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Oh!

In a brand-new series of
Australian Ninja Warrior...

What did I just witness?

..the mountain sought revenge.

Oh, no!
No!

There were massive shocks.

Oh!
No! We have lost Olivia Vivian.

And plenty of surprises, as well.

And plenty of surprises, as well.

Whoa!

Whoa!

Oh, my goodness me!
You good thing!

On the toughest new obstacles
we've ever seen...

You're going the wrong way!
Oh!

You're going the wrong way!
Oh!

..there was a new choice
for the ninjas.

Path A or do they go path B?

And an all-new Power Tower
with a new reward on offer.

And an all-new Power Tower
with a new reward on offer.

Charlie Robbins!
Charlie Robbins wins by a whisker!

Catapults himself
straight into the Grand Final.

Tonight...

You can expect
a lot of entertainment,

You can expect
a lot of entertainment,

and a lot of happiness.

In the final heats, we'll witness
the rise of the new breed...

Mount Midoriyama may have
been conquered last year,

Mount Midoriyama may have
been conquered last year,

but this year it's gonna be me
standing at the top.

..including Jungle Jimmy Burrow,

who's brought a few friends along
for support.

I'm so glad we are up here.

I'm so glad we are up here.

Physicist Dylan James.

For him,
this course is rocket science.

I'm hoping to use my analytical mind
to really break down obstacles

before I tackle them, and then
execute the best way to do it.

Before I tackle them, and then
execute the best way to do it.

And Olympic gold medallist
and world champion Steve Hooker

is ready for a shot
at the Ninja title.

I'm pretty driven.

You'll definitely see that
when I'm out on this Ninja course.

You'll definitely see that
when I'm out on this Ninja course.

Can these newcomers outclass
a cavalcade of returning favourites?

I feel really confident.
I'm so pumped.

Ninja royalty Jack Wilson returns
from a life-changing injury.

Ninja royalty Jack Wilson returns
from a life-changing injury.

Your life can flash
in front of your eyes.

Chris White is back,
and rumour has it

he's brought his old mate
Kelly Slater along for the ride.

He's brought his old mate
Kelly Slater along for the ride.

And there are plenty more
familiar faces, as well.

Big reputations are on the line.

Will it be boom or bust in the
last heat before the Semi-Finals

Will it be boom or bust in the
last heat before the Semi-Finals

in the quest to become
Australia's next Ninja Warrior?

I am back and I am hungry.

First up on the menu
is a la carte buzzer.

First up on the menu
is a la carte buzzer.

Welcome to the crucial final heat
of Australian Ninja Warrior

Welcome to the crucial final heat
of Australian Ninja Warrior

as our athletes fight for that
one last chance at the Semis.

And we have certainly
saved the best till last.

We're here in the shadow
of a smouldering Mount Midoriyama,

We're here in the shadow
of a smouldering Mount Midoriyama,

and this year we are coming to you
from our new home,

Sydney Olympic Park.

Hello, everyone.
I'm Rebecca Maddern.

G'day, Australia, I'm Ben Fordham,
and some of the greatest athletes

G'day, Australia, I'm Ben Fordham,
and some of the greatest athletes

in the world have made history
right here within this stadium.

And now it's our ninjas' turn
as they launch themselves

at the toughest obstacle course
on earth, Bec.

That's right, Ben.

That's right, Ben.

Standing between our ninjas
and Warped Wall glory tonight

are six obstacles, all requiring
different skills and strengths.

First, ninjas must race across
the Shrinking Steps

First, ninjas must race across
the Shrinking Steps

with a rope leap to finish.

Then, it's the Big Dipper
to Pole Rider.

Followed by the Cyclone Spinner,

a deceptively tricky obstacle

a deceptively tricky obstacle

that's sent many ninjas
cartwheeling out of the competition.

Conquer those first three obstacles

and, this season, ninjas must choose
between two paths, familiar or fast.

And, this season, ninjas must choose
between two paths, familiar or fast.

Path A is the familiar path.

Our ninjas have encountered
the swinging Peg Board before,

Our ninjas have encountered
the swinging Peg Board before,

so they know how much
upper-body strength is needed

to make it from one end
to the other.

They also know that
the next obstacle, the Bar Hop,

will only deepen the burn.

Will only deepen the burn.

(KLAXON BLARES)

Path B is the express route

but the obstacles are brand new
to Australia,

and some of the hardest ever devised
for a heat anywhere in the world.

And some of the hardest ever devised
for a heat anywhere in the world.

In Weight For It,
ninjas leap between four bars

that move further out of reach
with each jump.

Then, it's onto the Beehive.

With its fingertip-narrow ledges,

With its fingertip-narrow ledges,

this obstacle is fast
turning into a ninja graveyard.

(KLAXON BLARES)

Survive all of that
and the holy grail awaits.

This year, the Warped Wall
is a massive 4.35 metres,

This year, the Warped Wall
is a massive 4.35 metres,

ten centimetres higher
than last year.

Only the very best will hit the
buzzer, and, of that elite group,

the fastest two will compete
on the fearsome Power Tower.

The fastest two will compete
on the fearsome Power Tower.

OK, this is how the
competition works.

Tonight is the last of four heats,
and we're looking for the top 19.

Tonight is the last of four heats,
and we're looking for the top 19.

The winner of the Power Tower battle
goes directly to the Grand Final.

Then, the next 18 after that
score a place in the Semis.

And wait until you see
what we've got planned there.

And wait until you see
what we've got planned there.

Ninjas, you've been warned.

I'm so excited for this heat.
I think everyone is, Bec.

The question is,
can our ninjas step up?

There's no more chances after this.

There's no more chances after this.

The crowd is buzzing.
Are we ready? Yes, we are.

Let's bring out our first ninja.

We are so thrilled that one of
our most popular ninjas returns,

and the fact that he's here with us
at all, let alone competing,

is near enough to a miracle.

He's a 2-time Grand Finalist.

He's back.

It's the Deadly Ninja, Jack Wilson.

It's the Deadly Ninja, Jack Wilson.

Whoo!

Let's go, brother!

Jack is back.

He's back, alright.

He's looking mighty trim.

He's looking mighty trim.

And what a journey it has been
for Jack Wilson

since the last time he took on
a Ninja Warrior course.

Up, up, up, up and he's away!

Up, up, up, up and he's away!

Australian Ninja Warrior
means, to me, family.

And straight through
the Bridge of Blades.

Oh, Jack Wilson, the Deadly Ninja!

I was loving life.

I was loving life.

You know, I was a month out
from Season 4,

and then my world changed
in a split second.

Three, two, one...

(AMBULANCE SIREN)

As soon as I hit that water,
I knew something happened.

As soon as I hit that water,
I knew something happened.

My whole body went into a sensation
of pain and agony.

When they showed me those scans
and that MRI, I just freaked out.

When they showed me those scans
and that MRI, I just freaked out.

I was just like, "Holy crap."

You see this bone here?

Fractured and a big wedge
chip off the back.

Just shattered my L3 vertebrae.

Your life can flash
in front of your eyes.

Your life can flash
in front of your eyes.

And, like, I'm all about
that self-talk,

and staying strong,
but, deep down...

and staying strong,
but, deep down...

..I was scared.

I was afraid.

I was afraid.

But, as long as this up here
stays strong and you stay focused,

you never give up, you can achieve
anything, and I'm gonna prove that.

So, I'm glad to be here,
to be walkin'

So, I'm glad to be here,
to be walkin'

and to get up on that stage again
and represent resilience.

I'm really nervous this year.

Just gonna take it step by step,

one foot in front of the other,
and put on a show.

One foot in front of the other,
and put on a show.

Whoo!

Jack is back! Jack is back!
(AUDIENCE CHANTING)

Jack is back! Jack is back!
Jack is back.

Oh, we've missed you, Jack Wilson.

Oh, we've missed you, Jack Wilson.

And, wow, he is pumped.

Take a look at the top
of that Warped Wall

because that's where Jack is headed
right now.

This is the moment he's been working
towards ever since that accident.

This is the moment he's been working
towards ever since that accident.

He's ready.

And a bit's happened in Jack's life
in the last 12 months.

Not only has he recovered
from breaking his back,

he's also
married his beautiful wife, Candice,

he's also
married his beautiful wife, Candice,

who is on the sideline tonight
with his brother, Michael.

Congratulations to you, Jack.

OK, first up, the Shrinking Steps.

If anyone can beat the odds tonight,
it's this bloke.

If anyone can beat the odds tonight,
it's this bloke.

He is an absolute inspiration.
He is quite extraordinary.

Well, he's extraordinary in every
sense of the word, Jack Wilson.

Now the Big Dipper to Pole Rider.

Now the Big Dipper to Pole Rider.

I get the feeling this could be
textbook execution.

Hips up, catches the pole,
rides over the water to safety.

He's in great form already.

He's in great form already.

Now he must face
the Cyclone Spinner.

This is gonna be a real test
for his back, especially.

He's gotta push his body
flat against the wheel.

He's gotta push his body
flat against the wheel.

He needs to hold the position
through four rotations,

and seven metres of track.

He's a little shaky.

He's coming off, he's coming off,

he's coming off, he's gotta hold on
and he made it!

He's made it!

He's made it!

Three down.
(BEC LAUGHS)

Three to go.

He is loving being back,
performing in front of this crowd,

but what courage to be here.

A or B, what will it be?

A or B, what will it be?

Yes, Jack Wilson,
this is brand new to Season 5.

Where's he gonna go?

The familiar obstacles of path A
or the faster, the tougher path B?

The familiar obstacles of path A
or the faster, the tougher path B?

One thing we know about Jack,
he's a risk taker.

OK.
B!

It is lane B.

Probably the most difficult
obstacles

we've ever had in the heats
on Australian Ninja Warrior.

We've ever had in the heats
on Australian Ninja Warrior.

He's taking a bit of time, as well.

He knows he needs all of his muscle,

and the support of the crowd,
and they're right behind him.

And the support of the crowd,
and they're right behind him.

They know it's taken a lot
for Jack to be here tonight.

Do you think he likes performing?

He loves it.

But will he love the next obstacle?

Waiting for him now is the obstacle
we call Weight For It.

Waiting for him now is the obstacle
we call Weight For It.

This obstacle is punishing
for any ninja,

but Jack was in hospital not so long
ago with a shattered L3 vertebrae.

I'm scared for him, Ben.

I'm scared for him, Ben.

No turning back now, though.

Grabs the first bar.

The second bar shoots up
to the stars,

just getting his momentum sorted.

Here he comes, Jack Wilson.

Gets his swing on, and there's
the transfer onto the next bar.

Eyeing off the third one.

And, as he grabs the third,
the fourth will, again,

shoot up into the sky,
further away from him.

Shoot up into the sky,
further away from him.

Oh, look at the strain on the body.

I mean, it's one thing to be
recovering from a broken back,

but he looks in great form and
in great nick tonight, doesn't he?

But he looks in great form and
in great nick tonight, doesn't he?

He's an extraordinary athlete.

He's very small.
Get off there.

He weighs just 70kg, 178cm tall.

He is just built for this
Australian Ninja Warrior course.

He is just built for this
Australian Ninja Warrior course.

And here he is at the Beehive.

It's such an emotional moment.
Look at him.

He's come such a long way since
that terrible accident, and now

there's just one obstacle
between him and the Warped Wall.

The emotion in this performance.

He's just feeling everything.

It's bringing out so much in him.

Yeah, just keep an eye
on the third and final honeycomb.

Yeah, just keep an eye
on the third and final honeycomb.

He's the first ninja to attempt
this obstacle tonight,

and that last transition's a killer.

Now you mention it, Ben,

I'm nervous about that third and
final honeycomb.

It's the hardest one of all to grip
because you're leaving

It's the hardest one of all to grip
because you're leaving

a side-on position and attempting
to enter on a side-on position.

