1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,840 (CHEERING) 2 00:00:05,800 --> 00:00:07,960 LEILA: As the ninja phenomenon heats up... 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:10,680 He is powering through this course. 4 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:14,960 ..2022 is proving to be a battle between the old ninjas... 5 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:16,880 That was extraordinary! 6 00:00:16,920 --> 00:00:18,360 ..and the new. 7 00:00:18,400 --> 00:00:21,040 JIM: That was Ash on the smash! 8 00:00:21,080 --> 00:00:23,200 He's 16 years old! 9 00:00:23,240 --> 00:00:27,200 But last night the teens couldn't make their mark... 10 00:00:27,240 --> 00:00:31,040 I am so impressed with this kid. Oh, no! 11 00:00:31,080 --> 00:00:32,280 I jinxed him. 12 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:35,680 ..as last season's new sensations... 13 00:00:35,720 --> 00:00:39,040 That's some ninja magic on display right there. 14 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:41,880 ..gave them a masterclass on the course. 15 00:00:41,920 --> 00:00:43,520 Alright! Whoo! 16 00:00:44,320 --> 00:00:47,440 But they just couldn't compete with experience... 17 00:00:47,480 --> 00:00:49,960 He has smashed this course. 18 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:52,880 ..when legend Bryson Klein was fastest up the Wall 19 00:00:52,920 --> 00:00:55,600 and dominated the Power Pool. 20 00:00:56,560 --> 00:00:58,400 This is unbelievable! 21 00:00:58,440 --> 00:01:00,040 (CHEERING) 22 00:01:02,080 --> 00:01:05,600 New teens prove they have what it takes... 23 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:09,280 I'm 16, I love being the smallest ninja on the course. 24 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:11,880 ..as they unleash on new obstacles. 25 00:01:11,920 --> 00:01:13,800 This may not be a basketball court 26 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:15,920 but I'm still gonna slam dunk the course. 27 00:01:15,960 --> 00:01:17,240 They face their heroes... 28 00:01:17,280 --> 00:01:18,560 You'd better watch out, 29 00:01:18,600 --> 00:01:20,280 the Ninja Mums might put you in the naughty corner. 30 00:01:20,320 --> 00:01:21,840 (LAUGHS) 31 00:01:21,880 --> 00:01:24,680 ..and their greatest foes... 32 00:01:24,720 --> 00:01:26,320 ..the teachers. 33 00:01:26,360 --> 00:01:29,120 I've done the numbers and this course is about to get schooled. 34 00:01:29,680 --> 00:01:31,480 But when teens attack... 35 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:34,440 Watch out ninja legends, I'm coming for you. 36 00:01:34,480 --> 00:01:37,120 ..can some of the biggest names in ninja... 37 00:01:37,160 --> 00:01:40,040 Nothing's gonna stop me from going for Mount Midoriyama. 38 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:41,480 ..fight back? 39 00:01:41,520 --> 00:01:43,360 This is my game. 40 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:45,080 I'll be bringing the fire tonight. 41 00:01:45,120 --> 00:01:46,520 Let's go. 42 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:52,120 (CHEERING) 43 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:56,760 (MOMENTOUS MUSIC) 44 00:01:57,480 --> 00:01:58,760 JIM: Hello 45 00:01:58,800 --> 00:02:01,160 and welcome to another huge night of Australian Ninja Warrior. 46 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:02,640 I'm Jim Courier. 47 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:04,160 And I'm Leila McKinnon. 48 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:05,880 And we are coming to you from Sydney Olympic Park, 49 00:02:05,920 --> 00:02:09,520 home to the fastest obstacle course ever created. 50 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:11,920 If you like your action at warped speed, 51 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:13,440 you've come to the right place. 52 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:15,400 And tonight we have a mega line-up 53 00:02:15,440 --> 00:02:17,240 with new teens ready to take on the course. 54 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:19,040 That's right, Jim. 55 00:02:19,080 --> 00:02:24,000 These 16 and 17-year-olds have grown up with ninja in their blood. 56 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:27,080 But last night not a single teen hit a buzzer. 57 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:29,600 I'd love to see one get up there tonight. 58 00:02:30,760 --> 00:02:32,440 (BUZZER) 59 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:35,880 Tonight's superfast course is packed with some familiar obstacles 60 00:02:35,920 --> 00:02:37,800 and a few new surprises. 61 00:02:37,840 --> 00:02:41,040 Once again we start with the Shrinking Steps, 62 00:02:41,080 --> 00:02:42,920 the Candy Cane Rush, 63 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:44,960 and the Domino Effect. 64 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:47,160 Then the fearsome Anaconda. 65 00:02:47,200 --> 00:02:48,600 The fastest way across 66 00:02:48,640 --> 00:02:50,520 this treacherous obstacle 67 00:02:50,560 --> 00:02:51,760 is by lacheing 68 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:54,640 but only the bravest and most skilled dare try. 69 00:02:55,960 --> 00:03:00,000 For everyone else, it's a gruelling slog across 27 doorknobs, 70 00:03:00,040 --> 00:03:04,160 and almost half the ninjas who attempt this obstacle fail. 71 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:08,280 Then it's the Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew. 72 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:10,440 A real ninja killer last season. 73 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:14,440 The Corkscrew plunges and spins, challenging hand and arm strength. 74 00:03:14,480 --> 00:03:17,560 Lacheing from here is an uphill battle 75 00:03:17,600 --> 00:03:21,760 with the 2.5cm ledge a huge test of fingertips strength. 76 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:25,240 If ninjas survive all that it's on to the iconic Warped Wall. 77 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:28,360 4.35m high. 78 00:03:28,400 --> 00:03:31,840 And at the top of the Warped Wall, the buzzer awaits. 79 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:39,320 As always, our top 18 ninjas 80 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:41,000 will make it through to the semi-finals 81 00:03:41,040 --> 00:03:43,640 so it's go fast or go home. 82 00:03:43,680 --> 00:03:46,640 And one ninja's journey will be made just that little bit easier 83 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:49,800 with a huge advantage up for grabs in the Power Pool. 84 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:56,640 OK. The ninjas are raring to go. 85 00:03:56,680 --> 00:03:59,360 The atmosphere in the crowd is electric. 86 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:00,600 The scene is set. 87 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:03,240 So let's bring out our first ninja of the night. 88 00:04:07,800 --> 00:04:12,040 Mount Midoriyama! Whoo-hoo! 89 00:04:12,080 --> 00:04:13,560 He's pumped up, that's for sure. 90 00:04:13,600 --> 00:04:15,560 (DRUMS BEAT RHYTHMICALLY) 91 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:16,760 Whoa! 92 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:24,360 (CHEERING) 93 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:25,840 Isn't that fantastic? 94 00:04:25,880 --> 00:04:30,760 Emmanuel celebrating his Polynesian heritage here on the ninja stage. 95 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:35,000 Hey! 96 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:38,680 My name is Emmanuel Carlos. I'm 29 years old. 97 00:04:38,720 --> 00:04:41,440 And I'm from a proud family of Polynesians. 98 00:04:41,480 --> 00:04:43,240 Yay! Ooh! 99 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:46,720 This is my father Andre from Samoa. 100 00:04:47,520 --> 00:04:50,160 And this is my mother Na'oa from the Cook Islands. 101 00:04:51,080 --> 00:04:54,360 And I just found out that I'm gonna be a dad. 102 00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:56,120 (CHEERING) 103 00:04:56,160 --> 00:04:58,320 I've never been so happy, so proud of myself. 104 00:04:58,360 --> 00:04:59,720 I'm really excited. 105 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:03,280 I'm a professional boxer. 106 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:05,120 I'm currently ranked number three in Australia 107 00:05:05,160 --> 00:05:06,520 but the sky's the limit. 108 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:09,680 And I just can't wait to see where it can take me in the future. 109 00:05:09,720 --> 00:05:12,120 The main thing is you've just gotta keep moving forward 110 00:05:12,160 --> 00:05:14,160 and there's more to life than boxing. 111 00:05:14,200 --> 00:05:16,320 And now, now I'm pinching myself that I'm on Ninja Warrior. 112 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:18,320 I just can't believe it, you know what I mean? 113 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:22,160 Winning the title of Ninja Warrior 114 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:23,880 and going home with that cash prize, 115 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:26,120 the amount of nappies I can buy, oh! 116 00:05:26,160 --> 00:05:27,400 Life-changing. 117 00:05:27,440 --> 00:05:31,920 Mount Midoriyama, I'm gonna give you a left and a right 118 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:33,480 and that's a goodnight. 119 00:05:33,520 --> 00:05:35,000 Whoo-hoo! 120 00:05:39,200 --> 00:05:41,440 Emanuel Carlos, first time on the course. 121 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:46,800 Got a huge family down there all decked out in their kit. 122 00:05:46,840 --> 00:05:48,200 I love this bloke's energy. 123 00:05:48,240 --> 00:05:51,400 A champion boxer. He'll be fast on his feet. 124 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:53,640 Multitalented, multifaceted. 125 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:55,400 Has his boxing mouthguard in. 126 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:58,720 I think that might have his fiancee's name on it, Nicky. 127 00:05:58,760 --> 00:06:01,280 Let's see. Yeah, it does. There it is. 128 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:04,800 And there's Nicky in the big screen. 129 00:06:04,840 --> 00:06:06,080 Here we go. 130 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,840 The E-Man, Emmanuel Carlos taking on 131 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:11,600 the Ninja Warrior course 2022. 132 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:14,240 Let's go! 133 00:06:14,280 --> 00:06:15,720 First challenge, the Shrinking Steps. 134 00:06:15,760 --> 00:06:16,840 (STARTER BELL) 135 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:18,600 Precise foot placement is the key here. 136 00:06:18,640 --> 00:06:21,120 Oh, he's floating like a butterfly. 137 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:23,840 Oh, no! 138 00:06:26,640 --> 00:06:27,920 You've got to remember, these are 139 00:06:27,960 --> 00:06:30,200 called the Shrinking Steps for good reason. 140 00:06:30,240 --> 00:06:35,360 They start at 25cm wide but the last one, just 15cm. 141 00:06:35,400 --> 00:06:36,800 If you get off centre, 142 00:06:36,840 --> 00:06:38,880 you are gonna slip and slide off 143 00:06:38,920 --> 00:06:42,160 and that's exactly what happened to the E-Man unfortunately. 144 00:06:42,200 --> 00:06:44,080 (APPLAUSE) 145 00:06:45,960 --> 00:06:49,160 E-Man. Hey, man, we're attacking you from both sides here. 146 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:53,760 Oh, babe, I love you. I'm sorry I didn't get it but maybe next time. 147 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:56,160 That dance, we saw it up on the stage. 148 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:57,960 We're gonna have to get it down here in person though. 149 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,800 It was pretty red hot. Only if you join me, brother. 150 00:06:59,840 --> 00:07:02,240 Yet, I'll join you, brother. We got you. What are we doing? 151 00:07:03,680 --> 00:07:06,480 (DRUMS BEAT RHYTHMICALLY) Whoo! 152 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:10,560 (CHEERING) 153 00:07:10,600 --> 00:07:12,640 Round of applause for E-Man, everybody! 154 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:14,880 (CHEERING) 155 00:07:16,320 --> 00:07:20,000 Next up, from a proud dad to be to a proud ninja mum. 156 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:24,760 Now it's the turn of Adelaide nurse and mother of three, Katrina Bean. 157 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:28,400 My ninja nickname is not a solo ninja nickname. 158 00:07:28,440 --> 00:07:32,000 Nicole, my training buddy and I, are Ninja Mums. 159 00:07:36,400 --> 00:07:38,400 This is my Ninja Mum friend Nicole Chamberlain. 160 00:07:38,440 --> 00:07:41,320 She is 43, much older than I am. 161 00:07:41,360 --> 00:07:43,160 And she's a gun. 162 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:49,360 Between us, we have six kids, and we are combined age of 80 plus. 163 00:07:50,360 --> 00:07:51,400 Yes. 164 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,080 We don't feel 40. We don't feel our age. 165 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:55,320 No, absolutely not. 166 00:07:55,360 --> 00:07:57,800 I'm here to mix it with those 20-year-olds. 167 00:07:57,840 --> 00:07:58,920 Ooh! 168 00:07:58,960 --> 00:08:00,080 Are you OK? 169 00:08:00,120 --> 00:08:01,280 Yeah, I'm fine. 170 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:04,800 Tonight on course Nicole and I just 171 00:08:04,840 --> 00:08:09,920 want to show that as older women who are mums we can be here and we 172 00:08:09,960 --> 00:08:14,800 can compete against the 16-year-old guys that are my kids' age. 173 00:08:14,840 --> 00:08:17,920 So, watch out for us. 174 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:22,880 (CHEERING) 175 00:08:22,920 --> 00:08:24,920 The Ninja Mums. 176 00:08:26,080 --> 00:08:28,360 Cheering each other on. 177 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:31,200 Showing middle-aged mums like me what can 178 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:35,680 be done with a bit of determination and a lot of hard work. 179 00:08:36,760 --> 00:08:38,920 To be honest, Woods, I feel like the Ninja course 180 00:08:38,960 --> 00:08:40,960 is really a bit of a walk in the park for her. 181 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:44,200 She actually rode her bike in labour 182 00:08:44,240 --> 00:08:46,480 to the hospital to the birth of one of her kids. 183 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:48,040 That is wild. 184 00:08:48,080 --> 00:08:50,920 Yeah, that's right. Hopefully she doesn't break the water tonight. 185 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:52,360 (LAUGHS) Oh, wow. 186 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:53,520 What! 187 00:08:53,560 --> 00:08:55,240 This is one tough ninja mum. 188 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:56,560 (STARTER BELL) 189 00:08:56,600 --> 00:08:58,480 And here we go. Katrina Bean. 190 00:08:58,520 --> 00:09:02,080 Obstacle one, the Shrinking Steps. 191 00:09:02,120 --> 00:09:04,720 Dainty feet. And across. 192 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:08,240 She tiptoed through those steps like they were tulips, Jim. 193 00:09:08,280 --> 00:09:11,200 And that's a tidy start. Alright, on to the Candy Cane Rush. 194 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:12,800 Up she goes. Go! 195 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:15,600 No! Oh! 196 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:18,040 She got the blowback. She went too far. 197 00:09:18,080 --> 00:09:19,640 Did not release quickly enough. 198 00:09:19,680 --> 00:09:22,240 That's a timing issue, isn't it. It was. 199 00:09:22,280 --> 00:09:26,640 And the Ninja Mums will take a seat. That was a splashdown. 200 00:09:27,840 --> 00:09:29,840 And the Candy Cane Rush claims a victim. 201 00:09:29,880 --> 00:09:33,280 No problem on take-off but she holds onto the handles too long. 202 00:09:33,320 --> 00:09:36,000 Gets good height but no distance to the saddle. 203 00:09:36,040 --> 00:09:37,760 And with her body horizontal, she 204 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:40,640 was never going to make the catch from there. 205 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:44,080 Oh, you did so well. 206 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:45,880 There's Katrina getting a hug from 207 00:09:45,920 --> 00:09:48,560 the other Ninja Mum Nicole Chamberlain. 208 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:50,880 And Nicole will get her chance on the course later tonight. 209 00:09:50,920 --> 00:09:52,640 Come on, the Ninja Mums. 210 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:57,640 And as one of the more mature ninjas leaves the arena, 211 00:09:57,680 --> 00:10:02,360 Will and Woody are in the warmup area with a bunch of the new breed. 212 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:06,440 It's attack of the teens on Ninja Warrior tonight 213 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:08,720 as you can see by the teenagers here. 214 00:10:08,760 --> 00:10:11,960 Although I'm a little bit suss on Ben standing next to me. 215 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:15,360 Ben, gotta be honest, mate, you don't look a lot like a teenager. 216 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:18,240 Did they check your ID when you came in? 217 00:10:18,280 --> 00:10:20,120 Yeah, they did. Well, how old are you mate? 218 00:10:20,160 --> 00:10:21,800 17 years old. 219 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:23,720 You've got more facial hair than Woody. 220 00:10:25,400 --> 00:10:26,880 We've got Daniel on the end here. 221 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:30,360 Daniel, tonight, are you gonna make it to the Warped Wall do you think? 222 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:31,960 Oh, I'll give it my best. 223 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,600 I'll just send it, eh. 224 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:35,400 Bloody love it. Send it. 225 00:10:35,440 --> 00:10:37,160 Teenagers are absolutely sending it. 226 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:38,800 Look at them tonight. 