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BEN: Oh!
REBECCA: 360!
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What was that!
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In the final heat...
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Yes!
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He's done it!
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(KLAXON SOUNDS)
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..they saved the best until last.
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Dylan James, welcome to
Australian Ninja Warrior!
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Mount Midoriyama threw everything
at the ninjas...
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Oh!
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No!
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..but they fought their way back.
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Oh, my goodness.
He's done it.
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New heroes emerged to battle it out
on the Power Tower.
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Jimmy's got it. He's there.
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And Jungle Jimmy Burrow won a ticket
straight to the grand final.
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He joins Bryson Klein,
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Ashlin Herbert,
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and Charlie Robbins.
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(CHEERING)
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Tonight they'll be watching on
as the semis begin.
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Enter the Dragon Back
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as the Mountain tosses in
the meanest,
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most terrifying obstacle
we've ever seen.
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It's a whole different ballgame.
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The obstacles are so much harder.
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We're in a whole different
level of ninja.
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Judith Carroll was the only woman
to hit a buzzer the heats.
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I'm in the semi-finals now.
It's game on.
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Can she and her boyfriend Mat
Hutchins-Read do it all over again?
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We have a new power couple here.
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And can rising stars,
the Boggy Ninja, Cruz Morley
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and Spidey Sam Roberts make
the grand final in their first year?
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I made Boggabri proud
in the heat,
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I'm here tonight to make them
even prouder in the semis.
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Let's go Boggy Ninja. Whoo!
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Zak's back as well.
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Will he make the cut and have
another crack at the Mountain?
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It is a very long road to get to
that Mountain this year.
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The courses are just unbelievable.
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The Power Tower has been revised
and revamped
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and with a second chance
in the grand final on offer,
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the competition has never been
more fierce...
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Second chance from the Power Tower?
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That's where it's at.
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That's the prize that
everyone wants.
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..as they take one step closer
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to the glory of becoming
Australia's next Ninja Warrior.
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I might be the new ninja
on the block
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but I'm ready to rock it up
Mount Midoriyama.
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
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(CHEERING)
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BEN: Welcome to the Australian
Ninja Warrior semi-finals.
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We are coming to you from the place
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where sporting legends are forged
Sydney Olympic Park.
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Good evening, Australia.
I'm Ben Fordham.
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Hello, everyone, I'm Bec Maddern.
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It has been our most closely fought
season ever
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with the ninjas upping their
game in every department, skill,
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strength, and mental toughness.
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And they've had to, Bec.
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They've got to go to the next level
because in 2021 the road to
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our grand final and a shot at Mount
Midoriyama is insanely difficult.
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As we've already seen, it doesn't
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matter if you are the most
seasoned ninja.
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This course in 2021 is brutal.
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Mount Midoriyama is angry after last
year's defeat and now wants revenge.
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Tonight 24 ninjas will compete but
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only eight will advance to
the grand finals.
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There the furthest fastest ninja
over all
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is guaranteed to win $100,000.
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Achieve the unthinkable though
and summit Mount Midoriyama
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and the prize money will be doubled
to $200,000.
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And the winner will be crowned the
Australian Ninja Warrior champion.
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Tonight in the semis, the world's
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toughest obstacle course gets
a whole lot tougher.
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Nine diabolical obstacles will push
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the ninjas to their limits
and beyond.
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Here's what they're about to face.
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Six of the obstacles are brand-new.
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Focus and footwork are required
for obstacle one, the Log Runner.
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A tiny lapse in concentration could
mean an early and painful exit.
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Obstacle two is the Double Dipper,
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a terrifying human rollercoaster
with two tough transitions.
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Strength and timing are everything.
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Get this ninja nightmare wrong
and grand final dreams will be over.
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Obstacle three continues
the punishment.
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It's the Twin Trapeze.
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Ninjas must generate enough momentum
to fly 2m from one bar to the next.
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The longer they swing, the harder it
is to hang tough.
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Next is obstacle four.
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It starts and finishes with
the Flying Shelf Grab
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but there is an evil twist
in the middle,
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a lache to the Corkscrew
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will send our ninjas into
a rapid downward spiral.
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Only the strong survive.
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And only the strong
can enter the Dragon.
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Obstacle five is the Dragon Back
and it's slay or be slain.
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There's 5m of pure punishment
to endure.
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Bar hopping on the way up,
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sliding on the way down,
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and bungee cords to contend with
at the bottom.
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That's just to get halfway.
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Then they've got to go back up,
back down, and hold on.
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In the heats the Warped Wall marks
the end of the course
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but 10 cm higher than last year,
it has tested some big-name ninjas.
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Make it up the 4.35 metres
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and they can enjoy the view
of what's about to hit them next.
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The Wing Nuts are usually
a grand final obstacle.
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They require
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technically tough lateral laches
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and pinpoint accuracy as ninjas
attempt to make the catch.
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Obstacle eight is next and it's
the unforgiving Spider Jump,
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a 2.7 metre leap to the wall.
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It's followed by a 7.6m shuffle
to safety.
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One slip and it's game over.
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Last season this took out
the barefoot ninja, Daniel Mason,
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and speedster Bryson Klein.
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The ninth and last obstacle
is the Chimney Rope Climb,
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an 8m bicep-burning climb
to the top.
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Ninjas can bump but can't use
the walls.
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At the top the buzzer awaits
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and more than likely,
a place in the grand final.
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This is going to be huge
so hang on tight, Australia.
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This semi-final promises to pack
a knockout punch.
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Are you ready?
I'm ready.
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Let's bring out
our first ninja of the night.
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(CHEERING)
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Superhero powers are what ninjas
need to conquer the course tonight
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and this supermarket worker from
Queensland might just have them.
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Can our real-life Peter Parker
do it?
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It's Spider Sam, Sam Roberts.
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Being here for the first time
in person was amazing.
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Just watch this young man
and cheer him on.
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Definitely feel like a superhero
after that Big Dipper.
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Flying through the air
like Spiderman, it's perfect.
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He is fantastic, make no mistake.
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I was definitely surprised coming
off the Floating Monkey Bars.
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Oh, no!
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It was just a little mistake
and that's all it takes in Ninja.
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So, there are comic books where
the hero falls but he gets back up
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and he smashes it
the second time around.
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I'd like to think that's exactly
what I'll be doing in the semis.
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Sam does not have
a girlfriend right now.
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He does need to hook up
with somebody.
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(CHUCKLES)
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Hopefully there's a Spidergirl
on the Ninja show.
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And if they could get together,
that would be a great thing.
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During the heats run I won't lie,
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I had my eye out on some potential
girlfriend candidates.
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I think a potential partner has
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definitely got to have a love
for ninja.
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Long Salmon Ladders on the beach
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and romantic stroll through
the Shrinking Steps
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would be the perfect date for me,
I reckon.
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Good on you, Sam.
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The smallest male ninja
we've ever had.
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166cm tall.
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53kg.
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And he surprised a lot of people
finishing seventh in his heat.
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BOTH: Oh, Sam!
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Sam's mum and dad on
the side-line tonight.
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What a moment.
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His first time
on Australian Ninja Warrior
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and he's about to kick off
the first semi-final.
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Come on, Spider Sam!
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Mate, he's ready.
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And he's single.
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And he's ready to mingle.
(LAUGHS)
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(STARTER BELL CHIMES)
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Here he goes. Sam Roberts,
21-year-old from Brisbane,
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on the Log Runner.
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Go, Sam, get it over and done with.
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Yes, yes, yes.
Dancing, dancing, dancing.
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Another brand-new obstacle now,
the diabolical Double Dipper.
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It's a fast and frightening ride.
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It requires precision timing
and two transfer points.
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Remember, he is just 53kg.
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He'll need some weight here
to carry across the gap.
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He does it!
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Hey, that was perfect.
That was beautiful!
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And the crowd is loving Sam Roberts.
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This is very good.
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Just like Spiderman he seems solid
through the air.
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Get behind him, Brisbane,
he's your boy.
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He's now taking on
a brand-new obstacle.
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This is the rope to Twin Trapeze.
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He's done the rope,
he's on the first trapeze.
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This feels like a grand final run.
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Big kick. Come on. Big kick
and then lache, sticks it!
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What about the height this guy
is getting!
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Not only does he fly
like Spiderman,
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he sticks his landings
like him too.
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And the power to weight ratio
is important in Ninja.
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Sam is a bit like a grasshopper,
light, agile, and ready to move.
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If Sam has forgotten
he's in the semi-finals,
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he's about to get a reminder.
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Obstacle four, the
Flying Shelf Grab To Corkscrew.
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It can easily bring you undone.
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First you've got to get to
the Flying Shelf Grab,
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grabbing the 2.5cm shelf
with just the fingertips.
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Survive that and then you face
the dreaded Corkscrew.
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OK. He's taking a leaf
out of his hero's book, Spiderman.
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He is fantastic.
He's just got so much style.
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Go for it, Sam!
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Come on, Sam!
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Well just...
Here he goes on the Corkscrew.
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It'll throw you around.
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Nice work.
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Spider Sam,
he stuck his fingers there.
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He spun he is web.
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And that Corkscrew drops down
so now he's got to lache up.
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Look at him winding up.
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Oh, no!
You know what happened?
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Just the hands.
Didn't get two hands on it.
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Yeah, he just got a bit
of an unlucky leap and grab.
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He just needed some
of that Spiderman stickability.
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We love Sam.
That was a great effort.
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So good.
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Yeah, he looked like
he could have gone further.
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Check out the form.
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He nailed the Double Dipper.
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Did the same on the Twin Trapeze.
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He looked comfortable in the air.
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And the Corkscrew, it was a bit
of a shock.
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He handled the spin but then he was
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just a bit indecisive here,
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not releasing
both hands at the same time.
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He had the height
but couldn't hold on.
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Spider Sam, you told me
you were going all the way.
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It was looking good?
I almost had it.
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I was feeling really confident
on that obstacle.
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I think the jolt got me a little,
on that wheel
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and it was just that split second
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of, I don't know if I'm going to get
there, and that's all it took.
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First time here.
Into the semi-finals.
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It's a wonderful effort.
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First time on semis, I am so happy.
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It's my dream to be here and to make
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the semis on my debut run,
it's amazing.
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And what's the other dream?
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Other dream? Meet a girlfriend here.
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So, if anyone out there would like
to go on a date with Spider Sam...
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What are you going to do
on your date?
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I think we might hit the ninja gym.
(LAUGHTER)
246
00:11:24,160 --> 00:11:26,360
If you want to hit the ninja gym
with this boy right here,
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he's a superstar.
248
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Congratulations.
Thanks for being a part of it.
249
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Put your hands together, Spider Sam!
250
00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:35,360
Good stuff, Crawf.
251
00:11:35,440 --> 00:11:37,440
With the courses being
so tough this year,
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a place in the grand final
is not out of the question.
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Time will tell, Spider Sam.
254
00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:49,240
Our next ninja is here in her third
consecutive semi-final.
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This year the grand final is calling
and it's calling loudly.
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From Adelaide, it's rock climber,
Raphaela Wiget.
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(INSPIRING MUSIC)
258
00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:07,680
Third semi-final out of three series
is pretty cool.
259
00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:10,440
Look at this, smooth as you like.
260
00:12:11,720 --> 00:12:12,800
She's got it!
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Makes the landing.
262
00:12:14,920 --> 00:12:17,160
I didn't think I'd ever
do three series
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00:12:17,200 --> 00:12:19,000
or be in the semis this many times.
264
00:12:19,040 --> 00:12:20,560
It's pretty awesome.
265
00:12:22,640 --> 00:12:25,400
I don't get nervous
about the obstacles,
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I get nervous about
standing up there
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and having everyone look at me.
268
00:12:29,840 --> 00:12:33,000
I've been struggling with a past
eating disorder for a long time.
269
00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:37,960
I go through cycles from awesome,
my body is sweet, I'm really strong,
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00:12:38,040 --> 00:12:42,200
to my god, why am I here,
everyone is going to be judging me.
271
00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:47,120
But my mental space about my body
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is the best when I'm doing things
like Ninja Warrior.
273
00:12:50,960 --> 00:12:53,320
How could I possibly
not love my body
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when it's letting me do
all this insane stuff?
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00:12:56,120 --> 00:12:58,280
This is going to be huge.
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Yes, she's done it.
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00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:02,120
Having my partner there
on the side-lines,
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reminding me that I'm strong,
I'm confident, I can do this.
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It's so good.
It just makes me feel calm and safe.
280
00:13:09,400 --> 00:13:11,640
Third semi-final for me,
third time's a charm.
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00:13:11,720 --> 00:13:14,120
I'm going to get up the Wall
and hit the buzzer.
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00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:18,920
Go, Raph! Come on!
283
00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:23,360
Raphaela Wiget was three laches away
from the Warped Wall in her heat.
284
00:13:23,440 --> 00:13:25,760
She would just love to
hit a buzzer tonight.
285
00:13:25,840 --> 00:13:28,000
Wouldn't she ever.
There's the boyfriend, Bill.
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00:13:28,080 --> 00:13:32,360
And in front of Raphaela, nine
incredibly demanding obstacles.
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00:13:32,440 --> 00:13:35,360
OK, Raphaela we Wiget,
it's time to roll.
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(STARTER BELL CHIMES)
Semi-final night.
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From the Sydney Olympic Park.
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Here we go.
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Yes!
Well done, Raphaela Wiget.
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She knows what this is about.
293
00:13:44,280 --> 00:13:47,320
She's reached the semi-finals
in Season 3 and Season 4.
294
00:13:47,400 --> 00:13:54,080
But this year Raphaela, it just
gets harder and harder and harder.
295
00:13:54,160 --> 00:13:57,960
Obstacle two, the Double Dipper
is the perfect example of that.
296
00:13:58,040 --> 00:14:01,080
I just want Raphaela to go further
and further and further.
