Australian Ninja Warrior 2022 is back with the toughest course yet returning Monday, June 27, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. Here’s everything you need to know.
What’s new in 2022
This year for the very first time, athletes aged 16 and 17 have been allowed to enter the competition as the show welcomes the Attack of the Teens.
2022 also sees the introduction of a raft of demanding new obstacles, including the terrifying Power Pool which replaces the Power Tower. Competing on the Power Pool course, the four “furthest fastest” Ninjas each night of the heats will go head-to-head on obstacles high above the water with a five-metre drop – the largest drop in Australian Ninja Warrior history. The winner of the Power Pool course that night earns the right to choose who he or she will be competing against in the semi-final.
Who are the hosts and commentators
In an exciting development for season six of the turbo-charged program, this year the show will welcome an all new presenting line-up. Four-time grand slam champion tennis legend – Ninja obsessed Jim Courier will saddle up alongside Nine’s Leila McKinnon on hosting duties.
While national radio superstars from KIIS FM, Will and Woody, will inject their unique brand of humour as they make their debut as sideline commentators on a show they’ve always loved.
What’s the prize
The competitor who goes furthest on the Grand Final course in the fastest time will be declared the Season 6 winner and take home $100,000. However, conquering Mt Midoriyama in the fastest time will earn the winner an additional $100,000, for total prizemoney of $200,000 and the official title of Australia’s Ninja Warrior.
Plus this series will see ten Australian celebrities tackle the world’s toughest obstacle course for charity. Sport stars, actors and TV presenters will battle it out on the brutal Ninja circuit to win bragging rights and $10,000 for their chosen charity.
Season 6 overview
Number of people who applied for Season 6: 2310
Number of people who were invited to Try Outs for Season 6: 484
Number of Ninjas competing: 128
Number of “Attack of the Teens” (16 and 17 year old’s) competing: 32
The course
The Top 18 from each Heat go through to the Semi-finals – based on furthest fastest
The semi-finals
For the first time, 12 pairs of Ninjas will compete head-to-head in each of the Semi Finals. The first Ninja to reach the buzzer on top of the dual Warped Walls, (or the furthest fastest) will knock out their opponent and proceed to the Grand Finals. They then continue onto
tackle the final three Semi Finals obstacles.
The furthest fastest from each Semi Final wins the Second Chance Advantage which can be used in Grand Final or Grand Final 2.
Grand final – Stage 1
The Top 36 compete not only head to head against another Ninja but also against the clock – in order to progress to Stage 2, they must beat their opponent to the buzzer on the Warped Wall and complete all obstacles on the course in 5min 10sec.
It’s a sudden death knockout for Ninjas who don’t make it to the Warped Wall buzzer first. A maximum of 18 Ninjas could go through to Grand Final Stage 2, but only if they complete all the obstacles in the time limit.
Grand final – Stage 2
All the Ninjas who completed Grand Final Stage 1 within the time limit can attempt Stage 2, with the clock counting down from 5min 30sec.
They must complete the Stage 2 course in the time limit to then progress to Stage 3.
If no one completes Stage 2, the Ninja who goes the furthest and fastest will be declared the winner and take home $100,000.
Grand final – Stage 3
ll Ninjas who complete Stage 2 within the time limit may attempt Stage 3 and be in the running to win $100,000. With Stage 3, there is no time limit to complete the course.
They must complete all obstacles to progress to Mt Midoriyama.
The Ninja who makes it furthest on the course in the fastest time will be deemed the winner and will pocket the $100,000 prize
Australian Ninja Warrior is produced on behalf of the Nine Network by Endemol Shine Australia, a Banijay Company based on Sasuke from Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.
Australian Ninja Warrior premieres Monday, June 27, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.