And he has taken a really good look
at that third honeycomb,

working out where all of our
other ninjas have gone wrong.

Working out where all of our
other ninjas have gone wrong.

Ooh!

Well, that was a bit uncomfortable
but he fixes it.

Jack, don't scare us, please.

He's got a beautiful swing.

He's gonna go for the release
and catch.

He's gonna go for the release
and catch.

Catch! Oh!

He lands it.

And now I get nervous.

I do not want to look
at this third and final honeycomb.

I do not want to look
at this third and final honeycomb.

I could not bear it if Jack Wilson

has recovered from breaking his back
and falls - I'm not looking.

He's eyeballing it.

He's getting ready to launch at it.

Here comes Jack.

Oh!
Oh, no, no, no, no!

No, Jack, no!

I thought, for sure, we were gonna
get Jack up the Warped Wall.

I thought, for sure, we were gonna
get Jack up the Warped Wall.

But I'll tell you what happened.

He got his left hand inside it
but it was just the one hand.

Oh!
And he couldn't hold himself up.

Oh, talk about the energy
and the emotions!

Oh, talk about the energy
and the emotions!

Jack is here, baby!

(AUDIENCE CHEERS)

That run was nothing short of
heroic.

What an effort.

No doubt about it, Jack is back.

No doubt about it, Jack is back.

Grip and core strength kept him safe
on the Cyclone Spinner.

He underestimated the lache to
the final honeycomb on the Beehive,

and he ended up in the drink.

And he ended up in the drink.

Well, after a performance like that,
all I can say is Jack is back!

How good, mate, welcome back.

Hey, thank you very much, brother.

Hey, thank you very much, brother.

I mean, just an influx
of emotions, man.

Like...

It's all just hitting me in the
stomach and the heart at the moment,

and what Ninja Warrior's done for
me, and to come back from such a,

and what Ninja Warrior's done for
me, and to come back from such a,

you know, a low in my life, physical
and mental and spiritual struggle...

Why does it mean so much to you?

I love to see people, you know,
having a go at life,

so that's why I do it, man,
that's why I do it.

So that's why I do it, man,
that's why I do it.

You do it so well,
you inspire so many.

It's so good to have Jack back.

Well done, buddy.

Thanks, everyone that made
some noise out there.

I felt the energy.
You mob are amazing!

I felt the energy.
You mob are amazing!

Go and take it in,
go and take it in.

How good's Jack.

Nice to have you back, Jack.

Based on that performance,

Jack is well on track
for a spot in the Semis.

Jack is well on track
for a spot in the Semis.

But who will be there with him?

Our next ninja is new
to the competition.

Our next ninja is new
to the competition.

She's an emergency room doctor
with an unconventional hobby.

Welcome, Alvina Ng.

I am a medical doctor.

I work in an emergency department.

I work in an emergency department.

When I go to ER,
sometimes, they will be like,

"Oh, when can I get
to see the doctor?"

And I'm like, "I am the doctor."

I'm just gonna have a listen
to your heart, OK?

I've been a doctor for
just over four years now.

I've been a doctor for
just over four years now.

How many lives have I saved?

Roughly about ten, I would say,
ten to 15.

Normally, I think people have this
stereotypical perception of doctors

Normally, I think people have this
stereotypical perception of doctors

being serious and not fun, but...

I love pole dancing a lot.

I think being a pole dancer myself,
I think, everyone, again,

I think being a pole dancer myself,
I think, everyone, again,

the stereotype,
"Oh, you're a pole dancer.

"How are you a doctor, as well?"

I would like to set the example
for people

that you can be
whoever you want to be.

You can be a doctor and you
can still be a pole dancer.

You can be a doctor and you
can still be a pole dancer.

You've got one life and
you've gotta make full use of it.

Focus and achieve your dreams.

And check out the big screen,
Alvina.

Two of your biggest fans
have joined us tonight.

Two of your biggest fans
have joined us tonight.

Mum and dad are watching on
all the way from Malaysia.

Give them a big round of applause.

There they are, Alvina!

Good luck, Alvina.

(BUZZER TONE)

Alvina's first obstacle,
the Shrinking Steps.

This is a lot trickier
than it looks,

even for a medical professional.

Oh, she's missed the platform.
She's swinging back.

Makes the second attempt.
Yes, she can.

Makes the second attempt.
Yes, she can.

Oh, how did she get away with that?

She's in the business
of saving things.

Oh, mum and dad know that was close.

A shaky start for Alvina but she
needs to regroup and concentrate

on the next obstacle,
the Big Dipper to Pole Rider.

On the next obstacle,
the Big Dipper to Pole Rider.

Well, she'll be good
on this apparatus because...

Oh, look at the pole dancing.

..she's also a pole dancer.

We may need an ER doctor
in the crowd pretty soon.

Oh, OK.

Oh, OK.

There's a few blokes fainting.

She might be a proficient
pole dancer,

but the Pole Rider requires
a whole different set of skills.

Alvina looks a little hesitant.

Ready?

Ready?

Set...

Here we go.

You've got this.

Go!

No!
No!

No!
No!

Alvina's big dip didn't work out
on the Big Dipper.

But look at the big smile -
well done.

Alvina didn't engage her upper body
on the Big Dipper,

so, when the bar kicked up,

she had to rely on her grip strength
alone and she wound up code blue.

OK, nervous types, block your ears
for this introduction.

OK, nervous types, block your ears
for this introduction.

Our next ninja lives in
the Blue Mountains in NSW

with his family and 15 snakes,
Jimmy Burrow.

Yeah, you could say
I'm sort of a wild man.

Like, instead of growing up
with dogs and cats,

I had a house full of
snakes and lizards.

Oh!

I can breathe.

Jimmy's always been into nature

because we've grown up
around nature.

I was always into climbing as a kid.

Mum, sort of, she didn't say no,

Mum, sort of, she didn't say no,

she sorta, like, pushed it,
she was like,

"Yeah, OK, let's build a rope swing
in the house,

"let's put a swing in the house,

"let's put slacklines
in our backyards."

I just started drilling holes
in the ceiling.

There'd be at least 30 holes,
and Steve would be on the couch,

There'd be at least 30 holes,
and Steve would be on the couch,

he'd say, "That's enough."

Unknowingly, I've been training
for Ninja Warrior my whole life.

I just didn't really realise
until a year ago

I just didn't really realise
until a year ago

when I was like,
"Maybe I should apply for it."

I started training and it was
just, like, second nature for me.

I've grown up pretty fearless
dealing with snakes,

so I don't think the course
will be that much of a drama.

So I don't think the course
will be that much of a drama.

Throw it at me.

And Jimmy is fired up.

He's also brought the entire
household down the mountains

to support him.

We've got a couple of
animated pythons, as well.

We've got a couple of
animated pythons, as well.

Oh!

(DISGUSTED GROAN)

I'm so glad we are up here.

Ugh!

Uh!

Uh!

(BUZZER TONE)

Here we go, the snake man,
Jimmy Burrow.

Ready to go on the Shrinking Steps.
Completes it.

Done and dusted. No time wasted.

Yeah, he's moving quickly, Bec,

Yeah, he's moving quickly, Bec,

straight up on the Big Dipper
to Pole Rider.

And let's see if he can land it
on the mat - yes, he does.

He's flying.

One of the quickest starts we've
seen in any of the heats so far.

One of the quickest starts we've
seen in any of the heats so far.

Now, he needs to press his body

lower than a snake's belly here,
but his butt jutting out a lot.

This isn't looking good.

Hold on there, he's fighting it,
he's fighting it.

Gotta get to the end.

Gotta get to the end.

He's done it.
Now, where did he come from?

His time to this point is officially

the fastest we've seen
from any ninja in these heats.

He's just opted for path A,
the known obstacles,

He's just opted for path A,
the known obstacles,

and this bloke from the
Blue Mountains is really ripping in.

Quite incredible how confident he is
on this course, considering,

remember at home,
ladies and gentlemen,

remember at home,
ladies and gentlemen,

he has never been on
Australian Ninja Warrior,

and he is attacking this course
tonight like a seasoned campaigner.

Look at that.

So strong in the upper body.

He's doing a great job.

He's doing a great job.

First-time ninja right here.

And look at him go, Crawf,
switches to the next peg board.

If you think he looks like

he's got an obstacle like this
in his lounge room, he does.

Yes! Straight through.

Jimmy Burrow.

Jimmy Burrow.

Lock that name into your memory bank

because this bloke is showing
all the ninjas how it's done.

He's keeping a cracking pace.

But this next obstacle
is the real test.

Jimmy's muscles will be burning,

Jimmy's muscles will be burning,

and how he has to use those
exact same muscles all over again

on the Bar Hop to get across
to the Warped Wall.

Here he goes on the first bar hop,

making sure
he lands this successfully.

Making sure
he lands this successfully.

He does.

Now it's the stationary bar
in the middle.

He'll get a little bit of a respite
in the centre there.

Oh, we have found a new ninja,
Australia, right here.

The snake man.

The snake man.

One more lache to the end.

There he goes.

He's done it.

Here he goes.

Come on, Jimmy Burrow,
we want you up that Warped Wall.

Jimmy Burrow's
setting a cracking pace.

Jimmy Burrow's
setting a cracking pace.

Here we go.

Hey, the thumbs up,

and will he slither all the way
up to the Warped Wall?

He's making a huge play for a spot
on the Power Tower.

His first attempt
may be his only attempt

as he gets ready to catapult
himself up the Warped Wall.

Remember, the wall is a full
ten centimetres higher this year.

Yes! He's done it!

Yes! He's done it!

He heads the buzzer,
and heads to the Power Tower.

Jimmy Burrow!

We'd not heard of the bloke
two minutes ago

We'd not heard of the bloke
two minutes ago

and now, all of a sudden, he is
the talk of Sydney Olympic Park.

What a run that was.

Jimmy only slowed the pace on the
Bar Hop, carefully judging his jumps

Jimmy only slowed the pace on the
Bar Hop, carefully judging his jumps

to make sure the bar
didn't shoot off the cradle.

Perfect foot placement and take-off
rocketed him up the Warped Wall,

and, with that, newcomer Jimmy Burrow
becomes the first ninja tonight

and, with that, newcomer Jimmy Burrow
becomes the first ninja tonight

to hit the buzzer with a quite
incredible time of 2:22.

Jimmy.

It's nice to meet you, brother.

How are ya?
Good. How are you?

How are ya?
Good. How are you?

Where the hell did you come from?

The mountains.

You, all of a sudden,
have got everyone talking here.

They're wondering whether
you're the new one to beat.

Do you feel like you're a favourite?

Do you feel like you're a favourite?

Oh, yeah, I reckon, yeah.

Love that confidence, Bec.

You looked very confident on
that course tonight, Jimmy.

Go down and see your so-called
friends down there, please.

Thank you.
Jimmy Burrow.

Thank you.
Jimmy Burrow.

Wow, he is the new wonderkid.

Jimmy Burrow has just delivered one
of the fastest times of these heats.

It's hard to imagine Mount
Midoriyama letting anyone beat it.

It's hard to imagine Mount
Midoriyama letting anyone beat it.

Its wall has been breached
and so early in the night.

I can already feel
the mountain seething.

The other ninjas will have to step up
to the plate now, won't they, Ben?

The other ninjas will have to step up
to the plate now, won't they, Ben?

Ahead tonight, it's their
final chance to make the Semis

as Ninja's best take on
the angry Mount Midoriyama.

Coming up, Paul Culloty,
the Irish Ninja.

Coming up, Paul Culloty,
the Irish Ninja.

Sam Goodall, the Tradie Ninja.

And Jake 'Rat Daddy' Baker.

Plus, a new breed of Ninja
superstars burst onto the scene.