297
00:14:01,120 --> 00:14:03,480
And so does all of South Australia.
298
00:14:03,560 --> 00:14:07,160
They'll have their Farmers Union
iced coffee ready to cheers
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00:14:07,200 --> 00:14:09,040
if she can make this.
300
00:14:09,080 --> 00:14:10,640
Come on!
301
00:14:11,440 --> 00:14:12,920
No!
302
00:14:14,960 --> 00:14:18,000
Oh, Raphaela Wiget is in the water.
What a shock.
303
00:14:18,040 --> 00:14:20,440
This obstacle is so tough.
304
00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:23,720
Once you launch, you just don't have
time to think.
305
00:14:23,760 --> 00:14:25,200
You have to get it right.
306
00:14:26,880 --> 00:14:28,640
Let's have a look at the replay
right now.
307
00:14:28,720 --> 00:14:30,880
On the first dipper she releases
too late.
308
00:14:30,920 --> 00:14:33,720
That throws her up but not across.
309
00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:37,240
She does well to reach the bar
and connect and tries to
310
00:14:37,320 --> 00:14:42,280
pull herself up and recover but
succumbs to that downward momentum.
311
00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:43,560
She just can't hold on.
312
00:14:43,600 --> 00:14:45,800
A tough break on a tough course.
313
00:14:50,240 --> 00:14:52,480
It might be time to muscle up,
Ben Fordham.
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00:14:52,520 --> 00:14:53,640
A fired up Mount Midoriyama
315
00:14:53,720 --> 00:14:56,640
is asking some very hard questions
in the first semi-final.
316
00:14:56,720 --> 00:14:59,480
Hopefully our next ninja
has the answers.
317
00:15:00,520 --> 00:15:03,320
Well, if you want to send a message,
Bec, to the Mountain,
318
00:15:03,360 --> 00:15:05,320
a man mountain is what you need.
319
00:15:05,360 --> 00:15:07,600
Eloni Vunakece.
320
00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:12,440
Look how quick he's going.
321
00:15:12,480 --> 00:15:13,640
Really quick this year.
322
00:15:13,720 --> 00:15:16,720
Slammed into the landing platform
there but just brushed that off.
323
00:15:16,800 --> 00:15:20,360
I'd say that was probably
one of my best runs.
324
00:15:20,440 --> 00:15:22,800
Really completed each obstacle
quite quickly.
325
00:15:22,880 --> 00:15:25,000
I've been tentative and slow
at times in the past
326
00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:26,920
just because of my weight and size.
327
00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:29,000
The Cyclone Spinner, that thing
is a head spin in itself.
328
00:15:29,040 --> 00:15:30,240
(CHUCKLES)
329
00:15:30,320 --> 00:15:32,880
You've made these really small
chocks for my big ass feet.
330
00:15:32,960 --> 00:15:35,040
I just jammed my foot in
as best I could.
331
00:15:36,160 --> 00:15:38,720
Oh, his body is coming off.
He can't hang on, surely!
332
00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:41,360
Somehow I managed to slow
the speed of it
333
00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:44,200
and almost broke it off
the tracks as well.
334
00:15:44,240 --> 00:15:45,920
Eloni, you legend!
335
00:15:45,960 --> 00:15:47,240
Yeah, I'm sorry for that.
336
00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:49,360
Hopefully it's not in next season.
(LAUGHS)
337
00:15:49,400 --> 00:15:52,000
Remember he weighs 105kg.
338
00:15:52,080 --> 00:15:54,520
My bar on the Bar Hop
looked like this.
339
00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:56,600
Oh, my goodness me.
340
00:15:57,360 --> 00:15:59,440
Oh!
Oh, no!
341
00:16:01,680 --> 00:16:04,400
I'm due for a buzzer. I just want to
smash that buzzer so badly.
342
00:16:04,480 --> 00:16:07,240
I'm gonna break that buzzer too
when I get a chance to.
343
00:16:07,320 --> 00:16:10,680
To be honest, I don't know what
obstacles I'm up against tonight
344
00:16:10,760 --> 00:16:12,240
but if there's something I can try
and break
345
00:16:12,280 --> 00:16:13,800
I'll try and break it for you guys.
346
00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:15,280
(LAUGHS)
347
00:16:20,200 --> 00:16:23,720
Believe it or not, Eloni Vunakece
348
00:16:23,800 --> 00:16:26,640
has never made it
up the Warped Wall,
349
00:16:26,680 --> 00:16:28,600
has never hit a buzzer.
350
00:16:29,520 --> 00:16:33,400
Quite amazing because he is not
short of determination.
351
00:16:33,480 --> 00:16:35,200
Look at him.
And grit.
352
00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:37,600
Come on, Australia,
let's get behind him.
353
00:16:37,640 --> 00:16:40,440
This guy is simply amazing.
354
00:16:40,480 --> 00:16:41,760
(STARTER BELL CHIMES)
355
00:16:41,840 --> 00:16:44,680
Here he goes, Eloni Vunakece
over the Log Runner obstacle one.
356
00:16:45,800 --> 00:16:48,560
Semi-finals 2021 on
Australian Ninja Warrior.
357
00:16:48,600 --> 00:16:50,320
He is hot to trot tonight, Ben.
358
00:16:51,320 --> 00:16:53,400
Yeah, he's got the family cheering
on the side-line.
359
00:16:53,480 --> 00:16:55,840
They'll provide plenty
of inspiration for Eloni.
360
00:16:56,760 --> 00:17:00,760
They'll be pushing his 104kg frame
every inch of the way.
361
00:17:00,800 --> 00:17:03,120
He is set for the Double Dipper
362
00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:05,760
and it's a double-dip
and double trouble.
363
00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:07,720
BOTH: Come on, Eloni.
364
00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:09,960
Make sure it's square. Goes down.
Here we go.
365
00:17:10,040 --> 00:17:12,840
Looks good, makes the transfer.
Oh, he's alright.
366
00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:16,440
Hold on, Eloni.
Yes!
367
00:17:16,520 --> 00:17:19,280
Comes himself up as he heads towards
the Twin Trapeze.
368
00:17:19,360 --> 00:17:23,040
And Eloni is about to have those
very big arms punished again.
369
00:17:24,120 --> 00:17:27,080
Yeah, he's having a good look at it.
A brand-new obstacle for the semis.
370
00:17:27,160 --> 00:17:31,760
And if someone is going to send
a message to Mount Midoriyama
371
00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:35,200
it's this big unit, Eloni Vunakece.
372
00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:36,720
He's taking a long time here, Bec.
373
00:17:36,760 --> 00:17:38,000
Come on, shake it off, Eloni.
374
00:17:38,080 --> 00:17:40,160
Any tips, Lach?
(LAUGHS)
375
00:17:40,240 --> 00:17:42,440
I've got problems.
Any tips.
376
00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:44,240
He's asking the family,
"Have you got any tips?"
377
00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:45,880
I'll give you a tip, keep going.
378
00:17:45,960 --> 00:17:48,240
Eloni Vunakece wants to
hit a buzzer.
379
00:17:48,280 --> 00:17:49,640
We want him to hit a buzzer.
380
00:17:49,680 --> 00:17:50,800
Eloni is up.
381
00:17:50,880 --> 00:17:52,720
Now he has to
build up enough momentum
382
00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:56,560
to launch his mass of muscle
to the next trapeze bar.
383
00:17:58,080 --> 00:18:01,680
And he's got to hold up 104kg.
384
00:18:01,760 --> 00:18:04,480
It's a big leap through the air
for this big man.
385
00:18:04,560 --> 00:18:07,920
Can he make it? He does!
Straight off.
386
00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:10,080
And the obstacle and Eloni
are still standing.
387
00:18:10,120 --> 00:18:12,000
Go, Daddy!
388
00:18:12,080 --> 00:18:14,560
Obstacle four now,
the Flying Shelf Grab To Corkscrew
389
00:18:14,640 --> 00:18:18,320
and Eloni is feeling the burn
and the pain will continue.
390
00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:20,720
If you're in the kitchen,
391
00:18:20,760 --> 00:18:22,680
if you're in the bedroom,
392
00:18:22,760 --> 00:18:25,680
you'd better rush into the TV room
at the moment
393
00:18:25,720 --> 00:18:28,920
because you have got a human being
394
00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:31,400
that looks like he has been
carved by God.
395
00:18:31,480 --> 00:18:36,920
Eloni has a Herculean task in front
of him just a 2.5cm shelf to grab.
396
00:18:36,960 --> 00:18:39,000
Look at this guy's physique.
397
00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:41,680
When he hangs in the middle
of the air
398
00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:43,160
it's something quite extraordinary.
399
00:18:43,240 --> 00:18:45,680
Getting the momentum up from
the hips now.
400
00:18:45,760 --> 00:18:48,440
He will transition very shortly
to the shelf.
401
00:18:48,520 --> 00:18:50,920
Yes, oh, he looked sure then.
Now to the Corkscrew.
402
00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:53,480
Can Eloni out-muscle
the laws of physics.
403
00:18:53,560 --> 00:18:58,080
He'll be fighting 104kg
of pure force.
404
00:18:58,160 --> 00:19:00,440
He grabs it. Well done, Eloni.
Hold on!
405
00:19:00,480 --> 00:19:01,840
This next lache is tricky.
406
00:19:01,920 --> 00:19:04,520
The shelf is higher
than the Corkscrew.
407
00:19:05,640 --> 00:19:08,000
Come on, Eloni,
just one more transfer and...
408
00:19:08,080 --> 00:19:10,320
Oh, no!
Oh!
409
00:19:10,360 --> 00:19:12,040
No, Eloni!
410
00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:15,600
It was a brilliant effort
from the big bloke.
411
00:19:15,680 --> 00:19:17,960
He absolutely nailed
the Double Dipper.
412
00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,200
He looked for all money like he
413
00:19:19,280 --> 00:19:21,920
could have been a trapeze artist
in a former life.
414
00:19:21,960 --> 00:19:23,320
And just like Sam Roberts, survived
415
00:19:23,400 --> 00:19:27,360
the Corkscrew but then came undone
on the next lache.
416
00:19:29,720 --> 00:19:32,440
Eloni, I know all you wanted to do
was get to the Warped Wall.
417
00:19:32,520 --> 00:19:34,560
Not to the end, you wanted to get up
that Warped Wall.
418
00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:36,440
That's all I wanted, mate.
I just wanted the Wall, mate.
419
00:19:36,520 --> 00:19:38,480
I was just hoping to get past that
Big Dipper, to be honest.
420
00:19:38,520 --> 00:19:39,640
That thing is really hard.
421
00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:41,520
I almost lost my grip on it,
almost peeled out
422
00:19:41,600 --> 00:19:42,880
but I somehow managed to
stay on there.
423
00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:43,960
Dad!
424
00:19:44,040 --> 00:19:45,880
Can hear the kids calling.
"Go, Daddy."
425
00:19:45,960 --> 00:19:48,560
So, you've got to get another
big effort and chase those kids.
426
00:19:48,640 --> 00:19:50,920
Thank you.
Good on you, Eloni. Really heavy.
427
00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:52,600
Good on you, mate.
(LAUGHS)
428
00:19:52,680 --> 00:19:55,280
Watch out, kids,
Dad is coming after you!
429
00:19:55,320 --> 00:19:57,280
(BOY SQUEALS)
430
00:19:57,320 --> 00:19:58,920
Run!
431
00:19:58,960 --> 00:20:00,640
Too good.
432
00:20:00,720 --> 00:20:05,760
The first semi-final of 2021 is
underway from Sydney's Olympic Park.
433
00:20:05,800 --> 00:20:08,040
A new course, new challenges.
434
00:20:08,120 --> 00:20:13,520
Which ninjas have got what it takes
to be faster, higher, and stronger?
435
00:20:13,600 --> 00:20:16,960
Still to come
on Australian Ninja Warrior...
436
00:20:18,560 --> 00:20:21,960
Only the best eight ninjas
will advance to the grand final
437
00:20:22,040 --> 00:20:25,400
but Mount Midoriyama
won't make it easy.
438
00:20:25,480 --> 00:20:28,000
It is a very long road to get to
that Mountain this year.
439
00:20:28,040 --> 00:20:30,240
The courses are just unbelievable.
440
00:20:30,320 --> 00:20:32,120
Zak Stolz conquered the Mountain
last year.
441
00:20:32,160 --> 00:20:35,400
Can the Zak Attack go back-to-back?
442
00:20:35,480 --> 00:20:37,840
And will we see history being made
tonight?
443
00:20:37,920 --> 00:20:40,320
Can four-time grand finalist
Rob Patterson
444
00:20:40,360 --> 00:20:43,880
become the first to make it five?
445
00:20:43,960 --> 00:20:46,160
If the ninjas are sick of seeing me
in the grand finals
446
00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:47,600
then they've just got to beat me.
447
00:20:47,680 --> 00:20:52,440
BEC: And she was the only woman to
climb the Warped Wall in the heats.
448
00:20:52,520 --> 00:20:55,040
I'm in the semi-finals now.
It's game on.
449
00:20:55,920 --> 00:20:58,840
Will Judith Carroll follow
in the footsteps of Olivia Vivian
450
00:20:58,920 --> 00:21:02,880
and become the second female ninja
to make a grand final?
451
00:21:03,920 --> 00:21:06,160
And later, which of the two
fastest ninjas
452
00:21:06,240 --> 00:21:09,400
will secure the second chance run
in the grand finals
453
00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:12,960
as they go head-to-head
on a brand-new Power Tower?
454
00:21:20,040 --> 00:21:22,600
(THEME MUSIC)
455
00:21:22,640 --> 00:21:24,280
(CHEERING)
456
00:21:24,320 --> 00:21:25,440
BEC: Welcome back.
457
00:21:25,520 --> 00:21:27,880
You were watching Australian Ninja
Warrior and it's semi-final night.
