1 00:00:03,520 --> 00:00:05,840 LEILA McKINNON: For five years... 2 00:00:07,280 --> 00:00:11,000 our legends have been chasing the holy grail. 3 00:00:11,040 --> 00:00:13,680 Mount Midoriyama is the be-all and end-all. 4 00:00:13,720 --> 00:00:15,320 It's just the pinnacle of Ninja. 5 00:00:15,360 --> 00:00:18,240 Yet only one has ever conquered it. 6 00:00:18,280 --> 00:00:20,840 You've gotta aim high. You've gotta aim for the stars. 7 00:00:20,880 --> 00:00:22,520 I'm here to climb Midoriyama. 8 00:00:22,560 --> 00:00:26,400 As Australia's greatest sporting quest continues... 9 00:00:26,440 --> 00:00:28,560 This is what I've dreamed of. 10 00:00:28,600 --> 00:00:30,760 ..a new generation of Ninjas... 11 00:00:30,800 --> 00:00:33,240 Being one of the eight teens to make the grand final tonight, 12 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:34,880 I'm so proud of myself. 13 00:00:34,920 --> 00:00:37,880 ..have proven the summit is within reach again. 14 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:40,480 Being this close to Mount Midoriyama, 15 00:00:40,520 --> 00:00:44,840 I want to prove to Australia that 16-year-olds can go all the way. 16 00:00:45,480 --> 00:00:48,200 After four of the fastest heats... 17 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:51,760 So much power. What an athlete! 18 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:54,160 ..and nail-biting knock-outs in the semis... 19 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:55,760 Oh, it's a photo finish! 20 00:00:55,800 --> 00:00:59,000 Oh, my god! Oh! 21 00:00:59,040 --> 00:01:02,040 ..only the best of the best remain. 22 00:01:02,080 --> 00:01:05,600 I'm the only mum to ever make it to a grand final. 23 00:01:08,120 --> 00:01:10,360 The time has arrived... 24 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:13,320 Tonight's the night. Time to shine. Time to put it down on the line. 25 00:01:13,360 --> 00:01:14,840 ..to face the mountain... 26 00:01:14,880 --> 00:01:17,320 Eight years of my life dedicated to this. 27 00:01:17,360 --> 00:01:19,480 A lot of pain, a lot of sacrifice. 28 00:01:19,520 --> 00:01:21,960 ..as the grand-final stage is set. 29 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:24,320 I'm setting my sights high, to win this whole season. 30 00:01:24,360 --> 00:01:27,080 It's now a race against each other... 31 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:29,520 I'm versing some of the best people in Australia. 32 00:01:29,560 --> 00:01:31,920 ..as well as the clock. 33 00:01:31,960 --> 00:01:34,800 Go! Go! Come on! The clock is ticking! 34 00:01:34,840 --> 00:01:38,320 And anything less than perfection ends the dream. 35 00:01:38,360 --> 00:01:40,920 Oh, no! No! This has not happened! 36 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:43,640 Over two massive nights, 37 00:01:43,680 --> 00:01:46,400 three gruelling stages... 38 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:49,280 If you don't respect the course, you're finished. 39 00:01:49,320 --> 00:01:52,320 ..lead our Ninjas to the holy grail... 40 00:01:52,920 --> 00:01:55,320 Mount Midoriyama. 41 00:01:57,480 --> 00:02:00,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 42 00:02:06,240 --> 00:02:09,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE CONTINUE) 43 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:15,360 We are at the magnificent Sydney Olympic Park 44 00:02:15,400 --> 00:02:18,960 for the season six grand final of Australian Ninja Warrior. 45 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:21,560 I'm Jim Courier. And I'm Leila McKinnon. 46 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:25,720 Out of 150 Ninjas from all over the country, 47 00:02:25,760 --> 00:02:28,720 only the best of the best remain. 48 00:02:28,760 --> 00:02:33,280 These 36 Ninjas all have a shot at $200,000 49 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:36,600 but over the next two massive nights of Ninja action, 50 00:02:36,640 --> 00:02:39,360 they will be tested like never before. 51 00:02:39,400 --> 00:02:42,040 At least half will be eliminated tonight 52 00:02:42,080 --> 00:02:46,320 as they set foot on the perilous path to Mount Midoriyama. 53 00:02:46,360 --> 00:02:49,160 Getting there is more than half the battle. 54 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,800 If a Ninja conquers the summit... 55 00:02:52,680 --> 00:02:56,480 they'll be crowned Australian Ninja Warrior for 2022 56 00:02:56,520 --> 00:03:00,640 and take home that life-changing prize of $200,000. 57 00:03:00,680 --> 00:03:03,120 Just to get to the foot of the mountain, 58 00:03:03,160 --> 00:03:07,800 our Ninjas will need to complete not one but three grand-final stages, 59 00:03:07,840 --> 00:03:09,320 flawlessly. 60 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:12,680 Fail even one obstacle across any of the three stages 61 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:16,720 and the Ninjas say 'sayonara' to Mount Midoriyama. 62 00:03:21,320 --> 00:03:24,040 Tonight, our grand finalists face stage 1, 63 00:03:24,080 --> 00:03:26,520 where they will be racing side-by-side. 64 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:30,600 The Ninjas have been matched based on their semi-final placings 65 00:03:30,640 --> 00:03:34,160 and I gotta say, they've created some unbelievable match-ups. 66 00:03:34,200 --> 00:03:35,840 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 67 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:38,600 I can't wait to see what happens. Me too, Jim. 68 00:03:38,640 --> 00:03:40,520 But it wouldn't be a grand final 69 00:03:40,560 --> 00:03:43,320 if we didn't crank the pressure up even more. 70 00:03:43,360 --> 00:03:46,280 The Ninjas will be racing side-by-side 71 00:03:46,320 --> 00:03:47,920 and have to knock out their opponent 72 00:03:47,960 --> 00:03:50,080 by hitting the buzzer first. 73 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:51,640 Oh! Oh! 74 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:55,840 But that alone doesn't guarantee you a spot in stage 2 - 75 00:03:55,880 --> 00:03:59,520 to get there, Ninjas must be flawless and finish the course. 76 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:01,160 There is a catch, though, Leila - 77 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:04,480 they have to do it all in just 5 minutes and 10 seconds. 78 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:11,200 This is the most intense and most brutal grand final we've ever seen. 79 00:04:11,240 --> 00:04:14,960 So, for the first time in Ninja Warrior grand-final history, 80 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:16,800 it's Ninja vs Ninja... 81 00:04:17,760 --> 00:04:19,480 vs the clock. 82 00:04:19,520 --> 00:04:21,360 This stage 1 grand-final course 83 00:04:21,400 --> 00:04:22,920 is insane. 84 00:04:24,280 --> 00:04:26,960 The course has been completely changed 85 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:29,800 and features some brand-new obstacles. 86 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:31,560 The sprinting steps are first 87 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:33,640 and can take out Ninjas early. 88 00:04:35,960 --> 00:04:39,080 Obstacle 2 is the launchpad to eagle's claw. 89 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:42,560 Speed off the ramp will help with the 2.8-metre jump 90 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:44,480 and the generation of momentum. 91 00:04:45,600 --> 00:04:47,440 The cat grab is up next. 92 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:49,320 Ninjas have to cross three walls, 93 00:04:49,360 --> 00:04:52,480 which requires perfect balance and precision. 94 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:55,720 Obstacle 4 is the salmon ladder to bar hop. 95 00:04:55,760 --> 00:04:59,440 On the bar hop, control is the key. 96 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:00,920 (SPECTATORS HOWL) 97 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:04,880 Obstacle 5 is the brand-new spring forward. 98 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:08,480 Ninjas have to cross four spring-loaded bars 99 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:10,160 and nail their laches, 100 00:05:10,200 --> 00:05:11,720 because the bounce of these bars 101 00:05:11,760 --> 00:05:14,280 can easily throw off the Ninjas' timing. 102 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:19,320 The warped wall is next and whoever hits the buzzer first 103 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:22,440 will keep on going in a race against the clock. 104 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:25,440 For the other Ninja, their season is over. 105 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:28,080 But the victor can't rest, 106 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:30,880 because next is another brand-new obstacle - 107 00:05:30,920 --> 00:05:32,800 the lethal lightning bolts. 108 00:05:33,440 --> 00:05:39,080 Ninjas use free-floating bars to attempt a tricky 2.5-metre lache. 109 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:42,880 The bars aren't fixed and can rotate when they catch it, 110 00:05:42,920 --> 00:05:45,480 causing their hands to peel off. 111 00:05:46,880 --> 00:05:49,560 Obstacle 8 is the triple corkscrew 112 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:51,880 and with the clock still counting down, 113 00:05:51,920 --> 00:05:55,000 Ninjas need to generate enough explosive power 114 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:57,840 to lache up to the corkscrews. 115 00:05:59,360 --> 00:06:02,160 The final obstacle is the underwater escape. 116 00:06:02,200 --> 00:06:05,360 Three weighted doors block the path to the buzzer 117 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:08,440 and the Ninja's lungs will be screaming for air. 118 00:06:08,480 --> 00:06:10,880 If they can beat the 5:10 on the clock, 119 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:13,280 they're going to grand-final stage 2. 120 00:06:13,320 --> 00:06:15,400 If they don't, they're going home. 121 00:06:16,720 --> 00:06:18,640 (SIREN BLARES) 122 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:22,360 There is no doubt that the path to Mount Midoriyama is hard 123 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:24,120 and for the first time ever, 124 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:27,240 eight teens are about to step up to the challenge. 125 00:06:27,280 --> 00:06:28,800 They've earned the right to be here 126 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:32,840 and they're ready to write some Australian Ninja Warrior history. 127 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:35,200 And as befits a grand final, 128 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:37,920 there is a huge crowd packing the stands tonight. 129 00:06:37,960 --> 00:06:42,000 Friends, family, fans, fellow Ninjas, 130 00:06:42,040 --> 00:06:44,800 all turning up the volume to the max. 131 00:06:44,840 --> 00:06:46,960 OK. Let's not delay a second longer. 132 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:51,040 Australia, it's time for our first Ninja-vs-Ninja showdown 133 00:06:51,080 --> 00:06:55,160 for the season six Australian Ninja Warrior grand final. 134 00:06:55,200 --> 00:06:56,560 (SPECTATORS CHEER) 135 00:06:56,600 --> 00:07:00,880 And on course now, a former winner in his fifth grand final. 136 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:04,400 He's the carpenter whose Ninja career looked gone 137 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:05,920 after he broke his back 138 00:07:05,960 --> 00:07:08,840 but he's well and truly bounced back and better than ever. 139 00:07:08,880 --> 00:07:10,480 It's Fred Dorrington! 140 00:07:10,520 --> 00:07:13,480 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 141 00:07:15,000 --> 00:07:19,320 And he's taking on a first-time Ninja who's been a new sensation. 142 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:22,840 This season's surprise packet has put his home town on the map. 143 00:07:22,880 --> 00:07:27,880 From Karoonda in South Australia, it's farmer Simon Martin. 144 00:07:27,920 --> 00:07:30,120 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 145 00:07:32,840 --> 00:07:34,840 I want this year to be my year. 146 00:07:34,880 --> 00:07:36,920 From someone who broke their back a year ago 147 00:07:36,960 --> 00:07:38,440 and could possibly not walk, 148 00:07:38,480 --> 00:07:40,920 I'm feeling the best I've ever felt in my life 149 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:42,520 and I'm looking around thinking, 150 00:07:42,560 --> 00:07:44,520 I've got the chance to make a huge impact 151 00:07:44,560 --> 00:07:45,920 with everything I've gone through. 152 00:07:45,960 --> 00:07:47,880 LEILA: Yes! Yes! 153 00:07:47,920 --> 00:07:49,840 Unbelievable. 154 00:07:49,880 --> 00:07:53,600 REBECCA MADDERN: The performance of the night goes to Fred Dorrington, 155 00:07:53,640 --> 00:07:55,640 who was the Ninja to make it the furthest 156 00:07:55,680 --> 00:07:57,680 on this gruelling grand-final course. 157 00:07:57,720 --> 00:08:00,040 Furthest Fastest isn't Australian Ninja Warrior, 158 00:08:00,080 --> 00:08:01,760 so I'm still hitting that goal. 159 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:03,280 I wanted it ever since season one 160 00:08:03,320 --> 00:08:05,400 and I'm just gonna go 100%, no regrets. 161 00:08:06,680 --> 00:08:08,360 SIMON MARTIN: Some of the Ninjas I train with 162 00:08:08,400 --> 00:08:10,240 reckon I've got a pretty good handshake, so... 163 00:08:10,280 --> 00:08:12,720 Farmer Arms is here to shake things up. 164 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:16,280 JIM: The Farmer's Arms gonna give it another go. Does he get it? 165 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:17,880 LEILA: He's up! He's up! Yes, he does! 166 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:19,760 SIMON: It was my first-ever buzzer, 167 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:21,720 so that was a... seemed like an amazing moment. 168 00:08:21,760 --> 00:08:24,000 He's through to the grand final! 169 00:08:24,040 --> 00:08:26,120 Tonight I'm up against Fred Dorrington. 170 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:28,080 He's obviously a veteran Ninja 171 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:30,400 and he's won Australian Ninja Warrior, 172 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:32,120 so if I want to make a stand, 173 00:08:32,160 --> 00:08:33,800 tonight's the night to do it. 174 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:37,720 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 175 00:08:38,320 --> 00:08:41,200 Fred Dorrington - he is a Ninja legend. 176 00:08:41,240 --> 00:08:44,120 I reckon he's actually better since he broke his back last year. 177 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:45,600 But I tell you what - 178 00:08:45,640 --> 00:08:47,680 he's up against a surprise package this year. 179 00:08:47,720 --> 00:08:49,600 Simon Martin, Farmer Arms. 180 00:08:49,640 --> 00:08:51,960 I'm gonna be honest - no-one thought he'd get this far 181 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,800 but he is bloody good! 182 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:56,600 JIM: We've got Simon's family on the big screen. 183 00:08:56,640 --> 00:08:58,280 Yeah, Fred's got support too. 184 00:08:58,320 --> 00:09:00,760 There's Eddie Burrill, a fellow grand-finalist, 185 00:09:00,800 --> 00:09:02,280 running later tonight, 186 00:09:02,320 --> 00:09:03,440 and Fred's friend Kate. 187 00:09:03,480 --> 00:09:05,600 5 minutes, 10 seconds on the clock. 188 00:09:05,640 --> 00:09:08,040 They're out if they fail on any obstacle 189 00:09:08,080 --> 00:09:10,080 and if they fail to beat their opponent 190 00:09:10,120 --> 00:09:11,960 and if they fail to beat the clock. 191 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,800 This grand-final pressure is intense. 192 00:09:15,560 --> 00:09:17,280 (START BELL DINGS) Here they go. 193 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:20,040 Both taking care of obstacle 1 with ease. 194 00:09:20,080 --> 00:09:21,760 Up to the launchpad to eagle. 195 00:09:21,800 --> 00:09:24,320 How are they gonna do? Oh, yes! 196 00:09:24,360 --> 00:09:25,480 Oh! 197 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:29,280 Simon almost came down but he's going toe-to-toe right now with Fred 198 00:09:29,320 --> 00:09:32,200 and a little bit of a lead - oh, my goodness, Leila! 199 00:09:32,240 --> 00:09:34,960 Yeah, isn't it incredible to see Simon nailing this? 200 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:37,520 This puts the pressure on Fred. You've got this, Fred! 201 00:09:38,680 --> 00:09:40,640 Simon makes his second... 202 00:09:40,680 --> 00:09:42,680 Oh! Fred Dorrington's down! 203 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:44,040 The salmon ladder! 204 00:09:44,080 --> 00:09:45,600 (SPECTATORS GROAN) 205 00:09:45,640 --> 00:09:47,200 Splashdown! 206 00:09:48,720 --> 00:09:50,680 Oh, wow! 207 00:09:51,400 --> 00:09:53,200 Fred Dorrington. 208 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:56,240 Freddie's out. That is... 209 00:09:56,280 --> 00:09:58,320 Oh! Oh, he's gutted. 210 00:09:58,360 --> 00:10:00,080 He is gutted, Fred Dorrington. 211 00:10:00,120 --> 00:10:02,080 Eddie Burrill can't believe it. 212 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:06,320 But the 41-year-old Farmer's Arms continues now 213 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:08,800 in his battle against the clock. 214 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:12,160 See if he can find his way into grand final 2. 215 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:14,200 Now lache - yes! 216 00:10:14,240 --> 00:10:16,320 Simon's looking strong and in control. 217 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:17,840 Come on, come on, come on... Yes! 218 00:10:18,600 --> 00:10:21,040 Fred is understandably distraught. 219 00:10:21,080 --> 00:10:24,360 Yes, Simon Martin now has to finish five obstacles 220 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:26,160 in the 4 remaining minutes. 221 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:28,840 He's the first Ninja to take on spring forward. 222 00:10:28,880 --> 00:10:31,840 Be interesting to see how the Ninjas tackle it. 223 00:10:31,880 --> 00:10:33,200 Yes! 224 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:36,080 If they use the bounce in the spring to propel themselves forward, 225 00:10:36,120 --> 00:10:38,240 they should be able to fly through this obstacle 226 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:41,640 but if their timing is off, it could stifle the lache. 227 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:46,600 But the 41-year-old farmer doesn't look troubled at all. 228 00:10:46,640 --> 00:10:48,120 He is heading for the wall. 229 00:10:48,160 --> 00:10:50,760 He made it up the wall in the semi-finals 230 00:10:50,800 --> 00:10:52,400 when he beat Jungle Jimmy Burrow. 231 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:55,040 Come on, Dad! Alright, kids. Cheer on Dad. 232 00:10:55,080 --> 00:10:57,240 He's gotta beat the wall! 233 00:10:57,280 --> 00:10:59,080 Can he make it? Up, up, up! Can he beat the clock? 234 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:01,320 He's got it! He's up! 235 00:11:01,360 --> 00:11:03,280 He's up the wall! 236 00:11:03,320 --> 00:11:05,200 Boom! Oh, my goodness! 237 00:11:05,240 --> 00:11:07,680 Well done. Unbelievable. 238 00:11:07,720 --> 00:11:09,840 Now three more obstacles to go. 239 00:11:09,880 --> 00:11:12,520 So far, so great. You doing OK? 240 00:11:12,560 --> 00:11:14,280 It's a tough course. It's tough alright. 241 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:17,040 You've got the family watching. Everyone's pumped for you. 242 00:11:17,080 --> 00:11:18,560 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 243 00:11:18,600 --> 00:11:21,320 Now, unlike the semis, to get to grand final 2, 244 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:24,680 Simon has to complete this course before the clock runs down. 245 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:26,840 A fall on any obstacle means he's out. 246 00:11:26,880 --> 00:11:28,640 And these are hard obstacles, Leila. 