227 00:10:38,840 --> 00:10:40,240 We've got Ben here as well, the other Ben. 228 00:10:40,280 --> 00:10:41,640 Now Ben, you forgot your shirt tonight. 229 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:43,160 'Cause I don't have a body like you, mate. 230 00:10:43,200 --> 00:10:44,840 Oh, he's quick. Gee. 231 00:10:44,880 --> 00:10:48,320 They're here, they're quick, they're snappy, and they're bloody talented. 232 00:10:48,360 --> 00:10:49,600 They're coming for you. 233 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:51,800 The teens on Australian Ninja Warrior. 234 00:10:52,760 --> 00:10:54,800 They are certainly quick and full of confidence 235 00:10:54,840 --> 00:10:56,040 but don't forget, 236 00:10:56,080 --> 00:10:58,200 this is the toughest obstacle course in the world. 237 00:10:58,240 --> 00:11:00,320 How do you think they'll go? 238 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:03,800 Well, we're about to find out 'cause here comes one of those teens now. 239 00:11:03,840 --> 00:11:08,480 And at just 45kg he's the smallest ninja ever to take the course. 240 00:11:09,640 --> 00:11:12,600 It's the Bin Chicken ninja, John Sterio. 241 00:11:14,280 --> 00:11:16,000 I'm John Sterio 242 00:11:16,040 --> 00:11:18,680 and you can call me the Bin Chicken ninja. 243 00:11:19,560 --> 00:11:21,080 (SCREECHES) 244 00:11:21,120 --> 00:11:24,200 I love the bin chicken, aka the Ibis 245 00:11:24,240 --> 00:11:27,600 'cause they walk around, they clean up, just like me. 246 00:11:28,200 --> 00:11:30,400 Yeah, a good bird, I love it. 247 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:34,760 I'm the Bin Chicken ninja because I take 248 00:11:34,800 --> 00:11:38,960 cans down to Containers for Change for $.10 a can. 249 00:11:39,000 --> 00:11:40,960 And I just love cleaning up the environment 250 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:43,760 and doing my part by recycling cans. 251 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:49,560 I love being the smallest ninja on the course. 252 00:11:49,600 --> 00:11:52,080 I'm very excited to show Australia what I've got. 253 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:55,360 I'm gonna show every ninja what I'm made of. 254 00:11:55,400 --> 00:11:58,240 I'm the Bin Chicken ninja and I'm gonna clean up the course. 255 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:02,320 (CHEERING) 256 00:12:04,280 --> 00:12:07,240 Here he is, the Bin Chicken himself. 257 00:12:07,280 --> 00:12:09,400 He's only 45kg 258 00:12:09,440 --> 00:12:11,320 but geez I'm onboard with this bloke. 259 00:12:11,360 --> 00:12:12,880 I love the Bin Chicken. Come on! 260 00:12:12,920 --> 00:12:14,640 Look at how young he is. 261 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:17,120 He's our smallest ninja ever. 262 00:12:17,160 --> 00:12:19,200 He's a full foot shorter than Ben Polson 263 00:12:19,240 --> 00:12:22,320 and less than half the weight of big Eloni. 264 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:25,880 Yes. Some of the long laches could be a big ask for such a small ninja 265 00:12:25,920 --> 00:12:28,920 but it also means he's super light. 266 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:30,600 And if he's got the power to match with it, 267 00:12:30,640 --> 00:12:33,360 he could be super quick across this course as well. 268 00:12:34,280 --> 00:12:35,640 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 269 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:37,760 And his up and running. Let see if he can run all the way. 270 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:39,960 Eight steps, go! Yes. 271 00:12:40,800 --> 00:12:43,320 A bit of a wobble but he gets there. 272 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:44,600 I want this kid to make it. 273 00:12:44,640 --> 00:12:46,720 The Bin Chicken. Come on. 274 00:12:46,760 --> 00:12:50,520 The Candy Cane Rush, can he be the first to beat this obstacle? 275 00:12:50,560 --> 00:12:52,440 He's gonna take a run up here. 276 00:12:52,480 --> 00:12:54,880 He's only 160cm tall. 277 00:12:54,920 --> 00:12:57,080 He'll need some bounce to reach that handle. 278 00:12:57,120 --> 00:12:59,480 Up he goes and down the Candy Cane. 279 00:12:59,520 --> 00:13:00,920 Nicely done. 280 00:13:00,960 --> 00:13:04,600 Great stuff from the 16-year-old from Queensland. 281 00:13:04,640 --> 00:13:06,280 The teens are on the attack. 282 00:13:06,320 --> 00:13:07,680 That's the hardest one. 283 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:09,920 His family there impressed with that start. 284 00:13:09,960 --> 00:13:11,880 They believe he can go all the way here. 285 00:13:11,920 --> 00:13:14,560 But first he'll need to get his way across the Domino Effect. 286 00:13:15,400 --> 00:13:17,520 He is light, that is to his benefit. 287 00:13:17,560 --> 00:13:19,000 Is he fast? Go. 288 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,400 Yes! 289 00:13:21,440 --> 00:13:23,440 Wow, light as a feather across the dominoes. 290 00:13:23,480 --> 00:13:25,160 What a breeze. 291 00:13:25,760 --> 00:13:29,280 And that was perfect. The Bin Chicken is cleaning up this course. 292 00:13:29,320 --> 00:13:31,160 And now we have a battle. 293 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:34,440 It's the Anaconda versus the Bin Chicken. 294 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:38,920 He says stamina is one of his strengths. This will test him. 295 00:13:38,960 --> 00:13:40,280 And up he goes. 296 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:42,560 Just 45kg though. 297 00:13:42,600 --> 00:13:44,240 Not a lot to carry on the Anaconda 298 00:13:44,280 --> 00:13:47,120 but these doorknobs are a real grip killer. 299 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:49,040 And there's 27 of them. 300 00:13:49,080 --> 00:13:51,160 Ahh, the shortcut. 301 00:13:51,200 --> 00:13:54,400 He's abandoned the knobs and he's going for that 3-metre lache. 302 00:13:54,440 --> 00:13:56,320 A huge play from a small ninja. 303 00:13:56,360 --> 00:13:58,080 This will be impressive. 304 00:13:58,120 --> 00:14:01,200 Here's the question, can this Bin Chicken fly? 305 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:04,880 No! Oh! Just missed. 306 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:06,960 The Anaconda strikes. 307 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:10,000 But look at that triumphant wave in the air. 308 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,960 Give it up for John Sterio. What a debut. 309 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:15,440 And sending a message to all of these veterans. 310 00:14:16,240 --> 00:14:18,840 He showed poise and control across the obstacles 311 00:14:18,880 --> 00:14:20,920 before facing the Anaconda. 312 00:14:20,960 --> 00:14:22,760 He looked to tire on the doorknobs 313 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:24,720 before attempting that 3-metre lache. 314 00:14:24,760 --> 00:14:27,960 That's a leap almost twice as far as he is tall. 315 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:30,760 It was always gonna be a really tough assignment. 316 00:14:30,800 --> 00:14:32,600 It's worth noting that last night 317 00:14:32,640 --> 00:14:35,600 just making it to the Anaconda meant making the semis. 318 00:14:35,640 --> 00:14:37,640 So the Bin Chicken is still in the game. 319 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:40,040 He's down with Woody. 320 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:43,400 The Bin Chicken. Mate, congratulations. 321 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:45,280 Did you enjoy it? Yeah, that was so exciting. 322 00:14:45,320 --> 00:14:46,400 First time. 323 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:48,960 That reach was just a bit further than what I thought so 324 00:14:49,000 --> 00:14:51,040 probably should have done it safe 325 00:14:51,080 --> 00:14:52,920 but yeah, I did my best job and I loved it. 326 00:14:52,960 --> 00:14:54,920 So fun out there. You know what, Bin Chicken? 327 00:14:54,960 --> 00:14:56,680 Mate, I love that you went for it though. 328 00:14:56,720 --> 00:14:58,880 You're 16 years old, you're not very tall. 329 00:14:58,920 --> 00:15:01,160 You're 45kg, you're 5m in the air 330 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:03,840 and you just backed yourself, didn't you? 331 00:15:03,880 --> 00:15:05,240 Yeah. I just gave it all I've got. 332 00:15:05,280 --> 00:15:07,280 Do you have a message for the veterans? 333 00:15:07,320 --> 00:15:10,000 Oh, just watch out, we're coming for you. 334 00:15:10,040 --> 00:15:11,080 Oh, the Bin Chicken. 335 00:15:11,120 --> 00:15:13,040 Put your hands together for him. 336 00:15:15,760 --> 00:15:17,600 Indeed. These teens are coming 337 00:15:17,640 --> 00:15:21,200 and they have the more experienced ninjas looking over their shoulders. 338 00:15:21,240 --> 00:15:22,600 There is no doubt. 339 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:24,040 Time for a break but don't go anywhere, 340 00:15:24,080 --> 00:15:27,000 there's plenty of Ninja spills and thrills still to come. 341 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:30,960 The teen attack builds momentum 342 00:15:31,000 --> 00:15:34,400 but can they get past the ninja legends? 343 00:15:34,440 --> 00:15:36,000 Olivia Vivian! 344 00:15:36,040 --> 00:15:37,800 I know that they're coming for us. 345 00:15:37,840 --> 00:15:41,320 The battle is on for a shot at that Power Pool 346 00:15:41,360 --> 00:15:43,760 and the crucial semi-final advantage. 347 00:15:44,800 --> 00:15:48,200 All coming up right here on Australian Ninja Warrior. 348 00:15:55,480 --> 00:15:57,480 LEILA: You're back with Australian Ninja Warrior 349 00:15:57,520 --> 00:16:00,280 and the world's toughest obstacle course. 350 00:16:00,320 --> 00:16:02,680 JIM: The teens are definitely on the march, 351 00:16:02,720 --> 00:16:06,880 on the move after a solid ninja debut from 16-year-old John Sterio. 352 00:16:06,920 --> 00:16:09,960 But they certainly won't have it all their own way because 353 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:14,600 tonight they'll face a new obstacle, every teen's nightmare, teachers. 354 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:16,400 (SCHOOL BELL RINGS) 355 00:16:16,440 --> 00:16:17,960 Yep, draw the wall. 356 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,400 That's looking good there. 357 00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:20,720 My name's Warwick Draper. 358 00:16:20,760 --> 00:16:22,520 I'm a 45-year-old maths teacher from Melbourne. 359 00:16:22,560 --> 00:16:24,360 I've been using Ninja Warrior obstacles, actually, 360 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:26,800 to help teach maths in the classroom. 361 00:16:26,840 --> 00:16:29,040 Theoretically, we should all be able to run up the Warped Wall. 362 00:16:29,080 --> 00:16:30,480 Kids absolutely love Ninja Warrior 363 00:16:30,520 --> 00:16:35,560 and anything to motivate them to do maths more is obviously great. 364 00:16:35,600 --> 00:16:38,080 Let's go, Mr Draper. ALL: Yeah! 365 00:16:39,160 --> 00:16:41,280 Using maths actually gives me a little bit of an edge. 366 00:16:41,320 --> 00:16:43,480 If I analyse the obstacles using equations, 367 00:16:43,520 --> 00:16:45,800 I can often find an efficient way through. 368 00:16:45,840 --> 00:16:48,680 I'm trying really hard to make maths cool, that's right, yeah. 369 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:53,480 I'm extremely competitive when you give me a problem to solve. 370 00:16:54,400 --> 00:16:57,400 I've done the numbers and this course is about to get schooled. 371 00:16:57,440 --> 00:16:59,600 (SCHOOL BELL RINGS) 372 00:16:59,640 --> 00:17:02,080 (CHEERING) 373 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:04,040 It's the teens versus the teachers. 374 00:17:04,080 --> 00:17:05,840 Let's see what Warwick can bring. 375 00:17:05,880 --> 00:17:08,000 Excuse me, Mr Draper. Mr Draper. 376 00:17:08,040 --> 00:17:09,680 Pardon me. Sir. 377 00:17:09,720 --> 00:17:11,360 It looks like he's gonna do this 378 00:17:11,400 --> 00:17:13,240 dressed for second period maths class. 379 00:17:13,280 --> 00:17:15,120 (LAUGHTER) 380 00:17:15,160 --> 00:17:16,880 And the tie comes off. 381 00:17:16,920 --> 00:17:19,000 He means business. 382 00:17:19,040 --> 00:17:21,400 He'll be used to hearing the bell ring, that's for sure. 383 00:17:22,360 --> 00:17:24,080 He's ready to go. (CHEERING) 384 00:17:24,120 --> 00:17:26,960 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) Here we go. Mr Draper. Come on, sir. 385 00:17:27,720 --> 00:17:30,760 Let's head across those steps. Yes. 386 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:32,840 Up to eight, no problem. 387 00:17:32,880 --> 00:17:35,200 Straight onto the Candy Cane Rush 388 00:17:35,960 --> 00:17:37,600 and straight across it. 389 00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:39,160 In great position to make that catch. 390 00:17:39,200 --> 00:17:40,280 And well landed. 391 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:42,760 On to the next test, the Domino Effect. 392 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:45,960 Come on. Across the dominoes. 393 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,840 Yes. Whoa! This guy's a teacher? 394 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:49,520 The flying teacher. 395 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:52,560 He dresses like one but certainly doesn't ninja like one. 396 00:17:53,360 --> 00:17:56,480 I just can't believe he's doing it in his teacher clothes. 397 00:17:57,360 --> 00:17:59,560 I did not see this coming. 398 00:17:59,600 --> 00:18:01,280 The Anaconda will test him though. 399 00:18:01,320 --> 00:18:02,720 It's a probability challenge. 400 00:18:02,760 --> 00:18:05,640 27 doorknobs or the lache bars. 401 00:18:05,680 --> 00:18:08,360 Which one gives him the most likely chance of success? 402 00:18:08,400 --> 00:18:11,240 He's backing his strength here but this gap is a test. 403 00:18:13,160 --> 00:18:14,480 Ooh! 404 00:18:14,520 --> 00:18:17,400 Bit of a miscalculation but that's a great recovery. 405 00:18:17,440 --> 00:18:19,320 Now he's going for the lache. 406 00:18:19,360 --> 00:18:21,640 He's thinking his way through this course. 407 00:18:21,680 --> 00:18:23,280 Come on, Mr Draper. 408 00:18:23,320 --> 00:18:25,120 No! Oh! 409 00:18:25,160 --> 00:18:28,000 That Anaconda will get you every time. 410 00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:32,400 I think the kids in the classroom enjoyed seeing that bog splash out. 411 00:18:32,440 --> 00:18:33,720 (LAUGHS) 412 00:18:33,760 --> 00:18:37,920 Let's take another look at Mr Draper because he was on fire. 413 00:18:37,960 --> 00:18:41,200 He's got some serious core strength and was strong on the Anaconda. 414 00:18:41,240 --> 00:18:43,880 But keep an eye on his left foot. 415 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:46,520 He clips one of the doorknobs mid-flight 416 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:48,600 and that didn't help him at all. 417 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:51,960 That was one variable he didn't factor into the equation. 418 00:18:53,520 --> 00:18:55,680 You were killing it out there, mate. You absolutely smoked it. 419 00:18:55,720 --> 00:18:58,760 I've never seen anyone go and do it in a full suit like this before. 420 00:18:58,800 --> 00:19:01,200 Did that hamper your run at all? No, I don't think so. 421 00:19:01,240 --> 00:19:02,680 I was quite comfortable out there. 422 00:19:02,720 --> 00:19:04,120 But I actually hit one of the doorknobs. 423 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:06,280 My calculations didn't account for that. 424 00:19:06,320 --> 00:19:08,320 Got a message for the kids? 425 00:19:08,360 --> 00:19:10,560 Yes. Stay in school. (LAUGHTER) 426 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:11,720 Well said, mate. 427 00:19:11,760 --> 00:19:13,920 I hope we see you in the semis. Yeah, thanks a lot. Cheers. 428 00:19:14,800 --> 00:19:17,840 So, with both Mr Draper and John Sterio getting to the Anaconda, 429 00:19:17,880 --> 00:19:22,000 it's a fascinating battle here between the teachers and the teens. 430 00:19:22,800 --> 00:19:24,840 Maybe our next teen can break the deadlock. 431 00:19:24,880 --> 00:19:26,960 He's a 16-year-old basketball prodigy 432 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:29,920 from the Central Coast of NSW. 433 00:19:29,960 --> 00:19:32,440 Here he is, it's Benjamin Lewis. 434 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:34,560 Hi. My name's Ben. 435 00:19:34,600 --> 00:19:36,040 I live in my boardies 436 00:19:36,080 --> 00:19:38,600 and I pretty much play basketball every day, all day. 437 00:19:38,640 --> 00:19:40,360 He comes home most days after school 438 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:42,840 and plays basketball until his hands are sore. 439 00:19:43,920 --> 00:19:45,640 Everything's fair in the game. Oh! 440 00:19:46,680 --> 00:19:48,800 The loudest person with the creatives is definitely Dad. 441 00:19:51,280 --> 00:19:52,280 Can't drive in the wet. 442 00:19:52,320 --> 00:19:55,160 He tries to give me tips on stuff that he doesn't know how to do. 443 00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:56,320 Oh! 444 00:19:56,360 --> 00:19:59,000 That's kinda how it works. 445 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:04,480 It may not be a basketball court 446 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:06,720 but I'm still gonna slam dunk the course. 447 00:20:08,200 --> 00:20:11,200 (CHEERING) 448 00:20:14,320 --> 00:20:16,480 This is 16-year-old Ben Lewis. 449 00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:18,440 He thinks Sylvester Stallone would play him in a movie. 450 00:20:18,480 --> 00:20:19,840 Maybe Owen Wilson. 451 00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:21,160 (LAUGHTER) 452 00:20:21,200 --> 00:20:22,480 Maybe. 453 00:20:22,520 --> 00:20:23,960 He's got his family on the sideline 454 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:26,880 and he says his dad is his loudest fan. 455 00:20:27,440 --> 00:20:28,840 Another one of our teens. 456 00:20:28,880 --> 00:20:31,080 No doubt he'll bring speed and fearlessness. 457 00:20:31,120 --> 00:20:32,720 But how's it gonna stack up against 458 00:20:32,760 --> 00:20:35,040 the strength and the power of our full grown ninjas? 