458
00:21:27,920 --> 00:21:29,280
It certainly is, Bec,
459
00:21:29,360 --> 00:21:32,040
and eight grand final places
up for grabs tonight.
460
00:21:32,120 --> 00:21:36,160
The two fastest ninjas will battle
it out on a brand-new Power Tower
461
00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:38,640
with the winner securing
a second chance run
462
00:21:38,680 --> 00:21:41,160
to use in the grand finals.
463
00:21:41,240 --> 00:21:44,120
In a season as tough as this,
that is a huge advantage.
464
00:21:44,200 --> 00:21:46,560
Can our next ninja
get his hands on it?
465
00:21:46,600 --> 00:21:48,960
(CHEERING)
466
00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:52,200
Well, our next ninja smashed
the Warped Wall in his heat.
467
00:21:52,280 --> 00:21:56,280
Now our favourite Irish truckie is
on the road to Mount Midoriyama.
468
00:21:56,360 --> 00:21:59,800
Raise a glass for the one and only
Paul Culloty.
469
00:21:59,880 --> 00:22:02,720
Ah, I'd love to have a beer
with Paul.
470
00:22:02,760 --> 00:22:04,440
I just love this guy.
471
00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:09,320
Proudest moment in the heat was
472
00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:11,440
having my wife and daughter
on the side-line.
473
00:22:11,480 --> 00:22:12,640
That's it.
474
00:22:12,680 --> 00:22:14,840
(GETS EMOTIONAL)
475
00:22:14,920 --> 00:22:19,280
Like, they're everything to me and
it just changed the run completely.
476
00:22:19,320 --> 00:22:20,720
To look at them, you know...
477
00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:24,960
I was just ecstatic looking down at
them because they are everything.
478
00:22:25,040 --> 00:22:27,560
Beat the Wall!
Paul has a big run at the Wall.
479
00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:28,840
Up, up, up.
480
00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:30,120
The Irishman's there!
481
00:22:30,200 --> 00:22:32,440
You can have all the Bar Hops
and all the Warped Walls you want
482
00:22:32,520 --> 00:22:34,920
but having them there is different,
you know.
483
00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:36,160
(CHEERING)
484
00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:38,960
Whoo-hoo! Daddy beat the Wall!
485
00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:41,120
That was just so amazing!
486
00:22:42,880 --> 00:22:46,080
(RHYTHMIC IRISH MUSIC PLAYS)
487
00:22:47,480 --> 00:22:50,360
I definitely feel I have to prove
myself because, you know,
488
00:22:50,440 --> 00:22:52,200
like, there would be
so many doubters.
489
00:22:52,280 --> 00:22:54,360
Who would think that a truck driver
and diesel fitter
490
00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:56,240
could get to the top
of Mount Midoriyama?
491
00:22:56,320 --> 00:22:57,920
But I'm here to prove them wrong
and I'm here
492
00:22:58,000 --> 00:23:01,600
to show all the truck drivers and
all them guys that you don't have to
493
00:23:01,680 --> 00:23:04,560
have all the fancy equipment to do
all the fancy training to get there.
494
00:23:04,600 --> 00:23:05,920
You've just got to back yourself.
495
00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:07,720
(CHEERING)
496
00:23:07,760 --> 00:23:09,760
OK, and Paul's family
497
00:23:09,800 --> 00:23:11,760
couldn't be with him tonight
498
00:23:11,840 --> 00:23:14,640
so we are taking Paul and reuniting
him with his wife
499
00:23:14,680 --> 00:23:16,400
in Far North Queensland.
500
00:23:16,440 --> 00:23:19,000
There is Aleisha and baby Kora.
501
00:23:22,240 --> 00:23:23,840
Aleisha, how proud
are you right now?
502
00:23:23,880 --> 00:23:25,760
Oh, we are so proud of him.
503
00:23:25,840 --> 00:23:28,360
No matter the result tonight
we'll always be proud.
504
00:23:28,440 --> 00:23:30,080
He's our hero.
I love you, ladies.
505
00:23:30,120 --> 00:23:31,240
We think he's a champion.
506
00:23:31,320 --> 00:23:33,160
We can't understand
anything he says though.
507
00:23:33,240 --> 00:23:34,840
(CHUCKLES)
You get used to it.
508
00:23:34,920 --> 00:23:37,280
It takes a few years.
(LAUGHTER)
509
00:23:37,360 --> 00:23:41,560
Alright, Paul, get ready to shine.
Here we go.
510
00:23:41,600 --> 00:23:44,960
Go, Pauly! You've got this!
511
00:23:45,040 --> 00:23:47,080
(STARTER BELL CHIMES)
OK. Paul Culloty, let's do this.
512
00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:50,000
He'll be hoping to avoid
a Riverdance over the Log Runner.
513
00:23:50,080 --> 00:23:53,480
And yes, obstacle one of nine
is done.
514
00:23:54,160 --> 00:23:55,680
Now the Double Dipper.
515
00:23:55,760 --> 00:23:58,400
Get this slightly wrong
and it's game over.
516
00:23:58,480 --> 00:24:01,960
You have to time the transitions
perfectly.
517
00:24:02,040 --> 00:24:05,080
We had a shock earlier when Raphaela
Wiget came off on this obstacle.
518
00:24:05,160 --> 00:24:08,280
The path to Mount Midoriyama
is tougher than ever before.
519
00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:11,680
Paul has a little nervous smile
on his face.
520
00:24:11,760 --> 00:24:13,280
He has to attack this with
confidence though.
521
00:24:13,360 --> 00:24:14,880
Here he goes.
Come on.
522
00:24:15,880 --> 00:24:18,480
Oh, no, what happened?
Just lost his hand on the bar.
523
00:24:18,520 --> 00:24:20,080
That's a shock.
524
00:24:20,120 --> 00:24:21,520
Daddy!
525
00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:24,800
Paul Culloty should not
have gone off on obstacle two.
526
00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:29,000
I mean, take your minds back to the
heat. He absolutely smashed it.
527
00:24:29,080 --> 00:24:31,320
He was up the Warped Wall
in a blink of an eye.
528
00:24:31,360 --> 00:24:33,440
But here is in the semi-final
529
00:24:33,520 --> 00:24:37,040
and he has bombed out
on obstacle number two.
530
00:24:37,120 --> 00:24:39,920
Oh, dear!
Yeah, gut-wrenching for him.
531
00:24:39,960 --> 00:24:41,200
Let's look at the replay.
532
00:24:41,240 --> 00:24:42,840
He lost speed on the first dipper
533
00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:45,240
because the bar didn't seem to
be even.
534
00:24:45,320 --> 00:24:48,160
He just didn't get the distance.
One hand it was only a pinkie.
535
00:24:48,240 --> 00:24:52,960
The other one, he touched it,
grabbed it, couldn't hold onto it.
536
00:24:53,040 --> 00:24:55,040
We know he'd rather have a drink
than be in it.
537
00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:57,160
And Crawf is with the Irishman.
538
00:24:59,720 --> 00:25:01,120
Eugh! I'm devastated for you.
539
00:25:01,200 --> 00:25:05,480
I know you hit a buzzer in the
heats. You had high expectations.
540
00:25:05,520 --> 00:25:07,040
What went wrong?
541
00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:10,600
Mate, I was cacking it,
to be honest.
542
00:25:10,640 --> 00:25:11,920
What's does that mean?
543
00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,560
To be honest, my legs went to jelly
when I ran up there.
544
00:25:14,640 --> 00:25:17,240
The big lights got to me.
Oh, my god! I'm heartbroken.
545
00:25:17,280 --> 00:25:19,000
I'm absolutely devastated.
546
00:25:19,080 --> 00:25:20,880
I'll just have to come back
next year
547
00:25:20,920 --> 00:25:22,480
and prove that I can do it.
548
00:25:23,680 --> 00:25:26,080
On you, Paul.
I'm sure he'll be back.
549
00:25:26,120 --> 00:25:27,600
Wow, it just goes to show, there's
550
00:25:27,680 --> 00:25:31,480
not much between success and failure
on this course.
551
00:25:31,560 --> 00:25:35,680
Make no mistake, Mount Midoriyama
is sending a message loud and clear.
552
00:25:37,200 --> 00:25:39,000
Well, sometimes in the heats
553
00:25:39,080 --> 00:25:41,560
it doesn't matter if you finish
1st or 19th.
554
00:25:41,600 --> 00:25:43,720
It's just about making the semis.
555
00:25:43,760 --> 00:25:46,960
Here's the quarry worker David Bowd.
556
00:25:48,760 --> 00:25:50,240
I'm David Bowd.
557
00:25:50,320 --> 00:25:52,120
I'm a third-generation
quarry worker.
558
00:25:52,160 --> 00:25:53,520
My grandfather worked in
559
00:25:53,600 --> 00:25:56,200
the same quarry that my father and I
work in right now.
560
00:25:56,280 --> 00:25:59,640
I pretty much make big rocks into
little rocks.
561
00:25:59,720 --> 00:26:03,200
Rocks, rocks,
and yet again more rocks.
562
00:26:04,520 --> 00:26:06,600
I can move mountains.
563
00:26:06,680 --> 00:26:11,400
Well, I tell you what, this machine
operator is doing very well indeed.
564
00:26:11,480 --> 00:26:15,440
Finishing 19th in my heat I only
just scraped through into the semis.
565
00:26:15,520 --> 00:26:20,680
I messed up the transition to Weight
For It but it's a near miss.
566
00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,400
Tonight I'm going to have to give it
567
00:26:23,480 --> 00:26:25,400
all I've got to make sure
I get into the top eight.
568
00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:29,320
I feel like as if I need to
prove myself here, for sure.
569
00:26:29,400 --> 00:26:31,520
I'm going to have to pull out
the big guns and make
570
00:26:31,600 --> 00:26:35,520
sure I do everything perfectly to
make it through to the grand finals.
571
00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:41,680
David Bowd, he says he's a man
who can move mountains.
572
00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:43,520
Well, we've got a job for you,
David.
573
00:26:43,560 --> 00:26:45,960
But be aware, the Mountain is angry.
574
00:26:46,040 --> 00:26:49,800
Now, I reckon if they made
a calendar of quarry workers,
575
00:26:49,840 --> 00:26:51,280
David would be on it.
576
00:26:51,320 --> 00:26:52,960
I'm thinking maybe January.
577
00:26:53,040 --> 00:26:55,680
Father Mark and brother Jeff
on the side.
578
00:26:56,600 --> 00:26:57,920
(STARTER BELL CHIMES)
579
00:26:57,960 --> 00:26:59,240
Off he goes.
580
00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:02,120
And here he goes
over the Log Runner.
581
00:27:02,160 --> 00:27:03,360
Nicely done.
582
00:27:03,400 --> 00:27:04,920
One down, eight to go.
583
00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:08,000
And don't let his 19th place finish
in the heats fool you.
584
00:27:08,080 --> 00:27:10,840
Eight people got up the Warped Wall
in that heat.
585
00:27:10,880 --> 00:27:12,960
This bloke has got the goods.
586
00:27:13,040 --> 00:27:16,280
Have a look at the determination on
the Double Dipper or is it fear?
587
00:27:16,360 --> 00:27:19,920
He flies onto the second,
makes the cargo net and...
588
00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,840
Yes, he's off.
Well done!
589
00:27:21,880 --> 00:27:23,360
The quarry crusher!
590
00:27:23,440 --> 00:27:26,360
There's a touch of the Tarzan
about David Bowd.
591
00:27:26,400 --> 00:27:28,120
Obstacle three could suit him, Ben.
592
00:27:28,160 --> 00:27:30,200
The Twin Trapeze now.
593
00:27:30,280 --> 00:27:33,200
In his heats on Weight For It,
he hung on and hung on.
594
00:27:33,280 --> 00:27:37,200
We know he's got grip endurance but
has he got the acrobatic skill?
595
00:27:37,240 --> 00:27:38,760
We'll soon find out.
596
00:27:38,840 --> 00:27:40,720
Swinging,
getting plenty of momentum.
597
00:27:40,800 --> 00:27:44,360
Come on, David Bowd.
Make it for us, mate.
598
00:27:44,440 --> 00:27:46,200
Oh!
Make it now.
599
00:27:47,320 --> 00:27:49,560
Oh, he could've gone then.
He has to commit.
600
00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:51,160
Come on, David.
601
00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:52,520
Yes, there it is.
602
00:27:53,800 --> 00:27:56,680
He stayed on this obstacle
longer than he needed to.
603
00:27:56,720 --> 00:27:58,440
Will he pay a price for that later?
604
00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:00,160
It'll be brutal on the arms.
605
00:28:00,240 --> 00:28:03,240
This is a rock-solid performance
for a new ninja
606
00:28:03,280 --> 00:28:04,880
but he's working hard out there.
607
00:28:04,960 --> 00:28:08,040
Now, Eloni Vunakece was doing
exactly the same thing to his arms,
608
00:28:08,120 --> 00:28:09,640
trying to get rid
of that lactic acid.
609
00:28:09,680 --> 00:28:10,840
Yeah, Bec.
610
00:28:10,920 --> 00:28:14,120
No-one has got past the
Flying Shelf Grab To Corkscrew yet.
611
00:28:14,160 --> 00:28:15,600
You've got this.
612
00:28:15,640 --> 00:28:17,560
Wise words from his father Mark
613
00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:19,520
and brother Jeff
on the side-lines there.
614
00:28:19,560 --> 00:28:20,640
"You've got this."
615
00:28:20,680 --> 00:28:22,680
That's exactly the advice that you
616
00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:26,160
want to hear when you're in the
middle of Australian Ninja Warrior.
617
00:28:26,240 --> 00:28:29,160
He's 32 years of age,
from Sydney, David Bowd.
618
00:28:29,920 --> 00:28:32,200
Gets set to attempt the first lache.
619
00:28:32,280 --> 00:28:35,120
2.5 cm is the width of the shelf
he's got to grab.