247 00:11:28,680 --> 00:11:31,200 First, he has to hop the bar into the next cradle. 248 00:11:31,240 --> 00:11:33,400 This is a 2.5-metre lache. 249 00:11:33,440 --> 00:11:37,240 But if the next bar rotates on the catch, it's hard to hold on. 250 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:40,040 I'm backing the Farmer's Arms. Here we go. 251 00:11:40,080 --> 00:11:41,320 Oh! Splashdown. 252 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:43,680 Oh! And he's out! 253 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:45,600 Oh, what a shame! 254 00:11:45,640 --> 00:11:47,320 Out of nowhere, 255 00:11:47,360 --> 00:11:50,760 the Farmer barn-stormed his way to a grand final on debut 256 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:52,800 and that's a solid effort. 257 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:55,640 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 258 00:11:56,600 --> 00:11:58,880 Simon Martin! I tell you what, mate. 259 00:11:58,920 --> 00:12:01,840 You have been the surprise packet this year. 260 00:12:01,880 --> 00:12:03,440 There's no doubt about it. 261 00:12:03,480 --> 00:12:06,320 Can we run us through here? What happened here? How did we fall off? 262 00:12:06,360 --> 00:12:07,800 SIMON: Probably just a little bit gassed 263 00:12:07,840 --> 00:12:10,160 but yeah, it's a bigger jump than what I was expecting, actually. 264 00:12:10,200 --> 00:12:12,440 A few more jogs on the farm, I reckon, there, Simon Martin. 265 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:14,880 Now, mate, you're from a small town called Karoonda. 266 00:12:14,920 --> 00:12:16,840 I'm sure you'll get a hero's welcome when you return. 267 00:12:16,880 --> 00:12:18,520 Round of applause for Simon Martin! 268 00:12:18,560 --> 00:12:20,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 269 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:22,240 It's a great debut for Simon 270 00:12:22,280 --> 00:12:25,360 but what an unexpected result for Fred Dorrington, 271 00:12:25,400 --> 00:12:28,680 leaving him absolutely shattered tonight. 272 00:12:29,800 --> 00:12:31,640 Oh. Oh, man. 273 00:12:34,600 --> 00:12:37,080 Take a few deep breaths, mate. 274 00:12:37,120 --> 00:12:40,360 Look, I'm absolutely gutted but one thing I've wanted to say 275 00:12:40,400 --> 00:12:41,640 is to prove, you know, 276 00:12:41,680 --> 00:12:44,800 diligence and motivation can do some amazing things. 277 00:12:44,840 --> 00:12:47,440 I... you know, a year ago and I'm stoked to be here 278 00:12:47,480 --> 00:12:49,480 and actually just running and hitting buzzers. 279 00:12:51,360 --> 00:12:53,160 Think you're a legend, mate. Thanks, man. 280 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:54,880 You've done a great job getting back here. 281 00:12:54,920 --> 00:12:56,400 All the best. Thanks. Cheers. 282 00:12:56,440 --> 00:12:58,040 LEILA: Not the result he was after 283 00:12:58,080 --> 00:13:00,520 but a year ago, he broke his back - 284 00:13:00,560 --> 00:13:01,920 that's the kind of comeback 285 00:13:01,960 --> 00:13:04,480 that will inspire the next generation of Ninjas. 286 00:13:04,520 --> 00:13:08,000 It's been a unique season of Australian Ninja Warrior, 287 00:13:08,040 --> 00:13:09,760 featuring, for the first time ever, 288 00:13:09,800 --> 00:13:12,880 16- and 17-year-old Ninjas competing. 289 00:13:12,920 --> 00:13:16,840 Eight of the next-gen Ninjas have made it to tonight's grand final. 290 00:13:16,880 --> 00:13:19,320 Let me tell you, they are hungry 291 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:23,080 and this 16-year-old might just have what it takes. 292 00:13:25,400 --> 00:13:26,800 Me being a 16-year-old, 293 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:29,640 I never thought I'd hit a semi-final buzzer but... 294 00:13:29,680 --> 00:13:32,480 Get up there, big boy! LEILA: Oh, he's beaten that wall! 295 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:33,880 He's up. Here's the buzzer. 296 00:13:33,920 --> 00:13:35,720 DANIEL: Here we are. 297 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:39,480 My plan of attack is to kind of focus on the course 298 00:13:39,520 --> 00:13:42,280 rather than the competitor I'm going against. 299 00:13:43,760 --> 00:13:46,360 Being in the grand final is absolutely epic 300 00:13:46,400 --> 00:13:48,160 and I'm here to prove that I deserve to be here. 301 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:50,400 JIM: His technique is flawless. 302 00:13:50,440 --> 00:13:52,640 LEILA: Got a lot of speed and strength. 303 00:13:52,680 --> 00:13:54,440 This is a speed run. 304 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:56,360 BRODIE: I'm up against Daniel Waterman. 305 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:57,760 I've been saying since the start 306 00:13:57,800 --> 00:13:59,760 that these 16-year-olds are gonna be deadly, 307 00:13:59,800 --> 00:14:02,320 so I'll have to be really on my A-game. 308 00:14:02,360 --> 00:14:05,000 And not just that - we have to verse the clock. 309 00:14:05,040 --> 00:14:07,480 So I am... scared. 310 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:12,600 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 311 00:14:12,640 --> 00:14:14,800 MAN: Go, Brodie! Go, Brodie! 312 00:14:16,120 --> 00:14:19,360 Daniel Waterman, the Send It Ninja. 313 00:14:19,400 --> 00:14:23,320 In his first heat, he finished fourth overall. 314 00:14:23,360 --> 00:14:25,080 He was super-quick. 315 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:28,560 Yes, the Send It Ninja from WA made the power pool in his heat. 316 00:14:28,600 --> 00:14:30,920 But look at the size difference! 317 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:33,400 31 kilograms the difference here. 318 00:14:33,440 --> 00:14:36,160 Translate that to a power-to-weight ratio, though, 319 00:14:36,200 --> 00:14:39,520 and I think Dan can bring a little sauce to the barbecue. 320 00:14:39,560 --> 00:14:42,120 A vegan barbecue for Brodie, of course. 321 00:14:42,160 --> 00:14:44,560 I think we can give peace a chance. 322 00:14:44,600 --> 00:14:47,200 Brodie almost got to the warped wall. 323 00:14:47,840 --> 00:14:50,800 On the big screen, got a little bit of family. 324 00:14:50,840 --> 00:14:52,880 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 325 00:14:52,920 --> 00:14:55,400 I've got his colour on tonight. Daniel Waterman. 326 00:14:55,440 --> 00:14:56,880 You are rocking the yellow. 327 00:14:56,920 --> 00:14:59,080 That's... that is the Send It yellow, official. 328 00:14:59,680 --> 00:15:03,000 And here they go, over the sprinting steps to rope. 329 00:15:03,040 --> 00:15:06,040 Daniel just getting ahead of Brodie there. 330 00:15:06,080 --> 00:15:08,400 Up onto the eagle's claw first but there's not much in it. 331 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:10,800 Brodie's off it quickly. Ooh, Daniel's... 332 00:15:10,840 --> 00:15:12,760 Daniel's missed the dismount. 333 00:15:12,800 --> 00:15:14,640 Well, he didn't get enough momentum, did he? 334 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:17,560 His 50 kilograms not contributing much to the swing. 335 00:15:17,600 --> 00:15:20,120 And he is letting his opponent, Brodie, 336 00:15:20,160 --> 00:15:21,920 get right out in front of him 337 00:15:21,960 --> 00:15:25,080 and Brodie up and running on the salmon ladders. 338 00:15:25,120 --> 00:15:27,000 Yeah, Daniel's quick, though. 339 00:15:27,040 --> 00:15:29,520 His weight might not have helped him on the eagle's claw 340 00:15:29,560 --> 00:15:32,120 but it could help him over the next two obstacles. 341 00:15:32,160 --> 00:15:33,640 He needs to keep the pressure on 342 00:15:33,680 --> 00:15:36,040 and let Brodie know he's breathing down his neck. 343 00:15:36,080 --> 00:15:37,920 He's making up some ground. 344 00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:39,200 Keep going! Yeah! 345 00:15:39,240 --> 00:15:42,160 This is looking like it may come down to the spring forward. 346 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:43,600 Brodie's gonna get there first. 347 00:15:43,640 --> 00:15:46,560 Just glancing over his shoulder to see where Daniel is. 348 00:15:46,600 --> 00:15:48,600 Brodie launching ahead, though. 349 00:15:48,640 --> 00:15:49,920 Well done! 350 00:15:49,960 --> 00:15:52,880 He's already on the spring forward, 351 00:15:52,920 --> 00:15:55,120 as Daniel races to catch up. 352 00:15:55,160 --> 00:15:57,040 Come on, Daniel! Come on! 353 00:15:57,080 --> 00:15:58,760 Can Dan... Oh, here they go! 354 00:15:58,800 --> 00:16:00,320 They're evening up here. Alright. 355 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:02,040 Can Daniel get a little bit of flow? Oh, yes! 356 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:03,440 Yes he can! He's got the flow! 357 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:05,640 Oh, my goodness! The king of swing! Oh, did you see that? 358 00:16:05,680 --> 00:16:07,640 Oh, no! Oh! 359 00:16:08,360 --> 00:16:10,080 There's no way that happened! 360 00:16:10,120 --> 00:16:12,480 Oh, my good... Oh, he's missed the warped wall! 361 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:14,920 What a battle! But Brodie's out! 362 00:16:14,960 --> 00:16:16,520 CROWD: (CHANTS) Warped wall! Warped wall! 363 00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:18,120 This is intense. 364 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:19,840 I can't believe what we're seeing here. 365 00:16:19,880 --> 00:16:21,240 He's up! He's up! Oh! 366 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:24,000 Get it! Get it! Yes! Yes! 367 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:26,720 He sent it! He is up there. 368 00:16:26,760 --> 00:16:29,440 He sends peace down to the Peacemaker. 369 00:16:29,480 --> 00:16:31,440 Well done, Daniel. (CROWD CHEERS) 370 00:16:31,480 --> 00:16:33,440 OK. Catch your breath. 371 00:16:33,480 --> 00:16:35,640 WA looks as excited as everybody else 372 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:37,880 but now Daniel's got a job to do. 373 00:16:37,920 --> 00:16:40,760 Three obstacles in less than 3 minutes. 374 00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:42,960 And here he goes. OK. 375 00:16:43,000 --> 00:16:47,960 Onto the lightning bolts. Time to send it across obstacle 7. 376 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:51,720 He's not the tallest Ninja but he covers so much ground. 377 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:54,280 Oh, he flies across there! 378 00:16:54,920 --> 00:16:57,000 See that? He was like a cornered huntsman. 379 00:16:57,040 --> 00:16:58,840 He just flung himself. 380 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:01,640 Ooh, yes. 381 00:17:01,680 --> 00:17:03,280 Look at that motion. 382 00:17:03,320 --> 00:17:05,440 So easy. 383 00:17:05,480 --> 00:17:07,760 That is seven obstacles down. 384 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:09,520 Just shake it out. 2 minutes. Easy. 385 00:17:09,560 --> 00:17:12,400 Cousin Matt telling him he's good for time. 386 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:13,920 Plenty of family support. 387 00:17:13,960 --> 00:17:15,520 This is the triple corkscrew. 388 00:17:15,560 --> 00:17:17,720 He's looking good. Still looking strong. 389 00:17:17,760 --> 00:17:20,960 Oh, he's not fatiguing but the clock is not waiting for him either. 390 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:22,720 This is gonna be tight. 391 00:17:22,760 --> 00:17:25,960 Here he goes. First lache. He hits it and sticks it. 392 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:29,040 Oh, the spin on that! Wow! Wow! 393 00:17:29,080 --> 00:17:31,360 He's like a rag-doll up there but he held on. 394 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:33,960 Gotta get back up to this one. Let it fly. 395 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:36,080 (CROWD CHEERS) Yes, another one. 396 00:17:36,120 --> 00:17:38,000 That looked like fingertips only. 397 00:17:38,040 --> 00:17:39,520 He needs more height to be safe. 398 00:17:39,560 --> 00:17:42,000 If he falls here, he goes home. 399 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:44,440 Yes, that's solid! 400 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:46,640 Come on, Daniel. Come on, Daniel. Here we go, mate. 401 00:17:46,680 --> 00:17:48,120 A quick re-adjustment. 402 00:17:48,160 --> 00:17:51,040 He's going to have to move through the underwater escape 403 00:17:51,080 --> 00:17:52,880 once he gets this dismount. 404 00:17:52,920 --> 00:17:58,000 Are we about to see our first teen get into grand final 2? 405 00:17:58,040 --> 00:18:00,960 Come on! Daniel trying to fill his lungs. 406 00:18:01,000 --> 00:18:03,360 This is insanely hard when you're exhausted. 407 00:18:03,400 --> 00:18:04,880 1:04 on the clock. 408 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:07,000 He's 50 kilograms. The doors are 40. 409 00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:08,840 This will test him. 410 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:10,920 He's completely gassed. Come on, mate. 411 00:18:10,960 --> 00:18:13,240 This is where being light might not help him. 412 00:18:13,280 --> 00:18:15,560 He's gotta pull that 40 kilos across... 413 00:18:15,600 --> 00:18:16,960 Ooh, look at that. Yes. 414 00:18:17,000 --> 00:18:20,240 ..get some air and then get through the first door 415 00:18:20,280 --> 00:18:22,920 as the clock is going. 416 00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:24,840 Barely getting... Gets himself through. 417 00:18:24,880 --> 00:18:26,440 He's through. He's through. Come on, Daniel! 418 00:18:26,480 --> 00:18:28,760 With 43 seconds and counting down. 419 00:18:28,800 --> 00:18:31,840 This will come down to the wire. Time feels tight. 420 00:18:31,880 --> 00:18:33,600 This is door two of three. 421 00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:36,560 Seriously, he's deadlifting something his body weight, 422 00:18:36,600 --> 00:18:38,120 underwater, 423 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:39,960 at the end of a Ninja run. 424 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:42,200 But look at the clock! Come on! But he's gotta get a move on. 425 00:18:42,240 --> 00:18:44,040 Come on, Send It! It's time to send it. 426 00:18:44,080 --> 00:18:46,560 If ever there was a time, it's now. One more door to go. 427 00:18:46,600 --> 00:18:49,080 But the clock... This is gonna be super-tight. 428 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:51,800 No-one in Perth is breathing! Come on, Daniel! 429 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:54,000 You can do this! Everyone's got their breath held! 430 00:18:54,040 --> 00:18:56,280 Go, go, go, go! Come on! 431 00:18:56,320 --> 00:18:58,000 Go! Go! Come on! The clock is ticking! 432 00:18:58,040 --> 00:19:00,160 We're down to seconds. 433 00:19:00,200 --> 00:19:03,440 Come on! Get through! Get there! Come on! 434 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:05,240 Hit the buzzer! Hit the buzzer! 435 00:19:05,280 --> 00:19:07,000 You can do it. Yes! 436 00:19:07,040 --> 00:19:09,800 With seconds to spare! You can do it! 437 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:11,840 Seconds to spare! 438 00:19:11,880 --> 00:19:13,920 (LAUGHS) How about that? 439 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:16,440 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Oh! 440 00:19:16,480 --> 00:19:18,080 Take a breath, Australia. 441 00:19:18,120 --> 00:19:19,680 What a race. 442 00:19:19,720 --> 00:19:23,000 Daniel looked like he was in trouble on the eagle's claw. 443 00:19:23,040 --> 00:19:26,040 His swing stalled and it cost him time to get it going. 444 00:19:26,080 --> 00:19:29,480 But I'm calling it, Leila - this move on spring forward. 445 00:19:29,520 --> 00:19:31,160 That's the move of the century. 446 00:19:31,200 --> 00:19:33,640 And then Brodie, who tried to catch up, 447 00:19:33,680 --> 00:19:35,520 fell and hit the water, 448 00:19:35,560 --> 00:19:37,520 which, for Daniel, was lucky, 449 00:19:37,560 --> 00:19:40,640 because he missed his first attempt at the warped wall. 450 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:45,080 This race had it all and the 16-year-old from WA got the job done 451 00:19:45,120 --> 00:19:47,480 with 4 seconds left on the clock. 452 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:49,600 (CROWD CHEERS) Daniel, mate! 453 00:19:49,640 --> 00:19:52,040 Hey, congratulations, brother. 454 00:19:52,080 --> 00:19:54,640 That was an unbelievable race, mate. 455 00:19:54,680 --> 00:19:56,760 Oh, you know, just sent it. 456 00:19:56,800 --> 00:19:59,240 (LAUGHTER) That was truly exhilarating. 457 00:19:59,280 --> 00:20:03,480 And you are through to the second round of the grand final! 458 00:20:03,520 --> 00:20:05,280 Dan Waterman, the Send It Ninja! 459 00:20:05,320 --> 00:20:07,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 460 00:20:07,040 --> 00:20:08,480 Attack of the teens is on. 461 00:20:08,520 --> 00:20:13,240 Daniel's proven that age and size are no barrier on this course. 462 00:20:13,280 --> 00:20:16,520 LEILA: Well, OMG - we've only just begun. 463 00:20:16,560 --> 00:20:18,920 If those runs are anything to go by, 464 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:22,520 buckle up for a night of unbelievable drama and action. 465 00:20:22,560 --> 00:20:25,800 Grand final 1 is going to be huge 466 00:20:25,840 --> 00:20:27,400 and we will be back with more 467 00:20:27,440 --> 00:20:30,520 of the grand final of Australian Ninja Warrior after this. 468 00:20:32,480 --> 00:20:35,840 Which of these Ninja legends can fight back? 469 00:20:35,880 --> 00:20:37,400 The teens have made their mark. 470 00:20:37,440 --> 00:20:41,480 Ninja legends, these teenagers are coming for you! 471 00:20:41,520 --> 00:20:42,920 Look at this! 472 00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:44,120 I want this kid to make it. 473 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:46,360 Is this guy really just 17 years old? 474 00:20:46,400 --> 00:20:48,120 I mean, look at the moves. 475 00:20:48,160 --> 00:20:50,560 How will the legends respond? 476 00:20:50,600 --> 00:20:53,040 I'm just gonna be plodding along behind, gasping for breath. 477 00:20:53,080 --> 00:20:55,360 I'm telling you, these teens just bring it. 478 00:20:55,400 --> 00:21:00,040 Yeah, I'm gonna... unfortunately, do everything I can to stop 'em here. 479 00:21:00,080 --> 00:21:02,160 To be going up against a teen makes me nervous, 480 00:21:02,200 --> 00:21:04,600 because I don't know what they're capable of. 481 00:21:04,640 --> 00:21:07,120 They could knock me off here, so I've really gotta go for it. 482 00:21:07,160 --> 00:21:11,080 LEILA: Grand final stage 1 is starting to heat up. 483 00:21:26,360 --> 00:21:29,960 Welcome back to the Australian Ninja Warrior grand final, 484 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,560 stage 1. 485 00:21:31,600 --> 00:21:33,680 Ninjas are racing in head-to-head battles 486 00:21:33,720 --> 00:21:36,880 and first to the warped wall buzzer knocks their opponent out. 487 00:21:36,920 --> 00:21:40,040 The victor then has to complete the rest of the course 488 00:21:40,080 --> 00:21:42,400 within the 5:10 time limit 489 00:21:42,440 --> 00:21:45,680 to reach grand final stage 2 tomorrow night. 490 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:48,880 One mistake, though, and your season is over. 491 00:21:48,920 --> 00:21:51,360 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 492 00:21:52,080 --> 00:21:56,600 LEILA: Now it's a showdown between two first-time grand finalists 493 00:21:56,640 --> 00:22:00,600 and it features one of only three women to make it this far. 494 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:04,040 It's the 25-year-old Nanny Ninja, Judith Carroll. 495 00:22:04,080 --> 00:22:08,960 And the Ninja Nerd, 38-year-old Brisbane teacher Nathan Burley. 496 00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:11,440 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 497 00:22:13,120 --> 00:22:15,440 NATHAN: Ninja Nerd, grand final! 498 00:22:15,480 --> 00:22:17,400 It's so good! I've been working so hard. 499 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:20,040 Eight years of my life dedicated to this. 500 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:22,280 A lot of sweat, a lot of pain, 501 00:22:22,320 --> 00:22:24,480 so now it's time to reap the rewards. 