459 00:20:35,080 --> 00:20:36,400 We'll soon find out. 460 00:20:36,440 --> 00:20:39,760 We'll see if he's got some fast feet to get started here. 461 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:41,520 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) Alright. Here we go. 462 00:20:41,560 --> 00:20:43,800 Benjamin Lewis. Let's see what you've got. 463 00:20:43,840 --> 00:20:46,000 Obstacle one, the Shrinking Steps. 464 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:50,240 And he heads straight up to the Candy Cane Rush 465 00:20:50,280 --> 00:20:51,840 with a great deal of confidence. 466 00:20:51,880 --> 00:20:53,160 He sure does. 467 00:20:53,200 --> 00:20:55,560 And there is no fear in this kid early. 468 00:20:55,600 --> 00:20:57,520 He's looking like a veteran out here. 469 00:20:57,560 --> 00:20:58,880 But let's not forget, 470 00:20:58,920 --> 00:21:01,880 he's never seen these obstacles anywhere but on TV. 471 00:21:01,920 --> 00:21:03,400 And now comes the Domino Effect. 472 00:21:04,600 --> 00:21:07,400 We've seen some ninjas lunge with success to get to that last one. 473 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:09,880 He waltzed over that. He did, didn't he. 474 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:12,920 This basketball kid is really going for it. 475 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,840 He is lighting this course on fire. 476 00:21:15,880 --> 00:21:17,360 But can he get past the Anaconda? 477 00:21:17,400 --> 00:21:19,960 It's been destroying ninjas this season. 478 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:22,000 He'll be the first ninja tonight if he can. 479 00:21:22,040 --> 00:21:23,760 Oh, he's going the lache. 480 00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:25,600 This is a big risk. 481 00:21:25,640 --> 00:21:28,160 This is where we lost Warwick and the Bin Chicken. 482 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:29,520 But he nailed it. 483 00:21:29,560 --> 00:21:31,160 Dad's loving these moves. 484 00:21:31,200 --> 00:21:34,400 This is impressive. Can this kid do it? Come on! 485 00:21:34,440 --> 00:21:35,640 One more. Oh, my gosh. 486 00:21:35,680 --> 00:21:37,640 Yes! He almost leapt over that one. 487 00:21:37,680 --> 00:21:39,040 That was amazing. 488 00:21:39,080 --> 00:21:40,320 Right, get clean. 489 00:21:40,360 --> 00:21:42,760 The kid's just 16 years old 490 00:21:42,800 --> 00:21:44,760 and he's gone further than anybody so far tonight. 491 00:21:45,440 --> 00:21:48,040 You can hear his dad on the sideline, "Keep it clean." 492 00:21:48,080 --> 00:21:49,720 I don't even know what that means. 493 00:21:49,760 --> 00:21:50,960 Have we been hoodwinked? 494 00:21:51,000 --> 00:21:54,200 This guy's a first-time ninja. He looks like an absolute force. 495 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:58,280 Let's see if he can get past this Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew. 496 00:21:58,320 --> 00:21:59,360 Not easy. 497 00:21:59,400 --> 00:22:01,400 But the way that he got through that Anaconda, Leila, 498 00:22:01,440 --> 00:22:03,120 he didn't burn out a lot of energy. 499 00:22:03,160 --> 00:22:04,880 Yeah. That's good, Jim, because he'll need it here. 500 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:06,760 There are three tricky catches to make. 501 00:22:06,800 --> 00:22:10,080 One onto the first shelf, just 2.5cm to hold onto. 502 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:12,360 Then the corkscrew that spins and drops. 503 00:22:12,400 --> 00:22:14,160 And another shelf grab. 504 00:22:14,200 --> 00:22:15,640 This is the first shelf. 505 00:22:16,480 --> 00:22:17,920 Yes! Nicely done. 506 00:22:17,960 --> 00:22:20,120 He did that perfectly. Didn't go too hard at it. 507 00:22:20,160 --> 00:22:22,960 And now to the Corkscrew. He has to hold on tight. 508 00:22:25,040 --> 00:22:27,800 That was exceptional. What are we seeing? 509 00:22:27,840 --> 00:22:29,240 Showing superstrength there. 510 00:22:29,280 --> 00:22:30,640 This is a tough one. 511 00:22:30,680 --> 00:22:33,600 You've got to go back up .5m to get to the next shelf. 512 00:22:33,640 --> 00:22:35,040 Get up there! 513 00:22:35,080 --> 00:22:37,680 His proud dad yelling advice there from the sidelines. 514 00:22:38,600 --> 00:22:39,960 I'm worried. 515 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,560 I shouldn't have been worried. He handled it. 516 00:22:41,600 --> 00:22:44,280 Don't doubt him, he's got this, Jim. He's gonna do it. 517 00:22:44,320 --> 00:22:46,040 He's coming up the Wall, Jim. 518 00:22:46,080 --> 00:22:47,840 And here he comes. 519 00:22:48,560 --> 00:22:49,800 A little twist at the end. 520 00:22:49,840 --> 00:22:52,880 We've found one here. We have found one. 521 00:22:52,920 --> 00:22:54,880 Get up that Wall, big boy! 522 00:22:54,920 --> 00:23:00,000 Remember this name, Ben Lewis. He's a new superstar. 523 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:02,600 Come on. Beat the Wall, Benny. 524 00:23:02,640 --> 00:23:04,080 Be the first tonight. 525 00:23:04,120 --> 00:23:05,520 You've got three chances. 526 00:23:05,560 --> 00:23:07,360 CROWD (CHANTING): Beat the Wall! 527 00:23:07,400 --> 00:23:08,840 Straight up. Oh. 528 00:23:09,520 --> 00:23:11,080 Attempt one. OK. 529 00:23:11,120 --> 00:23:13,680 One chance down, two more to go. 530 00:23:13,720 --> 00:23:15,960 He needs to get up into that logo. 531 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:18,720 He's got to go a little deeper into the Wall 532 00:23:18,760 --> 00:23:21,000 before he starts his big drive up. 533 00:23:21,040 --> 00:23:23,120 CROWD (CHANTING): Beat the Wall! 534 00:23:23,160 --> 00:23:24,640 You don't wanna go faster. 535 00:23:24,680 --> 00:23:27,120 You've got to wait and then hit it quick right here. 536 00:23:28,040 --> 00:23:29,320 Oh, so close. 537 00:23:29,360 --> 00:23:31,680 4.35m. 538 00:23:31,720 --> 00:23:34,880 One more chance. It's coming down to the wire. 539 00:23:34,920 --> 00:23:38,240 You need to have an element of blind faith. 540 00:23:38,280 --> 00:23:39,320 That's the scary bit. 541 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:42,120 I feel like he's battling with that mental game right now. 542 00:23:42,160 --> 00:23:44,040 Yes. Come on, Ben. 543 00:23:44,080 --> 00:23:47,040 We want the icing on the cake. This has been a great run. 544 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:49,080 Last try at the Wall. 545 00:23:50,560 --> 00:23:52,000 Yes! Come on, baby! 546 00:23:52,040 --> 00:23:54,760 He's beaten the Wall. Yes! 547 00:23:57,040 --> 00:23:58,640 (CHEERING) 548 00:23:58,680 --> 00:24:00,320 How about that for a debut? 549 00:24:02,840 --> 00:24:07,240 Sixteen years old and we have an up-and-coming ninja superstar. 550 00:24:07,280 --> 00:24:08,600 That is exactly 551 00:24:08,640 --> 00:24:11,520 what this season of Australian Ninja Warrior has been about. 552 00:24:11,560 --> 00:24:14,080 These teens, they are fearless, 553 00:24:14,120 --> 00:24:17,840 they are fit, and they are ready to take on the legends of Ninja. 554 00:24:19,080 --> 00:24:22,200 Ben was unbelievably cool the whole way through the course. 555 00:24:22,240 --> 00:24:23,920 He was controlled 556 00:24:23,960 --> 00:24:26,800 and didn't go faster than he needed to which is smart. 557 00:24:26,840 --> 00:24:28,400 It took him three goes to get up that Wall 558 00:24:28,440 --> 00:24:30,240 but he got there in the end. 559 00:24:30,280 --> 00:24:31,760 A super effort. 560 00:24:34,520 --> 00:24:36,960 Benny, mate. Get around us, family. Get around us, Lewis family. 561 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:38,240 Come on. Huddle in. 562 00:24:38,280 --> 00:24:40,960 Benny, wow! 563 00:24:41,000 --> 00:24:42,560 How are you so good? 564 00:24:42,600 --> 00:24:44,440 A lot of push-ups. 565 00:24:45,760 --> 00:24:47,720 Just a couple of push-ups. How modest is this guy? 566 00:24:47,760 --> 00:24:48,880 We've got Dad here. 567 00:24:48,920 --> 00:24:51,480 Dad, you were yelling some support on the sidelines there. 568 00:24:51,520 --> 00:24:52,920 What were you saying to him? 569 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:54,800 Oh, hopefully nothing that he'd ever listen to. 570 00:24:54,840 --> 00:24:57,160 I heard you say, "Keep it clean" at some stage. 571 00:24:57,200 --> 00:24:58,440 Oh yeah, probably. 572 00:24:58,480 --> 00:24:59,840 What was that in reference to? 573 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:03,160 Keep it clean, keep it fast. Fast, clean. 574 00:25:03,200 --> 00:25:05,880 I've got no idea what I'm doing. (LAUGHTER) 575 00:25:07,440 --> 00:25:09,800 OK. You haven't learnt anything from Dad. 576 00:25:09,840 --> 00:25:13,080 Do you have a message to the ninja legends out there? 577 00:25:13,120 --> 00:25:14,520 The young'uns are coming. 578 00:25:14,560 --> 00:25:16,800 Ahh, the young'uns are coming. 579 00:25:16,840 --> 00:25:19,320 He's quietly spoken but he is very good on the course. 580 00:25:19,360 --> 00:25:21,080 Ben Lewis, everyone. 581 00:25:23,760 --> 00:25:25,200 Great job, mate. 582 00:25:25,240 --> 00:25:28,360 You heard it here first. The young'uns are coming. 583 00:25:28,400 --> 00:25:31,000 Indeed they are. Alright. Time for a break. 584 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:37,800 Coming up, teens versus teachers. The war continues. 585 00:25:37,840 --> 00:25:39,960 A teacher with a secret weapon. 586 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:42,560 Koa's been in my life for 1.5 years now. 587 00:25:42,600 --> 00:25:45,480 She's my service animal because I have ADHD. 588 00:25:45,520 --> 00:25:48,160 She reminds me I am capable to do anything. 589 00:25:48,200 --> 00:25:50,960 It would be a massive advantage for my game. 590 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:53,960 Plus a student with some serious skills. 591 00:25:56,200 --> 00:26:01,720 Then later, the big guns take aim. Can they shoot down the teens? 592 00:26:01,760 --> 00:26:03,160 They're young whippersnappers. 593 00:26:03,200 --> 00:26:05,840 I wouldn't say I'm worried but let's go. 594 00:26:12,120 --> 00:26:15,320 LEILA: Thanks to Energizer, who will battle it out in the Power Pool? 595 00:26:15,360 --> 00:26:18,200 The top four ninjas will advance to tonight's endgame 596 00:26:18,240 --> 00:26:20,720 and race for a huge advantage. 597 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:22,040 Who will win 598 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:26,960 Get ready to vote later in the show at nine.com.au/ninjawarrior 599 00:26:32,920 --> 00:26:34,480 Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior 600 00:26:34,520 --> 00:26:37,760 where the battle between the teens and the teachers rages on. 601 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:42,320 17-year-old Ben Hunt dodged fate at the Domino Effect. 602 00:26:42,360 --> 00:26:44,360 Oh! Stay out of the water! 603 00:26:44,400 --> 00:26:46,160 He saved it. He bloody saved it. 604 00:26:46,200 --> 00:26:47,440 He saved it! 605 00:26:47,480 --> 00:26:48,800 Unbelievable. 606 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:52,440 The lanky 190cm teen recovered 607 00:26:52,480 --> 00:26:54,520 before trying the lache of the Anaconda... 608 00:26:54,560 --> 00:26:56,640 It's a risky move but it's quicker. 609 00:26:57,480 --> 00:26:58,680 ..where he came up short. 610 00:26:58,720 --> 00:27:02,320 Oh! Went down on the grip. 611 00:27:02,360 --> 00:27:04,120 Next, English teacher Nathan Burley. 612 00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:05,560 He's been here before. 613 00:27:05,600 --> 00:27:08,840 And it showed as he crossed the course with class... 614 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:12,160 He gave it a burl and he is across. 615 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:15,760 ..before he too failed the test at the Anaconda. 616 00:27:16,520 --> 00:27:20,520 Big lache. Can't get there. Missed the lache. 617 00:27:20,560 --> 00:27:23,400 He didn't have a problem in the world until he missed that grip. 618 00:27:23,440 --> 00:27:27,520 Kai Somers is a school student who excels in maths and science. 619 00:27:28,440 --> 00:27:30,080 Oh, Ninja Kai. He's got it. 620 00:27:30,120 --> 00:27:34,880 Tonight he got a crash course in 'ninjaology' at the Domino Effect... 621 00:27:34,920 --> 00:27:35,920 Oh! 622 00:27:35,960 --> 00:27:38,600 ..getting a lesson in velocity, impact, and gravity. 623 00:27:38,640 --> 00:27:40,080 Oh, no. 624 00:27:40,120 --> 00:27:41,440 Eugh! 625 00:27:46,120 --> 00:27:48,920 On course now is a passionate primary school teacher 626 00:27:48,960 --> 00:27:52,840 with a secret weapon, her beloved pet Pomeranian, Koa. 627 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:55,560 This is Jessica Ann Meyer. 628 00:27:55,600 --> 00:27:58,040 (CHEERING) 629 00:27:59,200 --> 00:28:03,400 And there's Jess's mum Laura with Koa, Jess's support dog. 630 00:28:03,440 --> 00:28:04,800 Aw, what a cutie. 631 00:28:04,840 --> 00:28:07,840 How are you feeling, Jess? Oh, mate, feeling good. 632 00:28:07,880 --> 00:28:09,720 Give me some skin. Come on, Jess. 633 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:11,680 (KOA BARKS) Oh, big reaction there from Koa. 634 00:28:11,720 --> 00:28:14,760 Be careful, Woody, she's very protective of her owner. 635 00:28:14,800 --> 00:28:17,120 And she's trained to react when Jess is stressed. 636 00:28:17,160 --> 00:28:20,040 Let's see how she goes when Jessica's on the course. 637 00:28:21,040 --> 00:28:22,560 Well, she looks a little nervous, Leila. 638 00:28:22,600 --> 00:28:24,160 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) And there's the buzzer. 639 00:28:24,200 --> 00:28:26,320 It's the Shrinking Steps. A tough first obstacle. 640 00:28:26,360 --> 00:28:28,320 But the teacher from Brisbane nailed it. 641 00:28:28,360 --> 00:28:30,720 Nothing to worry about there. (KOA BARKS) 642 00:28:30,760 --> 00:28:34,000 Come on, Jessica. She handled that with ease. 643 00:28:34,040 --> 00:28:35,760 A nice little smile on her face. 644 00:28:35,800 --> 00:28:38,440 A nice little exhale, a sigh of relief. 645 00:28:38,480 --> 00:28:41,760 And now it's back to battle with the Candy Cane Rush. 646 00:28:41,800 --> 00:28:43,280 And look at Koa there providing support. 647 00:28:43,320 --> 00:28:45,600 This is all about timing the release. 648 00:28:45,640 --> 00:28:47,720 Oh, no! She's hung on a bit too long. 649 00:28:47,760 --> 00:28:49,040 She's in the water. 650 00:28:49,080 --> 00:28:50,560 That's alright. Whoo! 651 00:28:50,600 --> 00:28:52,200 It was all looking so good. 652 00:28:52,240 --> 00:28:53,880 She got right onto the Candy Cane Rush. 653 00:28:55,600 --> 00:28:57,480 She had the legs... Oh, Koa! 654 00:28:58,400 --> 00:29:02,000 I think what Koa is trying to say is, "You held on too long." 655 00:29:03,240 --> 00:29:06,800 On the Candy Can Rush, timing is everything. 656 00:29:06,840 --> 00:29:09,240 Jess's legs flick her up not over. 657 00:29:10,040 --> 00:29:11,640 There was no coming back from that. 658 00:29:12,880 --> 00:29:14,880 So, yet another teacher has left her mark on the course. 659 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:17,400 And now the teens get to return serve. 660 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:19,520 Can our next ninja give them the advantage? 661 00:29:19,560 --> 00:29:23,640 From Perth it's 16-year-old student Daniel Watermann. 662 00:29:23,680 --> 00:29:26,240 I'll just send it and see how goes. 663 00:29:26,280 --> 00:29:28,440 Just send it? Yeah. Oh. Oh, yeah. 664 00:29:29,560 --> 00:29:31,000 I'm Daniel Watermann. 665 00:29:31,040 --> 00:29:33,160 I'm 16 years old and I'm the hobby king. 666 00:29:33,200 --> 00:29:35,440 Some of my hobbies include skateboarding, 667 00:29:35,480 --> 00:29:36,480 wake boarding, 668 00:29:36,520 --> 00:29:38,280 spearfishing, bit of surfing, 669 00:29:38,320 --> 00:29:40,200 acrobatics, gymnastics, parkour, 670 00:29:40,240 --> 00:29:41,800 and unicycling. 671 00:29:42,640 --> 00:29:44,000 It's hard to remember them all. 672 00:29:45,360 --> 00:29:48,800 I also play five different types of instruments at once. 673 00:29:48,840 --> 00:29:50,600 I think that's quite cool. 674 00:29:51,480 --> 00:29:54,400 When I found out I was on Ninja Warrior, I was just over the moon. 675 00:29:54,440 --> 00:29:56,440 Like, went from zero to up here. 676 00:29:57,080 --> 00:29:59,400 I think the phrase 'Send it' is so important to ninjas 677 00:29:59,440 --> 00:30:01,640 because that's literally what you have to do on the course. 678 00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:03,160 You have to just get on with it, 679 00:30:03,200 --> 00:30:07,160 just put your foot in front of the other one and just yeah, send it. 680 00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:10,960 (CHEERING) 681 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:12,920 This is Daniel Watermann. 682 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:15,840 If the T-shirt's anything to go by he's gonna send it. 683 00:30:15,880 --> 00:30:18,440 Well, he's known as the Send It ninja. 684 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:20,560 About to send a message here to the veterans 685 00:30:20,600 --> 00:30:23,880 like some of his other fellow teens. 686 00:30:23,920 --> 00:30:25,080 And speaking of that, we're gonna 687 00:30:25,120 --> 00:30:26,800 send it out to Perth where he's from. 688 00:30:26,840 --> 00:30:29,320 Got his family up on the big screen. 689 00:30:29,360 --> 00:30:31,440 Say hello to Daniel, everybody. 690 00:30:32,920 --> 00:30:34,360 Send it! 691 00:30:34,400 --> 00:30:38,880 Megan, your boy's halfway well, all the way across the country. 692 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:40,800 How do you feel about him heading over here tonight 693 00:30:40,840 --> 00:30:42,680 and tackling the course? 694 00:30:42,720 --> 00:30:45,600 Oh, I'm really excited for him. Hello! 695 00:30:46,680 --> 00:30:48,200 Fantastic. 696 00:30:48,240 --> 00:30:50,200 Well, we are ready to see him send it. 697 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:51,720 Show us what you've got, Daniel. 698 00:30:51,760 --> 00:30:53,960 He's yet another West Australian ninja. 699 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:56,120 How many of the greats hail from there? 700 00:30:56,160 --> 00:30:59,280 There's Ben Polson, Olivia Vivian. 701 00:30:59,320 --> 00:31:01,560 It's a ninja breeding ground over there, that is for sure. 702 00:31:01,600 --> 00:31:03,080 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 703 00:31:03,120 --> 00:31:04,400 And he's off. 704 00:31:04,440 --> 00:31:06,680 Over the Shrinking Steps. Carefully. 