So, who will make the Power Tower

and claim the fast pass
to the Grand Finals?

Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior

where the colossal Power Tower
waits for tonight's top two ninjas.

That's right, they'll go head to
head for a stunning advantage,

straight through to the Grand Final,
completely bypassing the Semis.

Straight through to the Grand Final,
completely bypassing the Semis.

But, first, they need
to conquer the course.

We just saw rookie Jimmy Burrow
make it through to the end,

and I can sense Mount Midoriyama's
red-hot fury.

And I can sense Mount Midoriyama's
red-hot fury.

Luckily, our next ninja
doesn't scare easily.

She's a 3-time Ninja veteran,

and tonight her mission
is to hit her very first buzzer.

And tonight her mission
is to hit her very first buzzer.

Put your hands together
and make some noise for Tash Sergi.

I'm Tash Sergi from WA.

I'm 33 years old, a fit mother
of two boys and I'm back.

I'm 33 years old, a fit mother
of two boys and I'm back.

Mummy wants to go back on
the Ninja Warrior, the show.

What do you guys reckon?

Yeah!
Yeah!

My whole life,
I've tackled adversity.

My whole life,
I've tackled adversity.

I had ovarian cancer when I was 17.

I lost my ovary and fallopian tube,
and I had chemotherapy.

So, last year, I was hit
with some pretty heavy news.

So, last year, I was hit
with some pretty heavy news.

I found out that I had a squamous
cell carcinoma on my leg.

It was quite scary that I had
quite an aggressive cancer on me.

I got it cut out and, thank God,
we're all clear.

I got it cut out and, thank God,
we're all clear.

Ever since then,

I have just been so obsessed
with getting stronger and fitter.

Look at the upper-body strength.
Working her way to the top.

Look at that determination,
you can see.

Look at that determination,
you can see.

Oh!

I missed out on the Semi-Finals
by seconds

and that just ate me up for
the whole rest of that year.

This year, I'm different.

I am fitter and stronger.

I...

I...

Check out these guns.

I am back and I am hungry.

(CHEERING)

Tash has been working toward
this moment

every day for the past 12 months.

Every day for the past 12 months.

You can see how much she wants it.

Tash Sergi is a fighter.

Can she fight her way all the way
and hit a buzzer?

(BUZZER TONE)

Here she comes.

Here she comes.

We've seen her before, Tash Sergi.

Can she make it to the top
of the Warped Wall this year?

That's her goal, Ben.

She was here in Seasons 2, 3, 4.

Season 2, her first season,
was the best.

She made the Semi-Final, then last
year missed out just by 11 seconds.

She made the Semi-Final, then last
year missed out just by 11 seconds.

Fourth time on
Australian Ninja Warrior.

Can she hit the buzzer tonight?

She's concentrating on getting
the right grip, the mixed grip,

She's concentrating on getting
the right grip, the mixed grip,

and she's about to ride
the dipper beautifully!

Tash Sergi, great start.
Nice work.

Onto the Cyclone Spinner now.

Onto the Cyclone Spinner now.

Tash has extraordinary
upper-body strength.

She'll need it here.

It's also about the feet.

Has she wedged them in far enough?

Gotta dig that other foot in.

It's not all the way in,
just the toe.

It's not all the way in,
just the toe.

Oh, she's starting to move.

She hasn't got the toe in there.
She's fighting.

Oh, she's slipping out.

Tash is... oh, she was so close!

Oh, absolutely heartbreaking.

Oh, absolutely heartbreaking.

Oh, no, the toe, it was the toe.

The toe just wasn't in.

And that's all you need
to do on that.

Well, Tash started strongly

with a perfectly executed lache
onto the Pole Rider,

with a perfectly executed lache
onto the Pole Rider,

but she didn't push her feet
far enough

into the holes of
the Cyclone Spinner

so, when the wheel picked up speed,
she just couldn't hang on.

Tash, how are you feeling?

I know how much this means to you.
It meant so much.

I... that was the only one
I was worried about.

I have the worst hip mobility
and I knew I was going to struggle

to get my hips into there, and
I was gritting as hard as I could.

I really thought this was my year,
I say it every year,

but, like, I just felt so good
in my prep, and...

but, like, I just felt so good
in my prep, and...

that's what threw me out tonight,
mobility, not my strength, so...

That's what the course does.

Hey, thanks for being a part of it,
good on you.

I really feel for Tash.

She's absolutely devastated.

She trained so hard for this.

She trained so hard for this.

But, if we know anything about her,
she's not a quitter, she'll be back.

Next, he's a first-time ninja hoping
to one day be a rocket scientist.

Next, he's a first-time ninja hoping
to one day be a rocket scientist.

Ready to have a blast tonight,
it is Dylan James.

I am an absolutely self-confessed
science nerd.

I'm a 4th year engineering
and physics student at UTS.

I'm a 4th year engineering
and physics student at UTS.

I work in the labs, mainly.

I just sit in rooms
and do maths, really.

When I was in year six, I actually
wanted to be an astrophysicist.

When I was in year six, I actually
wanted to be an astrophysicist.

I've been fascinated with
the planets and the stars.

I'd always look up and I had my
little telescope when I was younger.

Hopefully one day I'll end up
as an actual rocket scientist

Hopefully one day I'll end up
as an actual rocket scientist

working on rockets
out on a space station.

I'm hoping to use my analytical mind
to really break down obstacles

before I tackle them, and then
execute the best way to do it.

He looks relaxed for a first timer.

The same can't be said for
his crew on the sidelines,

parents Melanie and Rick, girlfriend
Amber, buddies Lachie and Josh.

Parents Melanie and Rick, girlfriend
Amber, buddies Lachie and Josh.

Let's go, Dylan!

Dylan James is the rocket man.

Let's see if he can send himself
into orbit.

Dylan James, just 21 years of age.

First time on
Australian Ninja Warrior,

First time on
Australian Ninja Warrior,

and masters the Shrinking Steps.

Family pretty happy with that.

So should Dylan.

Nice to get the first one
out of the way.

Big Dipper to Pole Rider.

Grabs the pole.

Grabs the pole.

Right up high.

Right up at the top of the pole.

A great space to land,

and now he gets ready
for the tricky Cyclone Spinner.

You know what, Ben?

I reckon this obstacle
is ideal for a scientist.

I reckon this obstacle
is ideal for a scientist.

Dylan understands the physics
involved in this one.

He knows he needs to stay
super flat to the disc.

Come on, Dyl!

And that's what he appears
to be doing.

And that's what he appears
to be doing.

Hang on, Dylan.

Yes!

He's rocketed through the
first part of the course.

What will he do here?

OK, there he goes at the Crossroads

OK, there he goes at the Crossroads

and he's chosen the
known path, lane A.

That's the path Jimmy Burrow took
to reach the buzzer.

Dylan watched Jimmy get to the end.

And not just get to the end, Ben,
Jimmy set a cracking pace.

And not just get to the end, Ben,
Jimmy set a cracking pace.

Path B is supposed to
be the quicker option

but, as Jimmy proved with path A,

if you're good enough
you're fast enough.

Well, Dylan's looking good.

Right now, watch how economical
he is with his movements.

Right now, watch how economical
he is with his movements.

He's so fluid.

Great control.

He's starting to use his swing.

Once again, not using a breath
more energy than he needs to.

Now, the reach across.

Now, the reach across.

Gets it. Pauses for just a moment.

This bloke's a first-time ninja.

He is cool.

Nails the dismount.

Nails the dismount.

Could we see another newcomer
conquer the course?

Get excited, everybody at home.

We could be seeing Dylan James on
top of that Warped Wall very soon.

Dylan slightly slower than
Jimmy Burrow, but not by much.

Dylan slightly slower than
Jimmy Burrow, but not by much.

Not only do we have a brand-new
ninja right here first time

but, at the moment, he could be
heading to the Power Tower.

He's still gotta survive the Bar Hop
first, Crawf, and, while

He's still gotta survive the Bar Hop
first, Crawf, and, while

he looks relaxed out there, his
upper-body muscles would be burning.

This is extraordinary.

A confident leap to the fixed bar.

He's making up time here.

He's making up time here.

He's also looking like a huge chance
to get up the Warped Wall.

This is Dylan James' first crack
at the Ninja course.

Just one lache away from the
Warped Wall and that big red buzzer.

Just one lache away from the
Warped Wall and that big red buzzer.

I can't believe it.

Another rookie ninja about
to take on the Warped Wall.

Just the wall!

Here he goes, Dylan James
straight up the Warped Wall.

He's done it!

He's done it!

Dylan James, welcome to
Australian Ninja Warrior!

For the first time, gets his hand
on that big red buzzer.

Give us a big celebration, Dylan.

How does that feel?
Yes!

How does that feel?
Yes!

Who knew a physics degree
could take you so far?

Well, Dylan attacked the course
like a veteran.

He didn't waste any energy
on the Peg Board,

He didn't waste any energy
on the Peg Board,

only swinging as far and as high
as necessary.

And he was just as calm and focused
on the Bar Hop.

Then, straight up the Warped Wall

like he's done it
a hundred times before.

Like he's done it
a hundred times before.

Well done, Dylan.

Hey, guess what?

What?

You just got the fastest time
of the night.

Whoo-hoo!
Put your hands together for him!

Whoo-hoo!
Put your hands together for him!

Now, mate...
Need a breather.

I gotta tell ya,
we know nothing about you.

What's your story?

I'm from the Central Coast.

And I train a bit of Ninja up there,

And I train a bit of Ninja up there,

there's a Ninja gym
I train at twice a week.

Got a bit of rock climbing,
bit of gymnastics background.

Someone told me you want to be
a rocket man.

Absolutely.

Well, you...
Rocket man.

Well, you...
Rocket man.

You have just launched yourself here
at Australian Ninja Warrior.

Congratulations.

Go down and see your folks
and your family and friends.

Well done.

Can you believe that?

Can you believe that?

A second rookie up the wall,
this time in a blistering 2:19.

And right now Dylan and
Jimmy Burrow

have the Power Tower to themselves.

This is shaping up as the night
of the newcomers.

This is shaping up as the night
of the newcomers.

Coming up, we uncover the next
generation of Ninja superstars.

Can an Olympic and world champion
conquer the mountain?

I've been to three Olympic Games.

My strategy is attack every obstacle
on its merits.

My strategy is attack every obstacle
on its merits.

Pole vaulter Steve Hooker
puts his reputation on the line.

And some Ninja favourites set
their sights on Power Tower glory.

Tonight's top two
furthest fastest ninjas

will face off on the all-new
Power Tower for a fast pass

will face off on the all-new
Power Tower for a fast pass

straight through to the Grand Final,
all thanks to Energizer.

Welcome back to Australian Ninja
Warrior where, so far, two ninjas

Welcome back to Australian Ninja
Warrior where, so far, two ninjas

have made it to the top of the
Warped Wall,

Jimmy Burrow and Dylan James.

And they didn't just
beat the course,

they did it in their first attempt
at lightning speed.

They did it in their first attempt
at lightning speed.

What a way to announce their arrival
in this competition.

And what a way to rile up an already
very angry Mount Midoriyama.

Our next ninja would love to follow
Jimmy and Dylan up the Warped Wall.

She's a 3-time competitor,
State of Origin representative

and a former Semi-Finalist,
but she's never hit the buzzer.

And a former Semi-Finalist,
but she's never hit the buzzer.

One of our shortest and lightest
ninjas, it's Skye Haddy.

I'm Skye Haddy, I'm 29 years old
from the Gold Coast.

I was a gymnast growing up.

I've done a bit of cheerleading.

I performed in the circus
for a few years overseas.

So, last year, I was
really surprised with how I did.

I made it into the Semis,

and then the State of Origin
was an amazing series.

Style, look at the momentum,
she's done brilliantly, Skye Haddy.