620
00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:37,680
He drives with his hips.
621
00:28:37,720 --> 00:28:39,240
Grimaces with his face.
622
00:28:39,320 --> 00:28:42,200
But he's made it.
That was nicely done.
623
00:28:42,280 --> 00:28:44,040
But now here's the twist,
the Corkscrew.
624
00:28:44,080 --> 00:28:45,800
David is 82kg.
625
00:28:45,840 --> 00:28:47,400
He's going to feel every one of them
626
00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:50,320
as it drops and spins
when he grabs it.
627
00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:53,520
Yeah, he's got to get to hold on
and yes, that grip strength.
628
00:28:53,600 --> 00:28:57,280
It comes in handy. Now the tricky
lache up to the next shelf.
629
00:28:57,320 --> 00:28:59,400
It's taken out two ninjas tonight.
630
00:28:59,480 --> 00:29:02,360
Can David be the first to complete
the fourth obstacle?
631
00:29:02,440 --> 00:29:04,320
Yes. Yes, he stuck it.
Beauty!
632
00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:06,800
This is good stuff.
He just needs to get off now.
633
00:29:06,840 --> 00:29:08,640
He likes hanging around, Bec.
634
00:29:08,720 --> 00:29:10,600
Obstacle number four
is nearly done and dusted.
635
00:29:10,640 --> 00:29:13,720
It is done and dusted.
636
00:29:16,160 --> 00:29:17,480
What an effort.
637
00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:20,240
David Bowd, first time
on Australian Ninja Warrior
638
00:29:20,280 --> 00:29:23,200
and he is up to the Dragon Back.
639
00:29:23,280 --> 00:29:26,400
And he's the first ninja
to enter the Dragon.
640
00:29:26,480 --> 00:29:28,920
I bet you he has driven
some big trucks in the quarry
641
00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:31,920
but has he ever driven
something like this?
642
00:29:31,960 --> 00:29:33,960
The Dragon Back.
643
00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,880
Five metres of punishment.
644
00:29:35,960 --> 00:29:38,880
Up to the top in the first go.
Oh, he's a little crooked though.
645
00:29:38,920 --> 00:29:40,600
Corrects it.
646
00:29:40,640 --> 00:29:41,960
Now the other side is off.
647
00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,760
But somehow he gets away with it.
648
00:29:43,800 --> 00:29:45,040
Come on, David!
649
00:29:45,120 --> 00:29:48,480
Oh, he just doesn't look comfortable
up there, does he?
650
00:29:48,560 --> 00:29:50,880
But he is working very hard
on his way up.
651
00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:53,400
Not too far to get to
the top.
652
00:29:54,320 --> 00:29:55,400
Oh, no!
653
00:29:55,480 --> 00:30:00,000
He was almost at the top
and just fell before the slide.
654
00:30:00,040 --> 00:30:02,720
David Bowd, a super effort though.
655
00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:05,200
First time on
Australian Ninja Warrior,
656
00:30:05,280 --> 00:30:09,120
made the semi-final,
and came off on obstacle five.
657
00:30:09,200 --> 00:30:13,800
And he may well have done enough
to get through to the grand final.
658
00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:16,360
Yeah, you stole the words
right out of my mouth.
659
00:30:16,400 --> 00:30:17,880
I can't help but think though if he
660
00:30:17,960 --> 00:30:20,240
had have moved just a bit faster
through the obstacles,
661
00:30:20,320 --> 00:30:22,000
didn't hang around as much
as he did,
662
00:30:22,080 --> 00:30:26,560
he could have had enough in those
arms to complete the Dragon Back.
663
00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:28,840
He was so close to getting
over the top.
664
00:30:28,920 --> 00:30:31,360
Well done, David Bowd,
that was a mighty effort.
665
00:30:31,440 --> 00:30:34,000
Will it be good enough to make it
into the top eight
666
00:30:34,040 --> 00:30:36,200
and get a spot in the grand final?
667
00:30:39,200 --> 00:30:40,280
Coming up...
668
00:30:40,320 --> 00:30:41,560
Will anyone slay the Dragon
669
00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:45,720
and prove themselves worthy enough
to climb Mount Midoriyama?
670
00:30:45,800 --> 00:30:49,400
We've got Ninja Warrior veterans
and some red-hot rookies
671
00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:52,320
preparing their assault
on the toughest course in the world.
672
00:30:52,400 --> 00:30:55,920
Rocket Man, Dylan James,
was the fastest in his heat.
673
00:30:55,960 --> 00:30:57,520
He hits the course next.
674
00:30:57,600 --> 00:31:00,040
This is the moment to prove
that I've got what it takes.
675
00:31:00,120 --> 00:31:02,920
And later, can Mat Hutchins-Read
and Judith Carroll
676
00:31:03,000 --> 00:31:07,320
become the new power couple
of Australian Ninja Warrior?
677
00:31:14,040 --> 00:31:15,240
(THEME MUSIC)
678
00:31:15,280 --> 00:31:16,320
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
679
00:31:16,400 --> 00:31:19,880
BEN: Welcome back to
Sydney's Olympic Park
680
00:31:19,960 --> 00:31:23,560
and the home
of Australian Ninja Warrior 2021.
681
00:31:23,640 --> 00:31:25,200
Ninjas are trying to prove
themselves
682
00:31:25,280 --> 00:31:29,760
worthy enough to climb Mount
Midoriyama but the task is tough.
683
00:31:32,040 --> 00:31:35,960
Our next Ninja might have
the brains and the brawn to do it.
684
00:31:36,040 --> 00:31:40,120
We've got a brand-new ninja next and
he is a self-confessed science nerd.
685
00:31:40,200 --> 00:31:43,720
Dylan James is in the midst of his
mechanical and physics degree
686
00:31:43,800 --> 00:31:48,440
with his heart set on becoming a
rocket scientist at a space station.
687
00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:49,520
Wow.
688
00:31:49,600 --> 00:31:51,920
But first he's got to launch
himself down the semi-finals course.
689
00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:54,760
Here he is, the Rocket Man,
Dylan James.
690
00:31:54,840 --> 00:31:56,960
Whoo!
Come on, Dylan, you've got it!
691
00:32:03,120 --> 00:32:05,080
Being the Rocket Man is awesome.
692
00:32:05,160 --> 00:32:08,120
That is a great nickname
to walk away with.
693
00:32:08,200 --> 00:32:11,640
I'm a fourth year engineering
and physics student at UTS.
694
00:32:11,720 --> 00:32:13,840
I look at the Ninja Warrior course
as a problem to solve.
695
00:32:15,520 --> 00:32:18,160
By understanding how objects
move, such as pendulums
696
00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:19,640
and the swinging motion
697
00:32:19,720 --> 00:32:22,400
that's applied
from lots of these obstacles,
698
00:32:22,480 --> 00:32:24,280
I really believe that that is
a skill
699
00:32:24,360 --> 00:32:26,760
that can take me
to the grand finals.
700
00:32:26,840 --> 00:32:28,440
Dylan James straight up
the Warped Wall.
701
00:32:28,480 --> 00:32:30,000
He's done it.
702
00:32:30,960 --> 00:32:33,200
Hitting the buzzer was like nothing
I've ever experienced before.
703
00:32:33,280 --> 00:32:35,720
So to hear that I had the fastest
time of the night was amazing.
704
00:32:35,800 --> 00:32:39,440
I was not expecting to make it to
the Power Tower.
705
00:32:39,520 --> 00:32:41,640
I've come in,
really stirred up the competition,
706
00:32:41,720 --> 00:32:43,800
made my own way to the top,
and proved myself
707
00:32:43,880 --> 00:32:45,840
against some other great ninjas
that were in my heat.
708
00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:51,000
I am now obviously focused on
the semis and the task at hand.
709
00:32:52,560 --> 00:32:54,920
This is the moment to prove that
I've got what it takes.
710
00:32:56,480 --> 00:32:57,840
(CHEERING)
711
00:32:57,920 --> 00:33:00,360
Dylan James launched
himself into the ninja world.
712
00:33:00,440 --> 00:33:03,760
Can he rocket himself
all the way down the course?
713
00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:05,080
His sideline crew
714
00:33:05,120 --> 00:33:06,280
will be hoping so, Crawf.
715
00:33:06,360 --> 00:33:10,480
That's his dad Rick, his girlfriend
Amber, friends Lachlan and Ryan.
716
00:33:10,560 --> 00:33:14,120
He's got a fair few supporters
in the bleachers as well.
717
00:33:14,200 --> 00:33:16,760
And I know where Dylan James needs
a rocket tonight.
718
00:33:16,800 --> 00:33:19,920
Speed could be the deciding factor.
719
00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:22,000
No-one has completed this semi-final
course yet.
720
00:33:22,080 --> 00:33:24,080
It could come down to
who is furthest fastest.
721
00:33:24,120 --> 00:33:25,640
(STARTER BELL CHIMES)
722
00:33:26,360 --> 00:33:28,280
Obstacle one, all good.
723
00:33:28,360 --> 00:33:30,360
And obstacle two,
the Double Dipper
724
00:33:30,440 --> 00:33:33,000
and Dillon will need to get his
take-off and launch just right.
725
00:33:33,080 --> 00:33:35,560
Should be no problem
for a rocket scientist.
726
00:33:35,600 --> 00:33:37,200
He is one to watch, one of the new
727
00:33:37,280 --> 00:33:40,720
breed who has what it takes to mess
with the old guard.
728
00:33:40,760 --> 00:33:41,840
He means business.
729
00:33:43,080 --> 00:33:45,000
Yes. Makes the first and the second.
730
00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:46,720
Grabs the net.
This is a solid start from Dylan.
731
00:33:46,760 --> 00:33:48,040
Well done.
732
00:33:48,120 --> 00:33:50,360
He makes his way
to the Twin Trapeze now.
733
00:33:50,440 --> 00:33:52,520
And he says he likes solving
the problems on the Ninja course.
734
00:33:52,560 --> 00:33:55,040
He is being tested tonight.
735
00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:57,160
And there's plenty of physics
involved here.
736
00:33:57,240 --> 00:33:59,720
And just have a look at
the interesting technique here
737
00:33:59,760 --> 00:34:01,760
to get the momentum moving.
738
00:34:01,800 --> 00:34:03,840
Side to side, now front on.
739
00:34:05,080 --> 00:34:06,760
This is it though.
He's got to commit.
740
00:34:06,800 --> 00:34:07,880
He does.
741
00:34:07,960 --> 00:34:09,880
Oh, my goodness.
Straight off that.
742
00:34:09,920 --> 00:34:11,160
Well done.
743
00:34:11,240 --> 00:34:15,120
He is making this course tonight
look like a kids playground.
744
00:34:15,920 --> 00:34:17,920
Well, things are about to get
a little more serious
745
00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:21,000
with obstacle four, the Flying Shelf
Grab To Corkscrew.
746
00:34:21,080 --> 00:34:24,240
Just one ninja has completed
this obstacle tonight.
747
00:34:24,280 --> 00:34:26,560
Oh! Look at that, one arm.
748
00:34:26,640 --> 00:34:28,480
Oh well, that is a sign
of confidence.
749
00:34:28,520 --> 00:34:30,840
Total trust in his strength.
750
00:34:30,880 --> 00:34:32,440
Dylan starts his wind up.
751
00:34:32,480 --> 00:34:33,880
Does it perfectly.
752
00:34:34,760 --> 00:34:37,200
Here comes the Corkscrew.
Here he goes.
753
00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:38,680
Come on, Dylan!
754
00:34:38,720 --> 00:34:39,960
Come on, mate!
755
00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:42,840
I want a perfect run
from Dylan James.
756
00:34:42,880 --> 00:34:44,320
Holds on!
757
00:34:45,040 --> 00:34:47,000
Now, this lache remember, is uphill.
758
00:34:47,080 --> 00:34:50,760
And it doesn't translate on
the TV screen but it's a big hill.
759
00:34:50,800 --> 00:34:53,040
He's a bit stationary at the moment.
760
00:34:53,080 --> 00:34:54,760
Now he kicks up the knees.
761
00:34:54,800 --> 00:34:56,760
Now he swings the hips.
762
00:34:56,840 --> 00:34:59,080
And now he gets ready.
Yes.
763
00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,800
That explosive power from his hips
764
00:35:01,880 --> 00:35:06,840
is exactly what he will need on the
next obstacle, the Dragon Back.
765
00:35:06,920 --> 00:35:11,200
Only one person has reached this
obstacle so far, Bec, David Bowd.
766
00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:14,040
And now the Rocket Man, Dylan James
is living up to his name.
767
00:35:14,120 --> 00:35:16,120
He has got here a minute faster
than David Bowd.
768
00:35:17,640 --> 00:35:19,400
Can he be the first to complete
it though?
769
00:35:19,480 --> 00:35:21,800
Oh, Bec, I really want to see him
get through this.
770
00:35:21,840 --> 00:35:24,160
Well, he's up. Oh, a little crooked.
771
00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:27,480
Makes it a lot easier if you can
keep that bar level.
772
00:35:27,520 --> 00:35:28,800
Another one in.
773
00:35:30,280 --> 00:35:32,120
The ninjas on the Dragon Back,
they want to
774
00:35:32,200 --> 00:35:35,400
get off as soon as possible because
it takes so much out of the body.
775
00:35:36,160 --> 00:35:37,560
First-time ninja.
776
00:35:37,640 --> 00:35:41,560
He's the Rocket Man and he's about
to fly over the Dragon.
777
00:35:41,600 --> 00:35:43,480
Oh, no.
778
00:35:43,520 --> 00:35:45,360
BEN AND BEC: Oh.
779
00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:48,880
He's making hard work of this.
He's halfway along the Dragon Back.
780
00:35:48,960 --> 00:35:51,760
Changing his grip a little bit.
That is a wise decision.
781
00:35:51,840 --> 00:35:53,280
Yes!