705 00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:08,280 Good foot placement. 706 00:31:08,320 --> 00:31:10,920 That's a great start from Daniel Watermann. 707 00:31:10,960 --> 00:31:13,040 And up he goes to the Candy Can Rush. 708 00:31:13,080 --> 00:31:15,960 Ready to go down the slide. 709 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,160 Here he goes. 710 00:31:17,200 --> 00:31:18,720 Stick the lache? Nice grab. 711 00:31:18,760 --> 00:31:20,040 Oh! Got it. 712 00:31:20,080 --> 00:31:23,360 They may be pint size but these teens are fast and fearless. 713 00:31:23,400 --> 00:31:25,880 The dominoes now. Commitment is key here. 714 00:31:25,920 --> 00:31:26,920 Yes. 715 00:31:26,960 --> 00:31:29,680 Now the Anaconda's the one I worry about though, Jim. 716 00:31:29,720 --> 00:31:31,880 Yeah, he handled those first three lickety-split 717 00:31:31,920 --> 00:31:34,040 and he's the quickest tonight onto the Anaconda. 718 00:31:34,080 --> 00:31:36,800 And he is light. Just 50kg. 719 00:31:36,840 --> 00:31:40,920 He can use that to his advantage here as he bypasses the lache. 720 00:31:40,960 --> 00:31:44,280 His less weight to carry means less fatigue than the larger ninjas. 721 00:31:44,320 --> 00:31:45,680 But look how fast he's going. 722 00:31:45,720 --> 00:31:48,280 Wow. He's going two at a time. Wow. 723 00:31:48,320 --> 00:31:51,280 I can't believe how strong this kid is. 724 00:31:51,320 --> 00:31:53,320 A 16-year-old kid making it look easy. 725 00:31:53,360 --> 00:31:54,720 His arms are like pistons. 726 00:31:54,760 --> 00:31:57,440 It's like he's a robot across the doorknobs. 727 00:31:57,480 --> 00:32:02,720 I'll tell you what, this is almost as fast as using the lache bars. 728 00:32:02,760 --> 00:32:05,360 He's doorknobbed all the way. That was so quick. 729 00:32:05,400 --> 00:32:07,720 He tamed that serpent no problem. 730 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:10,840 Can he tame the Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew? 731 00:32:10,880 --> 00:32:12,920 You've gotta get up that rope, 732 00:32:12,960 --> 00:32:16,320 get to the parallel bars, and then start your swing. 733 00:32:17,080 --> 00:32:18,840 This will test his grip strength. 734 00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:21,880 How much gas does he have left in his arms after the Anaconda? 735 00:32:22,880 --> 00:32:26,440 Three big laches with a spinning and dropping corkscrew in the middle. 736 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:28,960 Nails the first one. 737 00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:31,240 Wow. This kid has all the skills. 738 00:32:32,720 --> 00:32:34,400 Looking confident. 739 00:32:34,440 --> 00:32:36,560 Lacheing across to the Corkscrew. 740 00:32:36,600 --> 00:32:38,520 Look at that body control. 741 00:32:38,560 --> 00:32:39,680 In that time, Leila. 742 00:32:39,720 --> 00:32:41,840 It's like he's got jets coming out of the back of him. 743 00:32:41,880 --> 00:32:43,760 He is just flying through this course. 744 00:32:43,800 --> 00:32:47,520 This is a test. He's gotta go up 40cm. Not easy. 745 00:32:47,560 --> 00:32:49,120 Oh! And he has it. 746 00:32:49,160 --> 00:32:51,200 Easy. He's coming to the Wall, Leila. 747 00:32:51,240 --> 00:32:53,640 He's coming to see us. Get over here. 748 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:55,040 He said he'd send it. 749 00:32:55,080 --> 00:32:56,800 His T-shirt told us he'd send it. 750 00:32:56,840 --> 00:32:59,400 And he's sending it. Express. 751 00:32:59,440 --> 00:33:03,320 He's 20 seconds faster than Ben Lewis was at this point 752 00:33:03,360 --> 00:33:05,320 and Benny took three attempts up the Warped Wall. 753 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:06,560 CROWD (CHANTING): Beat the wall! 754 00:33:06,600 --> 00:33:07,840 What will Daniel do? 755 00:33:07,880 --> 00:33:09,040 He's a first-time ninja. 756 00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:12,440 Just 168cm tall. It could be a challenge. 757 00:33:12,480 --> 00:33:13,760 Go! 758 00:33:14,600 --> 00:33:16,640 Oh, the one-handed grip. What? 759 00:33:16,680 --> 00:33:19,840 Are you kidding me? What's he doing, this kid? 760 00:33:19,880 --> 00:33:21,800 How cool is this kid? (CHEERING) 761 00:33:21,840 --> 00:33:23,080 How cool. 762 00:33:23,120 --> 00:33:27,680 The Send It kid has brought it all the way to the top of the Wall 763 00:33:27,720 --> 00:33:29,480 and look at him celebrating. 764 00:33:29,520 --> 00:33:31,880 He just did The Sprinkler. 765 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:36,560 I mean, you've got to be kidding me. What did we just witness? 766 00:33:36,600 --> 00:33:39,000 He's thrown the rulebook right out the window. 767 00:33:39,040 --> 00:33:41,240 He says I'll take the doorknobs and do it quickly. 768 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:43,880 Treated this course just like a playground. 769 00:33:43,920 --> 00:33:46,600 And despite hanging off the Warped Wall, 770 00:33:46,640 --> 00:33:48,920 he sent a message to the Ninja legends 771 00:33:48,960 --> 00:33:52,480 with a trailblazing time of 2 minutes 20 seconds. 772 00:33:52,520 --> 00:33:56,040 And with a run like that, we might well have a teen in the Power Pool. 773 00:33:57,800 --> 00:33:59,160 Come on over. 774 00:33:59,200 --> 00:34:00,600 Oh, my goodness. 775 00:34:00,640 --> 00:34:03,960 Tell us about the one hand grab at the top of the Wall. 776 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,600 Is that something you dreamed of doing? 777 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:07,760 Yeah. I had it planned all along. (LAUGHS) 778 00:34:07,800 --> 00:34:10,400 I just thought, might as well flex while I'm here. 779 00:34:10,440 --> 00:34:12,360 Well, he certainly did that. Yeah. 780 00:34:12,400 --> 00:34:13,800 What do you want to say to your family? 781 00:34:13,840 --> 00:34:15,480 We've got them on the screens here. 782 00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:16,920 They're a long way from here. 783 00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:19,200 Thank you so much for sorting it out 784 00:34:19,240 --> 00:34:22,160 and thank you for supporting me all the way through. 785 00:34:22,200 --> 00:34:23,680 (MWAH) Love you! 786 00:34:23,720 --> 00:34:25,640 Looks like you're gonna miss them for a little bit longer. 787 00:34:25,680 --> 00:34:27,600 That's a semi-final run for sure. 788 00:34:27,640 --> 00:34:29,720 Incredible. Nice work. Well done. 789 00:34:31,600 --> 00:34:33,600 And with that run, 16-year-old Daniel Watermann 790 00:34:33,640 --> 00:34:36,400 has not only topped the best of the teachers, 791 00:34:36,440 --> 00:34:39,600 he's thrown down the gauntlet to those ninja veterans yet to run. 792 00:34:39,640 --> 00:34:41,440 The only other finisher so far, 793 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:46,600 teen basketballer Ben Lewis, sits second, more than a minute behind. 794 00:34:46,640 --> 00:34:48,920 Teachers Nathan Burley and Warwick Draper 795 00:34:48,960 --> 00:34:50,440 remain in Power Pool contention 796 00:34:50,480 --> 00:34:54,880 but there are still several ninja legends yet to run. 797 00:34:54,920 --> 00:34:56,200 Time for a break but don't go anywhere. 798 00:34:56,240 --> 00:34:59,480 On the other side, one of Australian Ninja Warrior's best. 799 00:35:01,320 --> 00:35:05,320 Coming up, back for another shot at the title, stuntman Mike Snow. 800 00:35:05,360 --> 00:35:08,760 I wanna win Australian Ninja Warrior like, this much. 801 00:35:08,800 --> 00:35:12,560 Can our veterans knock off the teens in the race to the Power Pool 802 00:35:12,600 --> 00:35:14,600 where our four fastest ninjas will fight it out? 803 00:35:14,640 --> 00:35:16,080 I'm all for it. Let's go. 804 00:35:22,640 --> 00:35:24,440 (CHEERING) 805 00:35:24,480 --> 00:35:27,480 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 806 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:31,000 Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior. 807 00:35:31,040 --> 00:35:33,680 Where the teens have been conquering the course and I think it's fair 808 00:35:33,720 --> 00:35:38,760 to say in the teens versus teachers battle, the teens came out on top. 809 00:35:38,800 --> 00:35:40,920 But look out 'cause here come the adults 810 00:35:40,960 --> 00:35:43,360 including some of our superstar veterans. 811 00:35:43,400 --> 00:35:45,400 The silent assassin Matty Bowles. 812 00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:48,800 The queen of Ninja, herself, Olivia Vivian. 813 00:35:48,840 --> 00:35:52,680 And warming up right now, our favourite stuntman, Mike Snow. 814 00:35:54,720 --> 00:35:58,160 But first, another brand-new ninja ready to burst onto the course, 815 00:35:58,200 --> 00:36:01,640 Ninja debutante Aurelien Schibli. 816 00:36:01,680 --> 00:36:04,200 (CHEERING) 817 00:36:08,520 --> 00:36:10,360 (LAUGHS) 818 00:36:11,840 --> 00:36:12,880 Oh! 819 00:36:12,920 --> 00:36:17,160 Aurie in the lederhosen, busting out some moves. 820 00:36:17,200 --> 00:36:18,720 Traditional German outfit. 821 00:36:18,760 --> 00:36:21,480 Not so traditional on the Ninja course. 822 00:36:25,840 --> 00:36:27,200 (COW MOOS) 823 00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:30,400 My name is Aurelien Schibli. 824 00:36:30,440 --> 00:36:32,080 I would go by the Schnitty Ninja. 825 00:36:33,320 --> 00:36:34,560 I'm a proud German 826 00:36:35,640 --> 00:36:38,080 and so schnitzel is one of my favourite dishes. 827 00:36:38,120 --> 00:36:39,520 So, I was 20 years old, 828 00:36:39,560 --> 00:36:41,360 I jumped on a plane to Australia for the first time 829 00:36:41,400 --> 00:36:43,440 and just fell in love with the milk and honey. 830 00:36:43,480 --> 00:36:46,480 And the love of my life, my now fiance Amy. 831 00:36:46,520 --> 00:36:48,640 I'm very blessed that I have her. 832 00:36:50,120 --> 00:36:51,840 I am ready for Ninja Warrior. 833 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:54,680 My kryptonite is my grip strength because I work in an office all day. 834 00:36:58,800 --> 00:37:01,680 These obstacles have never seen a ninja like me. 835 00:37:07,880 --> 00:37:11,360 Aurelien Schibli. He's never been on the course before. 836 00:37:11,400 --> 00:37:13,560 Interesting. What the hell's with your hat? 837 00:37:13,600 --> 00:37:15,880 I don't know. It doesn't quite fit my head. 838 00:37:15,920 --> 00:37:17,440 (LAUGHTER) 839 00:37:17,480 --> 00:37:20,360 And there she is, Aurie's beautiful fiance Amy. 840 00:37:20,400 --> 00:37:22,000 And good mate Brenton. 841 00:37:22,040 --> 00:37:23,920 They're getting into the spirit down there. 842 00:37:24,800 --> 00:37:28,080 OK. That was fun but it's down to business now. 843 00:37:28,120 --> 00:37:30,520 Here he goes. And it's across the Steps. 844 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:32,880 And looking pretty good so far. 845 00:37:34,960 --> 00:37:37,360 Nice light feet as he heads for the Candy Cane Rush. 846 00:37:38,080 --> 00:37:40,360 So, he's worried about his finger strength, Aurelien. 847 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:42,000 Needs it here. 848 00:37:42,040 --> 00:37:44,120 Sets himself and up he goes. 849 00:37:44,160 --> 00:37:48,640 Six-metre slide and grabs a hold of the saddle and a great dismount. 850 00:37:48,680 --> 00:37:51,000 Those fingers are working just fine at the moment. 851 00:37:51,040 --> 00:37:52,680 Wow. That's a pretty impressive start. 852 00:37:52,720 --> 00:37:55,160 But this one tests even the most seasoned ninjas. 853 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:56,560 The Domino Effect. 854 00:37:56,600 --> 00:37:58,720 He's gotta get quick. And he did it. 855 00:38:00,200 --> 00:38:01,600 Oh, nice. 856 00:38:04,200 --> 00:38:06,000 On to the Anaconda. 857 00:38:06,040 --> 00:38:08,280 This one is certainly going to be difficult for him. 858 00:38:08,320 --> 00:38:09,520 (CHUCKLES) Or not. 859 00:38:09,560 --> 00:38:11,640 Look at him go. I did not expect this. 860 00:38:11,680 --> 00:38:13,720 What are we seeing here? He's flying. 861 00:38:13,760 --> 00:38:15,480 Look at the strength on him. 862 00:38:15,520 --> 00:38:17,800 Oh, look at that reach. 863 00:38:17,840 --> 00:38:19,440 This is an impressive run. 864 00:38:19,480 --> 00:38:22,480 Power and speed and he's going for the lache. 865 00:38:22,520 --> 00:38:23,880 Come on, Aurie. 866 00:38:24,640 --> 00:38:26,440 ALL: Oh! This guy's got skills. 867 00:38:26,480 --> 00:38:29,280 Where is this guy coming from? Well done. 868 00:38:29,320 --> 00:38:31,160 And the dismount. 869 00:38:31,200 --> 00:38:35,160 I actually think that lederhosen is a really good ninja-ing kit. 870 00:38:35,200 --> 00:38:37,880 The shorts really are right up there. 871 00:38:38,720 --> 00:38:40,160 Oh, he bent over. 872 00:38:40,200 --> 00:38:42,200 He has a bit of a wedgy there on the old lederhosen. 873 00:38:42,240 --> 00:38:43,760 Hopefully doesn't stop him. 874 00:38:43,800 --> 00:38:46,000 Second fastest to the Corkscrew tonight. 875 00:38:46,040 --> 00:38:48,080 But this will challenge his finger strength. 876 00:38:48,120 --> 00:38:50,080 You've got to get up to the parallel bars 877 00:38:50,120 --> 00:38:52,360 and then lache up to the first shelf 878 00:38:52,400 --> 00:38:55,480 and then it's time to get twisty on the Corkscrew. 879 00:38:55,520 --> 00:38:56,760 That will test him. 880 00:38:56,800 --> 00:38:58,840 He will spin a full revolution and drop down. 881 00:38:58,880 --> 00:39:00,160 But first things first. 882 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:02,280 He's got to get up to this Flying Shelf. 883 00:39:02,320 --> 00:39:03,440 Ooh, great catch. 884 00:39:03,480 --> 00:39:06,640 Wow. This guy is a gun. Have a look at those shoulders. 885 00:39:06,680 --> 00:39:09,680 Oh, there's some tired arms and he is doing it. 886 00:39:10,720 --> 00:39:13,800 He's got a bit of momentum now. Yes! Up on the Corkscrew. 887 00:39:13,840 --> 00:39:17,600 How do you grip on there? His fingers are amazing. 888 00:39:17,640 --> 00:39:18,960 Come on, Aurie. Come on. 889 00:39:19,000 --> 00:39:22,960 Layla, this is an absolutely mind-blowing run from Aurie. 890 00:39:23,000 --> 00:39:25,160 He is destroying this course. 891 00:39:26,200 --> 00:39:28,080 Ooh, he hits his feet on the next Shelf. 892 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:31,080 Oh, no! Oh, he can't hold it! 893 00:39:33,200 --> 00:39:37,040 It's Auf Wiedersehen, Aurie. Off the Flying Shelf. 894 00:39:37,080 --> 00:39:39,920 What a debut. This guy came out of nowhere. 895 00:39:39,960 --> 00:39:42,880 But man, that was mightily impressive. 896 00:39:42,920 --> 00:39:45,760 How do you reckon the shorts are going to go after they got wet? 897 00:39:45,800 --> 00:39:47,280 (LAUGHTER) 898 00:39:48,160 --> 00:39:51,400 Aurie started strong but the Anaconda did take its toll. 899 00:39:51,440 --> 00:39:54,240 Then at the Corkscrew, he hung on too long 900 00:39:54,280 --> 00:39:56,080 and then struggled to generate enough power 901 00:39:56,120 --> 00:39:58,080 to get him up onto that last Shelf. 902 00:39:58,120 --> 00:39:59,840 He got his fingertips to it 903 00:39:59,880 --> 00:40:03,280 but with straight arms, that's almost an impossible catch. 904 00:40:04,400 --> 00:40:07,280 Aurelien, mate, your shorts were really riding up there. 905 00:40:07,320 --> 00:40:08,760 But don't worry, it looked incredible. 906 00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:10,760 Thank you. I do train my bum a lot. 907 00:40:10,800 --> 00:40:12,400 Nice. Very strong glutes. 908 00:40:12,440 --> 00:40:13,760 Incredible run by the way. 909 00:40:13,800 --> 00:40:15,800 What happened at the end there? 910 00:40:15,840 --> 00:40:18,000 I think I ripped my hands. Ooh! 911 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:19,600 Right. 912 00:40:19,640 --> 00:40:21,480 But it's not hurting because it's still adrenaline. 913 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:23,520 OK. The man's got adrenaline. 914 00:40:23,560 --> 00:40:25,360 Hopefully you can heal, my friend. 915 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:26,720 Amazing run from Aurelien. 916 00:40:26,760 --> 00:40:28,880 Round of applause for Aurelien, everybody! 917 00:40:28,920 --> 00:40:30,160 Thanks, Woody. 918 00:40:30,200 --> 00:40:31,880 It was an amazing run 919 00:40:31,920 --> 00:40:35,320 and he should be comfortably in the top 18 and into the semis. 920 00:40:36,400 --> 00:40:38,880 Now, from a new ninja to one of the greats. 921 00:40:38,920 --> 00:40:42,880 Time beat this legend on the grand final rope climb last season. 922 00:40:42,920 --> 00:40:46,560 Since then, he's made some massive changes. 923 00:40:46,600 --> 00:40:49,040 But it's not what he's bringing to the course that's the big surprise, 924 00:40:49,080 --> 00:40:50,560 it's what he's lost. 925 00:40:50,600 --> 00:40:53,160 It's Mike Snow. 926 00:40:53,200 --> 00:40:56,560 This whole Ninja thing is starting to feel pretty familiar now. 927 00:40:56,600 --> 00:40:59,400 I've hit the grand final every year except Season 2. 928 00:40:59,440 --> 00:41:01,720 Mike Snow hits the buzzer. 929 00:41:01,760 --> 00:41:05,960 But when you start getting to time limits and cliff-hangers... 930 00:41:06,600 --> 00:41:09,120 He's gotta get up there. Come on, Mike! 931 00:41:09,160 --> 00:41:11,080 ..every extra kg counts. 932 00:41:11,880 --> 00:41:13,840 No! Three, two, one. 933 00:41:13,880 --> 00:41:16,120 And there he goes. No! 934 00:41:17,680 --> 00:41:21,560 Five more seconds and he would have had his hand on the buzzer. 935 00:41:23,360 --> 00:41:27,400 This year I wanna win badly enough to do the torturous weight drop. 936 00:41:27,440 --> 00:41:31,000 I've gone from 90kg to 78. 937 00:41:32,440 --> 00:41:35,760 It's been a pretty horrible process, 938 00:41:35,800 --> 00:41:37,440 as a man who really loves his food. (CHUCKLES) 939 00:41:37,480 --> 00:41:39,760 This is what my dinners are often lookin' like. 940 00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:42,560 We've got corn, beans, spinach as a base. 941 00:41:42,600 --> 00:41:45,000 I'm droppin' weight, gotta get it done quick, so... 942 00:41:45,040 --> 00:41:47,280 I've just gotta be up there, speed-wise. 943 00:41:48,080 --> 00:41:51,120 Having all these teenagers on set is gonna be an interesting one. 944 00:41:51,160 --> 00:41:53,280 Alright, they're young whippersnappers - 945 00:41:53,320 --> 00:41:55,400 mad fit and very naturally capable - 946 00:41:55,440 --> 00:41:59,920 but they are lacking the experience that older competitors like me have. 947 00:41:59,960 --> 00:42:03,560 I feel weird saying "older". I'm almost double some of their age, 948 00:42:03,600 --> 00:42:06,520 but that's just them being really young, right? (CHUCKLES) 949 00:42:07,480 --> 00:42:08,760 Let's go. 950 00:42:08,800 --> 00:42:10,800 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 951 00:42:10,840 --> 00:42:12,640 WILL: Mike Snow - he is jacked. 