Style, look at the momentum,
she's done brilliantly, Skye Haddy.

And then after that was probably
the trademark moment for me.

I jumped to the Spider Wall.

Arms went out, legs went out,
feet touched, hands didn't reach

and I did this dramatic flip
into the water.

And I did this dramatic flip
into the water.

Oh, no!
Oh!

So, since last season,

I have been trying to
stretch as much as I can

to make my arms a little bit longer

to try to get this little body
through the big course.

To try to get this little body
through the big course.

I can make it through.

As long as I can physically reach,
I can make it through.

And Skye is supported tonight
by her partner, Michael,

sister Jade and her parents,
Andrew and Karen.

Sister Jade and her parents,
Andrew and Karen.

(BUZZER TONE)

Will she go sky high in 2021?

Skye Haddy is off to a dash.

Skye Haddy was certainly
a breakout star last year.

Skye Haddy was certainly
a breakout star last year.

She stormed into the Semi-Finals, and
she wants to back it up this year.

She blitzed the Shrinking Steps.

Skye is a former gymnast
and a circus performer,

Skye is a former gymnast
and a circus performer,

so the Big Dipper to Pole Rider
should play to her strengths.

This is yours, come on!

Making sure her grip is perfect.

You want to be straight on.

Yes, Skye!

Yes, Skye!

Here she goes, flinging herself.

Great grab.
Yes, that's beautiful.

Look how high she caught
that pole rider.

That's just beautiful.

Let's go, girl!

OK, she needs to back it up
on the Cyclone Spinner.

OK, she needs to back it up
on the Cyclone Spinner.

Last year, she discovered

her limbs weren't long enough
for the Spider Wall.

Are they long enough
for the Cyclone Spinner?

Well, Crawf, she's just 153.5cm
tall.

Well, Crawf, she's just 153.5cm
tall.

Lucky for her we're not asking her
to hold the edges of the disc.

Keep it nice and tight.

Oh, she is.

As it goes, hold on there, Skye!
Well done!

As it goes, hold on there, Skye!
Well done!

And she just steps off.

She's gotta be dizzy after that,
surely.

Like jumping off a bus.

Here she goes.

A or B, what will it be?
A or B?

A or B, what will it be?
A or B?

She's going A, it's the known path
for Skye Haddy.

Wise choice.

These are obstacles
that we have seen before.

Now, interestingly,
they're very high.

Now, interestingly,
they're very high.

Luckily, the swinging Peg Board
comes with a rope.

You can see her
stretching out the arms there.

She's only 50kg so she doesn't
have to hold up a lot of weight.

Her challenge will be
whether she's got the reach.

There's a long way
between those peg boards.

The disadvantage being small
on Ninja Warrior

is that some of these obstacles
require a big wingspan.

Is that some of these obstacles
require a big wingspan.

However, that's a very good swing

from the first rope,
and she sets it up nicely.

Skye might be small but she's
strong.

She's got one hand on one peg
at this stage.

She's got one hand on one peg
at this stage.

Now she moves a second hand on.

(BEC INHALES SHARPLY)

She's got the rope between her legs
as a security blanket.

That hand position
doesn't look comfortable.

We'll find out soon
if it's effective.

She's starting her swing.

Generating momentum.

She reaches out now.

Oh!
Yes.

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

I thought that might
trouble Skye Haddy.

That is a really big ask
for someone of her stature,

for that wingspan
to stretch out like that.

That's where you see someone
like Ben Polson do it so easily.

That's where you see someone
like Ben Polson do it so easily.

For the shorter ninjas like Skye
Haddy, that's a really tough ask.

Good job, though.

She may, indeed, have done enough to
make it through to the Semi-Finals.

Still smiling.

Still smiling.

Skye was acing the course until
she reached the swinging Peg Board.

Given her limited wingspan,
she needed to generate a big swing

before transitioning
to the second board.

It just wasn't enough.

It just wasn't enough.

She only caught the next peg
by her fingertips,

and that's it for Skye Haddy.

Bad luck.

Hey, that was amazing.

You were like a contortionist
up there.

You were like a contortionist
up there.

Did you get yourself
a little bit stuck

or was that the way
you wanted to attack it?

I thought I had that grip and I was
on my fingertips and I was like,

"Just hold on, just hold on," and
it just... ugh, this damn wingspan.

"Just hold on, just hold on," and
it just... ugh, this damn wingspan.

Thanks for putting on
a wonderful show.

Oh, thank you.
Skye Haddy!

Getting up that Warped Wall
and hitting the buzzer

is every ninja's dream

is every ninja's dream

and, like Skye, they keep
coming back year after year.

Up now, we have another
Ninja favourite,

a dual Semi-Finalist and former
professional rugby league player.

Just have a look at this bloke,
Eloni Vunakece.

Just have a look at this bloke,
Eloni Vunakece.

My name is Eloni Vunakece.

I'm 33 years old.

I'm 33 years old.

And I'm your average,
general everyday garbageman.

Blue-collar worker.

I'm up at 3:30 every morning and
I'm the one holding up traffic,

I'm up at 3:30 every morning and
I'm the one holding up traffic,

but trying my hardest
to clear the streets

as quickly and as efficiently
as I can.

I am up there with
the heaviest ninjas

that have run the course
in Australian history.

That have run the course
in Australian history.

Got about 20kg on most of them.

He's a heavy bloke. He's gonna weigh
down that tick-tock. Will he do it?

It probably has contributed
to me falling.

Oh!
No!

Oh!
No!

I'm back for a crack at redemption.

I want to get a buzzer.

This season, I've tried to trim down
a little bit on the scales.

Every little one percent counts.

I'm a harsh taskmaster on myself,

and I haven't yet achieved
what I would like to.

I want to get a buzzer and get up
the wall for myself and my kids,

and, yeah, bit of redemption.

This man lives and breathes Ninja,

but he's never made it
up the Warped Wall.

Maybe shredding six kilos will give
him the edge to hit that buzzer.

His gorgeous family there on the
sidelines to see him do just that.

His gorgeous family there on the
sidelines to see him do just that.

Go, Dad!

I mean, come on.

Have a look at this bloke.

This is just getting
silly now, isn't it?

It's like...

..something from another world.

..something from another world.

Oh!

A world of perfection.

Go, Dad!

Eloni, hey, this is
a good family man.

He's big, he's strong and I can't
wait to see him run down the course.

He's big, he's strong and I can't
wait to see him run down the course.

Former professional
rugby league player.

Here he comes, Eloni Vunakece.

Look out, he's got a lot of weight
to get across those steps.

Look how quick he's going.

Look how quick he's going.

Really quick this year.

Slammed into the landing platform
there, but he just powers on.

OK, here he is on the Big Dipper
to Pole Rider.

This'll be hard
because of his weight, Ben.

Watch closely.

The first part will be OK.

The first part will be OK.

It's the second part.

No problem.
Oh, well done.

I've never seen him move so quick.

That six kilos he lost
is making a big difference.

Now, this is gonna be
a little tricky.

Now, this is gonna be
a little tricky.

He's our heaviest ninja, 105kg.

Locks himself in. Oh, no.

Oh, no, he's wrestling it.

Oh, his body's coming away.
He can't hang on, surely.

How has he not come off?
This bloke...

How has he not come off?
This bloke...

Eloni, Eloni, you legend!

I've never seen anything like it.

And now he's going path A.

Is this man human?

It looked like
he'd separated himself

It looked like
he'd separated himself

so far from the Cyclone Spinner

there was no way
he could get back on.

He has incredible strength to save
that moment not once but twice.

He has incredible strength to save
that moment not once but twice.

Let's not jinx him.

The next two obstacles
are a real test.

Go, Dad!

Because of his size, he needs

a superhuman amount of upper-body
strength to hold himself up.

A superhuman amount of upper-body
strength to hold himself up.

That's what's let him down
in previous seasons.

Well, he's moving the pegs cleanly,
one and the next.

So far, so good, Ben.

He's just starting to
get that swing on now.

He's gonna reach out for
the second... ooh, grabs it.

Oh, what's he doing?

He's grasped the single peg
with two hands.

Surely he can't jump from there!

Surely he can't jump from there!

Oh, Eloni!
Oh, that is insane.

What did we just witness?

The raw physicality Eloni's
displaying is next level this year.

This is it.

This is it.

He is just one obstacle away from his
dream of taking on the Warped Wall.

This is the biggest ninja we've got.

He is magnificent, strong
and he's still going.

He's only five seconds behind
Dylan James right now.

He's only five seconds behind
Dylan James right now.

So focused.

I'm telling you, that bar looks like

it's almost going to bend and snap
under the weight and sheer muscle.

Oh, he holds it.
Remember, he weighs 105kg.

Oh, he holds it.
Remember, he weighs 105kg.

Oh, my goodness me.

And, off the back of that previous
obstacle, he's gotta be hurting now.

Good, good, good!

Good, good, good!

Oh, that was the crucial catch.

Oh!

Oh, no!

Just at the very last minute,

Eloni Vunakece finds
himself in the pool,

Eloni Vunakece finds
himself in the pool,

and he was literally metres away

from his dream of going up
the Warped Wall.

Oh!

He did well but he'll be shattered.

Eloni relied on raw muscle
to get through the Cyclone Spinner.

Eloni relied on raw muscle
to get through the Cyclone Spinner.

In an extraordinary display
of strength and sheer will,

he slowed the wheel down when
his body shifted out of position.

But fatigue set in on the Bar Hop.

But fatigue set in on the Bar Hop.

Eloni negotiated the
first four bars smoothly,

but just didn't have enough
grip strength left

for the final transfer.

Eloni, Eloni, you are a superstar.

Eloni, Eloni, you are a superstar.

Hey?

You've never hit a buzzer before.
Never.

I know that...

This close, one swing,
one swing, mate.

One swing. That's all it is.
That's all it is, mate.

One swing. That's all it is.
That's all it is, mate.

What's wrong with ya?

The Ninja Warrior course
normally suits lighter people

as they're working
their way through.

How do you get such a big,
strong body all the way?

You wrestled the Cyclone Spinner,
which I've never seen...

You wrestled the Cyclone Spinner,
which I've never seen...

Had to spin that back
a few times, eh?

Well, I don't think
the Cyclone Spinner

wants to be a part
of Ninja Warrior.

I was trying to break it
for everyone else.

I just want to get
a buzzer this year.

I need to beat this wall.

I need to beat this wall.

I still... it's been three seasons

and I still haven't beat it,
so, till next time, I guess.

One swing closer, mate,
one swing closer this time.

Eloni Vunakece.
Thanks so much. Thanks, Crawf.

Is he human or is he machine?

Is he human or is he machine?

Well done, congratulations.

Eloni Vunakece.

Well, he is a machine
but, once again,

he's fallen just short
of Warped Wall glory.

Hopefully, he's done enough
to make it into the Semi-Finals

Hopefully, he's done enough
to make it into the Semi-Finals

so he can have another crack.

Still to come, Mount Midoriyama
unleashes hell.

Who has what it takes
to conquer the course

Who has what it takes
to conquer the course

as Irish Ninja Paul Culloty
makes his bid for the Power Tower?

As the Irish say, we're here
for a good time, not a long time.

Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior.

Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior.

It is the final heat
before the Semi-Finals,

a time when our ninjas
traditionally take it up a notch.

So far, the two standout runs
of the night

belong to two superstar newcomers,
Dylan James and Jungle Jimmy Burrow.

Belong to two superstar newcomers,
Dylan James and Jungle Jimmy Burrow.

But Mount Midoriyama
was always going to strike back,

and, during the break, some
unsuspecting rookies paid the price.

37-year-old Brazilian
personal trainer Ana Coppola

37-year-old Brazilian
personal trainer Ana Coppola

brought some colour and cha-cha-cha
to the Ninja course.