Oh, come on, mate.
782
00:35:53,320 --> 00:35:54,760
Up, Rocket Man.
783
00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:56,440
Keep going, Rocket Man.
784
00:35:56,520 --> 00:35:59,840
He's almost to the point now
where David Bowd fell.
785
00:35:59,920 --> 00:36:01,600
If he can get to the top
I think he'll be alright.
786
00:36:01,680 --> 00:36:04,920
He has just been on this obstacle
now though for about 40 seconds.
787
00:36:04,960 --> 00:36:06,360
Yes, he's up the top now.
788
00:36:07,360 --> 00:36:08,480
Oh!
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
789
00:36:08,520 --> 00:36:09,800
He's down.
790
00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:12,200
So close.
791
00:36:15,080 --> 00:36:18,320
We warned our ninjas, Mount
Midoriyama wants revenge this year
792
00:36:18,400 --> 00:36:23,120
and this semi-final course is
certainly offering plenty of that.
793
00:36:23,200 --> 00:36:26,080
It was a great run.
He didn't put a foot wrong.
794
00:36:26,120 --> 00:36:27,880
Handled the Corkscrew brilliantly.
795
00:36:27,920 --> 00:36:29,600
But on the Dragon Back,
796
00:36:29,640 --> 00:36:31,320
after the three previous obstacles,
797
00:36:31,400 --> 00:36:34,320
the arms were just
a little bit too burnt
798
00:36:34,400 --> 00:36:38,760
and the Rocket Man splashed down
earlier than scheduled.
799
00:36:38,800 --> 00:36:40,040
(CHEERING)
800
00:36:40,120 --> 00:36:42,080
Well, it might not be much
consolation right now
801
00:36:42,160 --> 00:36:45,240
but Dylan is currently
the furthest fastest ninja.
802
00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:48,440
And if Mount Midoriyama's revenge
continues to wreak havoc,
803
00:36:48,520 --> 00:36:51,680
that could be enough
for the Power Tower.
804
00:36:53,200 --> 00:36:54,960
Dylan, super effort.
805
00:36:55,040 --> 00:36:57,400
Do you think being a part
of Australian Ninja Warrior
806
00:36:57,480 --> 00:37:01,000
or jumping in a rocket
and heading to outer space...
807
00:37:01,680 --> 00:37:04,400
What do you think is better?
Um...
808
00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:06,480
One is easier,
and that's going to space.
809
00:37:06,560 --> 00:37:07,920
I tell you what...
(LAUGHTER)
810
00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:10,400
The great thing about this show
is seeing new ninjas emerge.
811
00:37:10,440 --> 00:37:12,160
You're in the semi-finals, you could
812
00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:14,280
be sneaking your way
into the grand finals.
813
00:37:14,360 --> 00:37:15,720
It's all happening.
Yeah.
814
00:37:15,800 --> 00:37:17,960
Fingers crossed for the grand final.
That would be amazing.
815
00:37:18,040 --> 00:37:19,600
I hope I've done enough
to get there.
816
00:37:19,640 --> 00:37:21,240
It has been a blast to watch you.
817
00:37:21,320 --> 00:37:22,560
Congratulations.
Thank you.
818
00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:24,040
Let's hope you can sneak into
the finals.
819
00:37:24,080 --> 00:37:25,920
Dylan James!
820
00:37:27,520 --> 00:37:29,720
Eight grand final places
up for grabs,
821
00:37:29,800 --> 00:37:32,680
each chance to win
a massive $200,000.
822
00:37:33,920 --> 00:37:35,280
Coming up...
823
00:37:35,320 --> 00:37:37,360
Will the record book be re-written?
824
00:37:37,440 --> 00:37:41,840
A reinvigorated Rob Patterson
is now an Army engineer.
825
00:37:41,880 --> 00:37:43,360
Can the four-time grand finalist
826
00:37:43,440 --> 00:37:47,280
flex some military muscle
and be the first to make it to five?
827
00:37:47,360 --> 00:37:51,000
As an Army man, I've learnt pride,
precision, and performance.
828
00:37:51,080 --> 00:37:52,920
And I won't settle
for anything less tonight.
829
00:37:52,960 --> 00:37:54,720
And later, Judith Carroll, the only
830
00:37:54,800 --> 00:37:58,520
female ninja to scale
the Warped Wall in the heats.
831
00:37:58,600 --> 00:38:02,440
Can she become the second female
to make a grand final?
832
00:38:02,520 --> 00:38:05,160
Along with her boyfriend
Mat Hutchins-Read,
833
00:38:05,240 --> 00:38:09,000
will they become Australian
Ninja Warrior's new power couple?
834
00:38:09,040 --> 00:38:10,280
And will the Zak Attack
835
00:38:10,360 --> 00:38:13,240
make back-to-back climbs
of Mount Midoriyama?
836
00:38:13,320 --> 00:38:15,880
It's so easy just to make
that one little slipup
837
00:38:15,920 --> 00:38:17,560
and some of the best will just drop.
838
00:38:17,600 --> 00:38:18,920
So it's scary. Really scary.
839
00:38:27,240 --> 00:38:29,640
(CHEERING)
840
00:38:30,760 --> 00:38:33,160
BEN: Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior.
841
00:38:33,200 --> 00:38:35,280
It's the first semi-final and only
842
00:38:35,360 --> 00:38:38,320
the top eight tonight
progress to the grand finals.
843
00:38:38,400 --> 00:38:41,280
The pressure is mounting
and it's taking its toll.
844
00:38:42,040 --> 00:38:43,520
BEC: Baseball player Tom Pellow,
845
00:38:43,560 --> 00:38:45,560
at 18 is the youngest competitor
846
00:38:45,600 --> 00:38:46,920
in the semi-finals.
847
00:38:46,960 --> 00:38:49,000
Yes. And off.
848
00:38:49,080 --> 00:38:51,560
But when the Flying Shelf
Grab threw him a curveball...
849
00:38:51,640 --> 00:38:53,920
Come on, Tom! Come on!
..it was game over.
850
00:38:54,720 --> 00:38:57,760
Oh, no! What happened there?
851
00:38:58,800 --> 00:39:02,280
Power lifter Darcy Elliston had
high hopes of making it through.
852
00:39:03,200 --> 00:39:04,800
We are with you, Darcy.
853
00:39:04,880 --> 00:39:08,440
But the Double Dipper dropped her
like a dead weight.
854
00:39:08,480 --> 00:39:10,640
No. Doesn't make the transfer.
855
00:39:10,680 --> 00:39:13,440
20-year-old student Martin Jones
856
00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:15,160
made it onto the Dragon Back
857
00:39:15,200 --> 00:39:16,400
but this obstacle
858
00:39:16,440 --> 00:39:18,160
taught him a lesson.
859
00:39:18,200 --> 00:39:19,680
Oh, no!
860
00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:24,920
He is now the third ninja
to have battled the beast and lost
861
00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:28,680
which begs the question, is anyone
going to slay the Dragon Back?
862
00:39:28,720 --> 00:39:30,840
BEC: What we need now is a ninja
863
00:39:30,920 --> 00:39:33,520
who can send a message
to Mount Midoriyama.
864
00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:40,600
Grand final, grand final,
grand final, grand final.
865
00:39:40,640 --> 00:39:41,680
Believe it or not,
866
00:39:41,760 --> 00:39:45,000
that's our next ninja's form heading
over the past four seasons.
867
00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:47,800
Will he add
to that final number tonight
868
00:39:47,840 --> 00:39:49,800
with grand final number five?
869
00:39:49,880 --> 00:39:53,240
Let's get up, let's get loud
for Rob Patterson!
870
00:39:53,280 --> 00:39:56,040
(CHEERING)
871
00:39:56,120 --> 00:39:58,680
Hi, I'm Rob Patterson.
I'm one of the original ninjas.
872
00:39:58,760 --> 00:40:01,760
Way back in Season One I was just
a fresh uni graduate.
873
00:40:02,720 --> 00:40:04,320
Oh!
874
00:40:04,360 --> 00:40:06,160
And now we're here Season Five
875
00:40:06,240 --> 00:40:08,320
and I'm now an electrical
and mechanical engineering officer
876
00:40:08,360 --> 00:40:09,640
with the Australian Army.
877
00:40:09,680 --> 00:40:10,800
Semis is going to be tough
878
00:40:10,880 --> 00:40:13,640
but staying cool, calm,
and collected under pressure
879
00:40:13,720 --> 00:40:16,040
is definitely something that
the Army instils into you.
880
00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:18,040
And so I'm really pushing myself.
881
00:40:19,080 --> 00:40:20,840
I would like to be on
the Power Tower tonight.
882
00:40:20,920 --> 00:40:24,080
Stage one or two second chance,
yeah, that's where it's at.
883
00:40:24,160 --> 00:40:26,400
That's the prize that
everyone wants.
884
00:40:26,480 --> 00:40:28,480
As an Army man I've learnt
pride, precision,
885
00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:31,560
and performance, and I won't settle
for anything less tonight.
886
00:40:34,200 --> 00:40:35,680
(CHEERING)
887
00:40:37,000 --> 00:40:39,000
Rob Patterson, come on!
888
00:40:39,040 --> 00:40:40,480
Now this is about to heat up.
889
00:40:40,560 --> 00:40:42,440
Go, Rob!
Go, Robert!
890
00:40:42,480 --> 00:40:44,080
BEC: That's his Dad Russell
891
00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:46,440
and his girlfriend Tamara
on the side-lines...
892
00:40:46,520 --> 00:40:48,520
(STARTED BELL CHIMES)
..supporting Rob Patterson tonight.
893
00:40:48,560 --> 00:40:49,800
And that is the buzzer.
894
00:40:49,880 --> 00:40:53,200
I've got one word to describe
this guy and that is 'brilliant'.
895
00:40:53,240 --> 00:40:55,040
An engineer in the Army.
896
00:40:55,120 --> 00:40:57,240
He's based at Wodonga,
in Victoria,
897
00:40:57,320 --> 00:41:00,200
but originally hails
from Brisbane, in Queensland.
898
00:41:00,280 --> 00:41:03,280
OK, let's watch him
on the Double Dipper.
899
00:41:03,360 --> 00:41:05,080
It's taken out
so many ninjas tonight,
900
00:41:05,120 --> 00:41:07,360
but it will not get its revenge.
901
00:41:07,440 --> 00:41:10,280
On the champion
that is Rob Patterson.
902
00:41:11,320 --> 00:41:14,840
Phew! We're relieved now.
I think we're looking good.
903
00:41:14,920 --> 00:41:18,280
Here he goes - up on the rope
to Twin Trapeze.
904
00:41:18,360 --> 00:41:20,800
Rob Patterson
is so good in the air.
905
00:41:20,840 --> 00:41:23,160
Just watch this.
906
00:41:23,200 --> 00:41:25,360
It'll be smooth as silk.
907
00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:28,480
It's like he's gonna do a couple
of flips, and he's off so quick!
908
00:41:28,560 --> 00:41:31,560
He's moving alright,
cutting a really good time.
909
00:41:31,600 --> 00:41:33,920
Remember, the two fastest tonight
910
00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:37,720
battle it out on a brand-new
Power Tower just for the semis.
911
00:41:37,800 --> 00:41:41,000
A second chance rerun in
the grand finals is up for grabs.
912
00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:43,360
A massive opportunity.
913
00:41:44,600 --> 00:41:45,840
It sure is.
914
00:41:45,920 --> 00:41:47,680
Rob Patterson on
to obstacle four of nine -
915
00:41:47,720 --> 00:41:49,320
the Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew.
916
00:41:49,400 --> 00:41:52,520
Look at the height.
Textbook from one of the best.
917
00:41:52,600 --> 00:41:56,360
Now he's got the corkscrew,
it'll throw him around.
918
00:41:57,400 --> 00:41:59,560
Flying! Lands! Sticks.
919
00:41:59,600 --> 00:42:02,000
He's great to watch on this course.
920
00:42:02,040 --> 00:42:03,800
Every heat, he's hit a buzzer.
921
00:42:03,880 --> 00:42:06,920
More often than not, he completes
the course that he starts.
922
00:42:07,920 --> 00:42:09,600
This is a big lache.
923
00:42:09,680 --> 00:42:12,120
Robbie boy is putting on
a show tonight!
924
00:42:12,200 --> 00:42:14,200
Oh, he sure is, Crawf,
and loving it.
925
00:42:14,280 --> 00:42:17,880
He always does, but he has never
faced the Dragonback,
926
00:42:17,960 --> 00:42:20,240
and I have to say
he's looking a little spent.
927
00:42:20,320 --> 00:42:22,720
You're right, Bec.
He's stretching his arms.
928
00:42:22,760 --> 00:42:25,240
Feeling the fury of the course.
929
00:42:25,280 --> 00:42:26,960
He's 15 seconds faster
930
00:42:27,040 --> 00:42:29,240
than the 'Rocket Man' Dylan James
to this point,
931
00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:31,080
and if he completes the Dragonback,
932
00:42:31,160 --> 00:42:33,400
he should be into
his fifth grand final -
933
00:42:33,480 --> 00:42:36,440
the first ninja ever
to do that in Australia.
934
00:42:36,480 --> 00:42:39,360
But no-one has slain the Dragonback.
935
00:42:39,400 --> 00:42:41,200
Can Rob Patterson be the first?
936
00:42:42,240 --> 00:42:44,040
Five metres of pure punishment.
937
00:42:44,120 --> 00:42:46,480
Rob will have to dig deep,
but he is a champion.
938
00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:49,320
Remember, 2018's Furthest Fastest.
939
00:42:49,360 --> 00:42:51,760
If anyone can do this, he can.
940
00:42:54,440 --> 00:42:55,800
Oh, no!
Ohh!
941
00:42:55,840 --> 00:42:57,240
He's still alive.
942
00:42:57,280 --> 00:42:58,800
Oh, my goodness!