502 00:22:25,160 --> 00:22:27,720 It's finally my first time in the grand finals. 503 00:22:27,760 --> 00:22:30,040 This has been an absolute dream of mine. 504 00:22:30,080 --> 00:22:33,000 I'm fighting for bragging rights and I'm not gonna let my students down. 505 00:22:33,040 --> 00:22:34,120 Yeah! 506 00:22:34,160 --> 00:22:36,560 It's kind of like Beauty & the Geek, I guess. 507 00:22:36,600 --> 00:22:39,840 She looks sweet but she's fierce like a tiger, so... 508 00:22:39,880 --> 00:22:42,160 Ooh, I feel... ..I'm a bit worried, to be honest. 509 00:22:43,000 --> 00:22:46,360 I am stoked to be here at the grand finals. 510 00:22:46,400 --> 00:22:48,960 Pretty proud to be representing the women, 511 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:50,600 getting more girls through. 512 00:22:51,720 --> 00:22:54,200 LEILA: Yes! She's hitting the buzzer! 513 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:56,520 Hoping to get even further if I can. 514 00:22:57,400 --> 00:23:00,960 I'm one of only three women to ever make it to the grand final, 515 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:03,240 so watch out, boys. 516 00:23:03,280 --> 00:23:05,760 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 517 00:23:05,800 --> 00:23:08,480 LEILA: We have a match on here! 518 00:23:08,520 --> 00:23:10,080 (NATHAN YELLS) 519 00:23:10,720 --> 00:23:12,320 He is pumped up! 520 00:23:12,360 --> 00:23:15,320 And someone else who might be pumped up is tuning in - 521 00:23:15,360 --> 00:23:19,200 partner Sarah up on the screen, with baby Eli. 522 00:23:19,240 --> 00:23:22,440 And Judith - look at the focus on her face 523 00:23:22,480 --> 00:23:25,000 as her family that she nannies for... 524 00:23:25,040 --> 00:23:26,520 You got it, Judy! 525 00:23:26,560 --> 00:23:27,920 ..always here, always supporting her. 526 00:23:27,960 --> 00:23:29,280 JIM: And boyfriend Mat, 527 00:23:29,320 --> 00:23:31,560 who was knocked out in the semi-finals by Alex Bigg. 528 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:34,400 Judith's form is unquestionable. 529 00:23:34,440 --> 00:23:36,840 Fifth in her heat, making it up the warped wall 530 00:23:36,880 --> 00:23:40,560 and seventh in her semi, falling at the very last obstacle. 531 00:23:40,600 --> 00:23:43,760 Nathan, 13th and 12th in his heat and semi. 532 00:23:43,800 --> 00:23:45,720 In this beauty-and-the-geek battle, 533 00:23:45,760 --> 00:23:49,000 any geek will tell you the numbers favour Judith. 534 00:23:49,680 --> 00:23:51,400 And here we go. Alright. Here we go. 535 00:23:51,440 --> 00:23:54,920 Crushing the sprinting steps. They're neck and neck. 536 00:23:54,960 --> 00:23:56,880 Here's the eagle's claw. 537 00:23:57,800 --> 00:23:59,360 Wow! Look at Judith fly! 538 00:23:59,400 --> 00:24:01,840 Oh, what a dismount from Judith! 539 00:24:01,880 --> 00:24:03,880 Ooh, look at Judith go! 540 00:24:03,920 --> 00:24:06,680 Judith quickly off to a lead 541 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:08,960 and she's gonna get across those cat grabs. 542 00:24:09,000 --> 00:24:10,480 Easy for her. 543 00:24:10,520 --> 00:24:12,720 Oh, nice move by Nathan to catch up, though! 544 00:24:12,760 --> 00:24:14,440 This is the salmon ladder. 545 00:24:14,480 --> 00:24:16,320 It's really hard to go fast. 546 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:19,520 If you make a mistake here, there is no coming back from it. 547 00:24:19,560 --> 00:24:22,320 Very evenly matched at this point. 548 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:24,240 And out they go to the fixed bars 549 00:24:24,280 --> 00:24:26,520 and here comes the bar hop. 550 00:24:26,560 --> 00:24:27,680 Oh! Whoa! 551 00:24:27,720 --> 00:24:30,080 Mr Burley is doing so well! 552 00:24:30,120 --> 00:24:33,000 This is hot Ninja. This is as good as it gets. 553 00:24:33,040 --> 00:24:34,680 Look at both of them go! 554 00:24:34,720 --> 00:24:36,440 Judith is very measured... Oh! 555 00:24:36,480 --> 00:24:37,960 Oh, no! She's out! She's off! 556 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,680 She's in the water, Judith! 557 00:24:39,720 --> 00:24:41,320 (SPECTATORS GROAN) 558 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:43,200 Oh! Job, Judith! 559 00:24:43,240 --> 00:24:45,360 That's a disaster for Judith! 560 00:24:45,400 --> 00:24:47,080 She's so disappointed! 561 00:24:47,120 --> 00:24:49,200 Yep. Her grand final is over. 562 00:24:49,240 --> 00:24:50,600 But what about Nathan? 563 00:24:50,640 --> 00:24:53,320 He is crushing it on spring forward, Leila. 564 00:24:53,360 --> 00:24:55,040 As he heads for the warped wall. 565 00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:58,280 He is looking for his very first buzzer. 566 00:24:58,320 --> 00:25:00,040 This is a moment. 567 00:25:01,080 --> 00:25:02,760 Come on. The buzzer's up here! 568 00:25:02,800 --> 00:25:04,360 Go, buddy! 569 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:06,960 Go! Give it a burl! 570 00:25:07,000 --> 00:25:08,720 Yes! Yes, you did! 571 00:25:08,760 --> 00:25:11,000 Nathan! Here it is, the moment! 572 00:25:11,040 --> 00:25:12,960 Yes! (CROWD ROARS) 573 00:25:13,000 --> 00:25:14,400 He's done it! 574 00:25:15,080 --> 00:25:18,960 Look at his family! So happy. You hit that buzzer! 575 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:20,960 Way to go! Nice. 576 00:25:21,000 --> 00:25:23,400 The clock's tickin'! You're tickin' too, buddy. 577 00:25:23,440 --> 00:25:24,520 Great job. 578 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:27,840 And the crowd is giving him a lot of energy. 579 00:25:27,880 --> 00:25:29,480 There he goes. Right. 580 00:25:29,520 --> 00:25:32,040 Nathan now has 3 minutes to finish three obstacles. 581 00:25:32,080 --> 00:25:34,560 It's going to be tight. These are the lightning bolts. 582 00:25:34,600 --> 00:25:36,240 He needs plenty of height. 583 00:25:36,280 --> 00:25:37,960 And laches... Oh, no! Oh! 584 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:40,520 He just didn't quite get there! 585 00:25:41,320 --> 00:25:43,960 And Nathan Burley gave it a burl 586 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:46,320 but he is out. 587 00:25:46,360 --> 00:25:51,120 Nathan was looking strong but there wasn't enough height on that lache 588 00:25:51,160 --> 00:25:54,280 and his season comes to a swimming end 589 00:25:54,320 --> 00:25:56,680 but what a wonderful season it's been. 590 00:25:57,520 --> 00:25:59,920 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 591 00:26:00,520 --> 00:26:04,160 Well, so far, only 16-year-old Ninja Daniel Waterman 592 00:26:04,200 --> 00:26:06,760 has managed to complete this course. 593 00:26:06,800 --> 00:26:10,560 Is this going to be a trend or will our next two Ninjas turn it around? 594 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:15,960 They're Ninja royalty and this is a battle of epic proportions. 595 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:18,960 If the teens want to know how to get the job done, 596 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:21,360 these two Ninjas will show them. 597 00:26:21,400 --> 00:26:22,960 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 598 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:24,680 He's one of the kings of Ninja, 599 00:26:24,720 --> 00:26:27,160 making it six straight grand finals. 600 00:26:27,200 --> 00:26:29,760 It's Rob Patterson! 601 00:26:29,800 --> 00:26:32,080 And dream big, they say - 602 00:26:32,120 --> 00:26:36,160 well, no-one does it bigger than the Ninja we call the Bigg Ninja. 603 00:26:36,200 --> 00:26:39,840 He's never missed a season - it's Alex Bigg. 604 00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:45,360 Alex didn't complete the semi-final course. 605 00:26:45,400 --> 00:26:47,520 He got to the second-last obstacle. 606 00:26:47,560 --> 00:26:49,520 Rob Patterson went all the way, 607 00:26:49,560 --> 00:26:51,120 finishing second 608 00:26:51,160 --> 00:26:52,960 but they were both fast to the warped wall 609 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:55,360 and I'm tipping it'll be the same tonight. 610 00:26:56,360 --> 00:26:58,560 This is Alex's fourth grand final, 611 00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:00,560 Rob Patterson's sixth. 612 00:27:00,600 --> 00:27:03,120 This is experience vs experience. 613 00:27:03,160 --> 00:27:06,080 And up on the screens to witness this immense battle, 614 00:27:06,120 --> 00:27:09,760 wife Amy, son Arlo and sister-in-law Hannah. 615 00:27:10,400 --> 00:27:12,680 And his dad, Steve, on the sidelines, 616 00:27:12,720 --> 00:27:14,960 as is Rob's partner, Tamara. 617 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:17,880 Here are two Ninja legends. 618 00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:20,760 They know what they're doing. They've been here before. 619 00:27:20,800 --> 00:27:23,560 Here they go, over the sprinting steps to rope 620 00:27:23,600 --> 00:27:25,400 and it's Rob Patterson flying through the air 621 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:26,920 but this is tight! 622 00:27:26,960 --> 00:27:28,640 Yes! Lands it. 623 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:30,440 Gee, fast, eh? Oh, nice! Good, good. 624 00:27:30,480 --> 00:27:33,400 Not much in it as they head on to the cat grab. 625 00:27:34,080 --> 00:27:37,480 But Biggy just behind Rob Patterson. 626 00:27:37,520 --> 00:27:39,000 Onto the salmon ladder now. 627 00:27:39,040 --> 00:27:41,440 Gotta go up at least two rungs 628 00:27:41,480 --> 00:27:44,120 and the pressure is on - 'Bigg' pressure, that is. 629 00:27:44,160 --> 00:27:48,520 Yep. B-I-G-G trying to make his move to come back here. 630 00:27:48,560 --> 00:27:51,760 He's on the comeback trail from that shoulder surgery 631 00:27:51,800 --> 00:27:56,160 and he's gonna have to chase down season two champ Rob Patterson, 632 00:27:56,200 --> 00:27:58,440 who's really doing well on the bar hop. 633 00:27:59,200 --> 00:28:02,200 Rob about to dismount. He's still in the lead. 634 00:28:02,240 --> 00:28:05,480 Yes and Alex needs to dig deep and find something here. 635 00:28:06,720 --> 00:28:08,720 'Cause Alex is coming for him here. 636 00:28:08,760 --> 00:28:10,400 He's got a good lead, Rob. 637 00:28:11,200 --> 00:28:12,960 But he's gotta keep moving! 638 00:28:13,000 --> 00:28:14,520 And moving quick, Woody. 639 00:28:14,560 --> 00:28:16,600 His time to make a play is fast running out. 640 00:28:16,640 --> 00:28:18,080 It's do or die now. 641 00:28:18,120 --> 00:28:21,680 Four spring forward bars left before the warped wall is upon them. 642 00:28:21,720 --> 00:28:24,080 What have you got, Alex Bigg? What can you do? 643 00:28:24,880 --> 00:28:26,760 Oh, there's seconds in it! Whoa! 644 00:28:26,800 --> 00:28:29,000 And he went and he found his feet first! 645 00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:32,080 The Bigg Ninja is beating him up the wall! 646 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:34,360 He's beating him but they're both up... 647 00:28:34,400 --> 00:28:36,360 What? Who hit that? Who hit that? 648 00:28:36,400 --> 00:28:37,960 I don't know who got it! 649 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:41,040 It looks like... looks like Alex thinks that Rob may have 650 00:28:41,080 --> 00:28:42,680 but we have a photo finish here. 651 00:28:43,240 --> 00:28:45,760 I have no idea who's won. We've stopped the clock. 652 00:28:45,800 --> 00:28:47,680 We've stopped the clock? I think we've got a hold. 653 00:28:47,720 --> 00:28:49,320 We've stopped the clock. 654 00:28:49,360 --> 00:28:52,800 Oh, we have never had a buzzer so close. 655 00:28:52,840 --> 00:28:53,880 OK. 656 00:28:53,920 --> 00:28:56,280 The video ref is going to take a close look at that, 657 00:28:56,320 --> 00:28:59,400 to make sure that the correct decision is made. 658 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:02,360 Stage 2 of a grand final is on the line. 659 00:29:02,400 --> 00:29:03,640 Alright. 660 00:29:03,680 --> 00:29:06,840 We're gonna take a break and come back with the video ref's decision. 661 00:29:06,880 --> 00:29:09,200 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 662 00:29:18,720 --> 00:29:20,280 LEILA: Welcome back 663 00:29:20,320 --> 00:29:22,640 to the Australian Ninja Warrior grand final. 664 00:29:22,680 --> 00:29:25,400 Just before the break, we saw Rob Patterson and Alex Bigg 665 00:29:25,440 --> 00:29:28,720 hit the buzzer at pretty much the same time. 666 00:29:28,760 --> 00:29:30,600 We've paused the clock! 667 00:29:30,640 --> 00:29:34,960 The countdown clock has been stopped while the footage is being reviewed 668 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:39,240 to see which Ninja is out and which Ninja continues. 669 00:29:40,680 --> 00:29:42,960 JIM: It looks as if Rob hits the buzzer first 670 00:29:43,000 --> 00:29:46,160 but as he falls forward, his hand only grazes it. 671 00:29:46,200 --> 00:29:47,960 The question is, did he press it? 672 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,600 Because Alex is in a better position to strike 673 00:29:50,640 --> 00:29:53,640 and it looks like he gets downward pressure. 674 00:29:54,320 --> 00:29:56,160 Here we can see a different angle. 675 00:29:56,200 --> 00:29:58,120 Rob's hand slides down the side of it 676 00:29:58,160 --> 00:29:59,960 and Alex hits it on the top. 677 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:03,600 There's not much in it but that's what the video ref is looking at 678 00:30:03,640 --> 00:30:05,520 and the call has been made. 679 00:30:07,280 --> 00:30:10,800 Good effort! Good effort, guys! 680 00:30:10,840 --> 00:30:12,720 While Rob got to the buzzer first, 681 00:30:12,760 --> 00:30:14,760 he actually didn't press it hard enough. 682 00:30:14,800 --> 00:30:16,960 (SPECTATORS GROAN) 683 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:19,120 Alex has gotten through 684 00:30:19,160 --> 00:30:21,920 and, Alex, that was an amazing battle. 685 00:30:21,960 --> 00:30:23,160 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 686 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:24,800 Well done, Alex! 687 00:30:24,840 --> 00:30:26,480 Well done, both of you! 688 00:30:26,520 --> 00:30:28,440 The clock starts again now! 689 00:30:28,480 --> 00:30:30,400 Wow. Biggy's gotta keep moving. I can't believe that. 690 00:30:30,440 --> 00:30:32,040 We're off and running! 691 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:34,080 Let's go, Alex! Let's go, Alex! 692 00:30:34,720 --> 00:30:37,840 Just when you think you've seen it all on Australian Ninja Warrior, 693 00:30:37,880 --> 00:30:40,600 there's a new wrinkle, a new twist. 694 00:30:40,640 --> 00:30:42,480 And that was something special. 695 00:30:42,520 --> 00:30:45,000 Now it's back to basics. 696 00:30:45,040 --> 00:30:47,880 It's the Bigg Ninja vs the clock, Leila. 697 00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:50,640 Yeah. 2:49 left for three obstacles. 698 00:30:50,680 --> 00:30:53,440 That's about the same time Daniel Waterman had here 699 00:30:53,480 --> 00:30:56,160 and he finished with 4 seconds to spare. 700 00:30:56,200 --> 00:30:57,640 Alex should have enough time 701 00:30:57,680 --> 00:31:00,040 if he can put these lightning bolts behind him. 702 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:02,800 Alex Bigg just seems to get better and better, 703 00:31:02,840 --> 00:31:04,240 year after year. 704 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:05,560 Love it! Come on! 705 00:31:06,640 --> 00:31:09,960 Yes! He nails that last floating bar. 706 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:12,360 Look at Dad go! 707 00:31:12,400 --> 00:31:14,040 Go, Dadda! 708 00:31:14,080 --> 00:31:17,720 Alex Bigg is onto the triple corkscrew. 709 00:31:17,760 --> 00:31:21,440 Hopefully on the way to grand final 2. 710 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:24,520 Two obstacles to go. Two more obstacles to go, bubba. 711 00:31:25,080 --> 00:31:26,960 Dad! Here he comes. 712 00:31:27,000 --> 00:31:29,120 Big hip-swing and big lache. 713 00:31:29,160 --> 00:31:31,240 One down! Well done. 714 00:31:31,280 --> 00:31:34,720 He's got the hat. It's the determination in his eyes. 715 00:31:34,760 --> 00:31:38,200 He's got great control for one of the bigger Ninjas. 716 00:31:38,240 --> 00:31:41,400 Look at him fly upwards to number two. 717 00:31:41,440 --> 00:31:43,960 He's gotta be digging deep now for number three. 718 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,840 It's a long way up. 719 00:31:45,880 --> 00:31:48,360 He needs to go with his hips. 720 00:31:48,400 --> 00:31:50,120 And a nice catch. 721 00:31:50,160 --> 00:31:52,080 What a pay-off he is getting 722 00:31:52,120 --> 00:31:55,240 for all of the rehab he's done on his shoulder 723 00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,160 after that surgery. 724 00:31:57,200 --> 00:31:58,880 Yes, Alex! Yes! 725 00:31:58,920 --> 00:32:00,480 Yes, Alex! Go, go! Whoo! 726 00:32:00,520 --> 00:32:02,760 He's flown through those last obstacles 727 00:32:02,800 --> 00:32:05,960 and he's 25 seconds faster than Daniel Waterman. 728 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:09,200 The legend's gonna show the teen how it's done. 729 00:32:09,240 --> 00:32:11,440 And he went the cannonball into the pool! 730 00:32:12,280 --> 00:32:16,240 He's gotta keep it open, because he is a bigger Ninja. 731 00:32:16,280 --> 00:32:18,480 I don't think he's got enough room to get through there... 732 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:21,520 Oh... He just, JUST got himself through. 733 00:32:21,560 --> 00:32:22,960 He's like a grease-man. 734 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:26,640 Number two. He gets a little bit of force behind him there. 735 00:32:27,680 --> 00:32:30,320 Takes a look at the clock too, to get a little extra oxygen. 736 00:32:30,360 --> 00:32:32,720 Yeah, it's ticking down. 737 00:32:32,760 --> 00:32:35,200 One more to go. Come on, Alex. Come on, Alex! 738 00:32:35,240 --> 00:32:37,960 He needs some oxygen in those lungs. 739 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,840 Here we are - door three. 740 00:32:39,880 --> 00:32:42,800 Look at the weight of that door! Yes! Get through there! 741 00:32:42,840 --> 00:32:44,760 Oh, he squeezes... Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy! 742 00:32:44,800 --> 00:32:47,240 Come on. Mount Midoriyama wants a piece. 743 00:32:47,280 --> 00:32:49,040 Yes! 744 00:32:49,080 --> 00:32:50,760 It's gone! 745 00:32:50,800 --> 00:32:54,200 The notorious B-I-G-G is through! 746 00:32:54,240 --> 00:32:56,520 And no doubt about that buzzer. 747 00:32:56,560 --> 00:33:00,440 He has booked a spot in the grand final number 2. 748 00:33:01,520 --> 00:33:03,920 Yeah, Arlo. Daddy's on it. Yay! 749 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:08,280 I'm not sure where that turbo button is 750 00:33:08,320 --> 00:33:11,600 but Alex sure hit it when he had to beat Rob up the wall. 751 00:33:11,640 --> 00:33:14,480 So often, we say that Ninja is a game of inches 752 00:33:14,520 --> 00:33:17,400 and Rob Patterson knows that all too well. 753 00:33:17,440 --> 00:33:19,320 That's the closest call we've seen 754 00:33:19,360 --> 00:33:20,880 but kudos to Rob - 755 00:33:20,920 --> 00:33:23,200 he proved once again he's no easy beat 756 00:33:23,240 --> 00:33:24,840 and well done, Alex. 757 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:27,600 He had to take down a former champ to get through. 758 00:33:27,640 --> 00:33:32,040 It's one teen and one veteran through to the grand final. 759 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:36,160 There are plenty of big-name Ninjas gunning for glory 760 00:33:36,200 --> 00:33:39,840 and three of them are armed with a crucial second-chance advantage 761 00:33:39,880 --> 00:33:42,680 they won by being fastest in the semis. 762 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:46,040 That means if they fall, fail to hit the buzzer first 763 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:47,760 or they run out of time, 764 00:33:47,800 --> 00:33:50,400 they'll get to re-run the course again from the start, 765 00:33:50,440 --> 00:33:53,200 to try and complete all nine obstacles. 766 00:33:54,280 --> 00:33:57,400 The advantage-holders are with Will and Woody now. 767 00:33:57,440 --> 00:33:58,640 Alright. 768 00:33:58,680 --> 00:34:02,000 So, here we are with the guys, the Furthest Fastest in the semi-finals. 