952 00:42:12,680 --> 00:42:14,560 This is his year, I reckon, Woods. 953 00:42:14,600 --> 00:42:16,520 There's a lot riding on it. 954 00:42:16,560 --> 00:42:18,720 JIM: Yeah, time to see how the pros do it. 955 00:42:18,760 --> 00:42:21,360 Mike Snow is a four-time grand-finalist. 956 00:42:21,400 --> 00:42:22,680 He's been here every season 957 00:42:22,720 --> 00:42:24,520 and came agonisingly close 958 00:42:24,560 --> 00:42:26,640 to Mt Midoriyama last year. 959 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:28,280 He'll wanna put that pain behind him 960 00:42:28,320 --> 00:42:29,960 with a big statement tonight. 961 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:32,840 His folks on the sideline will certainly hope he can. 962 00:42:32,880 --> 00:42:34,800 LEILA: Let's watch this closely. 963 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:35,960 Mike Snow. 964 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,040 2022. 965 00:42:37,080 --> 00:42:39,040 Obstacle one - the Shrinking Steps to Rope. 966 00:42:39,080 --> 00:42:40,680 Each step smaller and higher, 967 00:42:40,720 --> 00:42:42,960 but they don't present a problem for our stuntman tonight. 968 00:42:43,000 --> 00:42:46,800 And let's keep an eye on how quickly he moves through things. 969 00:42:46,840 --> 00:42:51,080 Remember, the Power Pool is the big target for a guy like Mike Snow. 970 00:42:51,120 --> 00:42:52,880 Lache - beautiful. 971 00:42:52,920 --> 00:42:54,840 Takes care of the Candy Cane Rush. 972 00:42:54,880 --> 00:42:57,000 But he needs to finish in the top four tonight 973 00:42:57,040 --> 00:42:58,360 to get into that Power Pool. 974 00:42:58,400 --> 00:43:01,320 If he carries on with this speed, he'll be top four, for sure. 975 00:43:01,360 --> 00:43:04,920 Perfect over the Domino Effect. He looked light as a feather. 976 00:43:04,960 --> 00:43:07,120 And he's gonna have a little less weight to worry about 977 00:43:07,160 --> 00:43:08,560 as he goes up the Anaconda. 978 00:43:09,520 --> 00:43:11,160 The teens will certainly be on notice, 979 00:43:11,200 --> 00:43:13,680 but Mike - he's just manhandling it. 980 00:43:13,720 --> 00:43:14,960 He gets to the lache bar. 981 00:43:15,000 --> 00:43:16,160 He's gonna give it a lash. 982 00:43:16,200 --> 00:43:18,640 Yes! He's taking the fast track. 983 00:43:18,680 --> 00:43:22,560 These legends feel the teens breathing down their necks, 984 00:43:22,600 --> 00:43:25,600 but the fightback starts now. 985 00:43:25,640 --> 00:43:27,840 He is fast. 51 seconds gone - 986 00:43:27,880 --> 00:43:30,320 two obstacles remain. 987 00:43:30,360 --> 00:43:32,640 Look at the confidence and assuredness of this run. 988 00:43:32,680 --> 00:43:35,920 That's what strength and experience bring, and Mike has it in droves. 989 00:43:35,960 --> 00:43:40,120 Mike Snow is a man on a mission. Could this be his year? 990 00:43:40,160 --> 00:43:42,600 He hits the Shelf chest-high so his arms 991 00:43:42,640 --> 00:43:45,040 can soak up the drop, and his core just locks in. 992 00:43:45,080 --> 00:43:46,080 Now on to the Corkscrew. 993 00:43:46,120 --> 00:43:47,800 Nicely done. Great stuff! 994 00:43:47,840 --> 00:43:51,640 Body control outstanding from Mike Snow. 995 00:43:51,680 --> 00:43:53,960 And another big upwards lache... 996 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,040 Yes! 997 00:43:55,080 --> 00:43:56,840 Oh, nice. 998 00:43:56,880 --> 00:44:00,360 Looks so relaxed. This is the quickest run of the night. 999 00:44:00,400 --> 00:44:03,280 He's a full 20 seconds quicker than our current leader, 1000 00:44:03,320 --> 00:44:04,760 young Dan Watermann, to this point. 1001 00:44:04,800 --> 00:44:09,280 Mom and Dad watchin' on. It's Mike Snow, headin' to the top. 1002 00:44:09,320 --> 00:44:11,120 Up he goes. No problem. Oh! 1003 00:44:11,160 --> 00:44:14,800 There he is. Here he comes. (BUZZER BLARES) 1004 00:44:14,840 --> 00:44:16,320 (CHEERING) The teens have laid down 1005 00:44:16,360 --> 00:44:18,200 the challenge to our veterans, 1006 00:44:18,240 --> 00:44:20,280 but the old guard strikes back. 1007 00:44:20,320 --> 00:44:22,960 Mike Snow at the top of the wall. 1008 00:44:23,000 --> 00:44:24,600 (CHEERING) Sendin' nice love down to 1009 00:44:24,640 --> 00:44:25,840 the family. Aw. 1010 00:44:25,880 --> 00:44:27,400 He showed no love to the course, though, 1011 00:44:27,440 --> 00:44:30,200 Leila. That was a dominant performance from the veteran. 1012 00:44:31,280 --> 00:44:34,440 Mike Snow was smooth and efficient across the obstacles. 1013 00:44:34,480 --> 00:44:38,080 He topped the Warped Wall and hit that buzzer in one minute, 50 - 1014 00:44:38,120 --> 00:44:40,560 the fastest time tonight by 30 seconds. 1015 00:44:40,600 --> 00:44:43,280 And that run may well see him heading to the Power Pool 1016 00:44:43,320 --> 00:44:46,160 for a shot at that crucial semi-final advantage. 1017 00:44:46,200 --> 00:44:48,640 Mike Snow. Mate, give me a hug, Mike. 1018 00:44:48,680 --> 00:44:50,640 (MEN MURMUR) Really nice, mate. 1019 00:44:50,680 --> 00:44:53,320 Now, we've had a lot of teens out here 1020 00:44:53,360 --> 00:44:55,800 that have been talking a lot of smack. 1021 00:44:55,840 --> 00:44:57,920 Do you have a message for those teens, mate? 1022 00:44:57,960 --> 00:44:59,760 "Go away." Nah. Nah. 1023 00:44:59,800 --> 00:45:00,800 (ALL LAUGH) 1024 00:45:00,840 --> 00:45:02,480 Oh! No, no, they're welcome. 1025 00:45:02,520 --> 00:45:04,360 I think it's sick that they're shaking it up. 1026 00:45:04,400 --> 00:45:06,120 There's a few shredders hiding in the mix, 1027 00:45:06,160 --> 00:45:08,320 so we'll just have to see what happens. 1028 00:45:08,360 --> 00:45:10,560 Wowee. Speaking of shredders, have a look at these things. 1029 00:45:10,600 --> 00:45:13,000 Do you mind if I put the microphone on them? See if it makes a noise. 1030 00:45:15,640 --> 00:45:17,080 Cheese grater. (BOTH LAUGH) 1031 00:45:17,120 --> 00:45:18,920 Didn't really, but hope that looked good. 1032 00:45:18,960 --> 00:45:20,320 Mike Snow, everybody! 1033 00:45:20,360 --> 00:45:22,960 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1034 00:45:23,000 --> 00:45:26,880 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1035 00:45:27,880 --> 00:45:29,640 After the break - a ninja 1036 00:45:29,680 --> 00:45:31,840 taking a scientific approach. 1037 00:45:31,880 --> 00:45:34,080 I'm the combination of brains and brawn. 1038 00:45:34,120 --> 00:45:37,680 And Australia's biggest Taylor Swift fan. 1039 00:45:37,720 --> 00:45:40,800 If anything gets in my way, I'll just shake it off. 1040 00:45:40,840 --> 00:45:43,840 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1041 00:45:45,840 --> 00:45:49,280 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1042 00:45:49,320 --> 00:45:51,360 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1043 00:45:51,400 --> 00:45:53,600 JIM: Welcome back to 'Australian Ninja Warrior', 1044 00:45:53,640 --> 00:45:56,600 and our ninjas are blazing through the competition, Leila. 1045 00:45:56,640 --> 00:45:57,680 LEILA: Yes, they are, 1046 00:45:57,720 --> 00:46:00,280 and the teenage ninjas are leading the charge tonight, 1047 00:46:00,320 --> 00:46:02,760 but Mike Snow has hit back hard with 1048 00:46:02,800 --> 00:46:05,280 by far the fastest time in the heat - 1049 00:46:05,320 --> 00:46:07,680 blowing the course away with his speed and power. 1050 00:46:07,720 --> 00:46:09,480 (BUZZER BLARES) 1051 00:46:09,520 --> 00:46:11,400 And, still to come, three former grand-finalists, 1052 00:46:11,440 --> 00:46:14,600 champing at the bit for their chance to settle the score. 1053 00:46:14,640 --> 00:46:17,080 But it's not just teens and legends readying 1054 00:46:17,120 --> 00:46:18,720 to take the course by storm. 1055 00:46:18,760 --> 00:46:21,000 Add into that mix a new wave of ninjas, 1056 00:46:21,040 --> 00:46:24,360 and the competition has just cranked up a gear. 1057 00:46:24,400 --> 00:46:26,520 Now, Jim, let's welcome one of those newbie ninjas. 1058 00:46:26,560 --> 00:46:29,520 He is a vegan scientist who's hoping 1059 00:46:29,560 --> 00:46:33,840 his vegan diet will fuel him all the way to the top of the Warped Wall. 1060 00:46:33,880 --> 00:46:37,920 He calls himself the Peacemaker. It's Brodie Peace. 1061 00:46:39,920 --> 00:46:41,640 I am Brodie Peace - 1062 00:46:41,680 --> 00:46:42,840 the Peacemaker. 1063 00:46:43,800 --> 00:46:44,920 I'm a scientist, 1064 00:46:44,960 --> 00:46:47,920 and what I do is grow meat. 1065 00:46:47,960 --> 00:46:49,320 (CATTLE MOO) 1066 00:46:49,360 --> 00:46:53,240 We take an animal, take a tiny tissue sample of their cells, 1067 00:46:53,280 --> 00:46:55,880 and then grow them, multiply them, 1068 00:46:55,920 --> 00:47:00,000 from one tiny cell to a ton of meat in less than two months, 1069 00:47:00,040 --> 00:47:01,840 without killing a single animal. 1070 00:47:01,880 --> 00:47:03,040 (BLEATS) 1071 00:47:03,080 --> 00:47:05,200 I'm here to spread the peace, 1072 00:47:05,240 --> 00:47:08,400 to remove animal suffering and change the world. 1073 00:47:09,240 --> 00:47:10,520 Being a first-timer, I actually 1074 00:47:10,560 --> 00:47:12,880 think it takes a bit of weight off my shoulders. 1075 00:47:12,920 --> 00:47:15,680 I'm not trying to beat something that I've already done. 1076 00:47:15,720 --> 00:47:19,520 I'm Brodie Peace, and you're about to witness peace in the making. 1077 00:47:19,560 --> 00:47:23,600 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1078 00:47:23,640 --> 00:47:25,320 Oh! Wow. 1079 00:47:25,360 --> 00:47:26,560 Get a load of that. 1080 00:47:26,600 --> 00:47:28,720 BOTH: Go, the Peacemaker! (WILL LAUGHS) 1081 00:47:28,760 --> 00:47:32,800 This is Brodie Peace, also known as the Peacemaker. 1082 00:47:32,840 --> 00:47:36,120 He's got a vegan diet, so definitely three 'pieces' of fruit a day. 1083 00:47:36,160 --> 00:47:38,040 Hopefully he makes it through the course in one 'piece'. 1084 00:47:38,080 --> 00:47:40,720 (LAUGHS) He's a walking, talking advertisement 1085 00:47:40,760 --> 00:47:43,400 for the vegan diet, isn't he, Jim? 1086 00:47:43,440 --> 00:47:44,520 No doubt about that. 1087 00:47:44,560 --> 00:47:45,560 (BELL CHIMES) 1088 00:47:45,600 --> 00:47:46,600 (CHEERING) 1089 00:47:46,640 --> 00:47:48,480 Let's go, Peacemaker. 1090 00:47:48,520 --> 00:47:49,760 Eight steps - 1091 00:47:49,800 --> 00:47:50,840 no problems at all. 1092 00:47:50,880 --> 00:47:53,040 He didn't need to be concerned about those, 1093 00:47:53,080 --> 00:47:54,880 but he might need to be with the Candy Cane Rush. 1094 00:47:54,920 --> 00:47:57,400 This is all about timing the release. 1095 00:47:58,440 --> 00:47:59,560 Yes. Nice work. 1096 00:47:59,600 --> 00:48:00,680 Yes. 1097 00:48:00,720 --> 00:48:03,160 His precision and timing have been solid. 1098 00:48:03,200 --> 00:48:05,880 Now, a big test of balance on the Domino Effect. Oh! Oh! 1099 00:48:05,920 --> 00:48:07,360 Quick, quick, quick, quick. Oh! Oh! 1100 00:48:07,400 --> 00:48:09,160 Oh, speed was his friend there. 1101 00:48:09,200 --> 00:48:10,280 WOODY: Saved by the tushy. 1102 00:48:10,320 --> 00:48:11,880 And what a tushy it is, Will. 1103 00:48:11,920 --> 00:48:14,200 Yeah, no, he's beautiful. 1104 00:48:14,240 --> 00:48:16,920 Quite a 'piece', Woods. (LAUGHS) 1105 00:48:16,960 --> 00:48:20,720 This is where the strength of the upper body will come into play, 1106 00:48:20,760 --> 00:48:23,800 and he is cracking on through this Anaconda. 1107 00:48:23,840 --> 00:48:26,400 This is a speed run so far. 1108 00:48:26,440 --> 00:48:27,920 Come on, Peacemaker. 1109 00:48:27,960 --> 00:48:30,920 He's got a bit of weight, so he's got to do this quickly. 1110 00:48:30,960 --> 00:48:34,120 One of the bigger competitors - 81 kilos - 1111 00:48:34,160 --> 00:48:37,840 yet he's going the doorknobs. He's really backing his strength here. 1112 00:48:37,880 --> 00:48:40,720 And he's fighting this Anaconda all the way. 1113 00:48:40,760 --> 00:48:42,040 That raw strength's serving him well, 1114 00:48:42,080 --> 00:48:43,560 but it's gotta be takin' a toll. 1115 00:48:44,560 --> 00:48:46,280 That, though, is another quick time, 1116 00:48:46,320 --> 00:48:47,640 using the doorknobs. 1117 00:48:47,680 --> 00:48:50,080 Big question - will it cost him on the Corkscrew? 1118 00:48:50,120 --> 00:48:51,600 Here's the dismount. 1119 00:48:51,640 --> 00:48:53,320 Nails it! Oh, look at that! 1120 00:48:53,360 --> 00:48:54,560 And here he comes. 1121 00:48:54,600 --> 00:48:56,560 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1122 00:48:56,600 --> 00:48:58,240 That back. Yeah. 1123 00:48:58,280 --> 00:49:00,840 I mean, really, I'd just love to put some Philadelphia on that thing 1124 00:49:00,880 --> 00:49:02,200 and have it for breakfast. 1125 00:49:02,240 --> 00:49:04,960 (ALL LAUGH) 1126 00:49:05,840 --> 00:49:08,720 Brodie's shaking those arms out. That is a tell-tale sign. 1127 00:49:08,760 --> 00:49:12,880 The Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew is a killer on already-tired arms. 1128 00:49:12,920 --> 00:49:14,080 1.48 on the clock. 1129 00:49:14,120 --> 00:49:16,520 Can he make it to the Warped Wall? 1130 00:49:16,560 --> 00:49:18,000 He's gotta dig deep here, 1131 00:49:18,040 --> 00:49:21,120 'cause he's a big ninja, about to hit a small shelf. 1132 00:49:21,160 --> 00:49:22,920 There's just enough room for fingertips. 1133 00:49:22,960 --> 00:49:24,080 Yes! Oh! 1134 00:49:24,120 --> 00:49:25,280 Made it! 1135 00:49:25,320 --> 00:49:27,000 Now, this lache is higher, 1136 00:49:27,040 --> 00:49:29,560 and it will test what's left of his grip strength. 1137 00:49:29,600 --> 00:49:32,120 Here we go. He needs to reach up to the Corkscrew, 1138 00:49:32,160 --> 00:49:34,360 and... Oh! He's off it! (BUZZER BLARES) 1139 00:49:34,400 --> 00:49:36,320 Spun into the pool! 1140 00:49:36,360 --> 00:49:38,160 But what a great debut - 1141 00:49:38,200 --> 00:49:40,880 makes it out to the fifth obstacle. 1142 00:49:40,920 --> 00:49:42,360 Incredible. 1143 00:49:42,400 --> 00:49:43,960 Showed a lot of strength. 1144 00:49:44,000 --> 00:49:46,520 We are going to see him again. 1145 00:49:46,560 --> 00:49:48,920 A great effort from the Peacemaker. 1146 00:49:48,960 --> 00:49:51,120 Taking the doorknobs really does drain you. 1147 00:49:51,160 --> 00:49:53,120 He got to the Corkscrew, 1148 00:49:53,160 --> 00:49:55,760 but his left hand didn't seem to make enough contact, 1149 00:49:55,800 --> 00:49:59,560 and, as it spun, Brodie's body weight just peeled him off. 1150 00:49:59,600 --> 00:50:02,160 But that's a bold showing from another new ninja, 1151 00:50:02,200 --> 00:50:04,760 and he's gained some fans on the sideline. 1152 00:50:05,440 --> 00:50:07,720 Hey, Peacemaker, what a run, mate. 1153 00:50:07,760 --> 00:50:08,920 How are you feeling? 1154 00:50:08,960 --> 00:50:10,680 Mate, I reckon that was pretty bloody good. 1155 00:50:10,720 --> 00:50:13,560 Mate, 100%, that was pretty bloody good. 1156 00:50:13,600 --> 00:50:16,520 I'm quite enjoying touching the little muscle here. 1157 00:50:16,560 --> 00:50:18,560 You have an outstanding body. 1158 00:50:18,600 --> 00:50:20,160 You're too kind. 1159 00:50:20,200 --> 00:50:23,560 No, no, I'm not being kind. That thing is extraordinary. 1160 00:50:23,600 --> 00:50:26,560 Do you mind if we get a good shot of that on the camera there? 1161 00:50:26,600 --> 00:50:29,120 Just stop and... Oh-ho! 1162 00:50:29,160 --> 00:50:32,040 Yeah. Yeah, that's gonna bring peace around the world - 1163 00:50:32,080 --> 00:50:33,680 no doubt about it. (CHUCKLES) 1164 00:50:33,720 --> 00:50:36,320 What a run. It's the Peacemaker. Make some noise! 1165 00:50:36,360 --> 00:50:37,720 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1166 00:50:37,760 --> 00:50:39,360 And keep the noise going. 1167 00:50:39,400 --> 00:50:40,680 Here's another first-time ninja 1168 00:50:40,720 --> 00:50:43,280 who also has her eyes set on that buzzer. 1169 00:50:44,080 --> 00:50:46,040 She's a Taylor Swift mega-fan, 1170 00:50:46,080 --> 00:50:49,640 and after tonight, she might just have some mega-fans of her own. 1171 00:50:49,680 --> 00:50:53,080 Australia, let's meet Zenia Wood. 1172 00:50:54,520 --> 00:50:57,280 Swift Mover is my ninja nickname. 1173 00:50:57,320 --> 00:51:00,240 # Whenever you need someone to turn to. # 1174 00:51:00,280 --> 00:51:02,240 That came from 1175 00:51:02,280 --> 00:51:06,120 my obsession with Taylor Swift that I have had since I was 13. 1176 00:51:06,160 --> 00:51:07,440 Yeah. (CHUCKLES) It's a while. 1177 00:51:07,480 --> 00:51:11,720 I'm, like, an OG fan of Taylor Swift, so... 1178 00:51:11,760 --> 00:51:14,760 I do have a tattoo in reference to her. 1179 00:51:14,800 --> 00:51:18,000 "If you never bleed, you're never gonna grow." 1180 00:51:18,040 --> 00:51:21,000 And that's going through hardships, like... 1181 00:51:21,720 --> 00:51:23,400 ..being hit by a car at 14 - 1182 00:51:23,440 --> 00:51:27,520 three days before national volleyball selections. 1183 00:51:27,560 --> 00:51:32,640 And I think it was definitely a big hit, but I think that 1184 00:51:32,680 --> 00:51:35,200 if we don't bleed and we don't go through these struggles, 1185 00:51:35,240 --> 00:51:38,040 then we don't have growth out the other side of it, so... 1186 00:51:38,080 --> 00:51:41,120 Everything is either a win or a lesson, 1187 00:51:41,160 --> 00:51:44,800 and I'm excited for tonight, regardless of what happens. 1188 00:51:46,000 --> 00:51:47,920 I'm here to conquer the Warped Wall, 1189 00:51:47,960 --> 00:51:49,160 and if anything gets in my way, 1190 00:51:49,200 --> 00:51:51,320 I'll just shake it off. 1191 00:51:51,360 --> 00:51:53,760 (LAUGHS) Yeah. 1192 00:51:53,800 --> 00:51:56,800 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1193 00:51:56,840 --> 00:51:58,800 WILL: Zenia Wood is a huge Taylor Swift fan, 1194 00:51:58,840 --> 00:52:01,200 Woods, and I've gotta say I knew she was trouble when she walked in. 1195 00:52:01,240 --> 00:52:03,760 (LAUGHS) Oh, he's good. Let's hope Zenia is. 1196 00:52:05,440 --> 00:52:08,400 Come on, Zenia. Be strong, girl. You've got this. 1197 00:52:08,440 --> 00:52:09,480 Love you, babe. 1198 00:52:09,520 --> 00:52:13,520 LEILA: Her dad, Nick, and her friends all there to cheer her on. 1199 00:52:13,560 --> 00:52:16,640 JIM: She looks like she is ready to light this place up. 1200 00:52:16,680 --> 00:52:19,240 There's the bell. Now it's time to go. 1201 00:52:19,280 --> 00:52:21,400 Hopping across carefully. 1202 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:23,920 She's been nervous about that, but no problems tonight. 