943
00:42:58,880 --> 00:43:01,440
Oh, the Dragonback
almost takes another scalp,
944
00:43:01,520 --> 00:43:05,040
but somehow, somehow,
Rob was able to hold on!
945
00:43:05,080 --> 00:43:06,560
What a champ!
946
00:43:06,640 --> 00:43:09,280
Can he be the first
to complete the Dragonback?
947
00:43:09,360 --> 00:43:12,320
And, yes, forward roll.
Rob Patterson!
948
00:43:12,400 --> 00:43:14,680
That should be enough
for his fifth grand final,
949
00:43:14,760 --> 00:43:17,120
but he wants a spot
on the Power Tower.
950
00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:19,440
Rob Patterson's still giving us
the thumbs up!
951
00:43:19,520 --> 00:43:21,680
He's having a great time!
AUDIENCE: Beat the wall!
952
00:43:21,760 --> 00:43:24,960
He is really putting on a show!
The crowd is up and about!
953
00:43:25,000 --> 00:43:26,800
And up he goes!
954
00:43:26,840 --> 00:43:29,680
Rob Patterson is over the wall!
955
00:43:29,760 --> 00:43:33,240
Wonder what Jimmy, Ashlin, Bryson,
and Charlie are thinking right now.
956
00:43:33,320 --> 00:43:35,520
They won the fast pass
to the grand final.
957
00:43:35,560 --> 00:43:36,840
So, they skip the semis.
958
00:43:36,920 --> 00:43:38,200
Come on, Rob!
That's it! Good job!
959
00:43:38,280 --> 00:43:40,360
Let's make some noise for him,
everyone.
960
00:43:40,400 --> 00:43:42,800
Come on. We wanna see him do this!
961
00:43:42,880 --> 00:43:45,200
Visualising now
exactly what he needs to do.
962
00:43:45,240 --> 00:43:47,080
He needs to hit that mini tramp.
963
00:43:47,160 --> 00:43:48,920
You don't want to overlook
the simple things.
964
00:43:48,960 --> 00:43:50,760
Up he goes on to the first Wingnut.
965
00:43:50,840 --> 00:43:53,680
He wants to get through this course
quickly now.
966
00:43:53,760 --> 00:43:57,120
He's picking up the pace. Will do
the transfer to the second now.
967
00:43:57,200 --> 00:43:59,040
Oh, yes!
Nice grab!
968
00:43:59,120 --> 00:44:02,240
Rearranges himself
to move himself to the third.
969
00:44:02,320 --> 00:44:03,800
There he goes!
Oh, yes!
970
00:44:03,840 --> 00:44:06,240
Rob Patterson's on the last Wingnut.
971
00:44:06,320 --> 00:44:08,680
He's gone further
than any ninja tonight.
972
00:44:08,760 --> 00:44:11,280
Can he go all the way
and complete this course?
973
00:44:12,320 --> 00:44:14,400
It's been so difficult.
He looks relieved.
974
00:44:14,440 --> 00:44:16,240
He looks really relieved.
975
00:44:16,280 --> 00:44:17,560
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
976
00:44:17,640 --> 00:44:21,560
He's got a smile on his face now.
He knows he is almost there.
977
00:44:21,640 --> 00:44:25,600
Come on, Rob. Spider Jump, Chimney
Rope Climb, and then the glory.
978
00:44:25,640 --> 00:44:27,240
Go!
979
00:44:27,280 --> 00:44:29,720
Yes! He's through.
980
00:44:29,800 --> 00:44:33,000
We'll get a bird's eye view
of Rob Patterson,
981
00:44:33,080 --> 00:44:36,440
the 25-year-old
originally from Brisbane.
982
00:44:36,520 --> 00:44:41,000
If you're in Queensland,
get around the TV, make some noise.
983
00:44:41,080 --> 00:44:44,520
He's eight meters away from glory.
Here he comes.
984
00:44:44,600 --> 00:44:46,800
Come on, Rob Patterson
Come on, Rob!
985
00:44:46,840 --> 00:44:48,080
Come on, Rob!
986
00:44:48,160 --> 00:44:51,360
He hugs that rope with his knees!
He's got it around his ankles.
987
00:44:51,440 --> 00:44:54,280
It's in his hands.
He's metres away, Bec!
988
00:44:54,320 --> 00:44:56,160
Pull and push, Rob. You can do it!
989
00:44:56,240 --> 00:44:58,600
He's not looking
that confident at the rope,
990
00:44:58,640 --> 00:45:00,480
but he's gonna do it for sure!
991
00:45:00,520 --> 00:45:02,360
He's fine! The buzzer's there!
992
00:45:02,440 --> 00:45:05,040
Rob Patterson's there!
Come on, Rob!
993
00:45:05,080 --> 00:45:07,400
And he's into the grand final
994
00:45:07,440 --> 00:45:12,480
of Australian Ninja Warrior!
995
00:45:12,560 --> 00:45:14,560
Yes!
Whoo!
996
00:45:14,600 --> 00:45:17,000
Rob Patterson!
997
00:45:17,080 --> 00:45:22,640
That is now five grand final berths
for Rob Patterson.
998
00:45:22,680 --> 00:45:24,000
Oh! (LAUGHS)
999
00:45:24,040 --> 00:45:26,840
You are unstoppable, Rob. Well done!
1000
00:45:28,000 --> 00:45:29,560
Mate, we gotta ask you -
1001
00:45:29,640 --> 00:45:31,680
how does it feel to be
a five-time grand finalist?
1002
00:45:31,760 --> 00:45:33,720
It's just awesome.
It's an amazing feeling.
1003
00:45:33,800 --> 00:45:36,440
Well, you've got a ticket
on the Power Tower right now.
1004
00:45:36,480 --> 00:45:38,280
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1005
00:45:38,360 --> 00:45:40,640
Get amongst it, big guy.
How good's this bloke?
1006
00:45:40,720 --> 00:45:42,720
He's just smashed it!
Oh, well done.
1007
00:45:42,760 --> 00:45:44,480
All the way into the grand final.
1008
00:45:44,520 --> 00:45:47,360
Rob Patterson, you legend!
1009
00:45:47,400 --> 00:45:50,400
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1010
00:45:52,160 --> 00:45:54,880
Well, he deserves to be
in the grand final.
1011
00:45:54,960 --> 00:45:57,520
As expected, he was silky smooth
through the air,
1012
00:45:57,560 --> 00:45:59,200
but what happened on the Dragonback?
1013
00:45:59,280 --> 00:46:01,920
I think he was expecting
to land on top,
1014
00:46:01,960 --> 00:46:03,800
but one side of the bar overshot,
1015
00:46:03,880 --> 00:46:07,160
and sheer guts and determination
just kept him on.
1016
00:46:07,240 --> 00:46:10,080
Rob Patterson not only
slayed the Dragonback,
1017
00:46:10,120 --> 00:46:11,600
he slayed the course,
1018
00:46:11,680 --> 00:46:14,880
and now he has the number one spot
on the Power Tower,
1019
00:46:14,920 --> 00:46:17,040
right above Dylan James.
1020
00:46:19,040 --> 00:46:21,960
Next, from Boggabri, NSW,
1021
00:46:22,040 --> 00:46:26,000
the small town's big hope,
Cruze Morley.
1022
00:46:26,040 --> 00:46:27,760
For the last four years,
1023
00:46:27,840 --> 00:46:30,480
I've had my eye on making it
to the grand final.
1024
00:46:30,520 --> 00:46:31,800
It is definitely game on.
1025
00:46:31,880 --> 00:46:34,840
And two-time grand finalist
Nathan Ryles
1026
00:46:34,880 --> 00:46:36,680
is looking to make it three.
1027
00:46:36,760 --> 00:46:39,040
MAN: I love the new
Mount Midoriyama.
1028
00:46:39,120 --> 00:46:42,520
This thing is a beast!
This thing is on steroids.
1029
00:46:42,560 --> 00:46:44,280
You've just gotta send it.
1030
00:46:44,360 --> 00:46:49,200
It's the semifinals
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
1031
00:47:00,000 --> 00:47:03,360
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1032
00:47:04,960 --> 00:47:07,200
Welcome back
to Australian Ninja Warrior.
1033
00:47:07,280 --> 00:47:10,800
Well, Mount Midoriyama has given
no quarter tonight,
1034
00:47:10,880 --> 00:47:14,240
but now it's time to go to town -
a country town.
1035
00:47:14,320 --> 00:47:19,360
From Boggabri, in NSW,
rookie ninja Cruze Morley.
1036
00:47:19,400 --> 00:47:22,040
CROWD: Let's go, Boggy! Let's go!
1037
00:47:22,080 --> 00:47:24,040
Let's go, Boggy!
1038
00:47:24,080 --> 00:47:26,000
(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYS)
1039
00:47:26,080 --> 00:47:28,760
Making it to the semis,
it's, yeah, it's a dream come true.
1040
00:47:29,760 --> 00:47:31,000
When I went back to Boggabri,
1041
00:47:31,080 --> 00:47:32,800
a lot of people came over
and just said,
1042
00:47:32,840 --> 00:47:34,480
"Hey, Boggy Ninja, how'd you go?"
1043
00:47:34,520 --> 00:47:35,520
(CAR HORN BLARES)
1044
00:47:35,560 --> 00:47:36,840
It's just such a small town.
1045
00:47:36,920 --> 00:47:39,520
Hey, Boggy Ninja, how you going?
Good! How are you?
1046
00:47:39,560 --> 00:47:42,560
CHILDREN: Go, Boggy Ninja!
1047
00:47:42,640 --> 00:47:45,400
Sitting at home, watching this
for the last four years,
1048
00:47:45,480 --> 00:47:48,440
I didn't think I'd be there,
but finally, I'm here,
1049
00:47:48,480 --> 00:47:50,360
and I'm unleashing the Boggy Ninja.
1050
00:47:53,120 --> 00:47:55,720
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1051
00:47:55,760 --> 00:47:57,120
When I ran out in the heats,
1052
00:47:57,200 --> 00:47:58,960
there was just so many things
going through my mind.
1053
00:47:59,040 --> 00:48:01,480
Like, I've never had a crowd
cheering for me.
1054
00:48:01,560 --> 00:48:04,840
My family on the sideline,
they've been very supportive,
1055
00:48:04,880 --> 00:48:06,360
and for all of them to make it,
1056
00:48:06,440 --> 00:48:08,400
from seven hours,
drove all the way up,
1057
00:48:08,480 --> 00:48:11,280
it was just, yeah, pretty proud
of them to be there and support me.
1058
00:48:11,360 --> 00:48:15,200
Ben Polson, seeing him in the
audience, it's pretty incredible.
1059
00:48:15,240 --> 00:48:16,560
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1060
00:48:16,640 --> 00:48:18,800
REBECCA: Ohh, a little miss!
Little miss!
1061
00:48:18,880 --> 00:48:21,640
I didn't even think I would make it
to the semifinals.
1062
00:48:21,680 --> 00:48:23,520
Coming in as a rookie,
1063
00:48:23,600 --> 00:48:25,160
I thought I'd have
a lot of pressure on me,
1064
00:48:25,240 --> 00:48:28,240
and just seeing my heat, there were
so many top guns in there.
1065
00:48:28,280 --> 00:48:29,720
Olivia Vivian braces that ring.
1066
00:48:29,800 --> 00:48:31,200
Oh, she's quick!
Gets it.
1067
00:48:31,280 --> 00:48:33,560
No problem for Bryson Klein.
Never in doubt.
1068
00:48:33,640 --> 00:48:37,200
Yeah, no, I didn't even think I was
gonna make the semis, but here I am.
1069
00:48:37,240 --> 00:48:39,080
I made Boggabri proud in the heats.
1070
00:48:39,160 --> 00:48:41,440
I'm here tonight to make them
even prouder in the semis.
1071
00:48:41,480 --> 00:48:43,200
Let's go, Boggy Ninja. Whoo!
1072
00:48:43,240 --> 00:48:45,080
(LAUGHS)
1073
00:48:47,360 --> 00:48:49,360
AUDIENCE: Let's go, Boggy! Let's go!
1074
00:48:49,440 --> 00:48:51,880
Hey, how good is this?
The Boggy Ninja!
1075
00:48:51,960 --> 00:48:55,320
The whole town of Boggabri
is in the stands right there
1076
00:48:55,400 --> 00:48:57,520
and they're right behind
this man here -
1077
00:48:57,560 --> 00:48:59,960
Cruze Morley!
1078
00:49:00,040 --> 00:49:02,440
"Let's go, Boggy. Let's go!"
That's the chant.
1079
00:49:02,520 --> 00:49:05,680
REBECCA: Let's go, Boggy.
Oh, look at that one last breath.
1080
00:49:05,760 --> 00:49:07,520
He says,
"Oh, give me a bit more of that."
1081
00:49:07,560 --> 00:49:09,040
(REBECCA LAUGHS)
1082
00:49:09,120 --> 00:49:12,200
He says, "Give me a bit more
of that noise."
1083
00:49:12,280 --> 00:49:13,480
(REBECCA LAUGHS)
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1084
00:49:13,560 --> 00:49:16,000
And there is the buzzer
for Cruze Morley.
1085
00:49:16,040 --> 00:49:18,240
Takes on the Log Runner
1086
00:49:18,320 --> 00:49:21,400
in the semifinal of
Australian Ninja Warrior 2021.
1087
00:49:21,480 --> 00:49:24,840
Does that easily. Moves on to
the Double Dipper, obstacle two.
1088
00:49:26,160 --> 00:49:29,480
And this is the obstacle that's taken
out some good ninjas tonight, Bec.
1089
00:49:29,520 --> 00:49:31,480
The Double Dipper.
1090
00:49:31,520 --> 00:49:33,720
It's so unforgiving,
1091
00:49:33,800 --> 00:49:37,600
and it's made an extremely difficult
semifinal course
1092
00:49:37,680 --> 00:49:40,840
an almost impossible semifinal
course.