769 00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:04,320 We've got 'Flashlin' Ashlin, we've got Olivia Vivian 770 00:34:04,360 --> 00:34:06,160 and we have Jake Baker over there as well. 771 00:34:06,200 --> 00:34:08,480 So, Jake, does this change the way you go about it, 772 00:34:08,520 --> 00:34:10,040 given you've got a second chance? 773 00:34:10,080 --> 00:34:13,320 Uh, yeah, I reckon you get to be a little bit more confident out there 774 00:34:13,360 --> 00:34:14,960 and just go a bit quicker. 775 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:17,240 Do you need any more confidence out there, Flashlin? 776 00:34:17,280 --> 00:34:19,520 Uh, look, I normally bomb out in the final, 777 00:34:19,560 --> 00:34:21,120 so we'll see. 778 00:34:21,160 --> 00:34:23,120 It's gonna be good to have a second chance. 779 00:34:23,160 --> 00:34:25,720 Olivia, if you bomb out and then you get a second chance, 780 00:34:25,760 --> 00:34:27,240 does that mean that we get to see you 781 00:34:27,280 --> 00:34:29,040 kiss Ben Polson twice on the sidelines? 782 00:34:29,080 --> 00:34:32,400 (LAUGHS) Oh, I don't... I'm hoping we don't have to use it. 783 00:34:32,440 --> 00:34:34,800 That's nine obstacles, you have to do it again but... 784 00:34:34,840 --> 00:34:37,000 Mm-hm. I see where your head's at, hey? 785 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:38,880 Yeah. Sounds like you don't want to kiss Ben Polson. 786 00:34:38,920 --> 00:34:40,440 No, that's what it sounds like. I agree. 787 00:34:40,480 --> 00:34:42,200 Alright. We're gonna get out of here. 788 00:34:42,240 --> 00:34:44,080 Over to you guys. 789 00:34:44,120 --> 00:34:46,520 LEILA: Zak Stolz had the advantage last season. 790 00:34:46,560 --> 00:34:49,200 He used it and went on to win. 791 00:34:49,240 --> 00:34:51,240 It's possible it could happen again 792 00:34:51,280 --> 00:34:54,440 but Olivia Vivian is hoping she won't need it tonight 793 00:34:54,480 --> 00:34:57,680 as she takes on a teen who has got the goods. 794 00:34:57,720 --> 00:35:00,000 It's Luke Schmitzer! 795 00:35:01,240 --> 00:35:04,760 I think being in the grand final means that I deserve to be here. 796 00:35:04,800 --> 00:35:06,560 It means that my training is paying off. 797 00:35:06,600 --> 00:35:08,520 It means all my hard work is paying off. 798 00:35:09,440 --> 00:35:11,400 First time up the wall! 799 00:35:11,440 --> 00:35:13,600 That is amazing! JIM: He's done it! 800 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:15,760 Luke Schmitzer, the Schnitzel! 801 00:35:15,800 --> 00:35:18,880 I always knew there were gonna be a lot of teens in the grand final. 802 00:35:18,920 --> 00:35:20,480 We've made it here on our own merit. 803 00:35:24,880 --> 00:35:27,640 I think my first reaction to finding out who I was versing 804 00:35:27,680 --> 00:35:29,440 was... absolute dread! 805 00:35:29,480 --> 00:35:31,240 Oh, whatever! 806 00:35:32,800 --> 00:35:36,800 LEILA: Bow down, Ninjas, to Olivia Vivian! 807 00:35:36,840 --> 00:35:41,280 I am the first female in Ninja history to get Furthest Fastest 808 00:35:41,320 --> 00:35:43,000 in the semi-final. 809 00:35:43,040 --> 00:35:44,600 JIM: There she is. 810 00:35:44,640 --> 00:35:46,120 The second buzzer! 811 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:47,800 Boom goes the dynamite! 812 00:35:47,840 --> 00:35:50,440 That second life is a game-changer. 813 00:35:50,480 --> 00:35:53,240 It's not my plan to use it tonight. 814 00:35:53,960 --> 00:35:56,880 But I have no doubt Luke will be pushing me. 815 00:35:56,920 --> 00:35:58,960 These teens are relentless. 816 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:01,440 Like, he already told me he's gonna send it. 817 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:04,320 And my heart is definitely going. 818 00:36:06,200 --> 00:36:08,320 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 819 00:36:08,360 --> 00:36:10,560 Olivia Vivian, an inspiration 820 00:36:10,600 --> 00:36:12,720 to all the women that are watching right now. 821 00:36:12,760 --> 00:36:14,920 One of three women that is in the grand final. 822 00:36:14,960 --> 00:36:19,640 And in her way, the Schnitzel, Luke Schmitzer. 823 00:36:20,680 --> 00:36:22,640 Looks relaxed. He's got the long hair there. 824 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:24,240 He's giving me a very gentle wave there 825 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:26,000 but this bloke moves very quickly. 826 00:36:26,600 --> 00:36:28,840 JIM: This is youth vs experience. 827 00:36:28,880 --> 00:36:31,960 Luke is 16 and the youngest Ninja in the grand final 828 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:34,000 and he's half Olivia's age 829 00:36:34,040 --> 00:36:36,400 but experience counts for a lot. 830 00:36:36,440 --> 00:36:37,520 (START BELL DINGS) 831 00:36:37,560 --> 00:36:39,000 And there they go, 832 00:36:39,040 --> 00:36:42,800 taking their time and smoothly through the first obstacle. 833 00:36:42,840 --> 00:36:46,080 Up to the eagle and off is Olivia Vivian. 834 00:36:46,120 --> 00:36:47,480 Very elegant. 835 00:36:47,520 --> 00:36:50,600 Luke's held on for another swing - that might cost the teenager. 836 00:36:50,640 --> 00:36:53,320 We'll need to see some speed from him now. 837 00:36:54,440 --> 00:36:56,120 Whoa! Oh, what a move! 838 00:36:56,160 --> 00:36:57,560 He's catching up! 839 00:36:57,600 --> 00:36:59,320 And Olivia is onto the salmon ladder. 840 00:36:59,360 --> 00:37:01,600 Olivia up one rung as Luke gets on. 841 00:37:01,640 --> 00:37:03,760 The gap is closing. 842 00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:07,880 Neck and neck. The champ vs the youngest Ninja on the course. 843 00:37:07,920 --> 00:37:10,240 And Luke is right behind Olivia, 844 00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:11,840 putting the pressure on. 845 00:37:11,880 --> 00:37:14,560 That was a powerful move, Olivia not hesitating, 846 00:37:14,600 --> 00:37:16,400 making short work of the bar hop! 847 00:37:16,440 --> 00:37:18,760 Wow. She's got the left elbow strapped. 848 00:37:18,800 --> 00:37:20,840 She's got damage to the ulnar nerve 849 00:37:20,880 --> 00:37:23,880 but she's doing damage to the course so far. 850 00:37:23,920 --> 00:37:25,880 Impressive as ever. 851 00:37:25,920 --> 00:37:30,600 Olivia spanning, getting ready to send it - and send it she does, 852 00:37:30,640 --> 00:37:32,520 up on the spring forward. 853 00:37:32,560 --> 00:37:34,160 Here she comes! 854 00:37:34,200 --> 00:37:36,480 She is way ahead of Luke Schmitzer at this stage. 855 00:37:36,520 --> 00:37:39,720 She is flying across the spring forward 856 00:37:39,760 --> 00:37:41,800 and she is heading for the warped wall. 857 00:37:41,840 --> 00:37:43,400 She's heading up here, Jim! 858 00:37:43,440 --> 00:37:45,480 What an amazing performance. 859 00:37:45,520 --> 00:37:47,240 He won't be able to rest here, the Schnitzel. 860 00:37:47,280 --> 00:37:48,840 He's gotta keep moving. 861 00:37:48,880 --> 00:37:50,720 She knows she's got time. She's gotta get the wall. 862 00:37:52,240 --> 00:37:53,680 She's got it! There she is! 863 00:37:53,720 --> 00:37:55,400 Oh, yes. She's over the wall. 864 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:59,080 She's not mucking around. Smacks that buzzer, no tricks. 865 00:37:59,120 --> 00:38:03,680 Nothing fancy, just yes - two thumbs up to her opponent. 866 00:38:03,720 --> 00:38:06,000 Yes. Luke's out. It's all Olivia. 867 00:38:06,040 --> 00:38:08,560 She now has to finish the last three obstacles 868 00:38:08,600 --> 00:38:10,360 before the clock hits zero. 869 00:38:10,400 --> 00:38:12,960 Is this Australia's first female Ninja Warrior? 870 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:14,080 Maybe! 871 00:38:14,120 --> 00:38:15,520 Her boyfriend, Ben, there - 872 00:38:15,560 --> 00:38:18,840 of course, the only person crowned Australian Ninja Warrior. 873 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:20,480 Make sure of it! Make sure of it. 874 00:38:20,520 --> 00:38:23,840 Olivia sucking in the air. She has 3 minutes to finish three obstacles. 875 00:38:23,880 --> 00:38:27,160 If she can do that, she keeps the second-chance advantage 876 00:38:27,200 --> 00:38:28,800 for stage 2 tomorrow night. 877 00:38:28,840 --> 00:38:31,800 So driven this woman. You can see how much it means to her. 878 00:38:31,840 --> 00:38:33,760 Yeah. Total focus and determination. 879 00:38:33,800 --> 00:38:35,280 She'll need both on this, 880 00:38:35,320 --> 00:38:36,960 a brand-new obstacle, the lightning bolt. 881 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:38,400 Swing, swing. Come on. 882 00:38:38,440 --> 00:38:41,120 2.5 metres the distance to the next floating bar. 883 00:38:42,080 --> 00:38:44,440 Oh, no! This has not happened! 884 00:38:44,480 --> 00:38:46,920 No! Oh, my god. 885 00:38:46,960 --> 00:38:50,120 Oh, the second chance will come into play for Olivia Vivian. 886 00:38:50,160 --> 00:38:51,800 Wow. 887 00:38:51,840 --> 00:38:54,160 Who would have thought she would need it? 888 00:38:54,200 --> 00:38:56,360 Well, that's why they have insurance. 889 00:38:56,400 --> 00:38:58,240 She will get another run at it 890 00:38:58,280 --> 00:39:00,960 and she will have that experience in hand. 891 00:39:01,000 --> 00:39:03,080 Should she get to the lightning bolts again, 892 00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:04,760 perhaps she'll attack it a different way 893 00:39:04,800 --> 00:39:08,840 but she seems shocked by this outcome. 894 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:10,440 It's that second bar. 895 00:39:10,480 --> 00:39:14,760 It's a long lache and Olivia has gone two hands over the bar. 896 00:39:14,800 --> 00:39:18,680 As she comes down onto it, her fingers just peel off. 897 00:39:18,720 --> 00:39:20,960 Will is down with Olivia now. 898 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:23,120 O-Viv, mate! 899 00:39:23,160 --> 00:39:25,240 Oh, mate! How tough's that course? 900 00:39:25,280 --> 00:39:26,840 Oh, that's brutal. 901 00:39:26,880 --> 00:39:28,560 It's, um...yeah, it's a push 902 00:39:28,600 --> 00:39:30,640 and Luke really pushed me to go 903 00:39:30,680 --> 00:39:32,240 and... wow! 904 00:39:32,280 --> 00:39:35,840 That just... All I'm thinking is, thank god I've got a safety bar! 905 00:39:35,880 --> 00:39:37,360 Yeah. 906 00:39:37,400 --> 00:39:39,960 Will you change the way you approach it for the second time round? 907 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:42,200 I'll definitely be going for that mixed-grip catch. 908 00:39:42,240 --> 00:39:43,480 Yes. 909 00:39:43,520 --> 00:39:46,720 I'm going to use what I learnt on these obstacles 910 00:39:46,760 --> 00:39:49,520 to approach it and attack it differently the second time. 911 00:39:49,560 --> 00:39:52,200 Love that. Olivia Vivian. She's got another chance! 912 00:39:52,240 --> 00:39:54,520 Got another chance. Round two! 913 00:39:54,560 --> 00:39:56,080 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 914 00:39:56,120 --> 00:39:59,320 LEILA: Yeah, fingers crossed for the second attempt of our Ninja queen 915 00:39:59,360 --> 00:40:01,280 a little later on tonight. 916 00:40:01,320 --> 00:40:04,280 But don't go anywhere - there's plenty more action ahead 917 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:07,320 in the grand final of Australian Ninja Warrior, 918 00:40:07,360 --> 00:40:09,800 including these two legends - 919 00:40:09,840 --> 00:40:14,160 Ashlin Herbert takes on Mike Snow head-to-head 920 00:40:14,200 --> 00:40:16,000 when we return. 921 00:40:32,360 --> 00:40:33,960 LEILA: Welcome back. 922 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:36,480 It's grand final night here at Australian Ninja Warrior. 923 00:40:36,520 --> 00:40:38,960 We began the night with 36 Ninjas 924 00:40:39,000 --> 00:40:42,400 and only those who complete stage 1 within the time limit 925 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:45,720 will earn a ticket to stage 2 tomorrow night. 926 00:40:45,760 --> 00:40:48,320 Only two Ninjas have made it so far - 927 00:40:48,360 --> 00:40:50,480 16-year-old Daniel Waterman 928 00:40:50,520 --> 00:40:53,200 and 35-year-old Alex Bigg. 929 00:40:53,240 --> 00:40:56,080 The path to Mount Midoriyama is as brutal as ever, 930 00:40:56,120 --> 00:40:59,200 as Ninjas of all experience levels are finding out. 931 00:41:01,200 --> 00:41:02,800 In his fifth grand final, 932 00:41:02,840 --> 00:41:07,000 Jordan Papandrea took on teenager Aiden Princena-White. 933 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:09,440 Oh, wow! What happened to Jordan? Oh! 934 00:41:09,480 --> 00:41:11,440 He launched himself at the eagle's claw, 935 00:41:11,480 --> 00:41:12,880 re-adjusted his hands 936 00:41:12,920 --> 00:41:14,720 but didn't make the dismount. 937 00:41:14,760 --> 00:41:18,000 Wow! Jordan's gone! My goodness. He is. 938 00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:21,680 Aiden Princena-White's run came to an untimely end as well. 939 00:41:21,720 --> 00:41:23,720 (SPECTATORS YELL, GROAN) 940 00:41:23,760 --> 00:41:26,360 Oh, what a shame! No! 941 00:41:26,400 --> 00:41:29,480 45-year-old schoolteacher Warwick Draper 942 00:41:29,520 --> 00:41:32,840 took on 34-year-old tradie Sam Goodall. 943 00:41:32,880 --> 00:41:35,440 Both of them up on the eagle's claw. 944 00:41:35,480 --> 00:41:37,640 Oh! Sam's in the drink! 945 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:39,280 On obstacle 2! 946 00:41:39,320 --> 00:41:40,720 Oh, Sam! 947 00:41:40,760 --> 00:41:43,640 Mr Draper was tracking well on the lightning bolts... 948 00:41:43,680 --> 00:41:45,160 Oh, no! Oh! 949 00:41:45,200 --> 00:41:49,400 He became the fourth Ninja to be struck down by obstacle 7. 950 00:41:49,440 --> 00:41:51,720 Ninja mum Nicole Chamberlain, 951 00:41:51,760 --> 00:41:53,680 the third female in the grand final, 952 00:41:53,720 --> 00:41:55,760 took on another first-time grand-finalist, 953 00:41:55,800 --> 00:41:57,520 Tourette's ambassador James Sayers, 954 00:41:57,560 --> 00:41:59,680 aka Ninja Twitch. 955 00:41:59,720 --> 00:42:02,400 And the Ninja mom going toe-to-toe with Twitch 956 00:42:02,440 --> 00:42:06,400 and she's gonna take one extra spin on the eagle to get across. 957 00:42:06,440 --> 00:42:09,240 Nicole sped up to keep the pressure on Twitch. 958 00:42:09,280 --> 00:42:10,800 Here goes Nicole. Come on... 959 00:42:10,840 --> 00:42:12,160 Oh, no! (SPECTATORS GROAN) 960 00:42:12,200 --> 00:42:15,320 Twitch was pushing hard on the triple corkscrews. 961 00:42:15,360 --> 00:42:17,440 Oh! Oh! Oh! No! Oh! 962 00:42:17,480 --> 00:42:18,720 No! 963 00:42:18,760 --> 00:42:22,800 He came undone but came up smiling in his best season yet. 964 00:42:23,760 --> 00:42:26,120 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 965 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:28,400 The Australian Ninja Warrior grand finals 966 00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:30,400 just keep on delivering, Jim, 967 00:42:30,440 --> 00:42:32,760 and I have a feeling this next race 968 00:42:32,800 --> 00:42:36,160 will give us even more drama to enjoy. 969 00:42:36,200 --> 00:42:39,000 You want speed? Check. You want power? Check. 970 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:41,200 You want thrills? Get ready. 971 00:42:41,240 --> 00:42:44,000 It's 27-year-old Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert 972 00:42:44,040 --> 00:42:47,360 taking on the greatest stuntman in Australia, 973 00:42:47,400 --> 00:42:50,240 the mighty Mike Snow. 974 00:42:50,280 --> 00:42:52,720 When I found out I was racing Ashlin, 975 00:42:52,760 --> 00:42:54,720 I pretty much pooed my pants 976 00:42:54,760 --> 00:42:58,360 and just thought I should just quit and go and grab the nearest cake. 977 00:42:58,400 --> 00:43:00,360 Eat my sorrows away. 978 00:43:01,000 --> 00:43:03,800 Wow, he's so quick! 979 00:43:03,840 --> 00:43:08,560 But he does have a tendency to make really silly mistakes 980 00:43:08,600 --> 00:43:10,120 when he's rushing. 981 00:43:10,160 --> 00:43:12,920 BEN FORDHAM: He's already 10 seconds faster than anyone else. 982 00:43:12,960 --> 00:43:14,640 Is he up... Oh! What? 983 00:43:14,680 --> 00:43:16,640 Time is not going to be an issue 984 00:43:16,680 --> 00:43:19,000 and as you pointed out, he has had slip-ups before... 985 00:43:19,040 --> 00:43:20,240 REBECCA MADDERN: Oh, no! 986 00:43:20,280 --> 00:43:24,320 The only thing I've really got over Mike Snow is probably speed 987 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:26,480 but he's definitely much stronger than me, 988 00:43:26,520 --> 00:43:28,720 can definitely hold his body weight better than I can. 989 00:43:28,760 --> 00:43:31,920 JIM: Look at Mike Snow attack this course. 990 00:43:31,960 --> 00:43:34,560 MIKE: I can put in a good run against Ashlin 991 00:43:34,600 --> 00:43:37,800 but a perfect run from him 992 00:43:37,840 --> 00:43:39,920 is doom for me. 993 00:43:42,400 --> 00:43:44,480 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 994 00:43:44,520 --> 00:43:46,440 JIM: This is just one of those match-ups, 995 00:43:46,480 --> 00:43:49,360 when you saw it on paper, you went, "Oh, my goodness." 996 00:43:49,400 --> 00:43:52,840 Mike's facing a Ninja who's fast and has a second chance in his pocket 997 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:55,320 and that's more than a challenge. 998 00:43:55,360 --> 00:43:57,760 Ashlin was the fastest of all Ninjas in the semis. 999 00:43:57,800 --> 00:44:00,240 48 seconds clear of the next fastest. 1000 00:44:00,280 --> 00:44:02,760 Mike Snow almost completed the course, 1001 00:44:02,800 --> 00:44:05,280 falling on the very last transition. 1002 00:44:06,040 --> 00:44:08,240 These are two of our strongest Ninjas. 1003 00:44:08,280 --> 00:44:09,920 This will be a doozy. 1004 00:44:09,960 --> 00:44:14,240 I cannot believe that one of these guys could be going home. 1005 00:44:14,280 --> 00:44:17,120 WILL: I mean, I think the fact that both of them say 1006 00:44:17,160 --> 00:44:18,760 that the other one will win 1007 00:44:18,800 --> 00:44:20,560 is probably an indication 1008 00:44:20,600 --> 00:44:22,560 of how much respect they have for each other. 1009 00:44:22,600 --> 00:44:24,680 Let's remember Ashlin has the insurance 1010 00:44:24,720 --> 00:44:26,520 of that second-chance advantage. 1011 00:44:26,560 --> 00:44:28,200 Mike only has one shot at this. 1012 00:44:28,240 --> 00:44:30,120 He needs to beat Flashlin. 1013 00:44:30,160 --> 00:44:31,560 (START BELL DINGS) 1014 00:44:31,600 --> 00:44:34,120 And there they go, quickly across the steps. 1015 00:44:34,160 --> 00:44:36,280 Head-to-head. That's a good start for Mike Snow. 1016 00:44:36,320 --> 00:44:37,560 Staying close... 1017 00:44:37,600 --> 00:44:38,960 Oh, no! But he's down! 1018 00:44:39,000 --> 00:44:41,000 LEILA: Oh, Mike's in the drink! 1019 00:44:41,040 --> 00:44:43,760 Oh, Mike! 1020 00:44:43,800 --> 00:44:47,000 He didn't make the grab on the eagle! 1021 00:44:47,040 --> 00:44:50,080 Oh, splashdown for Mike Snow, obstacle 2! 1022 00:44:50,120 --> 00:44:52,320 Oh! Cannot believe it. 1023 00:44:52,360 --> 00:44:56,200 And 'Flashlin' Ashlin Herbert moving on up. 1024 00:44:56,240 --> 00:44:58,240 Leila, that's heart-breaking 1025 00:44:58,280 --> 00:44:59,680 but the show must go on. 1026 00:44:59,720 --> 00:45:02,000 Sorry, I'm still in shock. Mike's out. 1027 00:45:02,920 --> 00:45:05,080 I knew not to overpower the jump. 1028 00:45:05,120 --> 00:45:06,840 I kept it pretty flat 1029 00:45:06,880 --> 00:45:10,000 and I don't know - I think my hands just... 1030 00:45:10,040 --> 00:45:12,560 they just slid on their whole connection. 1031 00:45:12,600 --> 00:45:15,520 JIM: 4:24 on the clock but he needs to finish the course 1032 00:45:15,560 --> 00:45:19,440 if he wants to avoid using that second-chance advantage, Ashlin. 1033 00:45:19,480 --> 00:45:22,680 Ashlin's only got one speed and that is flat-out. 1034 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:26,840 He doesn't need someone up against him to race this course. 1035 00:45:26,880 --> 00:45:28,800 Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised to learn 1036 00:45:28,840 --> 00:45:32,280 that Ashlin was actually born on a bar 5 metres in the air. 1037 00:45:32,320 --> 00:45:33,880 Yes! 1038 00:45:33,920 --> 00:45:35,640 He's got the speed to beat the clock 1039 00:45:35,680 --> 00:45:38,000 but he's just taking a moment on this new obstacle, 1040 00:45:38,040 --> 00:45:39,400 getting a feel for it. 1041 00:45:39,440 --> 00:45:41,560 (CHEERING) Oh, he's got the feel alright. 