1203 00:52:23,960 --> 00:52:26,320 Yeah! Go! Come on, Zenia! 1204 00:52:26,360 --> 00:52:30,200 Now the Candy Cane Rush. You wanna make sure you make that transfer. 1205 00:52:30,240 --> 00:52:31,760 There it is. Down she goes. 1206 00:52:32,640 --> 00:52:34,440 Nice catch on the slider. 1207 00:52:34,480 --> 00:52:36,160 She's lookin' good, Leila. She is, isn't she? 1208 00:52:36,200 --> 00:52:39,440 But my stomach drops when they get to the Domino Effect. 1209 00:52:39,480 --> 00:52:40,960 It's claimed a few scalps this year. 1210 00:52:41,000 --> 00:52:42,560 Come on. Go, go. Go fast. It's been tricky. 1211 00:52:42,600 --> 00:52:43,680 Oh! Oh no! Fast! 1212 00:52:43,720 --> 00:52:45,160 She hangs on! Yeah! 1213 00:52:45,200 --> 00:52:46,600 How close was that? And she's now 1214 00:52:46,640 --> 00:52:49,200 the first woman to make it to the Anaconda. 1215 00:52:49,240 --> 00:52:51,760 Can she beat this ninja-killer? 1216 00:52:51,800 --> 00:52:53,440 Up she goes. So far this season, 1217 00:52:53,480 --> 00:52:56,640 half the ninjas to attempt this have crashed and burned. 1218 00:52:56,680 --> 00:52:59,720 Only woman to get this far - she'll want to beat it. 1219 00:52:59,760 --> 00:53:01,800 Past the shortcut lache bar. 1220 00:53:01,840 --> 00:53:05,040 27 grip-testing doorknobs. Keep goin'. 1221 00:53:05,080 --> 00:53:06,600 Oh, my gosh. Look how tall she is. 1222 00:53:06,640 --> 00:53:10,480 She can span right across three. That was amazing. 1223 00:53:10,520 --> 00:53:13,640 What a reach. The transition could be tricky, though. 1224 00:53:13,680 --> 00:53:14,760 You've gotta get the right hand. 1225 00:53:14,800 --> 00:53:17,600 She's done it. She's got the left there, but can she get the right up? 1226 00:53:17,640 --> 00:53:19,120 Go up! Go up! Come on! 1227 00:53:19,160 --> 00:53:20,520 Go! Go up! 1228 00:53:20,560 --> 00:53:21,680 Up with that right... No, no! 1229 00:53:21,720 --> 00:53:23,360 Oh, she's gonna get tired. Oh no. 1230 00:53:23,400 --> 00:53:24,960 You've gotta really lift it. BOTH: Yes! 1231 00:53:25,000 --> 00:53:26,280 Come on now! 1232 00:53:26,320 --> 00:53:27,360 Oh! 1233 00:53:27,400 --> 00:53:28,800 Adrenaline. She needs adrenaline. 1234 00:53:28,840 --> 00:53:30,080 Let's give it to her, crowd. Come on. 1235 00:53:30,120 --> 00:53:31,480 Come on! Come on, Zenia. Gotta go! 1236 00:53:31,520 --> 00:53:33,360 She is burnin' some energy, 1237 00:53:33,400 --> 00:53:35,120 so she's goin' the lache bar. That's a smart move. 1238 00:53:35,160 --> 00:53:36,640 Come on, Zenia. 1239 00:53:36,680 --> 00:53:38,360 Let's see you get over to the next one. 1240 00:53:38,400 --> 00:53:40,800 She'll be gassed out. Can she do it? 1241 00:53:40,840 --> 00:53:42,560 BOTH: Yes! Oh! 1242 00:53:42,600 --> 00:53:45,240 Ooh! I can't believe it's her first time, Woods. 1243 00:53:45,280 --> 00:53:46,840 WOODY: That was massive. Send it! 1244 00:53:46,880 --> 00:53:48,240 One more time, right here! 1245 00:53:48,280 --> 00:53:50,520 Whoo! Oh, consider it sent! 1246 00:53:50,560 --> 00:53:51,840 (LAUGHS) Oh, she's gassed. 1247 00:53:51,880 --> 00:53:53,480 Oh, she's pooped. Whoo! Get up! Get up! 1248 00:53:53,520 --> 00:53:56,000 She is absolutely exhausted, 1249 00:53:56,040 --> 00:53:59,240 but she's made it further than any woman has tonight. 1250 00:53:59,280 --> 00:54:00,280 What a superstar. 1251 00:54:00,320 --> 00:54:02,280 Come on, Zenia. You've got this. 1252 00:54:02,320 --> 00:54:04,960 Can you imagine the fatigue in those arms? 1253 00:54:05,000 --> 00:54:06,760 She's digging deep now. 1254 00:54:07,680 --> 00:54:09,520 The crowd is gonna have to get behind her. 1255 00:54:09,560 --> 00:54:12,040 She's going to need a big pump-up. 1256 00:54:12,080 --> 00:54:13,440 (CHEERING) 1257 00:54:13,480 --> 00:54:14,840 But how's the reach? 1258 00:54:14,880 --> 00:54:19,320 Not much of a climb on the rope - just a reach up to those bars. 1259 00:54:19,960 --> 00:54:22,880 This is sheer determination and willpower right here. 1260 00:54:22,920 --> 00:54:27,000 She is really spent, but she's gonna leave it all out here. 1261 00:54:27,040 --> 00:54:28,080 (CHEERING) She's nailed it. 1262 00:54:28,120 --> 00:54:29,880 Hey! Can she hang on, though? 1263 00:54:29,920 --> 00:54:32,120 Flying Shelf over to Corkscrew. 1264 00:54:32,160 --> 00:54:34,960 There is no quit in this ninja. 1265 00:54:35,000 --> 00:54:36,760 Hang on! Yes! 1266 00:54:36,800 --> 00:54:37,800 How tough is she? 1267 00:54:37,840 --> 00:54:40,280 I cannot believe she is pulling this off. 1268 00:54:40,320 --> 00:54:41,440 This is inspirational. 1269 00:54:41,480 --> 00:54:43,800 Absolutely mind-blowing. 1270 00:54:43,840 --> 00:54:45,640 She came tonight to beat the Warped Wall, 1271 00:54:45,680 --> 00:54:47,000 and here she comes. 1272 00:54:47,040 --> 00:54:49,360 Sometimes you just see somethin' special - 1273 00:54:49,400 --> 00:54:50,600 in the eyes, the determ... 1274 00:54:50,640 --> 00:54:53,880 ALL: Oh! (BUZZER BLARES) 1275 00:54:53,920 --> 00:54:56,440 Missed it by that much. 1276 00:54:56,480 --> 00:54:58,240 She has got that determination. 1277 00:54:58,280 --> 00:55:00,120 She is fierce. 1278 00:55:00,720 --> 00:55:02,040 And certainly, with that performance, 1279 00:55:02,080 --> 00:55:04,760 she's gonna be movin' on to the semi-finals. 1280 00:55:04,800 --> 00:55:07,440 Welcome to the show, Zenia Wood. 1281 00:55:08,560 --> 00:55:11,760 I loved the grit and determination from this first-time ninja. 1282 00:55:11,800 --> 00:55:15,040 She gave it everything she had on the doorknobs, 1283 00:55:15,080 --> 00:55:17,440 but fatigue was always gonna be an issue, 1284 00:55:17,480 --> 00:55:21,440 and she ran out of gas agonisingly close to the wall. 1285 00:55:21,480 --> 00:55:22,960 But what a gutsy effort. 1286 00:55:23,000 --> 00:55:26,520 Olivia Vivian, there's a contender hot on your heels. 1287 00:55:27,720 --> 00:55:29,280 Oh, mate, how are the forearms? 1288 00:55:29,320 --> 00:55:32,640 Oh, wow. You could barely grip my hand then. 1289 00:55:32,680 --> 00:55:35,920 That was all you in that handshake. Oh, mate. 1290 00:55:35,960 --> 00:55:37,760 That was sheer determination on the Anaconda. 1291 00:55:37,800 --> 00:55:39,960 I thought you were gone two-thirds of the way through. 1292 00:55:40,000 --> 00:55:41,160 What got you over the line? 1293 00:55:41,200 --> 00:55:43,160 Dad screaming, honestly. 1294 00:55:43,200 --> 00:55:44,280 (ALL LAUGH) 1295 00:55:44,320 --> 00:55:46,080 But I was so pumped for the wall, but... 1296 00:55:46,120 --> 00:55:47,440 ..I'm just... 1297 00:55:47,480 --> 00:55:51,440 ..stoked to be here, and... I'm really proud about my first run. 1298 00:55:51,480 --> 00:55:54,120 Great stuff. See ya in the semis. 1299 00:55:54,160 --> 00:55:55,720 Yeah, I hope so! Me too. 1300 00:55:55,760 --> 00:55:58,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1301 00:55:58,040 --> 00:56:02,320 Coming up - a new ninja they call the Flamingo. 1302 00:56:02,360 --> 00:56:04,440 I have a ridiculous wingspan. It's... 1303 00:56:05,360 --> 00:56:06,560 ..huge. (CHUCKLES) 1304 00:56:07,600 --> 00:56:10,120 As well as that, I just love to fly around. 1305 00:56:10,760 --> 00:56:15,360 Then speed machine Matthew Bowles returns,... 1306 00:56:16,240 --> 00:56:18,000 ..and the 'Ninja' queen... 1307 00:56:18,040 --> 00:56:19,840 REBECCA MADDERN: Olivia Vivian! 1308 00:56:20,560 --> 00:56:22,360 ..kicks off her campaign. 1309 00:56:22,400 --> 00:56:25,280 OLIVIA VIVIAN: Nothing's gonna stop me being the first female in history 1310 00:56:25,320 --> 00:56:27,960 to win 'Australian Ninja Warrior'. 1311 00:56:28,000 --> 00:56:31,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1312 00:56:33,840 --> 00:56:37,280 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1313 00:56:37,320 --> 00:56:38,520 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1314 00:56:38,560 --> 00:56:40,600 LEILA: You're back with 'Australian Ninja Warrior', 1315 00:56:40,640 --> 00:56:41,720 where our ninjas are vying 1316 00:56:41,760 --> 00:56:45,640 for a top-18 finish and a place in our semi-finals. 1317 00:56:45,680 --> 00:56:47,960 The second of our Ninja Mum duo, 1318 00:56:48,000 --> 00:56:50,560 43-year-old Nicole Chamberlain, 1319 00:56:50,600 --> 00:56:52,520 started strong, confidently 1320 00:56:52,560 --> 00:56:54,440 tackling the first two obstacles 1321 00:56:54,480 --> 00:56:57,360 and easily passing Katrina Bean's effort. 1322 00:56:57,400 --> 00:56:58,960 Yes! The catch! 1323 00:56:59,000 --> 00:57:01,520 She became the second woman tonight to get to the Anaconda,... 1324 00:57:01,560 --> 00:57:03,360 JIM: Alright. This is the tricky part. 1325 00:57:03,400 --> 00:57:06,160 ..but, sadly, also the first to fall off it. 1326 00:57:06,200 --> 00:57:07,840 What's harder - childbirth or the ninja course? 1327 00:57:07,880 --> 00:57:10,400 (LAUGHS) Well, I had three caesareans, so they were easy. 1328 00:57:10,440 --> 00:57:13,360 Oh, childbirth - easy. 1329 00:57:14,000 --> 00:57:17,120 Alex Cvetkovski, from Brisbane, was next on course. 1330 00:57:17,160 --> 00:57:20,560 The 20-year-old rock climber got off to a rocky start. 1331 00:57:20,600 --> 00:57:22,120 He's just diving for it. 1332 00:57:22,160 --> 00:57:23,240 And he's safe. BOTH: Yes! 1333 00:57:23,280 --> 00:57:27,000 But he recovered to get across the course and climb the Warped Wall - 1334 00:57:27,040 --> 00:57:29,240 only the fourth ninja tonight to do so. 1335 00:57:29,280 --> 00:57:31,040 First time! 1336 00:57:31,080 --> 00:57:33,080 Unbelievable! 1337 00:57:33,120 --> 00:57:36,680 Grand-finalist 'Spider' Sam was next to hit the course. 1338 00:57:36,720 --> 00:57:38,400 Oh, he landed like a superhero. 1339 00:57:38,440 --> 00:57:40,960 He set up a rematch with the Warped Wall,... 1340 00:57:41,000 --> 00:57:45,400 Oh! He's living last year's nightmare. 1341 00:57:45,440 --> 00:57:48,640 ..but, once again, couldn't quite rise to the occasion. 1342 00:57:48,680 --> 00:57:51,480 Oh! Just by a whisker. (BUZZER BLARES) 1343 00:57:52,400 --> 00:57:53,640 Let's talk about the Warped Wall. 1344 00:57:53,680 --> 00:57:56,120 I think I have picked up an arch nemesis here. 1345 00:57:56,160 --> 00:57:58,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1346 00:57:58,280 --> 00:57:59,840 And that leaves 'Spider' Sam just 1347 00:57:59,880 --> 00:58:01,760 outside the Power Pool positions. 1348 00:58:01,800 --> 00:58:03,960 Newbie ninja Alex Cvetkovski joins 1349 00:58:04,000 --> 00:58:05,720 teens Dan Watermann and Ben Lewis 1350 00:58:05,760 --> 00:58:07,080 in the top four, with four-time 1351 00:58:07,120 --> 00:58:08,520 grand-finalist Mike Snow 1352 00:58:08,560 --> 00:58:09,640 leading the way. 1353 00:58:09,680 --> 00:58:10,680 But hold the phone. 1354 00:58:10,720 --> 00:58:15,040 On course now, the man with the massive wingspan - Chris Tang. 1355 00:58:15,640 --> 00:58:17,560 Oh! Oh no! 1356 00:58:17,600 --> 00:58:20,480 It looked a little awkward, but it did the job. 1357 00:58:20,520 --> 00:58:22,280 This is one of the fastest times we've seen tonight. 1358 00:58:22,320 --> 00:58:23,880 Whoo! WOODY: He's been a bit hairy 1359 00:58:23,920 --> 00:58:25,480 on a few of these obstacles so far. 1360 00:58:25,520 --> 00:58:27,560 WILL: I don't think he's hairy at all. Can't see a hair on him. 1361 00:58:27,600 --> 00:58:29,680 No. Yeah. Good call. 1362 00:58:29,720 --> 00:58:31,680 JIM: Wow, only 35 seconds, 1363 00:58:31,720 --> 00:58:34,960 and he's up on the Anaconda, just behind Mike Snow. 1364 00:58:35,000 --> 00:58:37,520 The Flying Flamingo - massive wingspan. 1365 00:58:37,560 --> 00:58:38,760 Yes! 1366 00:58:38,800 --> 00:58:40,640 Says he loves to fly. 1367 00:58:40,680 --> 00:58:41,880 Gets there! 1368 00:58:41,920 --> 00:58:43,040 (CHEERING) 1369 00:58:43,080 --> 00:58:45,120 Look at the power on that swing. 1370 00:58:45,160 --> 00:58:46,800 Oh! It's not the prettiest, 1371 00:58:46,840 --> 00:58:48,320 Jim, but it's exciting. 1372 00:58:48,360 --> 00:58:50,720 A little slip and slide on the dismount there, 1373 00:58:50,760 --> 00:58:53,480 but he is flying high here. 1374 00:58:53,520 --> 00:58:55,040 This is unconventional but fast. 1375 00:58:55,080 --> 00:58:58,760 So fast, in fact, Jim, he is now the fastest to this point tonight - 1376 00:58:58,800 --> 00:59:01,720 five seconds ahead of leader Mike Snow. 1377 00:59:01,760 --> 00:59:03,320 Oh yes! Yes! 1378 00:59:03,360 --> 00:59:04,760 (CHEERING) 1379 00:59:04,800 --> 00:59:07,920 He just has to watch out he doesn't hit his head - he's flyin' so high. 1380 00:59:07,960 --> 00:59:09,680 Look at him smilin' too. He is loving it. 1381 00:59:11,040 --> 00:59:12,080 Oh, hangs on! 1382 00:59:12,120 --> 00:59:13,120 Great strength. 1383 00:59:13,760 --> 00:59:15,680 Gets to the front of the Corkscrew. 1384 00:59:15,720 --> 00:59:17,600 Looks a bit fatigued there. 1385 00:59:17,640 --> 00:59:21,240 He's got to leap up half a metre to the next Flying Shelf. 1386 00:59:22,320 --> 00:59:24,760 Yes, he has it! He's heading to the Warped Wall. 1387 00:59:24,800 --> 00:59:26,800 We could have a new leader. 1388 00:59:27,640 --> 00:59:29,000 Look at the time! 1389 00:59:29,040 --> 00:59:30,720 If he gets up that wall and hits the buzzer, 1390 00:59:30,760 --> 00:59:33,440 he's on target for the Power Pool. 1391 00:59:33,480 --> 00:59:36,640 And this is where his wingspan should pay off. 1392 00:59:37,480 --> 00:59:38,960 Dad's pumped. 1393 00:59:39,000 --> 00:59:42,040 Now, any time around 2.15 is quick. 1394 00:59:42,080 --> 00:59:43,520 Here he goes. Can he get there? 1395 00:59:43,560 --> 00:59:44,920 Oh! 1396 00:59:44,960 --> 00:59:46,880 Not the first time. Not quite. 1397 00:59:46,920 --> 00:59:48,760 First-time ninja nerves. That can happen. 1398 00:59:48,800 --> 00:59:49,960 Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 1399 00:59:50,000 --> 00:59:52,120 But time is critical here. He's behind Mike Snow 1400 00:59:52,160 --> 00:59:55,000 and in serious risk of being passed by Dan Watermann. 1401 00:59:55,040 --> 00:59:56,680 CROWD: Beat that wall! 1402 00:59:56,720 --> 00:59:58,600 And he's gonna have to beat the clock too 1403 00:59:58,640 --> 01:00:00,480 if he wants that Power Pool advantage. 1404 01:00:00,520 --> 01:00:02,520 The key here is you start gradually 1405 01:00:02,560 --> 01:00:04,240 and then really hit the speed once you hit the ramp. 1406 01:00:04,280 --> 01:00:05,360 Come on. Go! 1407 01:00:05,400 --> 01:00:07,240 Come on! Yes... Oh! No! 1408 01:00:07,280 --> 01:00:09,000 Oh, unlucky. He had it. 1409 01:00:09,040 --> 01:00:10,560 His fingers were right there. 1410 01:00:10,600 --> 01:00:12,240 You can't get much closer. 1411 01:00:12,280 --> 01:00:15,040 Will this cost him a spot in the Power Pool? 1412 01:00:15,080 --> 01:00:16,080 Can he make it? 1413 01:00:16,120 --> 01:00:17,560 Dry off your hands. 1414 01:00:17,600 --> 01:00:20,120 Maybe that's fatigue, but now we have a problem, Leila. 1415 01:00:20,160 --> 01:00:23,240 Yes, this is his third and final attempt. 1416 01:00:23,280 --> 01:00:24,560 Come on, Flamingo! 1417 01:00:24,600 --> 01:00:26,120 Last chance. 1418 01:00:26,160 --> 01:00:27,880 Doesn't get more exciting than this, Will. 1419 01:00:27,920 --> 01:00:29,760 (CHEERING) 1420 01:00:29,800 --> 01:00:32,120 Look at the determination on that face. 1421 01:00:32,160 --> 01:00:34,440 He can do this - he knows it. 1422 01:00:34,480 --> 01:00:35,560 Come on. Come on. 1423 01:00:35,600 --> 01:00:37,720 Yes! Yes! He's up! 1424 01:00:37,760 --> 01:00:40,800 (CHEERING) 1425 01:00:40,840 --> 01:00:42,520 (BUZZER BLARES) 1426 01:00:42,560 --> 01:00:46,000 The Flying Flamingo has beaten the wall! 1427 01:00:46,040 --> 01:00:50,640 And look at the celebrations on the sidelines from his dad. 1428 01:00:50,680 --> 01:00:52,720 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1429 01:00:52,760 --> 01:00:55,480 How about the grit and determination? 1430 01:00:55,520 --> 01:00:58,200 He was messy, but he was also strong and fast, 1431 01:00:58,240 --> 01:01:00,520 placing fourth on the leaderboard. 1432 01:01:00,560 --> 01:01:02,960 But with two former grand-finalists still to run, 1433 01:01:03,000 --> 01:01:06,400 those extra attempts could well cost him the Power Pool. 1434 01:01:06,440 --> 01:01:10,600 But still an incredible debut run from the Flying Flamingo. 1435 01:01:10,640 --> 01:01:12,600 Phil, I'm gonna be honest - you look more tired than Chris. 1436 01:01:12,640 --> 01:01:15,720 Yeah. (LAUGHS) I think... I think I was just, basically, 1437 01:01:15,760 --> 01:01:17,520 expending all of my energy as well. 1438 01:01:17,560 --> 01:01:19,240 It's amazing. Good to see you've tied in 1439 01:01:19,280 --> 01:01:21,680 with the flamingo theme as well. Oh, yeah. Yeah, we had to match. 1440 01:01:21,720 --> 01:01:24,640 It's a beautiful thing to see. Now, Chris, you absolutely flew through, 1441 01:01:24,680 --> 01:01:25,840 mate. How did you feel out there? 1442 01:01:25,880 --> 01:01:28,440 Look, as soon as I got past the first one, 1443 01:01:28,480 --> 01:01:30,640 I just, in my head, "I've got this. I can get to the end." 1444 01:01:30,680 --> 01:01:33,040 It was just too much fun. I couldn't stop. (CHUCKLES) 1445 01:01:33,080 --> 01:01:34,880 Great job, Chris. Congratulations. 1446 01:01:34,920 --> 01:01:36,560 All the best, brother. Cheers. Have a good one. 1447 01:01:36,600 --> 01:01:37,920 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1448 01:01:37,960 --> 01:01:40,240 LEILA: Well, that run had everything. 1449 01:01:40,280 --> 01:01:42,880 I can't wait to see what he brings to the semis. 1450 01:01:42,920 --> 01:01:44,360 JIM: He's an exciting prospect, Leila. 1451 01:01:44,400 --> 01:01:46,400 And speaking of exciting, 1452 01:01:46,440 --> 01:01:49,000 our next ninja is dubbed the Silent Assassin 1453 01:01:49,040 --> 01:01:50,080 for his stealthy moves 1454 01:01:50,120 --> 01:01:52,080 and James Bond thrill for adventure. 1455 01:01:52,120 --> 01:01:53,720 Yeah. He's a dual grand-finalist, 1456 01:01:53,760 --> 01:01:55,640 and he's got a licence to kill it 1457 01:01:55,680 --> 01:01:57,440 on the 'Ninja' course tonight. 1458 01:01:57,480 --> 01:01:59,400 Please welcome Matt Bowles. 1459 01:01:59,440 --> 01:02:02,400 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1460 01:02:02,440 --> 01:02:05,160 Dressed in black, the Silent Assassin. 1461 01:02:05,200 --> 01:02:06,880 Go, Matt! 1462 01:02:06,920 --> 01:02:10,600 Partner Lilian is supporting him there from the sidelines. 1463 01:02:10,640 --> 01:02:13,160 He's a ninja the other ninjas fear, 1464 01:02:13,200 --> 01:02:15,280 but he's never hit a buzzer in a heat. 1465 01:02:15,320 --> 01:02:17,320 Can he make that mission possible tonight? 1466 01:02:17,360 --> 01:02:19,520 He looks like he's about to go out on a Saturday night. 