1093
00:49:40,920 --> 00:49:45,480
Oh, everyone's nervous because they
know what this Double Dipper can do.
1094
00:49:45,520 --> 00:49:47,960
Have a listen to how quiet it's gone.
1095
00:49:48,040 --> 00:49:49,360
Ohh!
No!
1096
00:49:49,440 --> 00:49:50,960
(AUDIENCE EXCLAIMS)
No!
1097
00:49:51,000 --> 00:49:52,080
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1098
00:49:52,160 --> 00:49:56,040
The boy from Boggabri
can hold his head high.
1099
00:49:56,080 --> 00:49:58,120
He's gone off to the big smoke,
1100
00:49:58,200 --> 00:50:01,400
he's made the semifinal
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
1101
00:50:01,480 --> 00:50:04,040
He wanted to put Boggabri
on the map -
1102
00:50:04,080 --> 00:50:06,480
well, he's well and truly done that.
1103
00:50:07,920 --> 00:50:10,600
Cruze Morley typifies
what ninja is all about.
1104
00:50:10,680 --> 00:50:13,680
He's had a go,
built his own gym to train in.
1105
00:50:13,760 --> 00:50:15,520
He'll be a bit disappointed
with that run.
1106
00:50:15,600 --> 00:50:18,360
He just couldn't hold on
at the bottom of that first dip,
1107
00:50:18,400 --> 00:50:20,240
but I'm sure we'll see him again.
1108
00:50:20,280 --> 00:50:23,080
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1109
00:50:23,120 --> 00:50:24,320
Cruze Morley!
1110
00:50:24,400 --> 00:50:27,440
You've been a massive fan
of the show for a long, long time.
1111
00:50:27,520 --> 00:50:30,880
As soon as you turned 18, you said,
"Hey, I'm gonna fill in a form.
1112
00:50:30,960 --> 00:50:33,600
"I'm going on that show,"
and you're here.
1113
00:50:33,680 --> 00:50:36,040
How good is that?
Yeah, dream come true.
1114
00:50:36,080 --> 00:50:38,240
It's finally... I'm finally here.
1115
00:50:38,320 --> 00:50:40,000
Made it to the semis.
It's just huge, yeah.
1116
00:50:40,080 --> 00:50:43,240
And from a little town called...?
Boggabri!
1117
00:50:43,280 --> 00:50:44,280
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1118
00:50:44,360 --> 00:50:46,560
And they're all here in the stands.
You brought the whole town.
1119
00:50:46,640 --> 00:50:49,920
I think I did bring the whole crowd,
yeah. Thank you, guys.
1120
00:50:50,000 --> 00:50:51,960
We've loved you
being a part of the show.
1121
00:50:52,040 --> 00:50:54,720
Please come back.
Please bring the town back.
1122
00:50:54,800 --> 00:50:57,640
Let's put your hands together
for the Boggy Ninja!
1123
00:50:57,680 --> 00:50:59,680
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1124
00:50:59,760 --> 00:51:03,320
Well, from a new breed of ninja
to a veteran.
1125
00:51:03,400 --> 00:51:05,920
Can the old guard
show them how it's done?
1126
00:51:05,960 --> 00:51:07,840
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1127
00:51:07,920 --> 00:51:10,680
Up next, a ninja legend
from South Australia
1128
00:51:10,760 --> 00:51:14,160
who is searching for a place
in his third grand final.
1129
00:51:14,240 --> 00:51:18,160
Let's make some noise, Australia.
Here's Nathan Ryles.
1130
00:51:18,200 --> 00:51:21,200
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1131
00:51:22,520 --> 00:51:25,240
He's going for it, Nathan Ryles.
He is going for it!
1132
00:51:25,320 --> 00:51:28,080
MAN: This year's heat
was so much harder
1133
00:51:28,120 --> 00:51:30,680
than any previous heats we've seen.
1134
00:51:30,720 --> 00:51:32,800
The obstacles are crazy!
1135
00:51:32,880 --> 00:51:35,520
Very frustrated that
I fell on the Flying Shelves.
1136
00:51:35,600 --> 00:51:37,720
I feel like
that's a big strength of mine.
1137
00:51:37,760 --> 00:51:39,040
Gotta nail it.
1138
00:51:39,120 --> 00:51:40,760
Ohh!
Oh!
1139
00:51:40,800 --> 00:51:41,960
Excruciating!
1140
00:51:42,040 --> 00:51:44,760
There is no doubt in my mind
that I could have hit that buzzer,
1141
00:51:44,840 --> 00:51:47,680
but luckily for me,
I've got a chance to redeem myself.
1142
00:51:47,720 --> 00:51:49,560
(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
1143
00:51:49,600 --> 00:51:51,440
Tonight is my night,
1144
00:51:51,520 --> 00:51:54,480
but to get through to the grand
final would mean a lot to me.
1145
00:51:54,560 --> 00:51:56,320
I want to show that
that's where I below,
1146
00:51:56,400 --> 00:51:58,480
and these other ninjas
better watch out.
1147
00:52:00,280 --> 00:52:02,280
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1148
00:52:02,360 --> 00:52:06,280
Now, we would love to be able
to connect with wife, Tori.
1149
00:52:06,360 --> 00:52:09,320
She's on a shift in the emergency
department in Adelaide,
1150
00:52:09,400 --> 00:52:12,120
but guess what -
she just had a break.
1151
00:52:12,160 --> 00:52:14,320
So, she's there. Hey, Tori.
1152
00:52:14,360 --> 00:52:16,040
Hi! (LAUGHS)
1153
00:52:16,080 --> 00:52:18,200
You should see Nathan's face light up
1154
00:52:18,280 --> 00:52:20,480
the moment he saw you
on the big screen.
1155
00:52:20,520 --> 00:52:23,480
Oh, I know. I miss him! (LAUGHS)
1156
00:52:23,560 --> 00:52:26,000
Well, we love the fact
that you're doing that,
1157
00:52:26,040 --> 00:52:28,720
and you've got a baby coming?
1158
00:52:28,800 --> 00:52:32,000
I do, I do, yes.
We are... we're pregnant.
1159
00:52:32,080 --> 00:52:33,720
Hey, can we have a round
of applause...
1160
00:52:33,800 --> 00:52:36,440
Congratulations!
..for Tori and Nathan?
1161
00:52:36,480 --> 00:52:38,520
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1162
00:52:38,560 --> 00:52:40,360
OK, let's do this now.
1163
00:52:40,440 --> 00:52:42,240
Look at the focus.
Here comes Nathan Ryles.
1164
00:52:42,280 --> 00:52:45,520
Nathan Ryles - he's ready to go!
1165
00:52:45,560 --> 00:52:47,760
This is gonna be awesome.
1166
00:52:47,800 --> 00:52:48,840
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1167
00:52:48,920 --> 00:52:50,680
Obstacle one - the Log Run, it is.
The buzzer.
1168
00:52:50,760 --> 00:52:54,320
Nathan Ryles chasing
his third grand final.
1169
00:52:54,400 --> 00:52:56,360
Oh, yes.
Perfect start, Nathan Ryles!
1170
00:52:56,440 --> 00:52:59,240
Yeah, Crawf, he'll be hoping
the perfection continues.
1171
00:52:59,280 --> 00:53:01,440
This is a demanding course.
1172
00:53:01,480 --> 00:53:03,480
Nathan wasn't his best in the heats,
1173
00:53:03,560 --> 00:53:07,240
and with plenty of new ninjas
snapping at the old guard's heels,
1174
00:53:07,320 --> 00:53:11,280
they need to send a message
that they can't beat experience.
1175
00:53:11,320 --> 00:53:13,120
Off he goes on the Double Dipper.
1176
00:53:13,200 --> 00:53:15,560
You have to get it right,
and he's done that.
1177
00:53:15,640 --> 00:53:19,800
He's added to his perfect start with
perfect execution of obstacle two.
1178
00:53:19,880 --> 00:53:22,760
Tori looks pretty thrilled
where she's sitting.
1179
00:53:22,800 --> 00:53:24,280
Nathan's looking good.
1180
00:53:24,320 --> 00:53:26,320
He makes his way to obstacle three.
1181
00:53:26,400 --> 00:53:29,520
Now, he's a solid ninja
at 90kg.
1182
00:53:29,600 --> 00:53:32,520
So, he won't want to hang around.
He has to commit to the lache.
1183
00:53:33,680 --> 00:53:36,360
Come on, Nathan!
Ohh, a bit of indecision.
1184
00:53:36,440 --> 00:53:38,600
I think his body wanted to go
and his head said no.
1185
00:53:38,680 --> 00:53:41,240
Ohh, he had to commit!
He made a mistake.
1186
00:53:41,320 --> 00:53:44,520
He corrected,
and now he's connected with the mat.
1187
00:53:44,560 --> 00:53:47,040
Nathan Ryles survives obstacle three.
1188
00:53:47,080 --> 00:53:49,160
Will he survive obstacle four?
1189
00:53:49,240 --> 00:53:51,720
It's the Flying Shelf Grab
to Corkscrew.
1190
00:53:53,000 --> 00:53:55,440
Sucking the oxygen in.
He's gonna need it.
1191
00:53:55,480 --> 00:53:57,080
He fell on the shelf in the heats.
1192
00:53:57,160 --> 00:54:00,840
I've got bad news, Nathan -
this obstacle is harder.
1193
00:54:00,920 --> 00:54:02,920
Yeah, this isn't just
the Flying Shelf Grab.
1194
00:54:02,960 --> 00:54:04,720
It's got the corkscrew in the middle,
1195
00:54:04,800 --> 00:54:07,360
but Nathan has to stick
this first lache,
1196
00:54:07,400 --> 00:54:09,240
and that's how you do it.
1197
00:54:09,320 --> 00:54:11,720
Yeah, now, this comes
with a twist, though.
1198
00:54:11,800 --> 00:54:13,560
It's a big lache
to hit the corkscrew.
1199
00:54:13,600 --> 00:54:15,760
He's gonna feel the 90kg here!
1200
00:54:15,800 --> 00:54:17,080
Hold on, hold on, hold on!
1201
00:54:17,160 --> 00:54:19,840
It's caused a problem,
but he hangs on!
1202
00:54:19,920 --> 00:54:22,680
OK, and he's grimacing
a little bit on his face now.
1203
00:54:22,720 --> 00:54:24,600
He's making hard work of this,
1204
00:54:24,680 --> 00:54:27,640
and this last lache
has been the last dance... oh!
1205
00:54:27,720 --> 00:54:30,880
Of several ninjas tonight,
and Nathan joins that list.
1206
00:54:30,920 --> 00:54:32,960
No, no, no.
1207
00:54:33,040 --> 00:54:36,480
Nathan Ryles,
a two-time grand finalist.
1208
00:54:36,520 --> 00:54:39,560
I reckon he's in a precarious spot.
1209
00:54:39,640 --> 00:54:41,840
He may not make
his third grand final.
1210
00:54:41,880 --> 00:54:44,120
Just the top eight go through.
1211
00:54:44,160 --> 00:54:45,320
Let's relive it.
1212
00:54:45,400 --> 00:54:47,160
Nathan was looking good
on the Double Dipper,
1213
00:54:47,240 --> 00:54:50,680
but this hesitation on the trapeze
seemed to rattle him a little.
1214
00:54:50,720 --> 00:54:52,280
It looks harmless enough,
1215
00:54:52,360 --> 00:54:55,240
but then the corkscrew,
well, it really threw him around.
1216
00:54:55,280 --> 00:54:57,320
He hurried to get to the next shelf,
1217
00:54:57,400 --> 00:55:00,160
but could have done with another
swing or two in the end.
1218
00:55:00,240 --> 00:55:02,680
The lache just wasn't big enough
to connect.
1219
00:55:03,720 --> 00:55:05,920
Nathan!
Whoo! (LAUGHS)
1220
00:55:06,000 --> 00:55:09,840
Obviously super disappointed
to drop off there,
1221
00:55:09,920 --> 00:55:13,600
but you know, that's how Ninja goes,
and it's such a brutal course.
1222
00:55:13,680 --> 00:55:16,840
You know, the semifinals
are an absolute beast.
1223
00:55:16,880 --> 00:55:18,440
I feel amazing to be here.
1224
00:55:18,520 --> 00:55:21,120
I'm so honoured to be able
to be a part of this show,
1225
00:55:21,200 --> 00:55:22,760
and you know,
thanks for having me out here.
1226
00:55:22,840 --> 00:55:25,960
No, it's great to have you here.
Congratulations! Well done.
1227
00:55:26,000 --> 00:55:29,000
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1228
00:55:30,800 --> 00:55:33,720
Nathan summed this course up
beautifully - it's a beast,
1229
00:55:33,800 --> 00:55:37,640
but if it can be tamed, the prize
on offer is worth the fight.
1230
00:55:37,720 --> 00:55:41,920
$200,000 if a ninja can conquer
Mount Midoriyama,
1231
00:55:41,960 --> 00:55:44,560
but first, they've gotta get there.
1232
00:55:44,600 --> 00:55:45,800
(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)
1233
00:55:45,880 --> 00:55:48,720
Stay with us, Australia. This course
is about to get a shake-up.
1234
00:55:48,800 --> 00:55:52,160
Judith Carroll, the only female
to scale the Warped Wall,
1235
00:55:52,200 --> 00:55:53,400
is running next.
1236
00:55:53,480 --> 00:55:57,040
She's one of a trio of ninjas
who all hit the buzzer in the heats.
1237
00:55:57,080 --> 00:55:59,360
Can she do the same in the semis?
1238
00:55:59,440 --> 00:56:02,040
Eight places in the grand final
are up for grabs,
1239
00:56:02,120 --> 00:56:07,120
with a chance to win
a massive $200,000.