1042 00:45:41,600 --> 00:45:44,080 This is the master in action. If you don't mind! 1043 00:45:44,120 --> 00:45:46,800 Put it away, mate. And here he goes. 1044 00:45:46,840 --> 00:45:49,120 Oh, look at that! He's done the job here. 1045 00:45:49,160 --> 00:45:51,800 Up the wall. He made short work of that. 1046 00:45:51,840 --> 00:45:53,880 The spring forward, boing-boing-boing 1047 00:45:53,920 --> 00:45:55,200 and straight up the wall. 1048 00:45:55,240 --> 00:45:56,520 Good job. 1049 00:45:56,560 --> 00:45:58,680 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1050 00:45:58,720 --> 00:46:00,360 And the clock looks fine. 1051 00:46:00,400 --> 00:46:02,560 Daniel Waterman's run is a good indicator. 1052 00:46:02,600 --> 00:46:05,240 He had less than 3 minutes from here and completed 1053 00:46:05,280 --> 00:46:07,040 and that's what Ashlin needs to do. 1054 00:46:07,080 --> 00:46:09,720 There's one thing you'd say about Ashlin in the years gone by, 1055 00:46:09,760 --> 00:46:11,160 one blemish... 1056 00:46:11,800 --> 00:46:14,200 is that he can lapse his concentration. 1057 00:46:14,240 --> 00:46:15,880 Whoa. He's corrected. 1058 00:46:15,920 --> 00:46:17,480 Just like that. 1059 00:46:17,520 --> 00:46:18,800 He's fine. 1060 00:46:18,840 --> 00:46:20,560 He's not putting on the show of speed 1061 00:46:20,600 --> 00:46:22,120 we've seen from him in the past - 1062 00:46:22,160 --> 00:46:24,480 I think he wants to hang on to that second-chance advantage. 1063 00:46:24,520 --> 00:46:26,840 I tell you, that would be a wise move for sure. 1064 00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:28,760 Plenty of time, Ash. 1065 00:46:28,800 --> 00:46:30,960 If he doesn't use it in this stage, 1066 00:46:31,000 --> 00:46:33,240 he can use it in grand final stage 2. 1067 00:46:33,280 --> 00:46:34,760 Ashlin with a second chance 1068 00:46:34,800 --> 00:46:37,160 is a terrifying prospect for other Ninjas. 1069 00:46:37,200 --> 00:46:40,080 Remember, it got Zak Stolz over the line last year. 1070 00:46:40,120 --> 00:46:41,520 MAN: Hold on tight. 1071 00:46:41,560 --> 00:46:44,560 Ashlin about to attack this triple corkscrew. 1072 00:46:44,600 --> 00:46:46,760 Yeah! Huge lache. 1073 00:46:46,800 --> 00:46:51,160 Check it out. It's like he's courting these screws. 1074 00:46:52,080 --> 00:46:54,120 I feel like I'm watching a dance in the wild. 1075 00:46:54,800 --> 00:46:56,960 Here we go. Yes, look at that. 1076 00:46:57,000 --> 00:46:59,160 He doesn't extend his arms when he catches. 1077 00:46:59,200 --> 00:47:01,960 He's got plenty of power, plenty of strength still left. 1078 00:47:02,000 --> 00:47:04,160 Here's the last real risk for him. 1079 00:47:04,200 --> 00:47:06,600 He makes the grab. Get off it now. Get off it. 1080 00:47:06,640 --> 00:47:11,040 He should be able to get his way off with a dismount here. 1081 00:47:11,080 --> 00:47:12,760 Oh! 1082 00:47:12,800 --> 00:47:15,560 And does he have the time to get through this? 1083 00:47:15,600 --> 00:47:17,320 We're about to find out. (LAUGHS) 1084 00:47:17,360 --> 00:47:19,760 Two thumbs up. He certainly thinks so. 1085 00:47:20,400 --> 00:47:22,360 I know he does a bit of diving in his spare time. 1086 00:47:22,400 --> 00:47:23,800 Go, Ashlin! 1087 00:47:24,720 --> 00:47:27,960 I still don't think he's moved a 40-kilo door underwater. 1088 00:47:29,800 --> 00:47:31,480 1:31 on the clock. 1089 00:47:31,520 --> 00:47:35,160 You have to marvel at the way this guy goes about getting the job done. 1090 00:47:35,200 --> 00:47:39,040 And history tells us, if Ashlin doesn't fail on the course, 1091 00:47:39,080 --> 00:47:40,400 he finishes first. 1092 00:47:40,440 --> 00:47:43,720 He has never made it past stage 2 of a grand final. 1093 00:47:43,760 --> 00:47:45,640 With that second chance in his pocket, 1094 00:47:45,680 --> 00:47:49,440 he's well on his way to uncharted territory. 1095 00:47:50,880 --> 00:47:52,560 And he's through. He's up here now. 1096 00:47:53,120 --> 00:47:54,640 Come on! Yes! Yes! 1097 00:47:54,680 --> 00:47:57,000 He's up! He's made it! There's the buzzer. 1098 00:47:57,040 --> 00:47:59,600 And he is into the grand final number 2. 1099 00:47:59,640 --> 00:48:02,560 14 seconds faster than Alex Bigg! 1100 00:48:02,600 --> 00:48:04,320 That's the best time of the night! 1101 00:48:04,360 --> 00:48:06,520 Over a minute left on the clock 1102 00:48:06,560 --> 00:48:08,440 and still with that second chance. 1103 00:48:08,480 --> 00:48:10,280 That is insane! 1104 00:48:10,320 --> 00:48:11,800 Take note, everybody! 1105 00:48:11,840 --> 00:48:14,800 This might well be the Ninja to beat. 1106 00:48:14,840 --> 00:48:16,560 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1107 00:48:16,600 --> 00:48:19,480 Maybe the only way Mike Snow could have beaten Ashlin 1108 00:48:19,520 --> 00:48:21,160 was to force a mistake 1109 00:48:21,200 --> 00:48:22,560 but he didn't get the chance. 1110 00:48:22,600 --> 00:48:25,160 His hand not quite nailing the grab. 1111 00:48:25,200 --> 00:48:28,360 But Flashlin Ashlin, well, Will said it before, 1112 00:48:28,400 --> 00:48:31,840 almost danced across the obstacles without a care in the world. 1113 00:48:32,720 --> 00:48:36,000 There is no other ninja quite like him. 1114 00:48:36,040 --> 00:48:39,360 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1115 00:48:39,400 --> 00:48:40,960 Mate... Thanks, Buddy. 1116 00:48:41,000 --> 00:48:43,360 How about it? So four grand finals previously... 1117 00:48:43,400 --> 00:48:44,760 Yep. 1118 00:48:44,800 --> 00:48:46,880 You've now taken that second chance, 1119 00:48:46,920 --> 00:48:50,240 you've got through to the second round of the Grand Final here. 1120 00:48:50,280 --> 00:48:51,720 Is this your year? 1121 00:48:51,760 --> 00:48:53,960 It could be my year. We'll see. We'll see how we go. 1122 00:48:54,000 --> 00:48:56,080 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1123 00:48:56,120 --> 00:48:59,080 (LAUGHS) He's just too casual, this bloke. 1124 00:49:00,600 --> 00:49:02,360 Flashlin Ashlin Herbert, everybody. 1125 00:49:02,400 --> 00:49:03,720 How much do we love him? 1126 00:49:03,760 --> 00:49:05,480 Great job, mate. Thanks, mate. 1127 00:49:05,520 --> 00:49:07,520 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1128 00:49:11,520 --> 00:49:13,680 JIM: We're taking a short break, but when we return, 1129 00:49:13,720 --> 00:49:16,720 there will be more excitement coming your way. 1130 00:49:16,760 --> 00:49:21,800 Legends, Alex Bigg, Ashlin Herbert and teenager, Daniel Watermann, 1131 00:49:21,840 --> 00:49:25,160 are the only ninjas so far who have made it to Grand Final two. 1132 00:49:25,200 --> 00:49:29,080 But with five more teens yet to run, can they even the score? 1133 00:49:29,120 --> 00:49:30,480 And still to run, 1134 00:49:30,520 --> 00:49:33,800 Australian Ninja Warrior's current champ, Zak Stolz 1135 00:49:33,840 --> 00:49:37,480 and Olivia Vivian's second chance run. 1136 00:49:37,520 --> 00:49:40,240 She's doing it for the girls. 1137 00:49:49,840 --> 00:49:51,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1138 00:49:51,440 --> 00:49:53,320 LEILA: Welcome back to this thrilling Grand Final 1139 00:49:53,360 --> 00:49:55,680 of Australian Ninja Warrior. 1140 00:49:55,720 --> 00:49:58,160 The pressure of these knockout contests 1141 00:49:58,200 --> 00:50:01,920 and the race against the clock has provided plenty of drama. 1142 00:50:01,960 --> 00:50:05,040 Out on the course now, Doctor Andrew Luo, 1143 00:50:05,080 --> 00:50:07,480 up against engineer, Le Hua. 1144 00:50:07,520 --> 00:50:09,400 At least one of them is going home tonight, 1145 00:50:09,440 --> 00:50:12,840 maybe both, if all nine obstacles aren't completed. 1146 00:50:12,880 --> 00:50:15,480 Doctor Luo, heading up the Salmon Ladder. 1147 00:50:16,520 --> 00:50:18,520 And you can hear the click clack of Le 1148 00:50:18,560 --> 00:50:19,880 and that's where he caught him. 1149 00:50:20,600 --> 00:50:22,120 And he's taking him over, in fact. 1150 00:50:22,160 --> 00:50:23,240 Oh no! 1151 00:50:24,640 --> 00:50:27,920 Oh, he's lost the pole. Oh, no! 1152 00:50:27,960 --> 00:50:31,440 Such a shame, the doctor is just hanging. 1153 00:50:31,480 --> 00:50:33,920 Doctor Luo has found himself in his own emergency 1154 00:50:33,960 --> 00:50:35,680 and the prognosis is not good. 1155 00:50:35,720 --> 00:50:37,360 You've got plenty of time, Le! 1156 00:50:37,400 --> 00:50:39,960 Le, on the other hand, is looking fit and healthy 1157 00:50:40,000 --> 00:50:42,120 as he makes his way onto Spring Forward. 1158 00:50:42,160 --> 00:50:43,960 He's got to lache to this bar. 1159 00:50:44,000 --> 00:50:46,800 He is going to try the miracle lache. 1160 00:50:46,840 --> 00:50:49,240 Holy moly, he's going for it! 1161 00:50:49,280 --> 00:50:51,160 Doctor Luo, giving it everything here. 1162 00:50:51,200 --> 00:50:52,960 Come on, Doc! 1163 00:50:53,000 --> 00:50:56,000 Oh...! There's nothing but water waiting. 1164 00:50:56,040 --> 00:50:57,840 The miracle was not going to happen. 1165 00:50:57,880 --> 00:50:59,240 Oh, wow. 1166 00:50:59,280 --> 00:51:01,000 Oh, God. I've got to catch up with Le! 1167 00:51:02,040 --> 00:51:04,160 LEILA: Le is firing along, 1168 00:51:04,200 --> 00:51:06,560 he's racing the clock, he's springing forward, 1169 00:51:06,600 --> 00:51:08,040 he's heading for the warped wall. 1170 00:51:08,080 --> 00:51:12,000 Takes a look back to see where his opponent is. 1171 00:51:12,040 --> 00:51:16,400 All right, here we go, just the clock to race now for Le. 1172 00:51:17,320 --> 00:51:19,560 JIM: Here comes Le, trying to knock another buzzer. 1173 00:51:19,600 --> 00:51:21,400 Oh, he's up the wall! No problem. 1174 00:51:21,440 --> 00:51:22,840 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1175 00:51:22,880 --> 00:51:24,640 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 1176 00:51:24,680 --> 00:51:26,760 Yeah, well look at the style. 1177 00:51:26,800 --> 00:51:28,120 Strong, isn't he? 1178 00:51:28,160 --> 00:51:29,760 Isn't he, he's a great competitor. 1179 00:51:29,800 --> 00:51:31,440 Le Hua looking good. 1180 00:51:31,480 --> 00:51:33,880 He's in the sweet spot with three and three. 1181 00:51:33,920 --> 00:51:35,280 You've got plenty of time. 1182 00:51:35,320 --> 00:51:38,080 Three obstacles to go, three minutes on the clock. 1183 00:51:38,120 --> 00:51:39,880 If he completes them all in time, 1184 00:51:39,920 --> 00:51:42,120 he's in tomorrow night's Grand Final Stage Two, 1185 00:51:42,160 --> 00:51:43,680 but this is a tough one. 1186 00:51:43,720 --> 00:51:46,800 And the Lightning Bolts have claimed a few ninjas tonight. 1187 00:51:46,840 --> 00:51:48,800 Oh, he's done it. 1188 00:51:48,840 --> 00:51:50,520 He put a little bit of... 1189 00:51:50,560 --> 00:51:53,080 ..a little audio into that lache. 1190 00:51:53,120 --> 00:51:55,400 Let's see if he does it again, let's listen. 1191 00:51:55,440 --> 00:51:57,520 (GRUNTS) 1192 00:51:57,560 --> 00:51:59,000 Yes! 1193 00:51:59,040 --> 00:52:01,360 Yes and a quick switch to the Mixed Grip at the end. 1194 00:52:01,400 --> 00:52:04,080 Get a bit of traction for the dismount... 1195 00:52:05,440 --> 00:52:08,120 ..as he has his eyes on the Triple Corkscrew. 1196 00:52:08,160 --> 00:52:09,520 Shake it out. 1197 00:52:09,560 --> 00:52:11,600 The 41-year-old engineer, 1198 00:52:11,640 --> 00:52:13,880 up he goes, swinging on the rope, 1199 00:52:13,920 --> 00:52:16,840 trying to get to the Fixed Bars without burning too much energy. 1200 00:52:17,760 --> 00:52:20,200 And here he'll go for three very tough laches. 1201 00:52:20,240 --> 00:52:21,400 Come on, here we go. 1202 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:22,720 (GRUNTS) 1203 00:52:22,760 --> 00:52:25,600 Yes! Well done. 1204 00:52:25,640 --> 00:52:26,680 Wow! 1205 00:52:27,880 --> 00:52:29,640 Here he goes, number two. Get it! 1206 00:52:30,800 --> 00:52:32,280 Yes. 1207 00:52:32,320 --> 00:52:35,920 And Kat is with him every step of the way. 1208 00:52:35,960 --> 00:52:38,000 Last one. It's high up. 1209 00:52:38,040 --> 00:52:40,240 This is quite a leap. Come on... 1210 00:52:40,280 --> 00:52:42,320 (GRUNTS) Is he holding? Yes, he is. 1211 00:52:42,360 --> 00:52:44,560 Oh, his arms. He's hurting. 1212 00:52:44,600 --> 00:52:47,280 Do you know anyone who complains about walking up stairs? 1213 00:52:47,320 --> 00:52:49,400 Try lache-ing up them. 1214 00:52:49,440 --> 00:52:51,520 It's pretty much what these guys are doing. 1215 00:52:51,560 --> 00:52:53,240 He is digging deep here. 1216 00:52:53,840 --> 00:52:55,120 Oh! Oh... 1217 00:52:55,160 --> 00:52:57,480 Wow! He barely made it over the water there. 1218 00:52:58,720 --> 00:53:01,040 That was like, centimetres. He is gassed. 1219 00:53:01,080 --> 00:53:03,360 He is so gassed out here. 1220 00:53:03,400 --> 00:53:06,040 He's gassed and now he's got the hardest part. 1221 00:53:06,080 --> 00:53:10,360 Earlier tonight, Daniel Watermann finished with four seconds to spare. 1222 00:53:10,400 --> 00:53:12,880 He hit the water three seconds faster than Le. 1223 00:53:12,920 --> 00:53:14,360 This could be tight. 1224 00:53:14,400 --> 00:53:16,680 Le will have to be flawless through here 1225 00:53:16,720 --> 00:53:18,320 to get to Stage Two tomorrow night, 1226 00:53:18,360 --> 00:53:20,640 as he makes his way through the first of three doors. 1227 00:53:20,680 --> 00:53:22,600 But oh, he's struggling through that one. 1228 00:53:22,640 --> 00:53:24,000 Oh, geez, he's just through there. 1229 00:53:25,040 --> 00:53:26,800 Like, this is hard to watch, I'm telling you. 1230 00:53:26,840 --> 00:53:30,080 The clock ticking, oxygen is difficult. 1231 00:53:30,120 --> 00:53:32,560 He is really fighting this. Come on, Come on! 1232 00:53:32,600 --> 00:53:34,640 (GASPS) Come on, Le! 1233 00:53:34,680 --> 00:53:36,040 He's breathing hard. 1234 00:53:36,080 --> 00:53:37,920 WILL: Look how tired he is, you can hear him panting. 1235 00:53:37,960 --> 00:53:39,520 Like, everything in his body 1236 00:53:39,560 --> 00:53:41,600 is telling him not to go underwater at the moment. 1237 00:53:41,640 --> 00:53:44,000 LEILA: 27 seconds, we're counting down. 1238 00:53:44,040 --> 00:53:46,040 The clock is ticking. One more door. 1239 00:53:46,080 --> 00:53:47,400 Can he do it? 1240 00:53:47,440 --> 00:53:49,160 WILL: Come on, Le! Come on, Le! 1241 00:53:49,200 --> 00:53:51,240 So obviously, this is like something from the movie, 'Saw.' 1242 00:53:51,280 --> 00:53:53,080 I hate this. Oh, he's through! 1243 00:53:53,120 --> 00:53:55,520 Come on now, come on. Yes, he wants it so bad. 1244 00:53:55,560 --> 00:53:57,040 Here he goes. Come on! 1245 00:53:57,080 --> 00:53:58,640 10 seconds to go, get up there. 1246 00:53:58,680 --> 00:54:00,520 Come on, yes. Yes! 1247 00:54:00,560 --> 00:54:02,920 He's up! He's made it! 1248 00:54:02,960 --> 00:54:05,120 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1249 00:54:05,160 --> 00:54:09,280 He had nothing in the tank, but he did it anyway. 1250 00:54:09,320 --> 00:54:10,600 That was sheer willpower. 1251 00:54:10,640 --> 00:54:11,960 I can't believe 1252 00:54:12,000 --> 00:54:14,320 he even had the energy to take his shirt off, to be honest. 1253 00:54:14,360 --> 00:54:15,840 That was inspiring. 1254 00:54:15,880 --> 00:54:17,880 Oh, well done, well done. 1255 00:54:17,920 --> 00:54:21,920 Well another Grand Final race packed full of tension and drama. 1256 00:54:21,960 --> 00:54:23,400 Oh, thank you. 1257 00:54:23,440 --> 00:54:25,760 Only one-year-old engineer, Le Hua. 1258 00:54:25,800 --> 00:54:29,120 He is into his first Stage Two Grand Final. 1259 00:54:29,160 --> 00:54:31,560 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1260 00:54:32,720 --> 00:54:36,200 Well when it comes to grand finals, the cream always rises to the top 1261 00:54:36,240 --> 00:54:40,120 and who knows, one of these ninjas could go all the way to the top. 1262 00:54:40,160 --> 00:54:42,200 What a race this promises to be. 1263 00:54:42,240 --> 00:54:45,520 It's the 24-year-old from Perth, Matt Bowles, 1264 00:54:45,560 --> 00:54:49,040 versus 23-year-old Queenslander, Matt Mosca. 1265 00:54:50,160 --> 00:54:51,280 Matt versus Matt. 1266 00:54:52,080 --> 00:54:54,640 WILL: Big, big battle this one. 1267 00:54:54,680 --> 00:54:57,080 Matty Bowles, the Silent Assassin. 1268 00:54:57,120 --> 00:54:58,400 Look, I'm going to be honest, 1269 00:54:58,440 --> 00:55:00,840 I reckon this bloke could go the whole way this year. 1270 00:55:00,880 --> 00:55:02,720 He's got a point to prove against Mount Midoriyama, 1271 00:55:02,760 --> 00:55:04,800 So can't wait to see what's going to happen. 1272 00:55:04,840 --> 00:55:06,760 And Matty Mosca, he's a first time ninja. 1273 00:55:06,800 --> 00:55:08,480 Got all the potential in the world though, 1274 00:55:08,520 --> 00:55:10,400 he could really take it to him. 1275 00:55:10,440 --> 00:55:13,200 Matt's a rope access technician, 1276 00:55:13,240 --> 00:55:16,040 spends a lot of his time high above the ground. 1277 00:55:16,080 --> 00:55:18,720 I think he'd feel comfortable atop Mount Midoriyama, 1278 00:55:18,760 --> 00:55:20,160 but to get up there, 1279 00:55:20,200 --> 00:55:23,640 he has to get through Matty Bowles and this course 1280 00:55:23,680 --> 00:55:26,760 and the Silent Assassin is a man on a mission. 1281 00:55:26,800 --> 00:55:28,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1282 00:55:28,440 --> 00:55:30,520 Lots of support for Matt Mosca. 1283 00:55:30,560 --> 00:55:32,000 Go, Matty, go. 1284 00:55:32,040 --> 00:55:33,520 Come on, baby. 1285 00:55:33,560 --> 00:55:36,640 Lots of support for Matty Bowles too, from partner Liliana. 1286 00:55:38,280 --> 00:55:40,560 (BUZZER SOUNDS) And away they roll, 1287 00:55:40,600 --> 00:55:43,160 both cruising through the first obstacle 1288 00:55:43,200 --> 00:55:45,640 and onto the launchpad, the Eagle. 1289 00:55:46,760 --> 00:55:50,560 Oh, a little bit of a twisting landing for Matt Mosca, 1290 00:55:50,600 --> 00:55:53,680 but Matt Bowles is racing away from him. 1291 00:55:53,720 --> 00:55:55,920 Yeah, there's plenty of noise for both Matts, 1292 00:55:55,960 --> 00:55:58,840 coming from the sidelines as they get to the Salmon Ladder. 1293 00:55:58,880 --> 00:56:00,480 Matt Bowles in the lead, but not by much. 1294 00:56:00,520 --> 00:56:03,880 WILL: Old twinkle toes, Matty Mosca, he's just held on. 1295 00:56:03,920 --> 00:56:07,800 And he's back in it, up to his eyeballs against one of the best. 1296 00:56:07,840 --> 00:56:09,720 Mosca has taken over. 1297 00:56:09,760 --> 00:56:11,640 This is obscene from Matty Mosca. 1298 00:56:11,680 --> 00:56:14,040 JIM: It's a huge come back from Matt Mosca. 1299 00:56:14,080 --> 00:56:17,640 Matt versus Matt, Matt's ahead, now no, Matt's ahead. 1300 00:56:17,680 --> 00:56:19,840 We're getting up to the Spring Forward right here. 1301 00:56:19,880 --> 00:56:21,840 Both of them launching off of the tramp 1302 00:56:21,880 --> 00:56:25,440 and now they know it's a sense of urgency, 'cause the wall beckons. 1303 00:56:25,480 --> 00:56:26,800 Matt Bowles... 1304 00:56:26,840 --> 00:56:30,680 ..Matt Mosca just behind him and Matt Bowles is just ahead. 1305 00:56:30,720 --> 00:56:32,560 He is getting... He's got the flow. 1306 00:56:32,600 --> 00:56:35,040 Mosca is trying to catch him, he's got the flow... 1307 00:56:35,080 --> 00:56:37,640 Look at this, look at this! ..they're both at the wall! 1308 00:56:37,680 --> 00:56:39,200 Oh, just... Goodness! 1309 00:56:39,240 --> 00:56:41,520 ..just couldn't get to the top of the wall, 1310 00:56:41,560 --> 00:56:45,280 oh, it was a hand's length away from him. 1311 00:56:45,320 --> 00:56:47,480 WOMAN: Go, go, go. WILL: Oh, wow. 1312 00:56:47,520 --> 00:56:49,800 JIM: The Silent Assassin just killed it. 1313 00:56:49,840 --> 00:56:54,320 He hit that buzzer 10 seconds faster than anyone else tonight. 1314 00:56:54,360 --> 00:56:56,400 He can afford to take some time to catch his breath. 1315 00:56:56,440 --> 00:56:58,480 That was insanity. Catch your breath. 1316 00:56:58,520 --> 00:57:00,720 360, so you're fine. 1317 00:57:01,760 --> 00:57:04,560 Liliana is right, he's well inside that three and three mark. 1318 00:57:04,600 --> 00:57:07,480 Speed no longer a major factor for Matt, 1319 00:57:07,520 --> 00:57:09,520 he's just got to get the job done, 1320 00:57:09,560 --> 00:57:11,720 complete the rest of the course and he is one step closer 1321 00:57:11,760 --> 00:57:13,480 to a shot at Mount Midoriyama. 1322 00:57:15,120 --> 00:57:16,560 Nice catch. Yes! 1323 00:57:16,600 --> 00:57:20,480 Oh, the mixed grip catch. He has perfect technique here. 1324 00:57:20,520 --> 00:57:23,360 That was a big lache, he had the right group for it 1325 00:57:23,400 --> 00:57:25,520 and now he's going for number three 1326 00:57:25,560 --> 00:57:27,160 and he's done it again 1327 00:57:27,200 --> 00:57:29,440 and he's onto the Triple Corkscrew. 