1467 01:02:19,560 --> 01:02:22,880 Are you gettin' that vibe? He's just in a nice polo and some jeans. 1468 01:02:22,920 --> 01:02:25,800 Maybe he's going to the flicks after this. He's confident. I'm confident. 1469 01:02:25,840 --> 01:02:27,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1470 01:02:27,280 --> 01:02:28,320 (BELL CHIMES) 1471 01:02:28,360 --> 01:02:31,840 OK. A warning - do not blink. This guy is fast. 1472 01:02:31,880 --> 01:02:33,480 Across the steps. 1473 01:02:33,520 --> 01:02:36,920 Bypasses the landing pad and straight on to the Candy Cane Rush. 1474 01:02:36,960 --> 01:02:38,080 And... down. 1475 01:02:38,120 --> 01:02:41,160 He's goin' so fast, he's leavin' a vapour trail out here. 1476 01:02:41,200 --> 01:02:42,960 Oh-ho! Blink and you missed it! 1477 01:02:43,000 --> 01:02:45,680 This isn't just fast. This is insanely fast. 1478 01:02:46,280 --> 01:02:48,640 Just dances across the dominoes. 1479 01:02:48,680 --> 01:02:50,680 Oh, look at this run! 1480 01:02:50,720 --> 01:02:52,320 This is crazy. 1481 01:02:52,360 --> 01:02:54,480 He is stomping on this course. 1482 01:02:54,520 --> 01:02:56,400 Matthew Bowles is back! 1483 01:02:56,440 --> 01:02:57,520 (CHEERING) 1484 01:02:57,560 --> 01:03:00,920 This is the fastest time I think I've ever seen anyone go. 1485 01:03:00,960 --> 01:03:02,480 This is ridiculous. 1486 01:03:02,520 --> 01:03:05,200 30 seconds in, and that's the Anaconda done and dusted. 1487 01:03:05,240 --> 01:03:07,680 Yes! Yes! Somebody call the fire station. 1488 01:03:07,720 --> 01:03:12,040 This ninja is burning the course down. This is nuts. 1489 01:03:12,080 --> 01:03:13,840 He's never hit a heats buzzer? 1490 01:03:13,880 --> 01:03:16,600 I guess speed kills, but he's lookin' alive tonight. 1491 01:03:16,640 --> 01:03:18,520 He is certainly killing the clock. 1492 01:03:18,560 --> 01:03:21,560 They don't call him the Silent Assassin for nothing, Jim. 1493 01:03:21,600 --> 01:03:23,360 Nails it! Whoa! 1494 01:03:23,400 --> 01:03:27,120 He's hammering Mike Snow's time, and he's left the teens in his dust too. 1495 01:03:27,160 --> 01:03:28,840 Come on, baby. One more. Look at that backswing. 1496 01:03:28,880 --> 01:03:30,600 This guy's unbelievable. Yes! Yes! 1497 01:03:30,640 --> 01:03:33,400 And he's on his way to his first-ever heats buzzer. 1498 01:03:33,440 --> 01:03:34,520 Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1499 01:03:34,560 --> 01:03:38,240 This is amazing. He is up the wall in no time at all. 1500 01:03:38,280 --> 01:03:41,920 Oh! Straight up the wall! 1501 01:03:41,960 --> 01:03:44,800 (BUZZER BLARES) And what about that finish? 1502 01:03:44,840 --> 01:03:47,120 How about the style? And the speed. 1503 01:03:47,160 --> 01:03:51,840 That is, by far and away, the fastest time in the heats so far - 1504 01:03:51,880 --> 01:03:54,240 16 seconds quicker than Ashlin Herbert's 1505 01:03:54,280 --> 01:03:57,160 scorching run in the first heat. 1506 01:03:57,200 --> 01:03:58,920 That bloke ate the course for breakfast. 1507 01:03:58,960 --> 01:04:01,880 Welcome back, Matty Bowles. That was amazing. 1508 01:04:02,760 --> 01:04:05,000 It was all or nothing for this excitement machine 1509 01:04:05,040 --> 01:04:09,400 as he rocketed through, showing no respect to the course. 1510 01:04:09,440 --> 01:04:11,880 Can you believe that was his first-ever heat buzzer? 1511 01:04:11,920 --> 01:04:15,440 No surprise - it was also the fastest run of the season. 1512 01:04:15,480 --> 01:04:16,960 (CHEERING) 1513 01:04:17,000 --> 01:04:18,960 Matty, how are ya, mate? Congratulations. 1514 01:04:19,000 --> 01:04:23,000 That was unbelievable. 1515 01:04:23,040 --> 01:04:24,200 Unreal, mate. Unreal. Phew. 1516 01:04:24,240 --> 01:04:26,680 Seriously, that was comfortably the fastest run we've seen. 1517 01:04:26,720 --> 01:04:28,000 How are you feeling about it? 1518 01:04:28,040 --> 01:04:29,240 I was on one mission today, 1519 01:04:29,280 --> 01:04:31,600 and that was to hit my first buzzer in the heats, 1520 01:04:31,640 --> 01:04:32,880 and I've accomplished that. 1521 01:04:32,920 --> 01:04:35,360 A little bit of a silent assassin out on the course. 1522 01:04:35,400 --> 01:04:37,640 So you were like a double agent in a James Bond movie. 1523 01:04:37,680 --> 01:04:39,560 I felt like I was watching the opening scene 1524 01:04:39,600 --> 01:04:41,280 from 'GoldenEye' there. You were flying through, 1525 01:04:41,320 --> 01:04:43,200 in your black kit and everything, and then you come meet 1526 01:04:43,240 --> 01:04:46,120 a gorgeous woman on the side here. Gee whiz. 1527 01:04:46,160 --> 01:04:48,720 We saw your hot moves on the course. Can we see...? 1528 01:04:48,760 --> 01:04:50,680 Ooh. Oh! 1529 01:04:50,720 --> 01:04:51,800 Look at this! (CHEERING) 1530 01:04:51,840 --> 01:04:53,080 Wowee. Wowee! 1531 01:04:53,120 --> 01:04:54,240 Close your eyes, kids. 1532 01:04:54,280 --> 01:04:55,320 Mate, that was red-hot stuff. 1533 01:04:55,360 --> 01:04:57,400 Great watching you on 'Ninja'. Congratulations. 1534 01:04:57,440 --> 01:04:58,880 See you at the pool. Thanks, guys. 1535 01:04:58,920 --> 01:05:01,720 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1536 01:05:01,760 --> 01:05:02,760 That was hot. 1537 01:05:02,800 --> 01:05:04,160 That was hot, wasn't he? Hot. 1538 01:05:04,200 --> 01:05:05,760 (LAUGHS) 1539 01:05:05,800 --> 01:05:07,320 LEILA: And with that lightning run, 1540 01:05:07,360 --> 01:05:08,920 Matt Bowles rockets straight to 1541 01:05:08,960 --> 01:05:10,080 the top of the leaderboard - 1542 01:05:10,120 --> 01:05:11,720 almost 40 seconds faster 1543 01:05:11,760 --> 01:05:13,080 than Mike Snow. 1544 01:05:13,120 --> 01:05:17,360 Alright. Grab somethin' hot. Grab somethin' cold. Grab your breath. 1545 01:05:17,400 --> 01:05:19,360 Don't go anywhere. 1546 01:05:19,400 --> 01:05:21,200 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1547 01:05:21,240 --> 01:05:25,840 The inspirational queen of 'Ninja Warrior', Olivia Vivian. 1548 01:05:25,880 --> 01:05:28,200 After being the first female to make it on the Power Tower,... 1549 01:05:28,240 --> 01:05:30,320 (COMMENTATORS SHOUT) 1550 01:05:30,360 --> 01:05:33,080 ..I just know that it's possible to end up in that 1551 01:05:33,120 --> 01:05:36,040 top finishing spot and make it to the Power Pool, 1552 01:05:36,080 --> 01:05:38,520 so I really wanna get there tonight, 1553 01:05:38,560 --> 01:05:41,040 and I wanna see some female energy over that pool - 1554 01:05:41,080 --> 01:05:42,480 just sending it. 1555 01:05:42,520 --> 01:05:45,960 So, tonight, I am definitely going for that Power Pool. 1556 01:05:46,000 --> 01:05:47,840 Boom! (LAUGHS) 1557 01:05:47,880 --> 01:05:51,400 That's next on 'Australian Ninja Warrior'. 1558 01:05:53,840 --> 01:05:57,280 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1559 01:05:57,320 --> 01:06:01,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1560 01:06:01,280 --> 01:06:06,120 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1561 01:06:06,160 --> 01:06:08,760 Welcome back to 'Australian Ninja Warrior', 1562 01:06:08,800 --> 01:06:11,480 and what a night of 'Ninja' so far, 1563 01:06:11,520 --> 01:06:13,360 with the teens dominating early, 1564 01:06:13,400 --> 01:06:14,520 but the legends have asserted 1565 01:06:14,560 --> 01:06:16,600 their superiority with Matt Bowles 1566 01:06:16,640 --> 01:06:18,200 and Mike Snow now sitting atop 1567 01:06:18,240 --> 01:06:19,720 that leaderboard. 1568 01:06:19,760 --> 01:06:23,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1569 01:06:23,040 --> 01:06:27,360 OK, Australia, it is time to make some noise. 1570 01:06:27,400 --> 01:06:29,600 LEILA: Alright. Now make some more noise. 1571 01:06:29,640 --> 01:06:32,080 Because next up is one of the superstars 1572 01:06:32,120 --> 01:06:34,240 of 'Australian Ninja Warrior'. 1573 01:06:34,280 --> 01:06:37,120 She is the queen of the 'Ninja' scene. 1574 01:06:37,160 --> 01:06:39,520 Exciting, inspirational, unstoppable - 1575 01:06:39,560 --> 01:06:41,120 it's... 1576 01:06:41,160 --> 01:06:43,440 BOTH: ..Olivia Vivian! 1577 01:06:43,480 --> 01:06:44,520 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1578 01:06:44,560 --> 01:06:46,760 BEN FORDHAM: Yes! She hits it and holds it! 1579 01:06:46,800 --> 01:06:49,160 REBECCA MADDERN: What an athlete! 1580 01:06:49,200 --> 01:06:51,880 She never gives up. Come on! 1581 01:06:51,920 --> 01:06:53,840 Yes! She's got it! And she's got it! 1582 01:06:53,880 --> 01:06:56,000 What? What? What? 1583 01:06:56,040 --> 01:06:58,120 (SHOUTS) 1584 01:06:58,160 --> 01:07:02,560 Can she be the first female into the grand final number two? 1585 01:07:02,600 --> 01:07:03,920 Grand final! She's there! 1586 01:07:03,960 --> 01:07:06,160 She's done it! Whoo! 1587 01:07:06,200 --> 01:07:09,760 You are remarkable, Olivia Vivian! 1588 01:07:09,800 --> 01:07:13,120 This woman is out of this world! 1589 01:07:13,160 --> 01:07:14,280 (ECHOES) 1590 01:07:14,320 --> 01:07:15,400 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1591 01:07:15,440 --> 01:07:18,280 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1592 01:07:18,320 --> 01:07:21,400 LEILA: Look at that, the queen of the 'Ninja' world. 1593 01:07:21,440 --> 01:07:22,680 JIM: Oh, she's a beauty. 1594 01:07:22,720 --> 01:07:26,120 It's so good to just be in the room with these icons. 1595 01:07:26,160 --> 01:07:29,880 You'll notice she's suffered an injury to her left elbow. 1596 01:07:29,920 --> 01:07:31,600 She has been furiously rehabbing it 1597 01:07:31,640 --> 01:07:34,560 to be ready for this year's big competition. 1598 01:07:34,600 --> 01:07:36,480 We'll see if that hampers her at all. 1599 01:07:36,520 --> 01:07:39,240 (CHEERING) 1600 01:07:39,280 --> 01:07:41,160 I feel like every single woman who does 'Ninja Warrior' 1601 01:07:41,200 --> 01:07:44,080 has been, in some way, inspired by this woman, Will. 1602 01:07:44,120 --> 01:07:46,560 Yeah, Woods and I are actually just really pumped 1603 01:07:46,600 --> 01:07:49,080 about meeting this woman, so we might just do a quick little g'day 1604 01:07:49,120 --> 01:07:51,640 to her before she does the run. 1605 01:07:51,680 --> 01:07:53,360 Olivia. 1606 01:07:53,400 --> 01:07:54,680 How are you feeling? 1607 01:07:54,720 --> 01:07:57,320 I'm nervous, but I'm excited. 1608 01:07:57,360 --> 01:07:59,520 OK. Nervous but excited. 1609 01:07:59,560 --> 01:08:00,640 Doesn't wanna talk to us. 1610 01:08:00,680 --> 01:08:02,080 Doesn't wanna talk at all. Fair enough. 1611 01:08:02,120 --> 01:08:04,280 Fair enough. (CHUCKLES) Olivia. 1612 01:08:04,320 --> 01:08:07,120 Whoo! Let's go, Liv! Yeah! 1613 01:08:07,160 --> 01:08:10,240 LEILA: Her partner, Ben Polson, finished third in his heat. 1614 01:08:10,280 --> 01:08:12,600 Can Olivia go better tonight? 1615 01:08:13,360 --> 01:08:14,360 (BELL CHIMES) 1616 01:08:14,400 --> 01:08:15,600 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1617 01:08:15,640 --> 01:08:18,920 It's time. Obstacle one - the Shrinking Steps. 1618 01:08:18,960 --> 01:08:20,480 Good speed. Nice balance. 1619 01:08:20,520 --> 01:08:21,560 No problem. (CHEERING) 1620 01:08:21,600 --> 01:08:23,880 One obstacle down - five to go. 1621 01:08:24,960 --> 01:08:26,680 JIM: Sets her feet for the Candy Cane Rush. 1622 01:08:26,720 --> 01:08:28,320 Takes the leap and the ride. 1623 01:08:28,360 --> 01:08:30,200 Here's the lache. 1624 01:08:30,240 --> 01:08:31,600 Silky smooth from Olivia. 1625 01:08:31,640 --> 01:08:33,640 (CHEERING) 1626 01:08:33,680 --> 01:08:36,800 Expectations are always high for this ninja. 1627 01:08:36,840 --> 01:08:38,480 Three obstacles down. 20 seconds gone. 1628 01:08:39,720 --> 01:08:43,240 I'll tell you what - she's settin' a quick pace so far here. 1629 01:08:43,280 --> 01:08:46,520 Up she goes on the Anaconda, on the doorknobs. 1630 01:08:46,560 --> 01:08:49,400 She looks like she's gonna take the speed lane - 1631 01:08:49,440 --> 01:08:50,800 goin' with the lache bar. 1632 01:08:50,840 --> 01:08:52,480 Here comes the big swing. 1633 01:08:52,520 --> 01:08:54,640 BEN: Come on. You've got it. Can she make the big leap? 1634 01:08:54,680 --> 01:08:56,040 Yes! Yes, she can. 1635 01:08:56,080 --> 01:08:59,640 She's got all the skills. She's the full Swiss army knife of 'Ninja'. 1636 01:08:59,680 --> 01:09:03,120 She laches, rock-climbing skills, agile feet, 1637 01:09:03,160 --> 01:09:05,880 she's an Olympic gymnast - full package. 1638 01:09:05,920 --> 01:09:07,160 Blowin' a few kisses. Why not? 1639 01:09:07,200 --> 01:09:09,680 LEILA: Her speed, to this point, is impressive. 1640 01:09:09,720 --> 01:09:12,280 She's a few seconds ahead of Mike Snow's time. 1641 01:09:12,320 --> 01:09:13,320 She keeps this up, 1642 01:09:13,360 --> 01:09:16,040 and she'll be chasing down the Power Pool advantage tonight. 1643 01:09:16,080 --> 01:09:18,720 JIM: That left elbow doesn't seem to be problematic. 1644 01:09:18,760 --> 01:09:21,080 And here she goes for the first shelf. 1645 01:09:21,120 --> 01:09:23,080 Big swing, and a nice catch. 1646 01:09:23,120 --> 01:09:25,080 (CHEERING) This is just poetry in motion 1647 01:09:25,120 --> 01:09:26,880 from the 'Ninja' queen. 1648 01:09:26,920 --> 01:09:29,400 She is just gliding through this course. 1649 01:09:29,440 --> 01:09:30,880 The teens were fast and fearless, 1650 01:09:30,920 --> 01:09:33,840 but this is just a masterclass from the 'Ninja' legend. 1651 01:09:33,880 --> 01:09:35,400 And here she goes. 1652 01:09:35,440 --> 01:09:39,120 This is so fast, Jim. She is matching it with the men tonight. 1653 01:09:39,160 --> 01:09:41,200 She is moving at a pace. 1654 01:09:41,240 --> 01:09:43,320 You know what she's movin' to? She's movin' to the Power Pool, 1655 01:09:43,360 --> 01:09:45,240 if she can get up this wall quick enough. 1656 01:09:45,280 --> 01:09:47,520 This is a very quick time. 1657 01:09:47,560 --> 01:09:49,520 She is lighting this course on fire. 1658 01:09:49,560 --> 01:09:53,320 She's one of only three women to do every season of 'Ninja Warrior'. 1659 01:09:53,360 --> 01:09:57,360 You can hear the support. You can feel the support. She's an icon. 1660 01:09:57,400 --> 01:09:59,440 How many ways have we watched her conquer this wall? 1661 01:09:59,480 --> 01:10:01,400 And up she comes. BOTH: Oh! 1662 01:10:01,440 --> 01:10:02,640 (ALL GASP) 1663 01:10:02,680 --> 01:10:05,880 That's a shock. I didn't expect that from Olivia Vivian. 1664 01:10:05,920 --> 01:10:07,520 Come on. That could be costly. 1665 01:10:07,560 --> 01:10:11,560 She's in third position, with Dan Watermann breathing down her neck. 1666 01:10:11,600 --> 01:10:13,080 But if she fails the next attempt, 1667 01:10:13,120 --> 01:10:15,800 I dare say she'll miss the Power Pool altogether. 1668 01:10:16,920 --> 01:10:18,200 Hope that elbow is OK. 1669 01:10:18,240 --> 01:10:22,360 And so do I. She has to calm herself down, think of her experience... 1670 01:10:22,400 --> 01:10:25,120 She's the only woman still in contention. 1671 01:10:25,160 --> 01:10:26,960 Come on, Olivia. Come on! 1672 01:10:27,000 --> 01:10:28,120 CROWD: Beat the wall! 1673 01:10:28,160 --> 01:10:30,240 Yes! Oh yes! 1674 01:10:30,280 --> 01:10:32,560 Oh, and look at this move! (LAUGHS) 1675 01:10:32,600 --> 01:10:36,240 The scissor kick, and the signature backward flip, 1676 01:10:36,280 --> 01:10:38,040 straight up that wall. (BUZZER BLARES) 1677 01:10:38,080 --> 01:10:40,720 (CHEERING) So good! What a relief. 1678 01:10:40,760 --> 01:10:43,560 She's just posted the third-fastest run of the night, 1679 01:10:43,600 --> 01:10:46,840 and that means she's goin' to the Power Pool. Amazing stuff. 1680 01:10:46,880 --> 01:10:50,240 She truly is an extraordinary athlete. 1681 01:10:50,280 --> 01:10:52,160 Her technique is flawless, 1682 01:10:52,200 --> 01:10:55,080 and Olivia made good time across the course, 1683 01:10:55,120 --> 01:10:58,240 relying on efficiency that made her fast. 1684 01:10:58,280 --> 01:11:00,880 She showed that focus and control 1685 01:11:00,920 --> 01:11:02,760 can get you to a top-four finish, 1686 01:11:02,800 --> 01:11:05,800 despite taking two goes at the wall. 1687 01:11:05,840 --> 01:11:09,680 That was a hugely impressive run from an equally impressive ninja. 1688 01:11:09,720 --> 01:11:11,200 (CHEERING) 1689 01:11:11,240 --> 01:11:12,600 This is a real treat. 1690 01:11:12,640 --> 01:11:13,840 A real honour to meet you. 1691 01:11:13,880 --> 01:11:15,240 Oh, thank you. Amazing. 1692 01:11:15,280 --> 01:11:16,400 How did that feel? 1693 01:11:16,440 --> 01:11:19,320 Because it was great just to watch you hit that wall and stick it. 1694 01:11:19,360 --> 01:11:21,600 I'm so glad to be up on the tower, 1695 01:11:21,640 --> 01:11:23,640 talking to you guys. It's... 1696 01:11:23,680 --> 01:11:25,560 It feels much better, now that that is done. 1697 01:11:25,600 --> 01:11:27,680 It was awesome. How about the elbow? It's strapped up - 1698 01:11:27,720 --> 01:11:28,720 how did it hold up? 1699 01:11:28,760 --> 01:11:31,160 I'm coming in this year with a bit of a 'ninj-ury',... 1700 01:11:31,200 --> 01:11:32,520 (LAUGHS) ..so we're just 1701 01:11:32,560 --> 01:11:34,120 managing the best we can 1702 01:11:34,160 --> 01:11:35,520 so I can get through the season. 1703 01:11:35,560 --> 01:11:38,760 Did you go out there to go fast to get in that Power Pool? 1704 01:11:38,800 --> 01:11:40,080 Was that the plan tonight? 1705 01:11:40,120 --> 01:11:43,960 That was my plan - to, sort of, be smooth, efficient... 1706 01:11:44,000 --> 01:11:46,520 I really do want that Power Pool tonight. 1707 01:11:46,560 --> 01:11:48,080 I want some female energy... (CHEERING) 1708 01:11:48,120 --> 01:11:49,960 ..up there. Yes. 1709 01:11:50,000 --> 01:11:51,560 So good to see you. Congratulations. 1710 01:11:51,600 --> 01:11:53,360 See you later for the Power Pool. Well done. 1711 01:11:53,400 --> 01:11:54,440 Thank you! 1712 01:11:54,480 --> 01:11:56,480 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1713 01:11:56,520 --> 01:11:59,520 There's no other ninja quite like Olivia Vivian. 1714 01:11:59,560 --> 01:12:01,040 What a couple. 1715 01:12:01,080 --> 01:12:02,520 Ben Polson finished third in his heat. 1716 01:12:02,560 --> 01:12:04,880 Olivia matched that tonight. 1717 01:12:04,920 --> 01:12:07,360 And that is how you get the job done. 1718 01:12:07,400 --> 01:12:09,960 For the last time tonight, here's the leaderboard. 1719 01:12:10,000 --> 01:12:11,960 These are our semi-finalists. 1720 01:12:12,000 --> 01:12:15,840 The Bin Chicken Ninja, John Sterio, makes it through in 17th, 1721 01:12:15,880 --> 01:12:16,960 and, on what has been a night 1722 01:12:17,000 --> 01:12:18,080 for new ninjas, 1723 01:12:18,120 --> 01:12:20,120 Zenia Wood and Aurelien Schibli 1724 01:12:20,160 --> 01:12:22,160 also moving on to the semis - 1725 01:12:22,200 --> 01:12:23,480 as does the Peacemaker, 1726 01:12:23,520 --> 01:12:25,640 Brodie Peace, in 10th. 1727 01:12:25,680 --> 01:12:27,440 Teenager Ben Lewis was one of two 1728 01:12:27,480 --> 01:12:29,360 teens up the Warped Wall tonight. 