Brr-ya!

But Ana's carnivale was over
on the first obstacle.

But Ana's carnivale was over
on the first obstacle.

I think the entrance might have been
better than the actual performance.

Plumber Matthew Petrovski shocked
everyone by turning up on time.

Here he goes.

Here he goes.

But, despite his super-slick moves
and flashy shoes,

he couldn't quite get the job done.

(KLAXON BLARES)

21-year-old George Mountakis trained
for months for his Ninja debut,

21-year-old George Mountakis trained
for months for his Ninja debut,

but it was grandma Ya-Ya
who stole the show.

OK, Ya-Ya, come on.

Here he goes.
Makes a little jump.

Jump onto the...
Oh, boy!

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

It's a na-na for the Ya-Ya.

Then sometime-opal-prospector
and quarry-rock-crusher David Bowd

bulldozed his way through the
course but the first time ninja made

bulldozed his way through the
course but the first time ninja made

a rookie error on the rope, failing
to generate swing from the platform.

He thinks it's a bungee rope.
It's getting very stressful.

What's he doing?

What's he doing?

With no momentum, David dangled
at the end of the rope

for an energy-depleting 42 seconds.

He had to fight that rope
like no-one else.

When he finally transitioned
to the monkey bar

he had nothing left in the tank
and got a dunking.

He had nothing left in the tank
and got a dunking.

So, Dylan James and Jimmy Burrow are

still showing everyone
how it's done.

They're not only dominating
the competition tonight,

They're not only dominating
the competition tonight,

their times are right up there
with the ninja legends.

So far the rest of the field has
wiped out short of the buzzer

but maybe our next ninja can press
the Warped Wall.

But maybe our next ninja can press
the Warped Wall.

BEN: After a taste of Ninja
last year,

this surf photographer decided
to build his own ninja gym

in his carport.

From Perth, here's Chris White.

From Perth, here's Chris White.

My name is Chris White.

I'm 41 years old and I'm from Perth.

Last year was my first time
doing Ninja.

Last year was my first time
doing Ninja.

In my heats I had the world famous
Kelly Slater Skyped in, watching.

It may be so nervous.

Four years ago Kelly Slater had
famously saved my son Van in Hawaii.

Four years ago Kelly Slater had
famously saved my son Van in Hawaii.

He'd got swept across a road
in a pram from a freak wave.

It was a scary situation
but I'm so glad Kelly was there.

Last year in the semis I got all
the way through to the Slingshot.

Last year in the semis I got all
the way through to the Slingshot.

It's these bungee cords
that bounce down

and then I came off
on the Slingshot.

After coming so close, when I got

After coming so close, when I got

back to Perth I built my home course
under my carport.

I've actually even run
a competition.

All the ninjas from around Australia
have come in from far and wide.

Tash is now the furthest.
Nice, Tash.

Tash is now the furthest.
Nice, Tash.

So we made
sort of an event out of it.

Returning this series, I just want
to give my best effort

for my sons to show them like, if
you fall, you get back up again.

For my sons to show them like, if
you fall, you get back up again.

Ninja Warrior is a big challenge.

I want to get up the Warped Wall,
hit the buzzer, and make them proud.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

And riding the wave
with Chris tonight,

wife Sarah and sons 13-year-old Jet
and six-year-old Van.

So, we love Chris White being back

So, we love Chris White being back

on Australian Ninja Warrior but this
bloke is a package deal.

You don't get one without the other.
And that's good news.

In the big screen tonight,

Chris's lifelong friend
and surfing legend, Kelly Slater.

Chris's lifelong friend
and surfing legend, Kelly Slater.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Kelly Slater!

Hey, how are you guys?

We are great. Great to see you.
Chris did really well last year.

Do you think he can go
even better this year?

Yeah, I think that's going to
focus him.

Yeah, I think that's going to
focus him.

A little slip up last year
on the course

but I think he'll be
a bit more focused this year.

He's ready to go.

Alright, let's give him a go.

That is a lot of pressure. Kelly
Slater tuning in to watch your run.

That is a lot of pressure. Kelly
Slater tuning in to watch your run.

(STARTER BELL RINGS)
Come on, Chris.

OK. Good momentum. Well-balanced.
No dramas.

Oh, wow.

Chris White came off on
the Slingshot in the semi-finals

Chris White came off on
the Slingshot in the semi-finals

last year so he won't be making
any silly mistakes tonight.

He is trim and he is tough.

Yeah, come on.
Whoa!

Look at him.
Great work, Chris.

Look at him.
Great work, Chris.

What about the speed?

Remember, the time he's chasing here

for a shot at the Power Tower
is 2:22.

Slow.

I'm guessing Chris doesn't have
one of these under his carport

in Perth but Chris is oh so fit.

In Perth but Chris is oh so fit.

Look at his back muscles, Ben.
Yes I am, Bec.

The core is fine on this obstacle.

So is his strong stomach.

He's got the wobbly boot. He needs
to pull themselves together here.

He's at the crossroads.

Now he has chosen Lane A.
This is the known path.

It makes sense.

The two ninjas who have made it up
the Warped Wall tonight

The two ninjas who have made it up
the Warped Wall tonight

both chose Path A.

He looks like is going well, Kelly.
He does.

He is super focused, you can see it
in his eyes.

Onto the swinging Peg Board.

This is the obstacle that took out
Skye Haddy a little earlier.

This is the obstacle that took out
Skye Haddy a little earlier.

Chris cannot underestimate this.

The stress on the arms is huge.

This is always
a difficult transition

from the rope to the first peg.

From the rope to the first peg.

Grabs it. You've got to let go
of that rope.

(CROWD GASPS)

(CHUCKLES) He's got
the peg in finally.

Still got the rope though.

It looks loose, that peg.

It looks loose, that peg.

Again Chris needs two attempts
to slot it in.

He recovers.
That's going to drain some energy.

Now, Kelly Slater knows a thing
or two about competition so Kelly,

Now, Kelly Slater knows a thing
or two about competition so Kelly,

just evaluate him for us.

How's he going at the moment
based on where you are sitting?

He looks awesome.
He looks really strong.

This is going to be
a tough transition here I think.

You're a good commentator, Kelly.
Keep on going.

You're a good commentator, Kelly.
Keep on going.

(LAUGHTER)

But swinging like that after your

arms are burning
is a whole different thing.

Look at that though.

We've gotta say from our view here,
Kelly, he is looking so strong.

We've gotta say from our view here,
Kelly, he is looking so strong.

Wow.
Lands it.

Now it's the Bar Hop.

This is cruel though, Kelly, because
there are two obstacles

back to back which is really going
to test your upper body strength.

Back to back which is really going
to test your upper body strength.

Has he got it in him?

I think that Peg Board is going to
burn the arms out a bit

so he's probably taking
a little breather here.

He is relying on Kelly Slater
from the side-lines.

He is relying on Kelly Slater
from the side-lines.

Take a bit of a breather. Those
peg boards can really tire you out.

Chris is really hurting now.
Smiling through the pain.

His arms are burning no doubt.

His arms are burning no doubt.

And he's going to be calling on
those same upper body muscles

to get him across this Bar Hop.

Big, deep breath.

Shakes out the hands.

He has worked hard for this.
He's 41 years of age.

He has worked hard for this.
He's 41 years of age.

And just one obstacle away
from the Warped Wall.

He's practising exactly what he's
going to execute.

OK, let's get behind him. Come on.
(CHEERING)

Let's get behind him.

Chris White, the 41-year-old
from Perth

Chris White, the 41-year-old
from Perth

is about to take on the Bar Hop
and this is an upper body burner.

Up onto that first bar.

Starting to get his swing on.

The question is, does he have enough

petrol left in the tank
after that last obstacle?

Answer, yes.
Well done.

Now he will go to
the bar that's fixed.

Wow.

Wow.

OK. One bar is in the water
but that doesn't matter.

Yes, makes that.

Oh, he is looking really good
at this stage.

Kicks the legs up.

He's got plenty left.
Yes, he's done it!

Perfect to the end.

Perfect to the end.

He just needs the safety of the mat.

Oh!
Yes, he has made it!

He only cleared it by an inch
but he cleared it.

Come on, Chris.
(CHEERING)

He takes a little bit of
a breather here. Understandable.

He takes a little bit of
a breather here. Understandable.

Remember the Warped Wall
is 10cm higher this year.

Come on, Chris.

He pumps himself up. He wants it.

He can see the red buzzer.
ALL: Ooh!

He just had a little bit
of a stumble there.

He just had a little bit
of a stumble there.

He has got two shots left.

Can he do it?

CROWD (CHANTING): Beat the wall!
Beat the wall! Beat the wall!

Here he comes.
Chris White on his second attempt.

Here he comes.
Chris White on his second attempt.

He's got it!

Yes, yes, yes!
(CHEERING)

(KLAXON SOUNDS)
How about that, Kelly Slater?

How good was that!

Chris barrelled through the first
three obstacles but he used up a lot

of energy negotiating the swinging
Peg Board and then the Bar Hop.

Of energy negotiating the swinging
Peg Board and then the Bar Hop.

As a result he needed
two attempts to

get up to the top of the Warped Wall
and hit that buzzer.

Mate.
Oh, Chris.

Mate.
Oh, Chris.

Mate, you've put so much work in.

On the serious side of things, just

explain the focus, the commitment
that you've made.

Yeah, I've done a lot of training.

Fell off last year.

Fell off last year.

Want to show my kids, go back,
pick yourself up,

try hard and you can do
whatever you want.

Well, it has worked for you.
Oh, Chris, awesome job, man.

You looked really good.
That was awesome.

You looked really good.
That was awesome.

It is great to have Kelly here
as well.

Put your hands together
for Kelly Slater

for joining us and the big applause
of course for Chris White.

He is on top of the Warped Wall
on Australian Ninja Warrior.

He is on top of the Warped Wall
on Australian Ninja Warrior.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Soak it up, mate.

You've impressed
an 11-time world champion.

The kids look pretty happy too.

I can hear Mount Midoriyama rumbling

as Chris becomes the third ninja
tonight to get up the Warped Wall.

As Chris becomes the third ninja
tonight to get up the Warped Wall.

But right now it is still newcomers
Dylan James and Jungle Jimmy Burrow

who are headed for the Power Tower.

We're here from
Sydney Olympic Stadium

We're here from
Sydney Olympic Stadium

and we come back to you
right after this.

Ahead on Australian Ninja Warrior...

The fight back is on
as some big names hit the course.

The Rat Daddy is back.

The Rat Daddy is back.

Will Irish eyes smile on the cattle
truck driver Paul Culloty?

And can Tradie Ninja Sam Goodall
nail a spot on the Power Tower?

And can Tradie Ninja Sam Goodall
nail a spot on the Power Tower?

This time it's gotta be clean,
it's gotta be fast.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

BEN: Welcome back to the fourth
and final heat

of Australian Ninja Warrior

where an incredible three ninjas
have made it up the Warped Wall

so far tonight.

So far tonight.

What's more, the two fastest
are new to the competition.

REBECCA: And I can tell you now,
Ben, Mount Midoriyama is not happy.

During the break Season 4 standout
Eddie 'The Buzzer' Burrill

During the break Season 4 standout
Eddie 'The Buzzer' Burrill

looked for all the world like he was
headed to the Power Tower.

The Big Dipper to Pole Rider.

Eddie is flying.
Eddie is in a hurry.

He reached the Bar Hop

He reached the Bar Hop

almost 10 seconds faster
than heat leader Dylan James.

Nice.

Oh, no!
Oh, yeah.

Our instinct was right. He was going
too hard, too fast.

Our instinct was right. He was going
too hard, too fast.

Eddie set the benchmark and his
fiancee pole vaulter Lisa Campbell

set out to beat it.

Look at her go.
In and out.