1328 00:57:29,480 --> 00:57:30,600 All right, well done. 1329 00:57:30,640 --> 00:57:33,240 He's 10 seconds slower than Ashlin's time. 1330 00:57:33,280 --> 00:57:34,920 Come on, baby. 1331 00:57:34,960 --> 00:57:36,640 A little under 2.5 minutes now on the clock. 1332 00:57:36,680 --> 00:57:38,960 He's taken a little extra time, Leila, 1333 00:57:39,000 --> 00:57:41,400 just to get that oxygen, which is critical, 1334 00:57:41,440 --> 00:57:45,800 not just for this obstacle, certainly for the Underwater Escape. 1335 00:57:45,840 --> 00:57:49,120 But this is the time now to look at the clock, 1336 00:57:49,160 --> 00:57:54,680 to pace yourself, to breathe, to get your energy and to focus. 1337 00:57:54,720 --> 00:57:57,120 These corkscrews are unforgiving. 1338 00:57:57,160 --> 00:57:59,560 He is just dominating these laches. 1339 00:57:59,600 --> 00:58:02,440 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1340 00:58:02,480 --> 00:58:04,680 The hips are driving. 1341 00:58:04,720 --> 00:58:06,400 Look at that power. 1342 00:58:06,440 --> 00:58:09,520 This is the tricky one, round and round he goes, 1343 00:58:09,560 --> 00:58:11,400 no problem at all for the Silent Assassin. 1344 00:58:11,440 --> 00:58:13,440 The ability to transfer for him, 1345 00:58:13,480 --> 00:58:15,680 it looks like it's just something he was born with. 1346 00:58:15,720 --> 00:58:17,320 Look how high he flies. 1347 00:58:17,360 --> 00:58:19,320 Unbelievable. 1348 00:58:20,600 --> 00:58:21,720 All right, one to go. 1349 00:58:21,760 --> 00:58:24,640 It's just the dismount now and then it's time to go underwater. 1350 00:58:24,680 --> 00:58:27,440 He's 33 seconds off Ashlin's pace. 1351 00:58:27,480 --> 00:58:28,760 We're going underwater now. 1352 00:58:28,800 --> 00:58:30,640 He's slowed down through this backend, 1353 00:58:30,680 --> 00:58:33,920 but he's only here to do one thing tonight and that's hit that buzzer. 1354 00:58:33,960 --> 00:58:37,120 Wet jeans wouldn't be good. Shocking choice on this obstacle. 1355 00:58:37,160 --> 00:58:39,160 JIM: He is a free diver, Leila, 1356 00:58:39,200 --> 00:58:43,480 so this should be more natural for him than most 1357 00:58:43,520 --> 00:58:46,520 to hold his breath and to grind it out. 1358 00:58:46,560 --> 00:58:50,040 One door down, now he's got the one that you pull straight up... 1359 00:58:50,080 --> 00:58:52,960 Massive lift there, 40 kg he's lifting underwater. 1360 00:58:53,000 --> 00:58:55,280 He looks calm and calculated, 1361 00:58:55,320 --> 00:58:56,960 working his way through the last obstacle. 1362 00:58:57,000 --> 00:58:58,280 50 seconds to go. 1363 00:58:59,040 --> 00:59:01,120 A lot of them go feet first on this one, 1364 00:59:01,160 --> 00:59:03,960 use that handle as a way to kind of pull themselves through, 1365 00:59:04,000 --> 00:59:05,560 nicely done. 1366 00:59:05,600 --> 00:59:08,320 Look at the strength it takes 1367 00:59:08,360 --> 00:59:11,240 to wrench that door open underwater, 1368 00:59:11,280 --> 00:59:12,960 all while holding your breath, 1369 00:59:13,000 --> 00:59:16,880 all while completely tired out and here he goes. 1370 00:59:16,920 --> 00:59:19,280 Come on, oh, look at the style! 1371 00:59:21,080 --> 00:59:25,240 Wow! Matthew Bowles is into Stage Two tomorrow night. 1372 00:59:25,280 --> 00:59:26,920 Gee whiz that was a good run. 1373 00:59:26,960 --> 00:59:29,520 Well done, baby! 1374 00:59:29,560 --> 00:59:33,200 He got so close to Mount Midoriyama two seasons ago, 1375 00:59:33,240 --> 00:59:35,200 he could practically touch it. 1376 00:59:35,240 --> 00:59:38,360 The Silent Assassin is still a man on a mission. 1377 00:59:38,400 --> 00:59:41,200 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1378 00:59:41,240 --> 00:59:42,800 Huge respect to Matt Mosca. 1379 00:59:42,840 --> 00:59:44,680 He pushed hard the whole way 1380 00:59:44,720 --> 00:59:47,160 in the fastest run to the buzzer tonight, 1381 00:59:47,200 --> 00:59:49,600 barely anything in that. 1382 00:59:49,640 --> 00:59:53,000 But look at the flawless technique of Matty Bowles here. 1383 00:59:53,040 --> 00:59:57,960 He had time and height to catch Mixed Grip and make it look easy. 1384 00:59:58,000 --> 01:00:01,640 The Silent Assassin, proving again, he is a deadly weapon. 1385 01:00:01,680 --> 01:00:04,080 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1386 01:00:04,120 --> 01:00:06,040 We'll take a quick break, but don't go anywhere. 1387 01:00:06,080 --> 01:00:10,040 A teenage tear-away is set to make his Grand Final debut. 1388 01:00:10,080 --> 01:00:12,760 His speed might be restricted on the open roads... 1389 01:00:12,800 --> 01:00:14,440 God, Stingray is quick. 1390 01:00:14,480 --> 01:00:18,280 ..but on the Ninja Warrior course, he has no limits. 1391 01:00:18,320 --> 01:00:21,640 That was Ash on the smash! 1392 01:00:21,680 --> 01:00:23,120 Ash Campbell is next, 1393 01:00:23,160 --> 01:00:26,200 on the Australian Ninja Warrior Grand Final. 1394 01:00:26,240 --> 01:00:28,400 The kid is 16 years old! 1395 01:00:34,670 --> 01:00:34,760 (DOG BARKING 1396 01:00:36,080 --> 01:00:39,000 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1397 01:00:40,440 --> 01:00:42,760 Your back with us at the Australian Ninja Warrior 1398 01:00:42,800 --> 01:00:44,320 Stage One Grand Final, 1399 01:00:44,360 --> 01:00:46,920 where we've seen some incredible head to head runs. 1400 01:00:46,960 --> 01:00:51,160 Tonight, speed is king with every ninja racing the clock 1401 01:00:51,200 --> 01:00:53,520 and each other to make it to Stage Two. 1402 01:00:55,440 --> 01:00:57,200 JIM: So far, four legends have made it there, 1403 01:00:57,240 --> 01:01:02,120 along with one teenager, WA's 16 year old, Daniel Watermann 1404 01:01:02,160 --> 01:01:05,760 and Ashlin Herbert got there without using his second chance. 1405 01:01:05,800 --> 01:01:07,640 LEILA: Unlike Olivia Vivian, 1406 01:01:07,680 --> 01:01:11,720 she's backstage preparing to do it all over again, 1407 01:01:11,760 --> 01:01:15,480 thanks to her crucial second chance advantage from Energizer. 1408 01:01:15,520 --> 01:01:19,440 Will she defeat the Lightning Bolts and earn a spot in Stage Two? 1409 01:01:19,480 --> 01:01:21,800 Well, she'll use her second shot a little later, 1410 01:01:21,840 --> 01:01:26,040 but first, let's see who is facing off in our next Ninja showdown. 1411 01:01:26,080 --> 01:01:28,360 From the moment he stepped foot on the course, 1412 01:01:28,400 --> 01:01:31,320 this 16 year old has been on fire. 1413 01:01:31,360 --> 01:01:33,200 Mentor, Ashlin Herbert says 1414 01:01:33,240 --> 01:01:36,600 he's got what it takes to go all the way to the top. 1415 01:01:36,640 --> 01:01:39,000 It's the Stingray, Ash Campbell, 1416 01:01:39,040 --> 01:01:42,160 here to prove the Teens have got what it takes. 1417 01:01:42,960 --> 01:01:44,760 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1418 01:01:44,800 --> 01:01:48,200 I won the Power Pool by taking out three Ninja legends. 1419 01:01:48,240 --> 01:01:50,760 JIM: Ash, the Stingray in it all the way. 1420 01:01:50,800 --> 01:01:52,160 JIM: Oh! 1421 01:01:52,200 --> 01:01:54,960 LEILA: Ashlin is in the water! 1422 01:01:55,000 --> 01:01:57,040 And David is lagging. Oh! 1423 01:01:57,080 --> 01:01:58,440 David is down! 1424 01:01:58,480 --> 01:02:03,360 The Stingray is on the precipice of a major upset! 1425 01:02:03,400 --> 01:02:05,240 That's one point to the Teen Team... 1426 01:02:05,280 --> 01:02:07,040 He's done it! 1427 01:02:07,080 --> 01:02:10,160 ..and I think my determination will take me all the way through. 1428 01:02:10,200 --> 01:02:11,960 MAN: I did say to a lot of people, 1429 01:02:12,000 --> 01:02:14,160 like, I'd love to verse someone who is really good 1430 01:02:14,200 --> 01:02:16,760 and really quick and I have just, you know, 1431 01:02:16,800 --> 01:02:20,040 be careful what you wish for, 'cause I've just gotten it. (LAUGHS) 1432 01:02:20,840 --> 01:02:22,440 I've heard a lot about this guy 1433 01:02:22,480 --> 01:02:24,640 and I'm just going to 100 percent send this. 1434 01:02:24,680 --> 01:02:26,160 (LAUGHTER) 1435 01:02:26,200 --> 01:02:28,880 I don't have a choice. 1436 01:02:28,920 --> 01:02:30,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1437 01:02:30,840 --> 01:02:32,520 JIM: Eddie Burrill, the barista, 1438 01:02:32,560 --> 01:02:34,480 will be hoping to serve up a double shot 1439 01:02:34,520 --> 01:02:35,880 of something strong tonight, 1440 01:02:35,920 --> 01:02:40,080 as the 30-year-old takes on the 16 year old Stingray. 1441 01:02:40,120 --> 01:02:41,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1442 01:02:41,840 --> 01:02:43,240 Let's go, Stingray! 1443 01:02:43,280 --> 01:02:46,280 This kid has been a revelation. 1444 01:02:46,320 --> 01:02:49,760 Yes, Ash by name, Ashlin by nature. He's fast. 1445 01:02:49,800 --> 01:02:52,400 But look, Eddie is a veteran. We know this. 1446 01:02:52,440 --> 01:02:54,640 He is a three-time Ninja legend. 1447 01:02:54,680 --> 01:02:55,880 Let's go, brother. 1448 01:02:55,920 --> 01:02:57,360 JIM: Fred Dorrington on the sideline. 1449 01:02:57,400 --> 01:02:58,800 You've got this brother, get it. 1450 01:02:59,880 --> 01:03:01,120 (BUZZER SOUNDS) Here we go. 1451 01:03:01,160 --> 01:03:03,520 And they're off, alright, through the Sprinting Steps, 1452 01:03:03,560 --> 01:03:06,680 pretty neck and neck, onto the Launchpad, the Eagle 1453 01:03:06,720 --> 01:03:08,400 and Stingray takes the lead 1454 01:03:08,440 --> 01:03:10,120 and they are going to hit the Cat Grab, 1455 01:03:10,160 --> 01:03:11,760 nice jump. 1456 01:03:11,800 --> 01:03:13,680 One, two, three. 1457 01:03:13,720 --> 01:03:16,880 Stingray is off and running and Eddie is a little behind. 1458 01:03:16,920 --> 01:03:18,600 Yep, Ash is very quick, 1459 01:03:18,640 --> 01:03:21,200 he's light, he's quick, he's good at those balance obstacles. 1460 01:03:21,240 --> 01:03:24,800 He's already up the Salmon Ladder and across. 1461 01:03:24,840 --> 01:03:27,360 JIM: Oh! And Eddie is down. Eddie's in! 1462 01:03:27,400 --> 01:03:29,480 Dammit, Burrill! 1463 01:03:29,520 --> 01:03:32,000 Eddie is in the drink! He is down, 1464 01:03:32,040 --> 01:03:35,440 so Eddie crashes out on the Salmon Ladder 1465 01:03:35,480 --> 01:03:37,280 and his Grand Final is over. 1466 01:03:37,320 --> 01:03:40,040 Oh, Lisa, head in hands, 1467 01:03:40,080 --> 01:03:42,040 devastating, that is rough. 1468 01:03:42,080 --> 01:03:45,640 But Ash isn't pausing, he is racing the clock. 1469 01:03:45,680 --> 01:03:47,400 Plenty of time, plenty of time. 1470 01:03:47,440 --> 01:03:50,200 The 16 year old, seven seconds faster than Ashlin now. 1471 01:03:50,240 --> 01:03:51,720 All yours, let's go! 1472 01:03:51,760 --> 01:03:54,000 The stingray, we've seen this kid win a Power Pool, 1473 01:03:54,040 --> 01:03:55,360 he's moving fast. 1474 01:03:55,400 --> 01:03:56,680 Look at him go. 1475 01:03:56,720 --> 01:04:00,320 This is just playtime for him. Laches are his specialty, 1476 01:04:00,360 --> 01:04:01,920 that's where he got the nickname, 1477 01:04:01,960 --> 01:04:04,040 'cause he's got this wonderful unfolding. 1478 01:04:04,080 --> 01:04:07,240 And there he goes, flowing! Oh, look at him on that, Jim! 1479 01:04:07,280 --> 01:04:08,640 Look at that! Amazing! 1480 01:04:08,680 --> 01:04:10,440 He is such a gun! Just the wall to beat now. 1481 01:04:10,480 --> 01:04:12,160 This will be a cruise for him. 1482 01:04:12,200 --> 01:04:13,440 Crushing the clock. 1483 01:04:13,480 --> 01:04:15,000 No problem. Beats the wall. 1484 01:04:15,040 --> 01:04:17,800 Piece of cake. Look at the time. 1485 01:04:17,840 --> 01:04:19,680 He really does make this look easy. 1486 01:04:19,720 --> 01:04:23,160 He is crushing this course. 1487 01:04:23,200 --> 01:04:25,080 Ashlin Herbert on the side, 1488 01:04:25,120 --> 01:04:27,800 the fastest Ninja tonight, but maybe not for long. 1489 01:04:27,840 --> 01:04:31,200 Ash Campbell is neck and neck with his time here. 1490 01:04:31,240 --> 01:04:33,320 2.5 m this lache, 1491 01:04:33,360 --> 01:04:36,000 it's undone some quality ninjas tonight, 1492 01:04:36,040 --> 01:04:37,440 but not Ash Campbell. 1493 01:04:37,480 --> 01:04:40,000 61 kg is not a lot of weight to carry 1494 01:04:40,040 --> 01:04:43,160 as he winds up for the last one. 1495 01:04:43,200 --> 01:04:44,840 You're watching something special. 1496 01:04:44,880 --> 01:04:46,520 He is just 16 years old 1497 01:04:46,560 --> 01:04:48,880 and he makes it look like he just was born with it. 1498 01:04:48,920 --> 01:04:53,400 Triple Corkscrew now, Flashlin Ashlin there on the sidelines. 1499 01:04:53,440 --> 01:04:56,320 And he's quicker than Ashlin by 10 seconds at this point. 1500 01:04:56,360 --> 01:04:58,720 If you ever thought these teens were too young to take on Ninja, 1501 01:04:58,760 --> 01:05:00,640 take a look at Ash. 1502 01:05:00,680 --> 01:05:02,880 He is fast and fearless. 1503 01:05:04,080 --> 01:05:07,520 Nicely done, there's number one. There he goes. 1504 01:05:07,560 --> 01:05:09,960 This kid is going so fast. 1505 01:05:10,000 --> 01:05:14,240 Look at him fly, it's the attack of the Teens! 1506 01:05:14,280 --> 01:05:16,320 He is crushing this course. 1507 01:05:16,360 --> 01:05:18,760 You are seeing something special here, Australia. 1508 01:05:18,800 --> 01:05:21,120 This is amazing. 1509 01:05:21,160 --> 01:05:22,680 This is a 16-year-old, 1510 01:05:22,720 --> 01:05:27,000 who is absolutely dominating this Grand Final first course, 1511 01:05:27,040 --> 01:05:28,240 look at that. 1512 01:05:28,280 --> 01:05:29,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1513 01:05:29,840 --> 01:05:32,320 He's seven seconds faster than Ashlin 1514 01:05:32,360 --> 01:05:34,480 and the Stingray is about to hit the water. 1515 01:05:34,520 --> 01:05:37,920 Can he hit that buzzer and book a sport for tomorrow night? 1516 01:05:37,960 --> 01:05:40,280 Last year, he was watching from home, 1517 01:05:40,320 --> 01:05:41,760 thinking, "I reckon I could do that," 1518 01:05:41,800 --> 01:05:45,640 and now, he is here matching it with the Ninja legends. 1519 01:05:45,680 --> 01:05:47,920 But what about 40 kg, can he get that? 1520 01:05:47,960 --> 01:05:50,160 Yep, no problem and he slithers through, 1521 01:05:50,200 --> 01:05:51,760 'cause he is lean, isn't he? 1522 01:05:51,800 --> 01:05:53,800 Oh, he is really sucking in the big ones down there. 1523 01:05:53,840 --> 01:05:56,400 This course is unbelievably demanding 1524 01:05:56,440 --> 01:05:58,120 and Ash seems to have slowed down a bit. 1525 01:05:58,160 --> 01:06:00,920 His smaller and lighter frame, working hard here, 1526 01:06:00,960 --> 01:06:03,520 as he lifts door two, another 40 kg, 1527 01:06:03,560 --> 01:06:04,920 but he can't rush it. 1528 01:06:04,960 --> 01:06:08,080 He's got to make sure of every move and there he goes. 1529 01:06:08,120 --> 01:06:10,920 The Stingray is living up to his name, isn't here. 1530 01:06:10,960 --> 01:06:14,160 LEILA: He glides through the air, he glides through the water. 1531 01:06:14,200 --> 01:06:16,280 He won't beat Ashlin's 105, 1532 01:06:16,320 --> 01:06:18,880 but we'll see him in tomorrow night's Grand Final 1533 01:06:18,920 --> 01:06:20,320 and that's what really matters, 1534 01:06:20,360 --> 01:06:23,120 as he makes his way through the third and final door. 1535 01:06:23,160 --> 01:06:24,720 Stingray! 1536 01:06:24,760 --> 01:06:26,240 The Stingray! 1537 01:06:26,280 --> 01:06:28,040 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 1538 01:06:28,080 --> 01:06:29,760 Beats the clock! 1539 01:06:29,800 --> 01:06:31,400 He is through! 1540 01:06:31,440 --> 01:06:34,520 What a polished performance. 1541 01:06:34,560 --> 01:06:36,160 You're a legend, Ashley! 1542 01:06:36,200 --> 01:06:38,960 A Ninja star is born! 1543 01:06:39,000 --> 01:06:43,360 That was a dream run for the 16 year old Ash Campbell. 1544 01:06:43,400 --> 01:06:44,800 He took the early lead 1545 01:06:44,840 --> 01:06:49,400 and forced Eddie to play catch-up, but he crashed at the Salmon Ladder. 1546 01:06:49,440 --> 01:06:51,520 Then Ash flew through the obstacles, 1547 01:06:51,560 --> 01:06:56,200 making Spring Forward look more like a playground than a grand final 1548 01:06:56,240 --> 01:06:59,320 and he posted the second fastest time of the night, 1549 01:06:59,360 --> 01:07:03,360 just 12 seconds behind his mentor, Ashlin Herbert. 1550 01:07:03,400 --> 01:07:05,560 This 16 year old is amazing. 1551 01:07:05,600 --> 01:07:08,560 What will he be like when he's 22? 1552 01:07:08,600 --> 01:07:11,480 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1553 01:07:11,520 --> 01:07:13,200 Well that's a proud family right there, 1554 01:07:13,240 --> 01:07:16,720 getting behind their boy as another teen makes it through. 1555 01:07:16,760 --> 01:07:19,880 There are three more teenagers left to run, 1556 01:07:19,920 --> 01:07:23,120 each with a shot at Grand Final Two. 1557 01:07:23,160 --> 01:07:26,720 But standing in their way, some serious Ninja experience. 1558 01:07:27,640 --> 01:07:32,480 Coming up, a Ninja that has so far exceeded all expectations 1559 01:07:32,520 --> 01:07:35,480 and personally captured my heart 1560 01:07:35,520 --> 01:07:38,080 and if you thought David and Goliath was a fight, 1561 01:07:38,120 --> 01:07:40,560 you ain't seen nothing yet. 1562 01:07:40,600 --> 01:07:43,840 First time ever getting up the wall felt amazing. 1563 01:07:43,880 --> 01:07:45,320 He's done it! 1564 01:07:45,360 --> 01:07:48,120 Look at the 16-year-old. 1565 01:07:48,160 --> 01:07:50,000 Just to hit that buzzer for the first time, 1566 01:07:50,040 --> 01:07:51,960 this is what I've dreamt of, 1567 01:07:52,000 --> 01:07:53,400 I've been watching every single season, 1568 01:07:53,440 --> 01:07:55,520 finally this season I can be on it. 1569 01:07:55,560 --> 01:07:57,200 I am the Bin Chicken Ninja 1570 01:07:57,240 --> 01:07:59,120 and I'm going to hit that buzzer tonight 1571 01:07:59,160 --> 01:08:00,840 and show everyone that I can do it. 1572 01:08:07,200 --> 01:08:09,320 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1573 01:08:10,680 --> 01:08:13,320 LEILA: Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior. 1574 01:08:13,360 --> 01:08:16,560 This season, our overall furthest fastest Ninja, 1575 01:08:16,600 --> 01:08:19,720 will score a life-changing $100,000... 1576 01:08:19,760 --> 01:08:21,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1577 01:08:21,840 --> 01:08:24,560 Summit Mount Midoriyama however and that prize-money doubles 1578 01:08:24,600 --> 01:08:28,080 to a mind blowing $200,000. 1579 01:08:29,000 --> 01:08:30,480 But getting your hands on the cash 1580 01:08:30,520 --> 01:08:32,960 means beating the course and your opponent. 1581 01:08:33,520 --> 01:08:35,960 Second chance holder and Ninja legend, Jake Baker, 1582 01:08:36,000 --> 01:08:38,200 took on teenager, Minato Thomas 1583 01:08:38,240 --> 01:08:41,080 and it was toe-to-toe over the first three obstacles. 1584 01:08:41,120 --> 01:08:43,240 Look at these guys, they're swinging in sync! 1585 01:08:43,280 --> 01:08:46,680 But the Bowl Cut Ninja mistimed his lache on Spring Forward. 1586 01:08:46,720 --> 01:08:48,680 He's running behind and he is in the water! 1587 01:08:48,720 --> 01:08:50,560 Oh, he's in the water! He is in the drink. 1588 01:08:50,600 --> 01:08:52,160 With the pressure off, 1589 01:08:52,200 --> 01:08:56,200 Jake took to the job at hand to beat the course and beat the clock. 1590 01:08:56,240 --> 01:08:59,400 He finished with 39 seconds left on the clock, 1591 01:08:59,440 --> 01:09:01,480 but not much left in the tank. 1592 01:09:01,520 --> 01:09:05,280 Crucially, he carries that piece of insurance, 1593 01:09:05,320 --> 01:09:09,360 that second chance advantage with him into Grand Final Two. 1594 01:09:10,720 --> 01:09:14,280 The only person crowned Australian Ninja Warrior, Ben Polson, 1595 01:09:14,320 --> 01:09:16,520 took on aspiring zoologist, Josh De-Roo, 1596 01:09:16,560 --> 01:09:18,480 who took off like a cheater. 1597 01:09:18,520 --> 01:09:21,840 And Josh De-Roo, flying out of the gates. 1598 01:09:21,880 --> 01:09:24,480 But you don't get to be in Ninja Warrior by giving up 1599 01:09:24,520 --> 01:09:27,520 and Ben Polson stepped it up when he needed to, 1600 01:09:27,560 --> 01:09:29,720 already out in front. 1601 01:09:29,760 --> 01:09:33,880 Josh gave it his all and literally hung on for dear life. 1602 01:09:33,920 --> 01:09:37,600 Ben, holding off a valiant attempt, by Josh De-Roo. 1603 01:09:37,640 --> 01:09:38,840 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 1604 01:09:38,880 --> 01:09:42,360 And Josh gets a round of applause from Ben as he takes a splash. 