1729 01:12:30,080 --> 01:12:31,960 And how about this top four? 1730 01:12:32,000 --> 01:12:33,000 Three of them are from 1731 01:12:33,040 --> 01:12:34,400 Western Australia - we said it was 1732 01:12:34,440 --> 01:12:35,720 a ninja breeding ground, 1733 01:12:35,760 --> 01:12:37,600 and we weren't joking. 1734 01:12:37,640 --> 01:12:38,720 But the performance of the night 1735 01:12:38,760 --> 01:12:40,520 so far belongs to Matthew Bowles, 1736 01:12:40,560 --> 01:12:42,680 with an insanely fast run. 1737 01:12:42,720 --> 01:12:44,560 The top four will now battle it out 1738 01:12:44,600 --> 01:12:45,600 in the Power Pool 1739 01:12:45,640 --> 01:12:48,880 for a huge advantage that they'll want to take into the semis. 1740 01:12:48,920 --> 01:12:53,080 So, there we have it - our four ninjas taking on the Power Pool. 1741 01:12:53,120 --> 01:12:55,160 But only one will conquer all 1742 01:12:55,200 --> 01:12:58,360 and claim an incredibly powerful semi-final advantage, 1743 01:12:58,400 --> 01:12:59,640 where they get to choose 1744 01:12:59,680 --> 01:13:02,480 which opponent they face in head-to-head racing. 1745 01:13:02,520 --> 01:13:04,760 The Power Pool, coming up next. 1746 01:13:05,760 --> 01:13:07,520 Who do you think will win the Power Pool? 1747 01:13:07,560 --> 01:13:09,960 Olivia Vivian, Dan Watermann, 1748 01:13:10,000 --> 01:13:12,120 Mike Snow or Matty Bowles? 1749 01:13:12,160 --> 01:13:15,040 Head to nine.com.au/ninjawarrior 1750 01:13:15,080 --> 01:13:16,280 and vote right now. 1751 01:13:16,320 --> 01:13:17,840 It's all thanks to Energizer. 1752 01:13:18,840 --> 01:13:21,840 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1753 01:13:24,800 --> 01:13:28,640 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) 1754 01:13:28,680 --> 01:13:32,320 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1755 01:13:32,360 --> 01:13:35,000 JIM: We are back on 'Australian Ninja Warrior', 1756 01:13:35,040 --> 01:13:39,320 and it is Power Pool time - and what a line-up we have in store. 1757 01:13:39,360 --> 01:13:42,920 LEILA: These are the four ninjas fighting it out for the advantage - 1758 01:13:42,960 --> 01:13:46,600 the queen of 'Australian Ninja Warrior', Olivia Vivian, 1759 01:13:46,640 --> 01:13:49,120 the teen of the night, Daniel Watermann, 1760 01:13:49,160 --> 01:13:52,600 our favourite stuntman and fierce competitor, Mike Snow, 1761 01:13:52,640 --> 01:13:57,040 and the fastest ninja we've seen over the heats, Matthew Bowles. 1762 01:13:57,080 --> 01:13:59,040 And take a look at this thing. 1763 01:13:59,080 --> 01:14:02,840 The Power Pool is colossal, and it needs to be, 1764 01:14:02,880 --> 01:14:04,800 because the reward for the winner is massive. 1765 01:14:04,840 --> 01:14:07,400 Over the past few nights, we've seen it all - 1766 01:14:07,440 --> 01:14:09,440 big names have fallen... 1767 01:14:09,480 --> 01:14:12,000 BOTH: Oh! ..the full 5m. 1768 01:14:12,040 --> 01:14:14,400 Ashlin's in the water! 1769 01:14:14,440 --> 01:14:16,800 And ninjas have been punished... 1770 01:14:16,840 --> 01:14:18,920 Ben Polson could be in trouble here. 1771 01:14:18,960 --> 01:14:20,560 ..for being less than perfect. 1772 01:14:20,600 --> 01:14:22,880 A couple of upsets at the Power Pool. 1773 01:14:22,920 --> 01:14:26,400 Racing at height, head to head, has cranked up the pressure. 1774 01:14:26,440 --> 01:14:30,720 If you can handle the heat, you will bag the advantage. 1775 01:14:31,960 --> 01:14:35,480 The Power Pool end game is a sprint in three parts. 1776 01:14:35,520 --> 01:14:38,640 Ninjas must race across the steps and up the rope, 1777 01:14:38,680 --> 01:14:42,440 but it's the transition off the rope that's really tricky, 1778 01:14:42,480 --> 01:14:44,200 and even the best have struggled. 1779 01:14:44,240 --> 01:14:46,920 From there, it's on to the Basket Toss - 1780 01:14:46,960 --> 01:14:50,680 three laches, where extra swings are the enemy of efficiency. 1781 01:14:50,720 --> 01:14:54,360 Then the final sprint is their last chance to play catch-up, 1782 01:14:54,400 --> 01:14:56,480 with a 3m rope climb to the buzzer. 1783 01:14:56,520 --> 01:14:57,600 (BUZZER BLARES) 1784 01:14:57,640 --> 01:15:02,360 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1785 01:15:02,400 --> 01:15:05,040 It is thrilling. It's ninja versus ninja, 1786 01:15:05,080 --> 01:15:07,200 and they have to win not once 1787 01:15:07,240 --> 01:15:08,960 but twice in a three-round, 1788 01:15:09,000 --> 01:15:10,800 winner-takes-all knockout. 1789 01:15:10,840 --> 01:15:13,360 Olivia Vivian takes on the Send It Ninja, 1790 01:15:13,400 --> 01:15:14,680 Daniel Watermann, 1791 01:15:14,720 --> 01:15:16,720 then stuntman Mike Snow takes on 1792 01:15:16,760 --> 01:15:18,760 speed machine Matthew Bowles. 1793 01:15:18,800 --> 01:15:20,200 The winner of each faces off 1794 01:15:20,240 --> 01:15:21,600 for that huge advantage. 1795 01:15:22,920 --> 01:15:25,080 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1796 01:15:25,120 --> 01:15:28,720 I can't wait any longer. Let's get this party started. Bring 'em out. 1797 01:15:28,760 --> 01:15:30,760 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1798 01:15:30,800 --> 01:15:32,440 It's the legend, Olivia Vivian, 1799 01:15:32,480 --> 01:15:35,600 takin' on the teen, Daniel Watermann. 1800 01:15:35,640 --> 01:15:37,960 Step right up into the Power Pool. 1801 01:15:38,000 --> 01:15:40,160 Olivia Vivian was fast tonight 1802 01:15:40,200 --> 01:15:41,720 in a way we haven't seen before. 1803 01:15:41,760 --> 01:15:43,640 She means business. 1804 01:15:43,680 --> 01:15:45,080 She had the third-fastest time 1805 01:15:45,120 --> 01:15:47,160 tonight, ahead of Daniel Watermann 1806 01:15:47,200 --> 01:15:48,240 by a few seconds. 1807 01:15:48,280 --> 01:15:50,520 Can the 16-year-old repeat heat one's 1808 01:15:50,560 --> 01:15:52,680 Power Pool and take down a legend? 1809 01:15:52,720 --> 01:15:55,040 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1810 01:15:55,080 --> 01:15:57,720 Alright. Daniel, what's the plan? 1811 01:15:57,760 --> 01:15:59,640 Um, send it. 1812 01:15:59,680 --> 01:16:01,400 (LAUGHTER) Love it. 1813 01:16:01,440 --> 01:16:03,400 (CHEERING) 1814 01:16:03,440 --> 01:16:05,920 Olivia, you've been sending it for years now. 1815 01:16:05,960 --> 01:16:08,560 How much more "send it" have you got in you? 1816 01:16:08,600 --> 01:16:11,800 Oh, tonight, it's for the girls, baby! 1817 01:16:11,840 --> 01:16:13,680 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1818 01:16:13,720 --> 01:16:15,080 Oh, fantastic. 1819 01:16:15,120 --> 01:16:17,720 Alright. Daniel Watermann, 1820 01:16:17,760 --> 01:16:19,040 Olivia Vivian - 1821 01:16:19,080 --> 01:16:21,680 teens versus legends - let's do this. 1822 01:16:22,720 --> 01:16:24,280 (BELL CHIMES) 1823 01:16:24,320 --> 01:16:26,600 The attack of the teens continues. 1824 01:16:26,640 --> 01:16:29,080 And Olivia gets up to the rope first, 1825 01:16:29,120 --> 01:16:32,120 but Daniel's makin' his way up also. 1826 01:16:32,160 --> 01:16:34,000 Who's gonna get to the bar? 1827 01:16:34,040 --> 01:16:37,920 It looks like close to a dead heat. No, it's the teen on the attack. 1828 01:16:37,960 --> 01:16:39,400 Here we go, on basket one. 1829 01:16:39,440 --> 01:16:43,000 Daniel's swinging, but Olivia laches on to basket two. 1830 01:16:43,040 --> 01:16:45,080 She has basket three in her sights. 1831 01:16:45,120 --> 01:16:47,080 Daniel just behind her. 1832 01:16:47,120 --> 01:16:50,720 But Olivia makes the dismount first. She's to the rope. 1833 01:16:50,760 --> 01:16:52,320 Experience counts. 1834 01:16:52,360 --> 01:16:54,920 She's up, and she is at it. 1835 01:16:54,960 --> 01:16:57,200 And it's going to be Olivia Vivian 1836 01:16:57,240 --> 01:16:58,280 at the buzzer! (BUZZER BLARES) 1837 01:16:58,320 --> 01:16:59,400 Oh! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1838 01:16:59,440 --> 01:17:02,040 The 'Ninja' queen, 1839 01:17:02,080 --> 01:17:03,960 taking down the 'Ninja' teen! 1840 01:17:04,000 --> 01:17:05,240 Wow. What a moment. 1841 01:17:05,280 --> 01:17:09,520 She was doin' it for the girls, and she is into the finals. 1842 01:17:09,560 --> 01:17:12,240 But what a night Daniel Watermann had this evening. 1843 01:17:12,280 --> 01:17:14,680 I can't wait to see what he does in the semis. 1844 01:17:14,720 --> 01:17:16,240 (CHEERING) 1845 01:17:16,280 --> 01:17:19,800 This was a come-from-behind performance for Olivia. 1846 01:17:19,840 --> 01:17:23,320 She used the static bar to help her swing and release straight away. 1847 01:17:23,360 --> 01:17:24,520 That was enough to gain the lead, 1848 01:17:24,560 --> 01:17:26,800 and she moves on to the final face-off 1849 01:17:26,840 --> 01:17:28,040 in the Power Pool. 1850 01:17:28,080 --> 01:17:32,600 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1851 01:17:32,640 --> 01:17:36,920 We're up to round two, and who will take on Olivia Vivian? 1852 01:17:36,960 --> 01:17:39,920 Will it be Matty Bowles or Mike Snow battling her 1853 01:17:39,960 --> 01:17:41,600 for that critical advantage? 1854 01:17:42,480 --> 01:17:44,120 We're about to find out. 1855 01:17:44,160 --> 01:17:45,240 Both of these guys have been 1856 01:17:45,280 --> 01:17:46,360 'Ninja' grand-finalists, 1857 01:17:46,400 --> 01:17:47,400 and Matt's time tonight 1858 01:17:47,440 --> 01:17:49,320 was absolutely blistering. 1859 01:17:49,360 --> 01:17:50,840 But head-to-head racing 1860 01:17:50,880 --> 01:17:52,400 is different, and Mike proved himself 1861 01:17:52,440 --> 01:17:53,920 on the Power Tower last season, 1862 01:17:53,960 --> 01:17:55,560 so he knows how to get it done. 1863 01:17:55,600 --> 01:17:56,960 Well, let's get ready to rumble. 1864 01:17:57,000 --> 01:17:58,920 Go ahead, fellas. Get after it. 1865 01:17:58,960 --> 01:18:02,280 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1866 01:18:02,320 --> 01:18:03,840 (BELL CHIMES) 1867 01:18:03,880 --> 01:18:07,000 And they're off. There's nothing in it across the steps. 1868 01:18:07,040 --> 01:18:10,280 And up the rope. It's all gonna come down to this transition again. 1869 01:18:10,320 --> 01:18:12,120 Who'll be first to the static bar? 1870 01:18:12,160 --> 01:18:15,160 Looks like Matty Bowles has got it, but this is tight. 1871 01:18:15,200 --> 01:18:18,040 Wow! Matt rejected on his first release. 1872 01:18:18,080 --> 01:18:20,680 Mike now on the first basket - they're neck and neck. 1873 01:18:20,720 --> 01:18:23,080 Matthew releases. He's applying pressure, 1874 01:18:23,120 --> 01:18:24,600 and Mike has to play catch-up. 1875 01:18:24,640 --> 01:18:25,920 Matt gets to the third. Oh-ho! 1876 01:18:25,960 --> 01:18:28,360 Is he gonna get to the mat first? 1877 01:18:28,400 --> 01:18:29,920 Yes! Yes, he will. 1878 01:18:29,960 --> 01:18:31,920 Here we go, Matt heading up the rope. 1879 01:18:31,960 --> 01:18:33,200 Mike not far behind him, 1880 01:18:33,240 --> 01:18:36,160 but it looks like it's Matt who's gonna smash that buzzer. 1881 01:18:36,200 --> 01:18:39,360 (BUZZER BLARES) Yes! He's into the final race. 1882 01:18:39,400 --> 01:18:41,200 This is a challenger to the throne. 1883 01:18:41,240 --> 01:18:43,400 Matthew Bowles took the lead first, 1884 01:18:43,440 --> 01:18:46,600 but he seemed to change his mind mid-swing here. 1885 01:18:46,640 --> 01:18:48,800 Oh, he did well to hang on. 1886 01:18:48,840 --> 01:18:50,840 And that gave Mike the chance to catch up, 1887 01:18:50,880 --> 01:18:52,520 and they were neck and neck again, 1888 01:18:52,560 --> 01:18:56,360 but Matthew's decision to let go first was the difference. 1889 01:18:56,400 --> 01:18:58,080 He was on fire earlier tonight, 1890 01:18:58,120 --> 01:19:00,240 and he's still smokin'. 1891 01:19:00,280 --> 01:19:03,400 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1892 01:19:03,440 --> 01:19:06,920 Leila, I am so pumped for the finals in this Power Pool. 1893 01:19:06,960 --> 01:19:08,520 It's Olivia Vivian. 1894 01:19:08,560 --> 01:19:10,080 It's Matty Bowles. It is all on. 1895 01:19:10,120 --> 01:19:11,160 It is incredible. 1896 01:19:11,200 --> 01:19:13,720 This is what it all boils down to. 1897 01:19:13,760 --> 01:19:17,360 I cannot wait any longer. We can't wait any longer. 1898 01:19:17,400 --> 01:19:19,240 Let's get right to the final. 1899 01:19:19,280 --> 01:19:20,400 (CHEERING) 1900 01:19:20,440 --> 01:19:23,240 The queen of 'Ninja' up against the speed demon. 1901 01:19:23,280 --> 01:19:24,360 Who will win the advantage? 1902 01:19:24,400 --> 01:19:25,760 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1903 01:19:25,800 --> 01:19:27,000 (BELL CHIMES) 1904 01:19:27,040 --> 01:19:28,640 And they're off. 1905 01:19:28,680 --> 01:19:30,440 They're stride for stride early. 1906 01:19:30,480 --> 01:19:31,960 Neck and neck on to the rope. 1907 01:19:32,000 --> 01:19:34,280 Who can get to the baskets first? That seems to be the key. 1908 01:19:34,320 --> 01:19:35,840 This is pressure. 1909 01:19:35,880 --> 01:19:37,240 Oh, oh, oh, oh! Matt's on the bar first, 1910 01:19:37,280 --> 01:19:39,200 but he's got his legs tangled in the rope. 1911 01:19:39,240 --> 01:19:40,640 Oh no! Oh no! This could be catastrophic. 1912 01:19:40,680 --> 01:19:42,880 Olivia's struggling to get to the static bar. 1913 01:19:43,800 --> 01:19:46,000 But Matt's free and takin' the advantage. 1914 01:19:46,040 --> 01:19:48,800 Matt about to hit the second basket. He's looking strong. 1915 01:19:48,840 --> 01:19:50,080 Olivia needs to do something. 1916 01:19:50,120 --> 01:19:53,280 She's just getting to the first basket now. 1917 01:19:53,320 --> 01:19:54,560 And what's Olivia got left? 1918 01:19:54,600 --> 01:19:56,280 She needs something here. 1919 01:19:56,320 --> 01:19:57,320 Oh! 1920 01:19:57,360 --> 01:19:58,640 Oh, that's a big move by Olivia! 1921 01:19:58,680 --> 01:20:00,120 Wow! 1922 01:20:00,160 --> 01:20:02,200 Olivia making a desperate run, 1923 01:20:02,240 --> 01:20:04,200 but Matt is on the buzzer. (BUZZER BLARES) 1924 01:20:04,240 --> 01:20:07,480 Matt has claimed that critical advantage. 1925 01:20:08,680 --> 01:20:11,080 There is just no quit in Olivia Vivian. 1926 01:20:11,120 --> 01:20:13,560 She's gonna get to that buzzer, no matter what. 1927 01:20:13,600 --> 01:20:16,640 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1928 01:20:16,680 --> 01:20:19,280 What a great final round,... Yeah. 1929 01:20:19,320 --> 01:20:21,680 ..and the advantage goes to Matt Bowles. 1930 01:20:23,080 --> 01:20:26,720 Well, she didn't win, but those last three laches - 1931 01:20:26,760 --> 01:20:29,680 that's the play of the day. What a great comeback. 1932 01:20:29,720 --> 01:20:32,560 And well done to Matthew Bowles. 1933 01:20:32,600 --> 01:20:35,200 He soaked up the pressure all night long, 1934 01:20:35,240 --> 01:20:38,680 and now he'll get to choose his semi-final opponent 1935 01:20:38,720 --> 01:20:40,200 in another knockout race, 1936 01:20:40,240 --> 01:20:43,360 and that's a massive step towards Mt Midoriyama. 1937 01:20:43,400 --> 01:20:44,440 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1938 01:20:44,480 --> 01:20:48,080 We are here with Matthew Bowles, our Silent Assassin, 1939 01:20:48,120 --> 01:20:49,320 down at the Power Pool. 1940 01:20:49,360 --> 01:20:52,920 Mate, what a race. Yeah, it just... went so quick. 1941 01:20:52,960 --> 01:20:55,200 You were home and hosed, and then she came back, 1942 01:20:55,240 --> 01:20:58,440 like, just, this tidal wave coming in behind you. 1943 01:20:58,480 --> 01:21:00,320 I don't think you realised how close it was 'til the end, 1944 01:21:00,360 --> 01:21:02,000 but you kept your poise, in true 1945 01:21:02,040 --> 01:21:04,280 Silent Assassin form, and you've binned it. 1946 01:21:04,320 --> 01:21:06,200 You're goin' through to the semis with an advantage. 1947 01:21:06,240 --> 01:21:07,640 How good's that, guys? What a race, eh? 1948 01:21:07,680 --> 01:21:10,200 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1949 01:21:10,240 --> 01:21:11,520 She's back. Here we go! 1950 01:21:11,560 --> 01:21:12,640 (LAUGHS) There we go! 1951 01:21:12,680 --> 01:21:14,960 Congratulations again to Matthew Bowles, our Silent Assassin! 1952 01:21:15,000 --> 01:21:17,200 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1953 01:21:17,240 --> 01:21:20,040 LEILA: What a phenomenal night of 'Australian Ninja Warrior' action - 1954 01:21:20,080 --> 01:21:22,880 the most incredible, I think, we've ever seen, 1955 01:21:22,920 --> 01:21:25,920 ending in an explosive Power Pool race. 1956 01:21:25,960 --> 01:21:27,600 And that's all for tonight, 1957 01:21:27,640 --> 01:21:30,920 so join us next time for more 'Ninja' magic, 1958 01:21:30,960 --> 01:21:33,680 right here on 'Australian Ninja Warrior'. 1959 01:21:33,720 --> 01:21:34,960 Goodnight. Goodnight. 1960 01:21:35,000 --> 01:21:37,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1961 01:21:42,760 --> 01:21:45,120 VOICEOVER: The greatest ninjas ever 1962 01:21:45,840 --> 01:21:47,640 will light up Sunday. 1963 01:21:47,680 --> 01:21:49,000 It's now or never. 1964 01:21:49,040 --> 01:21:51,840 This guy is a ninja superstar. 1965 01:21:51,880 --> 01:21:55,400 Three ninja champions show Australia... 1966 01:21:55,440 --> 01:21:56,680 Wow! Unbelievable! 1967 01:21:56,720 --> 01:21:58,000 ..how it's done. 1968 01:21:58,040 --> 01:21:59,040 Oh, my goodness. 1969 01:21:59,080 --> 01:22:01,480 Are we about to see history being made? 1970 01:22:01,520 --> 01:22:04,120 The youngest ninja of all time... 1971 01:22:04,160 --> 01:22:06,120 The older guys, just time for them to leave. 1972 01:22:06,160 --> 01:22:08,240 Like, "See ya." (LAUGHS) 1973 01:22:08,280 --> 01:22:09,280 And... 1974 01:22:09,320 --> 01:22:11,880 Broke my back and dislocated vertebrae. 1975 01:22:11,920 --> 01:22:14,480 Ohh! Oh no! 1976 01:22:14,520 --> 01:22:16,640 Oh no, he's grabbed the back. (VOICE ECHOES) 1977 01:22:17,160 --> 01:22:20,000 From 'Love Island' to Olympic gold... 1978 01:22:20,600 --> 01:22:22,200 How good are these celebrities! 1979 01:22:22,240 --> 01:22:24,280 ..the celebrities shine. 1980 01:22:24,880 --> 01:22:25,880 Oh, wow, graceful. 1981 01:22:25,920 --> 01:22:27,360 That was like a Catwoman sort of a thing. 1982 01:22:28,440 --> 01:22:29,480 Then... 1983 01:22:29,520 --> 01:22:32,400 We are ninja-verse-ninja. 1984 01:22:32,440 --> 01:22:36,040 ..the sudden death semis begin. 1985 01:22:36,080 --> 01:22:38,120 A massive week of Ninja. 1986 01:22:38,760 --> 01:22:40,800 Starts Sunday at 7pm.