Where does all that strength
come from?

Lisa became the first woman tonight
to make it through to obstacle five.

Lisa became the first woman tonight
to make it through to obstacle five.

Oh, no!

But she was destined not to
beat her partner's run.

Oh, the same spot!

No!

No!

Ultra competitive brothers
Kayle and Brayden Goldring

had their sights set firmly on a
one-two finish in their Ninja debut.

But when Brayden crashed out
of the competition early...

But when Brayden crashed out
of the competition early...

it was left to little brother Kayle
to fly the family flag.

Kayle flashed through
the course at Power Tower pace

but he couldn't land
that tricky third honeycomb.

He is disappointed he missed
out on the buzzer

but Kayle's run puts him in fifth
position on the leaderboard.

But Kayle's run puts him in fifth
position on the leaderboard.

And on target for the semis.

We're just past the halfway point
and already three

ninjas have smashed this course,
including two very speedy newcomers.

The time to beat to get on
the Power Tower, a sizzling 2:22.

(CHEERING)

Dylan James and Jimmy Burrow
might be

green to this competition but no-one
is as green as our next competitor.

Green to this competition but no-one
is as green as our next competitor.

The most unexpected of ninja heroes
last year,

Townsville's Irish cattle truck
driver is back for more.

Here he is, Paul Culloty!
(CHEERING)

Oh, we love him, the Irish Ninja.

He thinks is on the set
of Riverdance.

I might be a returning ninja...

I might be a returning ninja...

My name is Paul Culloty.
I'm from Townsville.

Originally from Ireland and you know
me as the Irish cattle truck driver.

Having fun living the dream
every day.

Having fun living the dream
every day.

(TRUCK HORN BLARES)

My family is forever growing with
a little one in the oven again.

That'll be another mouth
to feed for us.

And we're away.

And we're away.

Last year I went out
like a bull in a china shop.

I was about as unprepared
as you come, you know.

To be honest, I gassed out
in the heat so quick.

I attacked it.

My head basically fell off.

I didn't know what I was doing
but I gave it a go.

I can enjoy a few cold ones tonight,
that's for sure anyway.

When I got through to the
semi-finals

I was actually a bit more focused.

He is going to smash this out.
He's gonna go all the way.

He is going to smash this out.
He's gonna go all the way.

Oh, no!
Oh!

No way!

The fact that I got through to the
semis and I didn't hit the buzzer,

it wasn't the same.

It wasn't the same.

I couldn't let the opportunity
go again.

I really want that buzzer so bad.

I've visualised it so much
and if I get the buzzer

I'll be just absolutely ecstatic.

If you guys put a beer at the top
of the Warped Wall

I'd be straight up it,
there be no dramas.

(CHEERING)

Now, I may not understand what our
next ninja may say

Now, I may not understand what our
next ninja may say

but I do understand that he loves
a beer and he'll do anything for it.

Ahh, a quick kiss for the family -
partner Aleisha

and their gorgeous
one-year-old daughter Kora.

And Paul is good to go.
Go you sexy thing! Whoo!

And Paul is good to go.
Go you sexy thing! Whoo!

(STARTER BELL RINGS)

Well, didn't he gather
a cult following

when he burst onto
the Ninja scene last year?

Obstacle one done
and the crowd lifts.

They'd love to see him
on the Power Tower.

Last year he made such an impact
here on Australian Ninja Warrior.

We all love the Irish cattle truck
driver from Townsville.

We all love the Irish cattle truck
driver from Townsville.

And we'd love to see him
on the Power Tower.

The time to beat, 2:22.
Here he goes.

He's got it.
Yeah!

Oh, he's looking better
this year already. I can tell.

I think the thing that everyone
loved about him

apart from that vibrant personality
is the fact that

Paul Culloty did all of his training
on the side of a cattle truck.

He's a no-frills kind of guy.

The question is, did he have
a Cyclone Spinner

The question is, did he have
a Cyclone Spinner

stuck to the side of his truck?

Doubt it. Let's see how he handles
this one.

Put your bum in.
He is not very close to the board.

This is not the way you ride
the Cyclone Spinner.

This is not the way you ride
the Cyclone Spinner.

His hips are stuck out too much.
Hold on!

Oh, he's not gonna
do it, unbelievably.

I didn't think he did
but what amazing strength.

Here he is at the crossroads, Paul.

Here he is at the crossroads, Paul.

Which way is he gonna go?

He's gone A.

Yeah, he has gone the safe choice.

The three ninjas who've made it to
the top of the Warped Wall tonight

The three ninjas who've made it to
the top of the Warped Wall tonight

all went Path A.

The Irish Ninja wants to join them

and I've got a feeling
he is going to.

He looks like a joker but he takes
this very seriously.

Here he goes
onto the swinging Peg Board.

Here he goes
onto the swinging Peg Board.

Up on the rope.

And now onto the first peg board
any moment now.

He's got that rope tucked between
his knees.

And he's going to have to let go
of it at some point.

And he's going to have to let go
of it at some point.

It's like a security blanket.
He starts to move along.

He's got great natural strength.
He's looking good, Crawf.

That's it.

Good work! This is good!

And now he would be hurting but this

And now he would be hurting but this

is the moment of truth,
the big transfer.

Paul reaches out and grabs a hold
of the next board.

He's doing well but he has missed
out on a Power Tower spot.

2:22 was the time to beat.

2:22 was the time to beat.

I think he's going to take a leaf
out of Eloni Vunakece's book.

Gripping the first peg
with both hands.

Oh, I don't know whether
that's gonna work for him.

It looks awkward.
Go!

He'll try another strategy here
if he needs to.

He'll try another strategy here
if he needs to.

OK so, he's moving one hand back now
to get more of a swing.

I hope it's got some strength left.
Come on, Paul!

(CHEERING)

Just makes the safety mat. Just.

Just makes the safety mat. Just.

Has a quick hello and a kiss to his
wife and daughter on the side-lines.

He is just one obstacle away
from the Warped Wall

but the Bar Hop will call on

but the Bar Hop will call on

exactly the same muscles
that are burning right now.

Come on, babe!

You've got it!

Up he goes.

Now Paul Culloty attempting
to become

just the fourth ninja tonight
to hit the buzzer.

Just the fourth ninja tonight
to hit the buzzer.

He switches to the mixed grip.

Look at the strain on the arms.

Oh! He makes the first jump.

Yes! This is good. Come on!

Reaching across now
for the fixed bar.

That first bar drops
into the water. That's OK.

Paul hasn't gone with it, that's OK.

He's not going to have much left
in the tank right now.

His upper body muscles
must be screaming.

His upper body muscles
must be screaming.

Can he get there?

Here he goes.
He transfers to that uneven bar.

Raw strength.

Not long to go now, two more leaps.

Come on, Paul Culloty!

Yes!
Oh, this is good.

A little bit more.

Aleisha loves it, Kora loves it.

(EVERYONE GASPS)

Made it by centimetres and now Paul
Culloty has a big run at the Wall.

Made it by centimetres and now Paul
Culloty has a big run at the Wall.

(ALEISHA SQUEALS)

Yes, he's done it! He hangs on.

Paul Culloty,
for the first time ever...

(KLAXON SOUNDS)

..gets his hands on that
big red buzzer.

..gets his hands on that
big red buzzer.

The Irish trucker from Queensland.
Well done!

Mate, you are incredible.

You're not fast enough
for the Power Tower

but we reckon you're headed to
the semis for sure.

But we reckon you're headed to
the semis for sure.

Oh, Paul,
how good is that feeling?

Absolutely electrifying.

Oh, my god!

OK, let's just have a look at this.

Have a look at the replay, mate,

Have a look at the replay, mate,

because I know what the Warped Wall
means to you.

Here you go.
And look at this.

Just describe the feeling
when you gripped it.

Oh, just!

I just got it and I was like there's

no way I'm letting go of this,
that's for sure.

No way I'm letting go of this,
that's for sure.

Put your hands together
for Paul Culloty.

(CHEERING)

So, Paul Culloty becomes
the fourth ninja

So, Paul Culloty becomes
the fourth ninja

to make it up
the Warped Wall tonight.

But has the Irish ninja done enough
to put himself in contention

for the Power Tower and that golden
ticket to the grand final?

Well, looking at the leaderboard,

Dylan James and Jungle Jimmy Burrow
are still way out in front.

They absolutely streaked through
the course.

Can anyone stop their drive
to the Power Tower?

Can anyone stop their drive
to the Power Tower?

(CHEERING)

We'll have more thrills and spills
on the other side of this.

You are watching
Australian Ninja Warrior.

Coming up...

We've saved some of the best
till last

and they're primed and ready
to go.

Tradie Ninja Sam Goodall,

two-time grand finalist
Zed Colback,

two-time grand finalist
Zed Colback,

Jake 'Rat Daddy' Baker,

plus Olympic pole vaulter Steve
Hooker makes his tilt at Ninja gold.

My aspirations are to see
how far I can go.

(THEME MUSIC)

(CHEERING)

Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior

where our ninjas are finally turning
the tables on Mount Midoriyama.

Where our ninjas are finally turning
the tables on Mount Midoriyama.

REBECCA: We've had four ninjas
hit the buzzer so far tonight

but the big story is the performance

of two newcomers, Dylan James
and Jimmy Burrow.

Of two newcomers, Dylan James
and Jimmy Burrow.

They not only hit the buzzer
on their debuts,

they did it in two of the fastest
times of the heats.

And if ever a first timer
was destined

to join them on the top
of the Warped Wall,

to join them on the top
of the Warped Wall,

it's our next competitor.

We have all been waiting for this
moment on Australian Ninja Warrior.

We love gold medallists and they're
few and far between.

And we've got the best here tonight.

And we've got the best here tonight.

Letters and gentlemen,
it is Steve Hooker!

(CHEERING)

Yes, Steve Hooker reached
the dizzy heights of Olympic glory.

Can he conquer
the Ninja Warrior course?

Can he conquer
the Ninja Warrior course?

Hi, I'm Steve Hooker.

I'm 38 years old

and I'm probably best known as an
Olympic gold medallist pole vaulter.

And I'm probably best known as an
Olympic gold medallist pole vaulter.

I started pole vaulting
when I was 15 years old.

I was the first Australian male

field athlete to win a gold medal
at the Olympic Games in 60 years.

I won with a height of 5m and 96cm

I won with a height of 5m and 96cm

and that set an Olympic record
at the time.

Got broken in London and Rio but
at the time I had it for four years.

I came from a sport where you get
three goes at every height.

I came from a sport where you get
three goes at every height.

I mean, at the Olympic Games,
five separate occasions

I jumped the bar
on my third attempt.

In Ninja, one mistake
and it's all over.

I'm training so hard to be able
to compete with the other ninjas.

I'm training so hard to be able
to compete with the other ninjas.

I want to hit a buzzer so badly.

My drive as a top athlete

inspired me to not be afraid
to try new things.

So let's give it a go.

So let's give it a go.

(CHEERING)

BEN: What a legend, Steve Hooker.

He may have an Olympic gold medal

but he's got space on the
mantelpiece for some more bling.

But he's got space on the
mantelpiece for some more bling.

(STARTER BELL RINGS)

REBECCA: Let's see how the former
world champion

and Olympic gold medallist
goes tonight.

Steve Hooker,
welcome to Australian Ninja Warrior.

Coordination not a problem,
timing not a problem.

Now, he's grabbing onto the bar.
He is an Olympic gold medallist.

He knows how to hold on tight.

Onto the Big Dipper and Pole Rider

Onto the Big Dipper and Pole Rider

and the long arms and legs
will make it look easy, hopefully.

Yes.
Yes.

And what about his resume?

Olympic champion, world champion,

Commonwealth champion,
and world indoor champion,

Commonwealth champion,
and world indoor champion,

and World Cup champion
simultaneously, if you don't mind.