1605 01:09:42,400 --> 01:09:45,320 Ben was masterful through the rest of the course 1606 01:09:45,360 --> 01:09:47,080 and he paced himself well, 1607 01:09:47,120 --> 01:09:49,360 making it through the Underwater Escape... 1608 01:09:49,400 --> 01:09:51,560 Come on, Ben! Yes! He does it! 1609 01:09:51,600 --> 01:09:52,920 Ben Polson! 1610 01:09:54,080 --> 01:09:58,440 ..but he was feeling the effect of nine grand final obstacles. 1611 01:10:00,120 --> 01:10:04,680 LEILA: And now it's time for Ben Polson's 17 year old protege. 1612 01:10:05,840 --> 01:10:07,680 We've already seen two teenagers 1613 01:10:07,720 --> 01:10:09,880 make it to tomorrow night's Grand Final. 1614 01:10:09,920 --> 01:10:14,440 Ash Campbell even laid down the second fastest run of the night. 1615 01:10:14,480 --> 01:10:17,600 On the start line, Saxon Johnstone... 1616 01:10:18,920 --> 01:10:22,040 ..up against triple grand finalist and new dad, 1617 01:10:22,080 --> 01:10:25,240 the Furbinator, Stuart Furze. 1618 01:10:28,360 --> 01:10:30,960 This is another one of those big moments 1619 01:10:31,000 --> 01:10:34,200 between the veteran and the fearless teen, 1620 01:10:34,240 --> 01:10:36,480 the Ben Polson protege, 1621 01:10:36,520 --> 01:10:39,680 the 17 year old who has been so impressive, Leila, 1622 01:10:39,720 --> 01:10:42,040 he's hit two walls. 1623 01:10:42,080 --> 01:10:44,960 And he's got all the support with his mum, his dad, his sister 1624 01:10:45,000 --> 01:10:47,200 and the legend, Ben Polson. 1625 01:10:47,240 --> 01:10:48,720 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1626 01:10:48,760 --> 01:10:51,760 Jeez, you kind of forget looking at him, he's a teenager. 1627 01:10:51,800 --> 01:10:55,440 He is stacked this kid, I tell you what. 1628 01:10:55,480 --> 01:10:58,560 The Furbinator, he's the mechanical engineer, 1629 01:10:58,600 --> 01:11:03,280 who uses that analytical mind to work his way through these courses. 1630 01:11:03,320 --> 01:11:07,320 We are joined tonight by his wife, Ashanti, and baby Miles, 1631 01:11:07,360 --> 01:11:11,880 who is just teeny tiny. Oh, look at the little fella. 1632 01:11:11,920 --> 01:11:13,800 (BUZZER) 1633 01:11:13,840 --> 01:11:16,640 Here we go, they're off on the Sprinting Steps. 1634 01:11:16,680 --> 01:11:18,520 Oh, yes, look at them go. 1635 01:11:18,560 --> 01:11:21,520 The kid is taking off quickly. 1636 01:11:21,560 --> 01:11:23,440 Oh my goodness! 1637 01:11:23,480 --> 01:11:25,240 Oh, the Furbinator is down. 1638 01:11:25,280 --> 01:11:29,080 Oh, wow, the Furbinator, down in the drink on obstacle two... 1639 01:11:29,120 --> 01:11:30,320 Wow! 1640 01:11:30,360 --> 01:11:32,920 ..as Saxon Johnstone powers ahead. 1641 01:11:32,960 --> 01:11:35,560 The Furbinator was just keeping his eye on the right of screen 1642 01:11:35,600 --> 01:11:38,320 and could see Saxon getting a little bit ahead. 1643 01:11:38,360 --> 01:11:41,400 Whatever the case, he took his eye off of the prize 1644 01:11:41,440 --> 01:11:42,840 and he is out 1645 01:11:42,880 --> 01:11:45,640 and it is on now for Saxon Johnstone, 1646 01:11:45,680 --> 01:11:49,200 up the bar-hop he goes, off of that Salmon Ladder. 1647 01:11:49,240 --> 01:11:51,560 And now can he beat the clock? 1648 01:11:51,600 --> 01:11:54,600 He's beaten the Furbinator, but that's not all you have to do. 1649 01:11:54,640 --> 01:11:58,280 He is just 11 seconds slower than mentor, Ben Polson. 1650 01:11:58,320 --> 01:12:00,520 He is on a flyer. He is hungry, 1651 01:12:00,560 --> 01:12:01,880 he wants to get ahead, 1652 01:12:01,920 --> 01:12:05,640 he wants to come back tomorrow night and finish what he's started here. 1653 01:12:05,680 --> 01:12:07,480 He doesn't look like a newbie, 1654 01:12:07,520 --> 01:12:09,880 he looks like he's been on this course before. 1655 01:12:09,920 --> 01:12:12,000 I mean, it's just alarming that this guy is a kid. 1656 01:12:12,040 --> 01:12:15,840 One of eight teens to make it into the Grand Final, 1657 01:12:15,880 --> 01:12:18,320 but now on the Spring Forward, 1658 01:12:18,360 --> 01:12:20,680 the fifth obstacle, working his lache game 1659 01:12:20,720 --> 01:12:22,560 and flowing, flowing, flowing off! 1660 01:12:22,600 --> 01:12:25,120 Oh, look at that, one after the other, amazing. 1661 01:12:25,160 --> 01:12:26,360 Beautiful. 1662 01:12:26,400 --> 01:12:29,240 I turn and face the camera and he's finished the bloody obstacle. 1663 01:12:29,280 --> 01:12:31,720 Here he comes, he is heading our way. 1664 01:12:31,760 --> 01:12:34,680 Look at the determination on him. 1665 01:12:34,720 --> 01:12:36,120 Oh, nice grab. 1666 01:12:36,160 --> 01:12:39,040 That was a one-handed grab and this is a quick run. 1667 01:12:39,080 --> 01:12:41,400 Just 15 seconds slower than Ben. 1668 01:12:41,440 --> 01:12:43,520 Through the first six, Saxon, you are pumping it, buddy. 1669 01:12:43,560 --> 01:12:44,720 He is powering along. 1670 01:12:44,760 --> 01:12:46,280 Come on, let's go. 1671 01:12:46,320 --> 01:12:48,920 308 on the clock to finish three obstacles. 1672 01:12:48,960 --> 01:12:50,680 This is the Lightning Bolt. 1673 01:12:50,720 --> 01:12:51,960 It's proven to be tricky tonight, 1674 01:12:52,000 --> 01:12:55,160 the catch after a 2.5 m lache is tough. 1675 01:12:55,200 --> 01:12:56,960 Come on, this is your jam. 1676 01:12:57,000 --> 01:12:58,720 Ben Polson on the side, a useful coach. 1677 01:12:58,760 --> 01:13:00,520 Oh, he's a little bit off kilter there. 1678 01:13:00,560 --> 01:13:02,640 BEN: Take your time. LEILA: Oh, he's fixed it. 1679 01:13:02,680 --> 01:13:06,560 JIM: All right, here comes the big hip drive lache. 1680 01:13:06,600 --> 01:13:08,520 Yes, nails the first catch. 1681 01:13:10,400 --> 01:13:11,920 Oh, it's tricky that bit. 1682 01:13:12,920 --> 01:13:15,360 How smooth are these ninjas? 1683 01:13:15,400 --> 01:13:16,840 Oh, yes. 1684 01:13:16,880 --> 01:13:21,960 And that's where the height, 175 comes in handy. 1685 01:13:22,000 --> 01:13:24,400 BOTH: Oh... That looked awkward, but he's up. 1686 01:13:24,440 --> 01:13:27,720 Just a little reminder that things can go wrong very quickly, 1687 01:13:27,760 --> 01:13:31,280 as Saxon makes his way up to the Triple Corkscrew. 1688 01:13:31,320 --> 01:13:34,200 And Leila, he is now beating Ben by 30 seconds. 1689 01:13:34,240 --> 01:13:35,680 Be tight when you grab it, you got it. 1690 01:13:35,720 --> 01:13:36,880 He's made up time 1691 01:13:36,920 --> 01:13:38,880 just getting straight onto those last two obstacles. 1692 01:13:39,440 --> 01:13:41,080 Look at that control, nicely done, 1693 01:13:41,120 --> 01:13:43,440 but this is where it gets really hard. 1694 01:13:43,480 --> 01:13:47,840 These laches need to be big and high to get to the next corkscrew. 1695 01:13:48,640 --> 01:13:51,280 Yes, he's nailed it! 1696 01:13:51,320 --> 01:13:54,560 One more to go before the Underwater Escape and his time looks good. 1697 01:13:54,600 --> 01:13:56,280 This is a big one. 1698 01:13:56,320 --> 01:13:58,320 Yeah, nice. And he's held it. 1699 01:13:58,360 --> 01:14:02,120 Yes, readjust the position. Oh, look at that. 1700 01:14:02,160 --> 01:14:04,320 Just the strength in this kid. 1701 01:14:04,360 --> 01:14:06,600 What an absolute gun, this kid is. 1702 01:14:06,640 --> 01:14:08,640 Flying through the course. 1703 01:14:08,680 --> 01:14:12,520 With just one more obstacle, a wet one to go. 1704 01:14:12,560 --> 01:14:14,320 Come on, 118 on the clock, 1705 01:14:14,360 --> 01:14:16,000 it should be plenty of time, 1706 01:14:16,040 --> 01:14:18,840 but this is an obstacle he has never tackled before. 1707 01:14:18,880 --> 01:14:21,000 26 seconds ahead of Ben. 1708 01:14:21,040 --> 01:14:23,320 WILL: Come on, Saxon! You got it, mate! 1709 01:14:23,360 --> 01:14:25,320 Oh, he's hit his head on the way through there. 1710 01:14:25,360 --> 01:14:26,880 LEILA: Oh, is this going to rattle him? 1711 01:14:26,920 --> 01:14:29,120 The door closed a bit when he put his hand on it, 1712 01:14:29,160 --> 01:14:31,120 he misjudged the opening. 1713 01:14:31,160 --> 01:14:33,280 He's going again though, still looks a little squeezy. 1714 01:14:33,320 --> 01:14:34,560 Wow. 1715 01:14:34,600 --> 01:14:36,160 Jeez, that was tense. 1716 01:14:36,200 --> 01:14:37,240 Move it up, let's go. 1717 01:14:37,280 --> 01:14:41,440 Saxon Johnstone needs to open those 40 kg doors wider. 1718 01:14:41,480 --> 01:14:44,160 He is now only five seconds ahead of Ben Polson. 1719 01:14:44,200 --> 01:14:46,720 He's taken longer than it should have to get here. 1720 01:14:46,760 --> 01:14:48,600 He needs to be clean through these last two doors, 1721 01:14:48,640 --> 01:14:51,920 34 seconds left, no mistakes. 1722 01:14:51,960 --> 01:14:55,520 One more to go, one more to go, look at that clock counting down! 1723 01:14:55,560 --> 01:14:57,160 Come on, Saxon! 1724 01:14:57,200 --> 01:14:59,560 It's genuinely like a scene out of the Titanic. 1725 01:14:59,600 --> 01:15:02,800 It is totally... Oh, he just got it! 1726 01:15:02,840 --> 01:15:04,880 Come on, now! Come on! 1727 01:15:04,920 --> 01:15:06,200 Yes, get up there! Come on! 1728 01:15:06,240 --> 01:15:08,240 Get up there! LEILA AND JIM: Yes! 1729 01:15:08,280 --> 01:15:09,680 He made it! 1730 01:15:09,720 --> 01:15:12,960 It was dicey there for a minute. 1731 01:15:13,000 --> 01:15:14,800 Saxon Johnstone. 1732 01:15:14,840 --> 01:15:17,320 And guess what, he did that course 1733 01:15:17,360 --> 01:15:20,280 4 seconds faster than his mentor, Ben Polson. 1734 01:15:20,320 --> 01:15:21,640 Oh, wow. 1735 01:15:21,680 --> 01:15:23,720 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1736 01:15:23,760 --> 01:15:26,360 Saxon Johnstone, wow, mate. 1737 01:15:26,400 --> 01:15:29,680 You are an absolute star. 1738 01:15:29,720 --> 01:15:34,160 You've actually beaten Ben for this, by four seconds. 1739 01:15:34,200 --> 01:15:37,120 It's not long, but I'll take it. 1740 01:15:37,160 --> 01:15:38,880 You'll take it, let's not count the time, 1741 01:15:38,920 --> 01:15:40,480 you've got it made, you've beat him. 1742 01:15:41,680 --> 01:15:45,280 Saxon Johnstone, just carving his way through the course. 1743 01:15:45,320 --> 01:15:49,120 He is here, he's a contender in Ninja Warrior 2022. 1744 01:15:50,440 --> 01:15:52,840 Yes, this teen is unbelievable 1745 01:15:52,880 --> 01:15:56,040 and we have two more teenagers still to run. 1746 01:15:57,040 --> 01:15:59,360 Tonight's final pairs are warming up. 1747 01:16:02,640 --> 01:16:08,160 Two epic runs and two legends who desperately want the title. 1748 01:16:08,200 --> 01:16:12,680 Will we witness some massive upsets, or will the legends reign supreme? 1749 01:16:12,720 --> 01:16:16,400 Plus, Olivia Vivian will use her second chance advantage 1750 01:16:16,440 --> 01:16:19,080 and run the course again. 1751 01:16:26,720 --> 01:16:29,600 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1752 01:16:29,640 --> 01:16:31,440 LEILA: Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior, 1753 01:16:31,480 --> 01:16:34,000 here at Sydney Olympic Park, 1754 01:16:34,040 --> 01:16:37,600 where we've seen plenty of exciting head-to-head races, 1755 01:16:37,640 --> 01:16:40,680 between 2022's best of the best. 1756 01:16:40,720 --> 01:16:42,640 There are two races left to run, 1757 01:16:42,680 --> 01:16:45,240 plus Olivia Vivian's second chance run 1758 01:16:45,280 --> 01:16:47,880 and there's a lot riding on this next one. 1759 01:16:47,920 --> 01:16:51,920 The reigning champ has got his sights set on going back to back. 1760 01:16:51,960 --> 01:16:56,600 From Victoria, the seemingly unstoppable, Zak Stolz. 1761 01:16:56,640 --> 01:16:58,240 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1762 01:16:59,520 --> 01:17:01,320 MAN: Oh, look at that! 1763 01:17:01,360 --> 01:17:02,840 He holds on. 1764 01:17:02,880 --> 01:17:05,240 He's gone and done it again. 1765 01:17:05,280 --> 01:17:08,920 Zak Stolz is the Season Five winner! 1766 01:17:10,240 --> 01:17:11,880 ZAK: I think to be a reigning champ 1767 01:17:11,920 --> 01:17:13,480 and then come back again and try and win, 1768 01:17:13,520 --> 01:17:16,480 is a whole new challenge in itself. 1769 01:17:16,520 --> 01:17:19,360 Not only do you have to worry about the consistency, 1770 01:17:19,400 --> 01:17:22,560 but the strength, the power, the endurance. 1771 01:17:23,920 --> 01:17:25,920 It's also the mind games. 1772 01:17:25,960 --> 01:17:28,080 I'd love to go back to back this year. 1773 01:17:28,120 --> 01:17:30,200 I don't know if that's going to happen 1774 01:17:30,240 --> 01:17:32,560 and there is still some incredibly strong competitors out there, 1775 01:17:32,600 --> 01:17:34,320 but I'm still going to give it my best crack. 1776 01:17:36,440 --> 01:17:38,960 Being one of the eight teens to make the grand final tonight, 1777 01:17:39,000 --> 01:17:41,960 is such a big achievement and I'm so proud of myself. 1778 01:17:42,000 --> 01:17:43,400 JIM: Can he make it? 1779 01:17:43,440 --> 01:17:45,000 He's got it! 1780 01:17:45,040 --> 01:17:46,960 LEILA: Goodness! 1781 01:17:48,240 --> 01:17:50,080 When I found out I was versing Zak Stolz, 1782 01:17:50,120 --> 01:17:51,480 the winner of last year, 1783 01:17:51,520 --> 01:17:52,920 I was just shocked. 1784 01:17:52,960 --> 01:17:54,520 I was actually a bit scared. 1785 01:17:54,560 --> 01:17:56,440 ZAK: I actually watched Kobe's semi 1786 01:17:56,480 --> 01:17:58,560 and I thought he absolutely killed it. 1787 01:17:58,600 --> 01:18:01,040 So seeing him do that, it's a bit of a statement to me 1788 01:18:01,080 --> 01:18:03,560 that I have to get my stuff together, so... 1789 01:18:03,600 --> 01:18:06,080 ..it could be an interesting one. 1790 01:18:06,120 --> 01:18:10,920 JIM: Love these match ups between generations. 1791 01:18:10,960 --> 01:18:14,920 Kobe Teede's Ninja mum, on the sidelines. 1792 01:18:14,960 --> 01:18:17,960 Yeah, we saw Emma on the course in the heats. 1793 01:18:18,000 --> 01:18:22,360 She is right behind her son Kobe tonight, up against Zak Stolz. 1794 01:18:22,400 --> 01:18:26,640 Zak's mum, his grandma and his partner, Georgia, on the sideline. 1795 01:18:26,680 --> 01:18:29,000 Zak, trying to do what has never been done, 1796 01:18:29,040 --> 01:18:31,080 here in Australian Ninja Warrior 1797 01:18:31,120 --> 01:18:33,200 and that's go back to back. 1798 01:18:33,240 --> 01:18:35,960 And there it is, they both take their time, 1799 01:18:36,000 --> 01:18:39,800 arms up in the air and Zak's looking OK with the leg, 1800 01:18:39,840 --> 01:18:45,000 so far so good for everybody and Kobe hangs on for one extra spin. 1801 01:18:45,040 --> 01:18:46,720 But he's OK. 1802 01:18:46,760 --> 01:18:48,520 Can he get through the Cat Grab? 1803 01:18:48,560 --> 01:18:51,160 It cost him a bit of time against the Zak Attack 1804 01:18:51,200 --> 01:18:53,600 and he can't afford to do that. 1805 01:18:53,640 --> 01:18:56,880 Oh huge play by Zak, hitting the two runs in one move. 1806 01:18:56,920 --> 01:19:00,120 Kobe's got sideways, he's got to get that one through and he does. 1807 01:19:00,160 --> 01:19:01,240 He's still in it. 1808 01:19:02,480 --> 01:19:04,120 Oh, he is fluid, Zak Attack. 1809 01:19:04,160 --> 01:19:05,760 It's like he's moving through honey. 1810 01:19:07,640 --> 01:19:10,240 That would make him go slow. Yeah, but it's smooth. 1811 01:19:10,280 --> 01:19:15,240 Zak Stolz, heading towards the Spring Forward. 1812 01:19:15,280 --> 01:19:17,280 There he goes, look at those springs. 1813 01:19:17,320 --> 01:19:20,240 That is why he is our reigning champion. 1814 01:19:20,280 --> 01:19:23,680 Yeah, look at how he is getting close to the inside of it, 1815 01:19:23,720 --> 01:19:26,600 the further to the outside you get, the farther you drop. 1816 01:19:26,640 --> 01:19:29,240 But Kobe Teede is still on the course as well. 1817 01:19:29,280 --> 01:19:31,320 Love that he's through another one. 1818 01:19:31,360 --> 01:19:33,480 You've got to be in it to win it, Kobe, 1819 01:19:33,520 --> 01:19:35,200 there's always a chance if you don't give up. 1820 01:19:35,240 --> 01:19:39,560 Zak taking his time, going through, getting it done. 1821 01:19:39,600 --> 01:19:42,480 And yes! Yes! 1822 01:19:42,520 --> 01:19:46,400 Kobe is still going, but he needs Zak to fail here at the Warped Wall. 1823 01:19:46,440 --> 01:19:48,120 What are the odds of that, Jim, 1824 01:19:48,160 --> 01:19:50,000 as he starts his run-up... Very low! 1825 01:19:50,040 --> 01:19:51,200 He failed. 1826 01:19:51,240 --> 01:19:53,200 Wait. Oh! 1827 01:19:53,240 --> 01:19:54,840 Maybe the jinx is still alive. 1828 01:19:54,880 --> 01:19:57,720 If this is a knee problem, Zak could be in trouble here. 1829 01:19:58,600 --> 01:19:59,960 Imagine that! 1830 01:20:00,000 --> 01:20:02,360 Zak on his second attempt. 1831 01:20:02,400 --> 01:20:06,160 Oh, the Zak Attack, second attempt at the wall, 1832 01:20:06,200 --> 01:20:11,320 smashes that buzzer, two thumbs up and he says, "Come on, Kobe." 1833 01:20:11,360 --> 01:20:12,960 Here he goes, get up there. 1834 01:20:13,000 --> 01:20:14,720 He's up the wall. 1835 01:20:14,760 --> 01:20:17,400 Good on you, Kobe Teede. 1836 01:20:17,440 --> 01:20:18,920 Great finish for him 1837 01:20:18,960 --> 01:20:23,880 and now it's time for Zak with three minutes and 14 seconds on the clock. 1838 01:20:23,920 --> 01:20:27,120 Off he goes, onto the Lightning Bolts. 1839 01:20:27,160 --> 01:20:30,320 Mixed grip, Leila and here comes the lache. 1840 01:20:30,360 --> 01:20:33,800 Oh, look at that, it's poetry in motion, 1841 01:20:33,840 --> 01:20:37,440 as Zak Stolz does the Lightning Bolts. 1842 01:20:37,480 --> 01:20:41,480 That's how it's done, a masterclass here. 1843 01:20:41,520 --> 01:20:44,240 Yep, his throwing down the thunder on the Lightning Bolts. 1844 01:20:44,280 --> 01:20:47,120 Well done. Two more to go. 1845 01:20:47,160 --> 01:20:49,640 He just watched these veteran ninjas, 1846 01:20:49,680 --> 01:20:52,520 they know themselves and they know a lot of these obstacles. 1847 01:20:52,560 --> 01:20:55,720 They've calculated time you would think of what it's going to take, 1848 01:20:55,760 --> 01:20:59,360 so getting a little extra time to make sure he's got energy, 1849 01:20:59,400 --> 01:21:01,160 'cause it doesn't matter how good you are, 1850 01:21:01,200 --> 01:21:02,880 you still feel the burn out here. 1851 01:21:02,920 --> 01:21:05,280 You see them too, thinking things through. 1852 01:21:05,320 --> 01:21:06,960 The precision. 1853 01:21:07,000 --> 01:21:10,720 They know that even the smallest mistake can cost them 1854 01:21:10,760 --> 01:21:14,120 and so they're fast, but they've thought it through. 1855 01:21:14,160 --> 01:21:16,960 They are precise and look at that, a little rest of the arms. 1856 01:21:17,000 --> 01:21:20,200 He's so big, he's got to watch out for his feet when he swings, 1857 01:21:20,240 --> 01:21:22,880 that he doesn't hit the corkscrew any further. 1858 01:21:22,920 --> 01:21:25,080 He almost hit that with his chin, 1859 01:21:25,120 --> 01:21:27,160 but he is definitely feeling it in his arms. 1860 01:21:27,200 --> 01:21:30,560 That's experience, isn't it, that resting of one arm. 1861 01:21:30,600 --> 01:21:36,000 OK, a minute and a half to get through the Underwater Escape. 1862 01:21:36,040 --> 01:21:37,560 Time to get wet. 1863 01:21:37,600 --> 01:21:39,720 Come on, come on! Oxygen is difficult. 1864 01:21:39,760 --> 01:21:42,000 He is really fighting this. 1865 01:21:42,040 --> 01:21:44,840 You see how he wasn't using his left leg very much there either, 1866 01:21:44,880 --> 01:21:48,640 protecting that seemingly injured appendage there. 1867 01:21:48,680 --> 01:21:50,240 Such a tough one. 1868 01:21:50,280 --> 01:21:52,000 Oh, he's squeezing through that door, 1869 01:21:52,040 --> 01:21:55,520 on to the second of these doors. 1870 01:21:55,560 --> 01:21:57,160 I'm going to be honest, mate, 1871 01:21:57,200 --> 01:21:58,920 he does not look comfortable underwater. 1872 01:21:58,960 --> 01:22:00,840 No, he is going up for a lot of breaths, isn't he. 1873 01:22:00,880 --> 01:22:02,840 That takes it out of our ninjas 1874 01:22:02,880 --> 01:22:05,800 and the last thing that their body wants is to go underwater. 1875 01:22:05,840 --> 01:22:08,240 He doesn't look comfortable. 1876 01:22:08,280 --> 01:22:10,120 That's fair enough, like, this is terrifying. 1877 01:22:10,160 --> 01:22:12,040 Zak's up against the clock. 1878 01:22:12,080 --> 01:22:15,000 He's going for number three. 1879 01:22:15,040 --> 01:22:16,480 Oh... 1880 01:22:17,360 --> 01:22:21,240 Full exhale as he pushes through and then just shimmies out. 1881 01:22:21,280 --> 01:22:22,560 Come on, Zak! 1882 01:22:22,600 --> 01:22:25,440 And he's going to get some oxygen and he's going to get the buzzer. 