 2027 01:30:48,680 --> 01:30:52,800 The Stingray is on the precipice of a major upset. 2028 01:30:52,840 --> 01:30:54,400 He's gonna get there. 2029 01:30:54,440 --> 01:30:56,160 And David is down. Heading up the rope. 2030 01:30:56,200 --> 01:30:57,600 He's up the rope. (BUZZER BLARES) 2031 01:30:57,640 --> 01:30:59,760 He's hit the buzzer. (CHEERING) 2032 01:30:59,800 --> 01:31:03,720 And Ash Campbell has gained that precious advantage 2033 01:31:03,760 --> 01:31:05,640 here at the Power Pool. 2034 01:31:07,560 --> 01:31:09,840 Ash Campbell triumphs here. 2035 01:31:09,880 --> 01:31:12,000 (CHEERING) 2036 01:31:12,040 --> 01:31:14,000 That was amazing. 2037 01:31:14,760 --> 01:31:18,440 A 16-year-old winning the very first Power Pool. 2038 01:31:19,280 --> 01:31:21,720 These young guns have come out firing. 2039 01:31:21,760 --> 01:31:24,440 There was nothing in it between these two. 2040 01:31:24,480 --> 01:31:28,480 Ash had the slightest advantage on the Shelf, getting away first. 2041 01:31:28,520 --> 01:31:32,080 Maybe it was the pressure and trying to play catch up. 2042 01:31:32,120 --> 01:31:34,600 David only got his fingertips to the Shelf 2043 01:31:34,640 --> 01:31:37,800 and then felt the full force of that 5m drop. 2044 01:31:37,840 --> 01:31:41,880 But what a performance from the 16-year-old Ash Campbell. 2045 01:31:41,920 --> 01:31:45,880 He's bagged that incredible semi-final advantage 2046 01:31:45,920 --> 01:31:47,960 in his first Ninja Warrior outing. 2047 01:31:48,000 --> 01:31:49,720 Will and Woody are poolside with him now. 2048 01:31:50,480 --> 01:31:53,480 It doesn't get much better than this. We are here with Ash Campbell. 2049 01:31:53,520 --> 01:31:55,000 How are you feeling, mate? 2050 01:31:55,040 --> 01:31:58,560 Very tired but also very happy. 2051 01:31:59,920 --> 01:32:03,960 A 16-year-old kid has just knocked out two ninja legends. 2052 01:32:04,000 --> 01:32:05,120 Look out, everyone. 2053 01:32:05,160 --> 01:32:06,680 Do you have a message to all the other people 2054 01:32:06,720 --> 01:32:08,200 you're taking on in the competition? 2055 01:32:08,240 --> 01:32:10,760 Just watch out for the young guns, you know. We're coming. 2056 01:32:10,800 --> 01:32:13,120 Love it, mate. Great stuff, Ash, eh? 2057 01:32:13,160 --> 01:32:15,080 Another round of applause for Ash Campbell. 2058 01:32:17,920 --> 01:32:19,920 Wow, what a performance. 2059 01:32:19,960 --> 01:32:23,000 A new ninja star is born. 2060 01:32:23,040 --> 01:32:26,400 Ash Campbell triumphing here at the Power Pool 2061 01:32:26,440 --> 01:32:31,800 in an absolutely astonishing coup against the ninja legends. 2062 01:32:31,840 --> 01:32:33,320 Yeah, what a night. 2063 01:32:33,360 --> 01:32:35,480 And that's gonna do it for us here at Sydney Olympic Park 2064 01:32:35,520 --> 01:32:37,160 until next time. 2065 01:32:37,200 --> 01:32:41,120 We'll have loads more ninja action for you on Australian Ninja Warrior. 2066 01:32:41,160 --> 01:32:43,200 Good night, Australia. Good night. 2067 01:32:50,080 --> 01:32:54,160 The evolution of the world's toughest obstacle course continues 2068 01:32:55,720 --> 01:32:58,800 when teens take on their older siblings. 2069 01:32:58,840 --> 01:33:00,840 He loves thinking he can beat me in competitions. 2070 01:33:00,880 --> 01:33:04,120 Who will win in a battle of the brothers? 2071 01:33:04,160 --> 01:33:05,320 I think I'm the better ninja. 2072 01:33:05,360 --> 01:33:07,680 I just don't like to talk myself up. 2073 01:33:07,720 --> 01:33:11,160 Yeah. In case he loses. (LAUGHTER) 2074 01:33:12,200 --> 01:33:14,360 Plus last season's breakout stars... 2075 01:33:14,400 --> 01:33:16,720 This year I've come back to tackle the course again. 2076 01:33:16,760 --> 01:33:18,400 I'm here to win this time. 2077 01:33:18,440 --> 01:33:20,600 ..return to the fastest course. 2078 01:33:20,640 --> 01:33:23,680 I have my sights set on the grand finals and know that I can make it. 2079 01:33:23,720 --> 01:33:27,000 And attempt to beat Ninja Warrior royalty... 2080 01:33:27,040 --> 01:33:29,080 This year I'm absolutely fired up. 2081 01:33:29,120 --> 01:33:31,080 ..at their own game. 2082 01:33:31,120 --> 01:33:32,640 I am so determined to win. 2083 01:33:35,160 --> 01:33:37,160 And this season... 2084 01:33:38,160 --> 01:33:39,840 Yes! Whoo! 2085 01:33:39,880 --> 01:33:41,520 ..the fastest course ever... 2086 01:33:41,560 --> 01:33:42,760 Come on! 2087 01:33:42,800 --> 01:33:44,920 ..is sent into overdrive. 2088 01:33:44,960 --> 01:33:47,040 Oh! 2089 01:33:47,080 --> 01:33:50,760 ..when head-to-head showdowns pit ninja against ninja. 2090 01:33:52,400 --> 01:33:53,400 (STARTER BEEP) 2091 01:33:53,440 --> 01:33:55,680 MAN: The head-to-head race is often huge. 2092 01:33:55,720 --> 01:33:57,720 ..in heart-stopping battles... 2093 01:33:57,760 --> 01:33:59,720 Oh, my goodness. No! 2094 01:34:00,840 --> 01:34:03,000 ..as ninjas eliminate each other... 2095 01:34:03,040 --> 01:34:04,240 MAN: I'm stronger than ever 2096 01:34:04,280 --> 01:34:05,800 and I'm going all the way to hit that buzzer. 2097 01:34:05,840 --> 01:34:08,440 ..in a race to Mount Midoriyama. 2098 01:34:08,480 --> 01:34:10,040 MAN: I am so pumped. Game on. 2099 01:34:10,080 --> 01:34:12,120 WOMAN: Mount Midoriyama's mine. 2100 01:34:13,600 --> 01:34:16,600 Captioned by Ai-Media ai-media.tv