The key word being champion.

An Olympic gold medallist
putting everything on the line.

The Cyclone Spinner is tricky
for our bigger, taller ninjas.

He gives the wheel a shove
to get it going.

He's got a good grip
but he's a big lad.

Can he hang onto
the big frame, Steve Hooker?

Can he hang onto
the big frame, Steve Hooker?

Oh, no!
(BUZZER BLARES)

No, no.
It has cost him.

It can't!
It has cost him.

It can't be happening. No!

Steve Hooker has been training
for months.

Steve Hooker has been training
for months.

He took this competition
so seriously

and it was just a little error.

I mean, he had it.

Let's take a look at what went wrong
for Steve on the Cyclone Spinner.

Let's take a look at what went wrong
for Steve on the Cyclone Spinner.

You can see you started out
with his hips very low

so to get the wheel to spin
he had to throw his weight up.

Well, that put him off balance
and with

every rotation his hips jutted
further away from the wheel.

Every rotation his hips jutted
further away from the wheel.

Eventually the speed and force
of the Spinner was too much and

Steve's feet shot out just before he
reached the safety of the platform.

(CHEERING)

Steve, you're looking shocked, mate.

I'm shattered. That's devastating.

I was told this was a tall person
killer and it killed me.

So that's the way it goes.

It has been an absolute honour

It has been an absolute honour

having an Olympic gold medallist
here

and I'm sure it's not the last time
we'll see you

want to be a part
of Australian Ninja Warrior.

Please put your hands together
for a legend, Steven Hooker!

Please put your hands together
for a legend, Steven Hooker!

Mount Midoriyama pays no heed
to resumes and reputation,

so how will
our next competitor fair?

This Dungeons & Dragons master from

Victoria blew us away,
scaling the Warped Wall last year.

Jake Baker.

The Rat Dad's back.

The Rat Dad's back.

Now those pasty peacekeepers,
something is not right about them.

Dungeons & Dragons is a board game
like no other.

You role play,
you talk about the world.

You role play,
you talk about the world.

Creativity is greatly encouraged.

Griswold who is not with us,

managed absolutely destroy
a daemonic chicken.

It was great.

Last year on Ninja Warrior
I got through to the semi-finals,

Last year on Ninja Warrior
I got through to the semi-finals,

crashed but was fast enough to make
it through to the grand final.

Making it to the grand final
was amazing.

I fell out on the Shelf Grab.

I fell out on the Shelf Grab.

I didn't expect that.

On paper I'm not the best ninja.

My CV doesn't include rock-climbing
medals and Olympic attempts.

My CV doesn't include rock-climbing
medals and Olympic attempts.

As a guy who has rats
and who plays Dungeons & Dragons,

I think I might get underestimated.

Ratalie, are you
looking forward to cheering me on?

Tonight I'm going to do the rats
proud and scurry up that Wall.

Tonight I'm going to do the rats
proud and scurry up that Wall.

(CHEERING)

Now sadly, Jake's pet rats

couldn't be here with us tonight

but we have arranged for them to
join us live via the big screen.

But we have arranged for them to
join us live via the big screen.

Say g'day to Ratalie Portman
and Naudrey Hepburn.

(CHEERING)

Oh, isn't that cute?

The rats have got
their own Warped Wall.

(STARTER BELL CHIMES)
OK, Jake.

The Rat Man, will he get the cheese?

Good start.

Good start.

A time quicker than 2:22
will put him on the Power Tower.

Big Dipper to Pole Rider now.
Looking good, Jake Baker.

Picking up where he left off
last year.

Making sure of his grip.

Now he's flying onto the pole.

Yes, nice work.

Now the Cyclone Spinner.

The rats have got something
like this as they train back home.

Now, his friends tell me he
can do a 360 up a Warped Wall

Now, his friends tell me he
can do a 360 up a Warped Wall

so if you gets there tonight
he may just deliver that.

So far so good.
Good foot placement.

Plenty of upper body strength.

Plenty of upper body strength.

Spinning and rolling and rumbling
and holding on.

Well done.
And the rats are loving it!

The geek has just outperformed
an Olympic champ.

The geek has just outperformed
an Olympic champ.

He is only one second
off the Power Tower pace.

He's having a stretch of his
hamstrings just as he makes his way

to the crossroads.

Which way is he gonna go?

(CHEERING)
Going the new obstacles.

He's here for an adventure.

Interesting choice.

He wants a crack
at these two newcomers

at the top of the leaderboard.

He wants a spot on the Power Tower,
a ticket to the grand final.

He wants a spot on the Power Tower,
a ticket to the grand final.

He's going the fast track.

Remember, he's chasing Jimmy's
time of 2:22.

This obstacle requires
a lot of strength.

Oh!

Just missed it, that second bar.

Just missed it, that second bar.

That is a rare mistake
for Jake Baker.

He has recovered though.

Gets it the second time.

Now, for a less experienced ninja,

something like that would put them
off their game.

Oh, look at this, this is impressive
stuff from Jake Baker.

Oh, look at this, this is impressive
stuff from Jake Baker.

Really good from Jake Baker
as he gets that last one.

Swings. Oh!

Another small error
but he got away with it.

OK, this is where it gets tough.

OK, this is where it gets tough.

That little balk on the dismount
just then

could be a sign of fatigue.

That's not good news
going into the Beehive.

Those who have chosen Path B tonight

have come a cropper
on this obstacle.

Have come a cropper
on this obstacle.

OK, hanging on that first beehive
now, just getting the momentum.

Really skilful.

To get so high with their legs and
their knees takes so much strength.

Makes the transfer. Lands it.
(CHEERING)

Makes the transfer. Lands it.
(CHEERING)

He has lost time
on that last obstacle

but now he's making up for it.

And this is where it gets
really nerve-racking.

It's not in a straight line.

You've got to make a move

You've got to make a move

and a transfer and he does it!

Sticks it.
Wow!

Jake Baker, sensational.

Here he goes.
(CHEERING)

Now he has just missed out on the
Power Tower at 2:22.

Now he has just missed out on the
Power Tower at 2:22.

But can he still finish?

CROWD (CHANTING): Beat the Wall,
beat the Wall, beat the Wall!

Jake Baker, the Rat Man.

Can he get up the Wall first go?

Here he comes.

Here he comes.

(CHEERING)

Up he goes. Backwards. 360.
What was that!

He did it!
(KLAXON SOUNDS)

Unbelievable. Jake Baker putting
on a show in Season 5.

Unbelievable. Jake Baker putting
on a show in Season 5.

Wow!

What was that!

A little secret trick
I've been developing.

I'm glad I got it though.

He made the grand final last season
and on the strength of that run,

He made the grand final last season
and on the strength of that run,

we could very well be seeing Jake
Baker at the end again this year.

He showed signs of fatigue
on Weight For It but he powered

He showed signs of fatigue
on Weight For It but he powered

through to become the first ninja
tonight to conquer the Beehive.

Then that 360 at the top
of the Warped Wall.

What a star!
(CHEERING)

A brilliant run from Jake Baker and
what a fight back from our ninjas.

That's five now who have made it
up the Warped Wall. Incredible.

Just look at the leaderboard.

The new ninjas are still at the top
of the Ninja pack.

The new ninjas are still at the top
of the Ninja pack.

They're in the box seat for a shot

at that express pass
to the grand final.

But they're not
on the Power Tower yet.

We've still got some big name ninjas
warming up backstage.

We've still got some big name ninjas
warming up backstage.

We'll have more thrills and spills
on the other side of this.

You are watching
Australian Ninja Warrior.

Coming up...

The rookies have held off
all challengers so far

but in a heat that has unearthed
a new generation of superstars,

it's time to bring out
some big guns.

They are going to be smashed.

Mount Midoriyama is seething

as some of our fiercest competitors
plot the ultimate ninja fight back.

As some of our fiercest competitors
plot the ultimate ninja fight back.

(THEME MUSIC)

(CHEERING)

BEN: Welcome back to Australia Ninja
Warrior where all eyes are on the

Power Tower and that chance to win
an express pass to the grand final.

Power Tower and that chance to win
an express pass to the grand final.

REBECCA: A couple of rookies
are in the box seat

and during the break
ninja after ninja stepped up

hoping to knock
them off their perch.

New ninja and new father,
Cameron McLintock.

New ninja and new father,
Cameron McLintock.

Oh!
Oh, look at Logan.

..proving eight hours' sleep
is way overrated.

He bolted through the course.

He is dizzy, just like his head
would be, he's just had a baby.

He is dizzy, just like his head
would be, he's just had a baby.

He's going the path unknown.

Cameron flew through the Beehive.

This is the difficult one
but he has gripped it.

He's done it.
Oh, my goodness.

And left us in no doubt that our

And left us in no doubt that our

newest crop of ninjas
are here to play.

Cameron McLintock,
go you good thing.

Then two-time grand finalist
Alex Bigg returned

to the Ninja course and picked up
right where he left off last year.

He powered through
the first three obstacles.

And he hangs on. Well done, Alex.

What will he do here?

What will he do here?

He has gone straight for B. Why?
Because he's the Big Ninja.

But the bigger they are
the bigger they splash.

Oh, he missed it.
That's why it's such a challenge.

Two-time grand finalist, Zed Colback

had the Power Tower
front and centre of his mind

as he hurtled through the course.

Oh, all in one motion. Incredible!

Get out of there. Big push!

Zed's brother-in-law,
Tradie Ninja, Sam Goodall,

urged him on from the side-lines.

Run, run, run, go!

Whoo!

Can you believe it,
he is on top of the Warped Wall.

He's our seventh ninja
to hit the buzzer tonight.

Unbelievable!
Yeah!

He might not have made
the Power Tower

but the ninja fight back is strong.

So, with just one ninja
still to compete,

rocket man and physicist Dylan James

has booked his spot
on the Power Tower.

Has booked his spot
on the Power Tower.

Fellow rookie, Jungle Jimmy Burrow
is in second

so he has a nervous wait to find out
if he has done enough.

(CHEERING)

That's right, Ben,
there is just one ninja

That's right, Ben,
there is just one ninja

left to run tonight and he is one of
this competition's all-time greats.

Sam Goodall's resume
speaks for itself.

Four grand final appearances

Four grand final appearances

and a thrilling Power Tower win
last year.

One of our most beloved ninjas.

Every year this guy
gives us a surprise moment.

It is the Tradie Ninja,
our hero from WA. He's back.

It is the Tradie Ninja,
our hero from WA. He's back.

Give it up for Sam Goodall.

Oh!

Sam Goodall here.

You know me as the Tradie Ninja.

In Series one I
was the scrappy guy

In Series one I
was the scrappy guy

who liked to smack his head
on things.

Ooh!

Then I was bleeding
and just got through.

Season two I built Midoriyama
in the backyard.

That really helped with my training.

Whoo-hoo!

But I had Ross River Fever.

Sam Goodall, I think
he's struggling here.

Have a rest. Honey!

Physically took me to a real low

and you saw that on the course
when I passed out.

Babe, you've got to sit down.
He's buckling at his knees.

FREDDIE: Just looks
absolutely shattered.

Season three, health is good.

Season three, health is good.

After a year recovering,
the Tradie Ninja is back.

But I'm slowing down,
I'm wasting time, I'm angry.

He's got four seconds left,
three seconds, two seconds,

He's got four seconds left,
three seconds, two seconds,

one second...
(BUZZER BLARES)

Sadly he's not going to get there.

Season four I gained some speed but
I noticed all the other ninjas

were getting faster and stronger
and I wasn't getting any better.

Were getting faster and stronger
and I wasn't getting any better.

Oh, no, he's in the water.

So season five, my training
has gone through the roof.

Endurance has peaked.

Endurance has peaked.

I've gotten heaps faster this year.