1883 01:22:25,480 --> 01:22:27,080 Come on, big fella. 1884 01:22:27,120 --> 01:22:29,360 Yes! Yes! 1885 01:22:29,400 --> 01:22:31,960 Will it be back-to-back for Zak Stolz? 1886 01:22:32,000 --> 01:22:34,560 He is moving on. 1887 01:22:34,600 --> 01:22:36,280 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1888 01:22:36,320 --> 01:22:39,560 Zak Stolz, what a Ninja superstar. 1889 01:22:39,600 --> 01:22:43,960 He has done it again and look at him there with his family. 1890 01:22:44,000 --> 01:22:46,040 He is heading into Grand Final Two. 1891 01:22:46,080 --> 01:22:47,880 What a legend. 1892 01:22:49,640 --> 01:22:54,640 Now, we've still got Olivia Vivian's second chance run to come, 1893 01:22:54,680 --> 01:22:57,120 but it's time for the final pair of ninjas 1894 01:22:57,160 --> 01:23:00,040 and it's a matchup of David and Goliath proportions. 1895 01:23:00,080 --> 01:23:02,400 Bryson Klein, one of the Ninja elites, 1896 01:23:02,440 --> 01:23:06,040 up against a Ninja with absolutely nothing to lose. 1897 01:23:06,080 --> 01:23:10,000 Give it up for the Bin Chicken Ninja, John Sterio. 1898 01:23:11,160 --> 01:23:15,280 16 years old and 45 kg 1899 01:23:15,320 --> 01:23:20,040 and up against his hero, Bryson Klein. 1900 01:23:20,080 --> 01:23:22,040 Do a chicken dance for me, Woods. 1901 01:23:22,080 --> 01:23:24,000 Here he is. I'll support the chicken, 1902 01:23:24,040 --> 01:23:27,320 this bloke has captured the hearts of Australia, the Bin Chicken. 1903 01:23:27,360 --> 01:23:30,720 and he is up against someone very hard, Bryson Klein is clinical. 1904 01:23:30,760 --> 01:23:32,800 He is actually supporting the Bin Chicken, 1905 01:23:32,840 --> 01:23:35,160 which is interesting, when you're taking them on in a race. 1906 01:23:35,200 --> 01:23:37,720 I've got to ask the question, Jim, 1907 01:23:37,760 --> 01:23:41,880 how does John Sterio beat one of the best ninjas in Australia? 1908 01:23:41,920 --> 01:23:45,000 It's going to be tough, but it's all about pressure, 1909 01:23:45,040 --> 01:23:46,920 either soaking it up, or applying it. 1910 01:23:46,960 --> 01:23:48,960 Sometimes the underdog wins. 1911 01:23:49,000 --> 01:23:50,880 (BUZZER SOUNDS) And here they go, 1912 01:23:50,920 --> 01:23:53,640 the Bin Chicken taking a final glance at his hero 1913 01:23:53,680 --> 01:23:57,800 as they head across and they're on the Launchpad to Eagle, 1914 01:23:57,840 --> 01:23:59,920 there goes Bryson, there goes John. 1915 01:23:59,960 --> 01:24:03,120 Oh, he's missed his dismount, but there he goes. 1916 01:24:03,160 --> 01:24:06,520 He is off and they are heading over to the Cat Grab. 1917 01:24:06,560 --> 01:24:09,280 Bryson is already across... 1918 01:24:09,320 --> 01:24:13,080 ..and he's heading up the Salmon Ladder as John Sterio gets across... 1919 01:24:13,120 --> 01:24:14,120 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1920 01:24:14,160 --> 01:24:15,800 He did a front flip! 1921 01:24:15,840 --> 01:24:18,360 Oh, that's amazing! I cannot, that's a first. 1922 01:24:18,400 --> 01:24:19,960 Might not be enough, 1923 01:24:20,000 --> 01:24:23,240 'cause Bryson Klein is manhandling these bars, 1924 01:24:23,280 --> 01:24:24,880 but look at him go. 1925 01:24:24,920 --> 01:24:26,320 He's hanging in there, the Chicken. 1926 01:24:26,360 --> 01:24:29,200 Yeah, John has got work to do to chase down Bryson, 1927 01:24:29,240 --> 01:24:33,640 he is already on the dismount and he is charging ahead on this course. 1928 01:24:35,160 --> 01:24:36,600 Come on, Chook. Fly chicken! 1929 01:24:37,760 --> 01:24:39,880 Oh, no! 1930 01:24:39,920 --> 01:24:41,560 Oh, the Chicken! 1931 01:24:41,600 --> 01:24:46,120 John stereo splashes down, but he has left a mark on Ninja this year. 1932 01:24:46,160 --> 01:24:48,320 What a performance. 1933 01:24:48,360 --> 01:24:52,400 It's all Bryson Klein now, this Ninja wants the title so badly. 1934 01:24:52,440 --> 01:24:54,600 He's at the Warped Wall. 1935 01:24:54,640 --> 01:24:57,320 The rest of this run should be a clinic on how to get the job done. 1936 01:24:57,360 --> 01:24:59,120 Up he goes, he drives, 1937 01:24:59,160 --> 01:25:00,640 handles it 1938 01:25:00,680 --> 01:25:02,120 and he'll hit the buzzer 1939 01:25:02,160 --> 01:25:03,560 and get a little break. 1940 01:25:03,600 --> 01:25:06,520 Oh, wow, isn't that fantastic, 1941 01:25:06,560 --> 01:25:10,160 his Bin Chicken shirt proudly shown to the crowd. 1942 01:25:10,200 --> 01:25:14,880 Bryson Klein, the scuttle bug among the ninjas, as it's his year. 1943 01:25:14,920 --> 01:25:16,560 Could be. It could be, Leila. 1944 01:25:17,800 --> 01:25:20,600 He was number one in his heat, he was fastest in the Power Pool 1945 01:25:20,640 --> 01:25:23,560 and with just under three minutes, time shouldn't be an issue. 1946 01:25:23,600 --> 01:25:24,920 OK, you've got it. 1947 01:25:24,960 --> 01:25:29,160 The crowd cheering him on as he heads onto the Lightning Bolts 1948 01:25:29,200 --> 01:25:31,080 and he's over the first one. 1949 01:25:31,120 --> 01:25:33,120 He's got to lache across. 1950 01:25:33,160 --> 01:25:35,480 Look at that control. 1951 01:25:35,520 --> 01:25:37,600 Onto number two of the Mixed Grip. Yep. 1952 01:25:37,640 --> 01:25:40,120 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1953 01:25:40,160 --> 01:25:41,600 He's handling it. 1954 01:25:41,640 --> 01:25:43,440 Here comes another big lache, thrust the hips, 1955 01:25:43,480 --> 01:25:47,000 good catch and he'll be able to lache right off of that one 1956 01:25:47,040 --> 01:25:49,560 and he is on to the Triple Corkscrew. 1957 01:25:49,600 --> 01:25:51,000 Shake it out! 1958 01:25:51,040 --> 01:25:53,400 Yeah, Bryson is making good time, 1959 01:25:53,440 --> 01:25:55,800 so to John Sterio, who has caught up with Will and Woody 1960 01:25:55,840 --> 01:25:58,160 down on the sideline. 1961 01:25:58,200 --> 01:26:00,320 Johnny Bin Chicken, he is wearing a Bin Chicken supporter tee, 1962 01:26:00,360 --> 01:26:02,000 so at least the chook is still getting up there, 1963 01:26:02,040 --> 01:26:03,840 how do you feel about that? I feel it's amazing, 1964 01:26:03,880 --> 01:26:06,720 we've still got one big Bin Chicken running the course. 1965 01:26:06,760 --> 01:26:09,040 The big Bin Chook. 1966 01:26:09,080 --> 01:26:12,040 Oh, he almost hit his chin on that one he lached up so high. 1967 01:26:12,080 --> 01:26:13,960 20 seconds off Ashlin's pace. 1968 01:26:14,000 --> 01:26:16,080 Talk me through what he is working through here, Johnny. 1969 01:26:16,120 --> 01:26:19,440 He is trying to get a nice momentum, just taking his time. 1970 01:26:19,480 --> 01:26:21,360 It's very tiring on the arms. 1971 01:26:21,400 --> 01:26:24,200 He is just trying to preserve energy 1972 01:26:24,240 --> 01:26:25,880 and boom, he made it. 1973 01:26:25,920 --> 01:26:27,800 And boom. You got that? 1974 01:26:27,840 --> 01:26:29,080 Boom. Boom. 1975 01:26:29,120 --> 01:26:31,160 LEILA: Great insight from the sidelines there, 1976 01:26:31,200 --> 01:26:34,680 as Bryson Klein looks ready to bring this run home. 1977 01:26:34,720 --> 01:26:37,200 Just 15 seconds slower than Ashlin now, 1978 01:26:37,240 --> 01:26:40,200 this is fast, as he pulls that 40 kg door back, 1979 01:26:40,240 --> 01:26:43,320 handles the first gate, here comes number two. 1980 01:26:43,360 --> 01:26:44,720 This is a mentally tough obstacle, 1981 01:26:44,760 --> 01:26:47,720 you want to go fast, but the water slows you down. 1982 01:26:47,760 --> 01:26:50,400 If you try to go too fast, that's where things go wrong. 1983 01:26:50,440 --> 01:26:52,640 One to go. 1984 01:26:52,680 --> 01:26:55,320 Geez, how are your muscles feeling at this stage, John? 1985 01:26:55,360 --> 01:26:56,600 Oh, they're feeling relaxed. 1986 01:26:56,640 --> 01:26:59,320 No, but what about Bryson's muscles at this stage? 1987 01:26:59,360 --> 01:27:02,040 Oh, they must be burning. They must be burning. 1988 01:27:02,080 --> 01:27:03,840 Not your muscles! (LAUGHTER) 1989 01:27:03,880 --> 01:27:06,840 LEILA: Muscles and lungs will be burning, well done, Bryson. 1990 01:27:06,880 --> 01:27:11,720 JIM: What a performance from Bryson, second fastest time of the night. 1991 01:27:11,760 --> 01:27:14,280 Only nine seconds behind Ashlin. 1992 01:27:14,320 --> 01:27:18,080 Yes! He is heading through, Bryson Klein. 1993 01:27:18,120 --> 01:27:19,840 Is he going to go the whole way? 1994 01:27:19,880 --> 01:27:23,080 Oh, he'll take it straight to Mount Midoriyama, that's for sure. 1995 01:27:23,120 --> 01:27:25,200 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) 1996 01:27:25,240 --> 01:27:27,880 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1997 01:27:29,000 --> 01:27:32,160 That brings us to the end of our head-to-head races, 1998 01:27:32,200 --> 01:27:33,320 but when we return, 1999 01:27:33,360 --> 01:27:37,720 Olivia Vivian and her second chance advantage take the course. 2000 01:27:37,760 --> 01:27:39,960 Will she be Ninja number 12 2001 01:27:40,000 --> 01:27:43,880 and the only female to make tomorrow night's Grand Final? 2002 01:27:50,520 --> 01:27:53,400 (GRAND MUSIC) 2003 01:27:53,440 --> 01:27:55,280 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 2004 01:27:55,320 --> 01:27:56,480 JIM: Throughout the night, 2005 01:27:56,520 --> 01:28:00,480 we've seen 36 amazing ninjas racing against each other 2006 01:28:00,520 --> 01:28:02,920 in epic head-to-head battles... 2007 01:28:04,280 --> 01:28:05,960 ..and against the clock. 2008 01:28:07,040 --> 01:28:10,800 11 ninjas have already made it to tomorrow's final night of action. 2009 01:28:10,840 --> 01:28:12,200 Could it be 12? 2010 01:28:12,240 --> 01:28:15,000 And will that Ninja be the only female? 2011 01:28:15,640 --> 01:28:17,520 Now, in this final act, 2012 01:28:17,560 --> 01:28:19,760 we have our fingers crossed for a Ninja 2013 01:28:19,800 --> 01:28:22,360 who is in her own race against time. 2014 01:28:23,920 --> 01:28:27,040 Earlier this evening, Ninja favourite, Olivia Vivian, 2015 01:28:27,080 --> 01:28:29,440 had an epic splash out on the Lightning Bolts. 2016 01:28:29,480 --> 01:28:32,600 No! LEILA: This has not happened. 2017 01:28:32,640 --> 01:28:35,560 But as she topped the leaderboard in her semi-final, 2018 01:28:35,600 --> 01:28:39,040 she was the lucky recipient of a second chance advantage. 2019 01:28:39,080 --> 01:28:40,680 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 2020 01:28:40,720 --> 01:28:43,160 That means she'll run the course again 2021 01:28:43,200 --> 01:28:45,600 with a second chance to beat the clock 2022 01:28:45,640 --> 01:28:48,240 and make it to Grand Final Stage Two. 2023 01:28:48,280 --> 01:28:50,600 Let's see if she can do it. 2024 01:28:50,640 --> 01:28:54,200 She's had the warmup run, she knows what she needs to do. 2025 01:28:54,240 --> 01:28:57,040 Fans are still here, ready for her. 2026 01:28:57,080 --> 01:28:58,440 Make it count, make it count. 2027 01:28:58,480 --> 01:29:01,840 Yeah, there'd be some unable to handle the pressure, 2028 01:29:01,880 --> 01:29:04,600 but if anybody can do it, it's Olivia Vivian. 2029 01:29:04,640 --> 01:29:06,080 You know what to do. 2030 01:29:06,120 --> 01:29:09,800 Five minutes and 10 seconds to complete all nine obstacles. 2031 01:29:09,840 --> 01:29:11,320 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 2032 01:29:11,360 --> 01:29:14,400 Come on, Olivia Vivian, across the Sprinting Steps, 2033 01:29:14,440 --> 01:29:18,400 she wants to be the first woman up Mount Midoriyama 2034 01:29:18,440 --> 01:29:20,840 and she is on the Eagle's Claw, she's off, 2035 01:29:20,880 --> 01:29:25,000 she's up to a great start, onto the Cat Grab. 2036 01:29:25,040 --> 01:29:28,560 This shouldn't trouble her, it's a hop skip and jump 2037 01:29:28,600 --> 01:29:31,520 for the Queen of Australian Ninja Warrior, nicely done. 2038 01:29:31,560 --> 01:29:33,840 You can almost feel the pressure on her here. 2039 01:29:33,880 --> 01:29:35,480 Here comes the Salmon Ladder. 2040 01:29:36,480 --> 01:29:38,560 Let's go, lock it in. 2041 01:29:39,560 --> 01:29:42,240 Oh, look at her hands. One over, one under. 2042 01:29:42,280 --> 01:29:43,920 That's what she says she'll try to do 2043 01:29:43,960 --> 01:29:45,520 if she gets to the Lightning Bolts 2044 01:29:45,560 --> 01:29:48,200 to stop that cursed bar from rotating. 2045 01:29:48,240 --> 01:29:50,800 I just love her efficiency and her focus. 2046 01:29:50,840 --> 01:29:53,680 Once she is on the course and she is moving, she is precise. 2047 01:29:53,720 --> 01:29:57,040 It's unusual to see a mistake from Olivia. 2048 01:29:57,080 --> 01:29:58,840 And she was flawless in her heats 2049 01:29:58,880 --> 01:30:01,200 and was the fastest in her semis. 2050 01:30:01,240 --> 01:30:05,080 Tonight, I'm sure will have sharpened her up even more. 2051 01:30:05,120 --> 01:30:09,200 And she often says, it's not how you fall, it's how you get back up. 2052 01:30:09,240 --> 01:30:12,440 She'll be keen to destroy this course. 2053 01:30:12,480 --> 01:30:13,720 That's it, shake it out. 2054 01:30:13,760 --> 01:30:17,200 She is just mowing down these obstacles 2055 01:30:17,240 --> 01:30:19,320 and taking very little time off of the clock, 2056 01:30:19,360 --> 01:30:21,280 just about a minute to get through four. 2057 01:30:22,120 --> 01:30:24,400 Olivia Vivian is using her second chance run 2058 01:30:24,440 --> 01:30:26,080 as she hits Spring Forward. 2059 01:30:26,120 --> 01:30:28,040 She can't make a mistake now. 2060 01:30:28,080 --> 01:30:29,840 But she looks like she's on a mission. 2061 01:30:29,880 --> 01:30:31,280 Oh, look at her go! 2062 01:30:31,320 --> 01:30:35,080 When she's got that flow, she's amazing! 2063 01:30:35,120 --> 01:30:37,000 Wow, that was incredible! 2064 01:30:37,040 --> 01:30:38,440 Wasn't it just? 2065 01:30:38,480 --> 01:30:39,920 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 2066 01:30:39,960 --> 01:30:42,920 She is on the way to the wall. 2067 01:30:42,960 --> 01:30:44,240 Here she goes. 2068 01:30:44,280 --> 01:30:45,600 (AUDIENCE CHANTS) Beat the wall! 2069 01:30:45,640 --> 01:30:48,120 Come on, Olivia, come on. Come on! 2070 01:30:48,160 --> 01:30:51,040 Yes, Olivia. Oh yes, Olivia Vivian. 2071 01:30:51,080 --> 01:30:52,960 That's the first part of her challenge done 2072 01:30:53,000 --> 01:30:54,720 and she's done it easily. 2073 01:30:54,760 --> 01:30:57,280 A solid run over six obstacles. 2074 01:30:57,320 --> 01:30:59,400 Now to get to Grand Final Stage Two, 2075 01:30:59,440 --> 01:31:01,560 three obstacles stand in her way. 2076 01:31:01,600 --> 01:31:03,120 This is the chance. 2077 01:31:03,160 --> 01:31:04,360 Olivia will be nervous here. 2078 01:31:04,400 --> 01:31:07,120 This is where she came off and time is tight. 2079 01:31:07,160 --> 01:31:09,840 She is about 20 seconds slower than her first run. 2080 01:31:09,880 --> 01:31:11,080 She needs to dig deep. 2081 01:31:11,120 --> 01:31:13,640 The safety of that three-minute mark has passed. 2082 01:31:14,320 --> 01:31:15,800 Here she goes. 2083 01:31:15,840 --> 01:31:17,200 All right, next grip, 2084 01:31:17,240 --> 01:31:20,200 she talked about wanting to grab this catch with a mixed grip, 2085 01:31:20,240 --> 01:31:23,240 let's see if she can do it. Come on, Olivia, come on! 2086 01:31:24,680 --> 01:31:26,360 No, no! 2087 01:31:26,400 --> 01:31:28,760 Not again! The same spot got her. 2088 01:31:28,800 --> 01:31:30,160 Oh, again. 2089 01:31:33,640 --> 01:31:36,320 Exactly the same spot, 2090 01:31:36,360 --> 01:31:38,920 tried the mixed grip that time 2091 01:31:38,960 --> 01:31:40,920 and couldn't catch it. 2092 01:31:40,960 --> 01:31:43,040 That hurts. 2093 01:31:43,080 --> 01:31:44,800 Just silence, isn't there? Everyone is shocked. 2094 01:31:44,840 --> 01:31:46,040 Yeah. 2095 01:31:46,080 --> 01:31:48,080 There is a real hush over the crowd here. 2096 01:31:48,120 --> 01:31:50,200 We're gutted. 2097 01:31:51,440 --> 01:31:54,400 Olivia Vivian is out. Can you believe it? 2098 01:31:54,440 --> 01:31:57,240 She is such an inspiration. 2099 01:31:57,280 --> 01:31:58,680 Well done, babe. 2100 01:31:58,720 --> 01:32:00,880 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 2101 01:32:00,920 --> 01:32:03,200 Let's have a look at what happened. 2102 01:32:03,240 --> 01:32:05,960 She said first time around, it's a big lache 2103 01:32:06,000 --> 01:32:07,760 and she wanted to catch it mixed grip, 2104 01:32:07,800 --> 01:32:10,640 with one hand over and one hand under, 2105 01:32:10,680 --> 01:32:12,480 to stop the bar from turning. 2106 01:32:12,520 --> 01:32:14,400 But keep an eye on her left hand. 2107 01:32:14,440 --> 01:32:16,760 She just bumps the bar on the way to grab it 2108 01:32:16,800 --> 01:32:19,280 and that made it even harder to catch. 2109 01:32:20,480 --> 01:32:23,280 But let's not forget how amazing her semi-final run was. 2110 01:32:23,320 --> 01:32:25,240 She beat all the boys. 2111 01:32:25,280 --> 01:32:28,240 It's not the prize she was after, but it was impressive none the less 2112 01:32:28,280 --> 01:32:29,960 and she will be back. 2113 01:32:31,600 --> 01:32:33,640 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 2114 01:32:34,680 --> 01:32:38,200 What an unexpected ending in a night full of shocks and iconic moments. 2115 01:32:38,240 --> 01:32:39,960 It sure was, Leila. 2116 01:32:40,000 --> 01:32:43,000 We began the night with 36 battle hard ninjas. 2117 01:32:43,040 --> 01:32:47,320 We had 18 pulse pounding, head-to-head races, 2118 01:32:47,360 --> 01:32:49,960 but only those who proved themselves worthy 2119 01:32:50,000 --> 01:32:53,160 get to take their next steps towards Mount Midoriyama, 2120 01:32:53,200 --> 01:32:56,000 the title of the next Australian Ninja Warrior 2121 01:32:56,040 --> 01:32:58,880 and the $200,000 prize. 2122 01:33:00,040 --> 01:33:02,000 These are the 11 ninjas, 2123 01:33:02,040 --> 01:33:05,720 who after completing the brutal Grand Final Stage One course, 2124 01:33:05,760 --> 01:33:07,600 will join us again tomorrow night. 2125 01:33:08,640 --> 01:33:12,320 Of the 11 ninjas, three of them are teenagers. 2126 01:33:12,360 --> 01:33:15,360 They are snapping at the heels of the legends. 2127 01:33:15,400 --> 01:33:17,080 Daniel Watermann sneaking in, 2128 01:33:17,120 --> 01:33:19,240 with four seconds left on the clock, 2129 01:33:19,280 --> 01:33:24,760 Saxon Johnstone also making Grand Final Two in his debut season. 2130 01:33:24,800 --> 01:33:28,080 The Stingray, Ash Campbell, leads the attack of the teens 2131 01:33:28,120 --> 01:33:30,240 with a very impressive run. 2132 01:33:30,280 --> 01:33:32,000 Are they getting set to take over? 2133 01:33:32,040 --> 01:33:33,240 If they are, 2134 01:33:33,280 --> 01:33:36,720 they'll have to topple the likes of the fastest ninjas tonight, 2135 01:33:36,760 --> 01:33:39,680 Bryson Klein and Ashlin Herbert. 2136 01:33:39,720 --> 01:33:41,680 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 2137 01:33:41,720 --> 01:33:43,200 JIM: So tomorrow night, 2138 01:33:43,240 --> 01:33:47,280 one Ninja is guaranteed to win an incredible $100,000. 2139 01:33:47,320 --> 01:33:52,440 Conquer Mount Midoriyama and that prize-money doubles to 200,000 2140 01:33:52,480 --> 01:33:56,840 and we'll crown the Australian Ninja Warrior champion for 2022. 2141 01:33:56,880 --> 01:34:00,320 Join us tomorrow night for what promises to be an epic conclusion 2142 01:34:00,360 --> 01:34:04,160 to the greatest Australian Ninja Warrior season of them all. 2143 01:34:04,200 --> 01:34:06,520 Until then... BOTH: Goodnight. 2144 01:34:06,560 --> 01:34:09,920 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) 2145 01:34:09,960 --> 01:34:12,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 2146 01:34:15,240 --> 01:34:17,040 Australia... 2147 01:34:17,080 --> 01:34:19,880 ..this is the big one. 2148 01:34:19,920 --> 01:34:21,360 Oh, wow! 2149 01:34:26,200 --> 01:34:28,400 The might of Midoriyama 2150 01:34:28,440 --> 01:34:29,840 is unleashed. 2151 01:34:30,520 --> 01:34:33,520 It's a 20 metre rock-climb to its summit. 2152 01:34:33,560 --> 01:34:36,520 The most thrilling Grand Finale night... 2153 01:34:36,560 --> 01:34:38,480 This is exciting! This is insane! 2154 01:34:38,520 --> 01:34:39,520 ..ever. 2155 01:34:39,560 --> 01:34:41,040 Get up there! He's gonna do it! 2156 01:34:41,080 --> 01:34:43,400 Yes! Yes! Unbelievable! 2157 01:34:43,440 --> 01:34:45,320 Must-see event TV... 2158 01:34:46,720 --> 01:34:47,720 Then... 2159 01:34:47,760 --> 01:34:48,960 Yes! 2160 01:34:49,000 --> 01:34:50,880 ..more records will be smashed... 2161 01:34:50,920 --> 01:34:52,000 He's got it!