I just want to be on top of that
Power Tower again and make it

straight through to the grand final.

(CHEERING)

REBECCA: Can Sam Goodall

knock Jimmy Burrow
out of Power Tower contention?

Wife Rachel certainly thinks so.

Watching on with their gorgeous
new baby Delie.

Bec, well done for
matching Sam's outfit tonight.

Bec, well done for
matching Sam's outfit tonight.

I'm on Tradie Ninja team.

You can see that. Here he goes.

The Tradie Ninja through
obstacle one.

I've got Sam Goodall

getting up the Warped Wall
in a record time tonight.

Getting up the Warped Wall
in a record time tonight.

He's going to get a spot
on the Power Tower.

Yeah, the time he needs to beat
is 2:22.

Right now he's on target.

But there are a lot of obstacles
still to go.

His brother-in-law Zed is willing
him on from the sideline.

His brother-in-law Zed is willing
him on from the sideline.

He's already in the semis.

OK, Cyclone Spinner.

The Tradie Ninja, he's on a mission.

Locks himself in, pushes hard,
here he goes.

Eugh, I'm getting dizzy just trying
to look at that.

Eugh, I'm getting dizzy just trying
to look at that.

He's got such a professional
approach, Sam Goodall.

Not the most graceful dismount.
He spins out of that one.

Sam always worries us.
He falls over a lot.

Sam always worries us.
He falls over a lot.

But he is now at the crossroads.

Three seconds slower
than Jimmy Burrow.

And just like Jimmy
he's going Path A.

He likes his chances.

He reckons he can chase Jimmy down.

He reckons he can chase Jimmy down.

He has the Power Tower
in his sights.

I tell you what, this time it's

going to be incredible if he can
get all the way.

He is on the swinging Peg Board.

He is using his feet on the rope to

help him move one peg
right to the end of the board.

Help him move one peg
right to the end of the board.

Careful.
(EVERYONE GASPS)

He just mistimed that.

And he threw the second peg
into the water.

He makes a grab for the rope
to steady himself.

He makes a grab for the rope
to steady himself.

That was close.

He must have so much strength
in that one hand.

What concerns me right now is how
much time he lost just then.

Sam Goodall can't afford any more

mistakes if he wants to beat
Jimmy Burrow's time.

Mistakes if he wants to beat
Jimmy Burrow's time.

He's chasing 2:22.

He's got enough momentum
to get off now.

Off he goes, Sam. Surely.

Sam, you could have gone.
He's struggling a bit.

Sam, you could have gone.
He's struggling a bit.

He's agonising.
Absolutely struggling.

Come on, Sam, don't do this to us.

Oh!
Yes.

Lucky. Very lucky, Sam.

Well, he has lost some valuable
seconds on that last obstacle.

Well, he has lost some valuable
seconds on that last obstacle.

Come on, Sam. You've got this, bro.

He's about 18 seconds
behind Jimmy Burrow's pace now.

He needs to make up that time
on the next two obstacles.

He needs to make up that time
on the next two obstacles.

And the Bar Hop,
will it play to his strengths?

Up he goes now.

It all comes down to how much
he's got left

after the swinging Peg Board.

Jimmy slowed right down
on this obstacle

Jimmy slowed right down
on this obstacle

so it is going to be close.

Oh, that transfer wasn't graceful
but no time lost.

He's got to use everything here.

It has really taken a lot out
of him, the Peg Board.

This does not look pretty but he's
making up a little bit of time.

This does not look pretty but he's
making up a little bit of time.

I'm not sure it's gonna
be enough though.

He's only got one more lift to go.
Look at the time.

Not going to make
the Power Tower tonight.

And he does it.
Yeah, the Bar Hop done and dusted.

And he does it.
Yeah, the Bar Hop done and dusted.

Racing around the corner.

And look at him go,
straight up the Warped Wall.

(KLAXON SOUNDS)
(CHEERING)

He hits the buzzer.

He is the eighth ninja
to do it tonight.

He is the eighth ninja
to do it tonight.

And look at the time.

It just misses out on the
Power Tower only by six seconds.

But he is in the semi.
What a run from Sam Goodall.

How are you feeling?

As usual, graceful, pretty work.

As usual, graceful, pretty work.

(LAUGHTER)
All of that.

But no, I thought I was in the water
a few times there

but it came good in the end.

Well done, Sam.
Sam Goodall. Let's give him a roar.

Well done, Sam.
Sam Goodall. Let's give him a roar.

Sam hit his stride quickly but he

did run into a bit of trouble
on the swinging Peg Board.

He jettisoned one peg
on the first board

He jettisoned one peg
on the first board

and had to use the rope to build
momentum to swing to the second.

He had to dig really deep to get
through the Bar Hop

but once that was out of the way,

getting to the top of the
Warped Wall was just a formality.

Getting to the top of the
Warped Wall was just a formality.

(CHEERING)

So, there it is, the last run
of our heats for 2021.

So, there it is, the last run
of our heats for 2021.

What a way to finish, Bec.
Oh, incredible, Ben.

Newbie ninjas have certainly made
their mark and new stars were born.

So, for the final time tonight,

let's see how the leaderboard looks

and who is going to be going
on the Power Tower.

And who is going to be going
on the Power Tower.

And the brightest stars of all,

rocket man and physicist Dylan James
and Jungle Jimmy Burrow,

they recorded the furthest
fastest times

they recorded the furthest
fastest times

and they're headed for
the Power Tower.

Irish truck driver Paul Culloty
finished sixth,

one of eight
to hit a buzzer tonight.

It was a big effort from the big man
Eloni Vunakece finishing 13th.

And Jack's back. What an
inspirational run from Jack Wilson.

He finishes 16th and he is through
to the semi-finals.

He finishes 16th and he is through
to the semi-finals.

(CHEERING)

BEN: Well done, Dylan.
Well done, Jimmy.

So, who is going to hit
the buzzer first and go

straight to the grand final?

Straight to the grand final?

It is a massive advantage

and someone is going to grab it
right after the break.

(CHEERING)

BEN: Welcome back to Australian
Ninja Warrior

BEN: Welcome back to Australian
Ninja Warrior

where two Ninja newbies

have just taken their field by storm
P Dylan James and Jimmy Burrow.

Two rookies. They're about to battle
it out on the Power Tower.

They delivered some of the fastest
times in the heats.

They delivered some of the fastest
times in the heats.

What else can they do?
Let's find out.

This is going to be massive

and remember that all-important
advantage.

Whoever hits that buzzer first
on top of the Power Tower will

Whoever hits that buzzer first
on top of the Power Tower will

catapult themselves
straight into the grand final.

Yep, they bypass
the semi-finals altogether.

Are we ready, Ben?
Ready to roll.

And head-to-head it's hard
to separate these two.

And head-to-head it's hard
to separate these two.

Dylan is 6kg heavier but he was

also more than three seconds faster
over the course.

As newcomers to the competition,
neither of these guys

has faced the Power Tower before
so anything could happen.

And just take a look at what looms.
The mighty Power Tower.

A 20m sprint is followed by
a mad scramble up five giant steps.

A 20m sprint is followed by
a mad scramble up five giant steps.

Ninjas then leap more than 2m
onto a fire pole.

Once they slide down the pole
they must

negotiate a series of floating steps
before shimmying back to the top.

Negotiate a series of floating steps
before shimmying back to the top.

Then it's a lache across
the dropping shelves

and on to the buzzer.

(KLAXON SOUNDS)

(CHEERING)

Get a load of this.

Get a load of this.

Two brand-new ninjas who blitzed
the course tonight.

I'm talking about rocket man
Dylan James

up against Jungle Jimmy Burrow.

Head-to-head on the Power Tower.

Head-to-head on the Power Tower.

This is going to be huge.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Here we go. Dylan and Jimmy.

The rocket man Dylan James
and Jungle Jimmy Burrow.

(STARTER BELL CHIMES)

Off they go.
They bolt towards the steps.

1.3m up each step.
There are five of them to deal with.

Up they go.
Dylan pops over first.

Up they go.
Dylan pops over first.

Down the fire pole.
A little bit hesitant on that.

Almost neck-and-neck at the moment.

Getting onto the Floating Steps.

These brand-new ninjas
are doing pretty well.

Jimmy grabs the lead
as they cross onto the Steps.

Jimmy grabs the lead
as they cross onto the Steps.

He's first on the pole.

Dylan just behind him.
They're scrambling.

And up the poles they go.
Dylan and Jimmy neck-and-neck.

Brand-new ninjas
and the lead changes again.

Now Dylan is a rat's whisker ahead.

Now Dylan is a rat's whisker ahead.

Come on, guys, it means so much.
Push!

They're both on the first
shelf, a hand on the second shelf.

Now who's going to hit
the third first?

It's Jimmy.
Oh, it's close!

It's Jimmy.
Oh, it's close!

Now here comes Dylan.
It's close. Who's gonna be?

No-one is game to get off.

Jimmy's got it. He's there!

(KLAXON BLARES)
Jungle Jimmy hits the buzzer.

Dylan just behind him.

And what about this.

And what about this.

This young bloke has had an obstacle
course like this Power Tower set up

in his living room and now he is
here on the real thing.

And he blitzes it.

That was so damn close.

What a race we had there
between two brand-new ninjas.

What a race we had there
between two brand-new ninjas.

Never been on the Power Tower
before. They knew what it meant.

It's a fast pass to the grand final

Australian Ninja Warrior
Season 5.

Australian Ninja Warrior
Season 5.

Well done, Jungle Jimmy.

Well, races don't get much closer
than that.

Jimmy and Dylan were neck-and-neck
right after the dropping shelves.

Jimmy and Dylan were neck-and-neck
right after the dropping shelves.

Dylan lached through the obstacle

while Jimmy chose to shimmy to the
side of each shelf and reach across.

Jimmy's technique proved faster
and while his dismount

Jimmy's technique proved faster
and while his dismount

was a little awkward,

it didn't stop him
from reaching that buzzer first.

(CHEERING)

Jungle Jimmy Burrow.
Congratulations. What a race.

Jungle Jimmy Burrow.
Congratulations. What a race.

You were behind
and then got yourself in front.

Yep. He's a tough contester.

It was neck-and-neck pretty much
the whole way

and then I don't know what happened

I just happened to get that lucky
grab and hit the buzzer.

I just happened to get that lucky
grab and hit the buzzer.

The good news with winning
the Power Tower,

don't worry about the semi-finals.

Put your hands together
for Jimmy Burrow,

he is going straight to the grand
finals of Australian Ninja Warrior.

He is going straight to the grand
finals of Australian Ninja Warrior.

Well done.

How good was that.

Jimmy Burrow, brand-new to
the competition,

takes his place alongside ninja
royalty Charlie Robbins,

Ashlin Herbert,

Ashlin Herbert,

and Bryson Klein.

They're all going straight through
to the grand finals.

But before we get to that,
it's the semis of course.

So make sure you join us tomorrow
night from Sydney Olympic Park

So make sure you join us tomorrow
night from Sydney Olympic Park

for the first of our semi-finals.

Good night, everyone.
Good night.

NARRATOR: Finally...

REBECCA: What was that?

REBECCA: What was that?

BEN: And there comes the roar.

..what all of Australia's
been waiting for...

(DEEP GROWL)
It's the Dragon back P

one of the coolest
obstacles we've ever seen.

One of the coolest
obstacles we've ever seen.

Oh, no!

The g-force hits
like a tonne of bricks!

(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC)
..in a Finals showdown.

Yes! One of the few ninjas to do it!

Yes! One of the few ninjas to do it!

Who will slay the dragon?

He's in trouble!

(FLAMES ROAR)
Yeah!

The toughest obstacle
in Ninja history.

This crowd has erupted!

Finals Fever ignites...

Finals Fever ignites...