1240
00:56:07,160 --> 00:56:09,160
(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)
1241
00:56:15,120 --> 00:56:17,640
BEN: Tonight's top two
furthest fastest ninjas
1242
00:56:17,720 --> 00:56:20,360
will face off
on the all-new Power Tower
1243
00:56:20,440 --> 00:56:23,800
for a game-changing second chance
in the grand final,
1244
00:56:23,840 --> 00:56:26,080
all thanks to Energizer.
1245
00:56:31,840 --> 00:56:33,880
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1246
00:56:33,960 --> 00:56:37,160
Welcome back to the
Australian Ninja Warrior semifinals,
1247
00:56:37,240 --> 00:56:41,360
where Mount Midoriyama is unleashing
everything at our ninjas tonight.
1248
00:56:41,440 --> 00:56:44,320
REBECCA: We've never seen
a semifinal course this difficult,
1249
00:56:44,400 --> 00:56:46,800
and if ninjas want a shot
at Mount Midoriyama,
1250
00:56:46,880 --> 00:56:49,000
they will have to rise
to the challenge.
1251
00:56:50,080 --> 00:56:52,560
Obstacle one - the Log Runner
1252
00:56:52,640 --> 00:56:55,200
tripped up full-time mum
Alicia Prosser.
1253
00:56:55,280 --> 00:56:59,440
She hesitated, and she who hesitates,
gets wet.
1254
00:56:59,480 --> 00:57:01,200
Oh, no! The foot goes in.
1255
00:57:01,280 --> 00:57:05,680
Melbourne's Melvin Solo looked like
he might be one to watch this season.
1256
00:57:05,760 --> 00:57:08,440
He came close to getting past
the Double Dipper...
1257
00:57:08,480 --> 00:57:10,360
Oh, no!
1258
00:57:10,440 --> 00:57:13,400
He made a splash on the course,
but not the way he wanted.
1259
00:57:13,480 --> 00:57:17,640
Oh, no! He's flipped out,
and Solo has gone down the drain.
1260
00:57:18,840 --> 00:57:20,960
The 'Sparkly Ninja' Russell Morris
1261
00:57:21,000 --> 00:57:23,040
was hoping to dazzle us all...
1262
00:57:23,080 --> 00:57:24,360
Yes!
1263
00:57:24,440 --> 00:57:28,080
..but the Shelf Grab to Corkscrew
rubbed some of the shine off,
1264
00:57:28,120 --> 00:57:30,640
as he came undone on the last lache.
1265
00:57:30,680 --> 00:57:32,440
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
1266
00:57:32,520 --> 00:57:35,800
The ninjas were warned
Mount Midoriyama is angry.
1267
00:57:39,800 --> 00:57:42,640
It certainly is,
and next up is the only woman
1268
00:57:42,720 --> 00:57:45,280
to make it up the Warped Wall
in the heats.
1269
00:57:45,360 --> 00:57:49,560
Next stop for this new ninja hero -
the grand final.
1270
00:57:49,640 --> 00:57:52,360
Let's give it up right now
for Judith Carroll.
1271
00:57:52,400 --> 00:57:54,240
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1272
00:57:54,280 --> 00:57:55,360
Judith!
1273
00:57:55,400 --> 00:57:57,400
Can this Northern Beaches nanny
1274
00:57:57,480 --> 00:58:00,600
become just the second female ninja,
alongside Olivia Vivian,
1275
00:58:00,640 --> 00:58:02,440
to make it to a grand final?
1276
00:58:02,520 --> 00:58:04,800
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Come on, Judith!
1277
00:58:04,880 --> 00:58:06,840
"Come on, Judith."
That's boyfriend, Matt.
1278
00:58:06,920 --> 00:58:09,680
He will run shortly.
These two, they're real contenders.
1279
00:58:12,040 --> 00:58:15,680
Since the heats, I've been back
looking after Izzy and Abby.
1280
00:58:15,760 --> 00:58:18,360
The girls have been really excited
with how I did in the heats,
1281
00:58:18,440 --> 00:58:20,360
and they're definitely
looking forward
1282
00:58:20,440 --> 00:58:22,320
to seeing me do well tonight
in the semis.
1283
00:58:22,400 --> 00:58:25,600
You would be really good
on the cargo net.
1284
00:58:25,640 --> 00:58:27,320
Yeah? Thanks, Iz!
1285
00:58:27,360 --> 00:58:28,560
Come on, Judith!
1286
00:58:28,640 --> 00:58:30,240
Yes! She's done it.
Yes.
1287
00:58:30,320 --> 00:58:33,840
Eat your heart out, Mary Poppins!
This nanny can fly!
1288
00:58:33,920 --> 00:58:38,280
Getting to the wall was kind of,
like... very excited and super happy,
1289
00:58:38,320 --> 00:58:40,560
but also it is pretty intimidating.
1290
00:58:40,600 --> 00:58:42,400
Like, it's a super high wall.
1291
00:58:42,440 --> 00:58:45,880
4.35 metres in height.
1292
00:58:45,960 --> 00:58:47,640
Sucking in the oxygen.
Here she goes, running.
1293
00:58:47,720 --> 00:58:49,800
Here we go!
Pump the arms! Go, go, go!
1294
00:58:49,840 --> 00:58:50,840
(AUDIENCE EXCLAIMS)
1295
00:58:50,880 --> 00:58:52,080
You can do it!
1296
00:58:52,160 --> 00:58:55,320
Having Izzy and Abby there
on the sideline got me up there.
1297
00:58:55,360 --> 00:58:58,160
Go up this wall.
1298
00:58:58,240 --> 00:58:59,720
Yeah!
Go, go, go! Pump the arms!
1299
00:58:59,760 --> 00:59:01,000
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1300
00:59:01,080 --> 00:59:03,280
Obviously it's my job
to look after them,
1301
00:59:03,360 --> 00:59:05,600
but it feels like
I'm a big part of their lives,
1302
00:59:05,680 --> 00:59:07,640
and you could really see
that their hearts were in it.
1303
00:59:07,680 --> 00:59:10,320
How good was that? She made it!
1304
00:59:10,400 --> 00:59:13,800
That really gave me that last extra
push to get up to the top.
1305
00:59:13,840 --> 00:59:16,840
That was extraordinary.
1306
00:59:16,920 --> 00:59:21,040
Knowing that I was the only woman
to make it up that wall
1307
00:59:21,080 --> 00:59:23,480
is very exciting.
1308
00:59:23,520 --> 00:59:25,840
I think, if I do my best tonight,
1309
00:59:25,920 --> 00:59:28,160
I know that I can be
in that top eight.
1310
00:59:29,160 --> 00:59:30,160
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1311
00:59:30,240 --> 00:59:33,200
What a moment that was, when
Judith made it up the Warped Wall.
1312
00:59:33,240 --> 00:59:35,400
It was almost a flawless run.
1313
00:59:35,480 --> 00:59:38,160
Now, if she can repeat
that kind of performance tonight,
1314
00:59:38,200 --> 00:59:40,040
she will be in the grand final.
1315
00:59:40,080 --> 00:59:42,080
Well, let's hope so, Bec.
1316
00:59:42,120 --> 00:59:43,640
If we have a look at the leaderboard,
1317
00:59:43,680 --> 00:59:45,120
Judith is guaranteed
1318
00:59:45,160 --> 00:59:46,640
a spot in the grand final
1319
00:59:46,680 --> 00:59:48,920
if she makes it past the Dragonback.
1320
00:59:48,960 --> 00:59:50,360
If she doesn't,
1321
00:59:50,400 --> 00:59:51,840
it'll come down to time.
1322
00:59:51,880 --> 00:59:53,600
No pressure, Judith.
1323
00:59:53,680 --> 00:59:56,440
This is a really big moment
for Judith Carroll.
1324
00:59:56,520 --> 00:59:58,840
There's a lot of expectation now
riding on her shoulders
1325
00:59:58,880 --> 01:00:00,360
for herself, for the kids,
1326
01:00:00,400 --> 01:00:02,160
and she knows everyone's watching.
1327
01:00:02,200 --> 01:00:03,920
It's a lot of pressure on her.
1328
01:00:03,960 --> 01:00:05,120
CHILD: You can do it!
1329
01:00:05,160 --> 01:00:06,960
Yeah, she'll have to block that out,
1330
01:00:07,040 --> 01:00:09,160
focus on the nine obstacles
in front of her.
1331
01:00:09,200 --> 01:00:11,360
She's off to a good start. One down.
1332
01:00:11,400 --> 01:00:13,240
Up to the Double Dipper now,
1333
01:00:13,280 --> 01:00:15,320
and she also attacks this course,
1334
01:00:15,400 --> 01:00:17,920
however, she does it with such grace
and elegance, Ben.
1335
01:00:18,000 --> 01:00:21,560
Yeah, her and Matt both calm and in
control when they're on the course.
1336
01:00:21,640 --> 01:00:24,280
Here she goes!
Yes.
1337
01:00:25,360 --> 01:00:27,720
Ohh! What?
1338
01:00:30,200 --> 01:00:31,920
CHILD: Good job, Judith!
1339
01:00:31,960 --> 01:00:33,320
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1340
01:00:33,400 --> 01:00:35,760
She was the one that was gonna
take it up to Olivia Vivian.
1341
01:00:35,800 --> 01:00:38,600
She was so close to getting off.
1342
01:00:38,640 --> 01:00:41,520
She had the cargo net in her hands,
1343
01:00:41,560 --> 01:00:43,600
but she just couldn't hold on to it.
1344
01:00:43,640 --> 01:00:45,120
Here's the replay.
1345
01:00:45,200 --> 01:00:48,160
I think she released slightly early
on the first dipper.
1346
01:00:48,240 --> 01:00:52,440
Keep your eye on her left hand.
Her face tells the story here.
1347
01:00:52,520 --> 01:00:54,840
I don't think she feels comfortable
with her grip.
1348
01:00:54,880 --> 01:00:56,560
She goes to adjust it,
1349
01:00:56,640 --> 01:00:58,680
then, at the bottom,
rushed to get off.
1350
01:00:58,760 --> 01:01:01,840
She had momentum,
but not enough of it was going up.
1351
01:01:01,880 --> 01:01:04,080
The Ninja course can be cruel,
1352
01:01:04,160 --> 01:01:07,000
and that's a tough one
for Judith Carroll.
1353
01:01:07,080 --> 01:01:09,200
It's great to see
you're still smiling.
1354
01:01:09,280 --> 01:01:13,040
Yeah, I mean,
I know anything can happen,
1355
01:01:13,080 --> 01:01:14,880
and... a bit heartbreaking, honestly.
1356
01:01:14,960 --> 01:01:17,440
I know it's heartbreaking,
but you've done an incredible job.
1357
01:01:17,520 --> 01:01:18,800
Yep.
You really have.
1358
01:01:18,880 --> 01:01:22,000
You've hit a buzzer in the heat!
You should be so proud of yourself.
1359
01:01:22,080 --> 01:01:25,560
Put your hands together
for superstar Judith Carroll.
1360
01:01:25,640 --> 01:01:27,560
Well done. Good on you.
Thank you very much.
1361
01:01:27,640 --> 01:01:30,160
She was good,
but sadly for her, though,
1362
01:01:30,240 --> 01:01:32,920
she will not be making it
to the grand final.
1363
01:01:33,000 --> 01:01:36,680
Certainly made an impact,
and her mark, this series.
1364
01:01:36,720 --> 01:01:39,080
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1365
01:01:39,120 --> 01:01:41,400
Next on Australian Ninja Warrior,
1366
01:01:41,480 --> 01:01:44,440
the final Power Tower spots
will be decided.
1367
01:01:44,480 --> 01:01:46,480
Rob Patterson in pole position,
1368
01:01:46,520 --> 01:01:48,760
the 'Rocket Man' Dylan James second,
1369
01:01:48,840 --> 01:01:51,280
but if I was one of them,
I'd be nervous.
1370
01:01:51,360 --> 01:01:53,440
MAN: I would love to get a fast time
and a buzzer tonight.
1371
01:01:53,520 --> 01:01:56,000
Coming up,
we see ninja legend Zak Stolz...
1372
01:01:56,040 --> 01:01:57,320
There is a lot more pressure.
1373
01:01:57,400 --> 01:02:00,200
The course, as a whole,
is just ridiculously difficult,
1374
01:02:00,280 --> 01:02:01,840
but let's not forget
all the rookies out there.
1375
01:02:01,880 --> 01:02:03,280
Like, they are coming in hot!
1376
01:02:03,360 --> 01:02:07,240
And legend in the making
Mat Hutchins-Read.
1377
01:02:07,280 --> 01:02:10,560
The race to the Power Tower is on.
1378
01:02:10,600 --> 01:02:11,840
Semis are gonna be hard.
1379
01:02:11,920 --> 01:02:14,480
It's gonna take a lot to be
one of those eight ninjas.
1380
01:02:27,600 --> 01:02:30,000
BEN: Welcome back
to Australian Ninja Warrior.
1381
01:02:30,080 --> 01:02:32,840
Tonight, just eight
of our furthest fastest ninjas
1382
01:02:32,920 --> 01:02:34,560
will get through
to the grand final next week.
1383
01:02:34,640 --> 01:02:37,600
The competition is as fierce
as it gets.
1384
01:02:38,920 --> 01:02:41,440
REBECCA: On the course now,
Mat Hutchins-Read,
1385
01:02:41,520 --> 01:02:43,640
touted as the one to watch
this season.
1386
01:02:43,680 --> 01:02:45,680
WOMAN: Go big! Go big!
1387
01:02:45,720 --> 01:02:47,080
(CHEERING)
1388
01:02:47,120 --> 01:02:49,120
And he makes that tricky last lache.
1389
01:02:49,200 --> 01:02:52,080
It's a big ask, that one,
but he does it nicely.
1390
01:02:52,120 --> 01:02:53,840
Finds the safety of the mat.
1391
01:02:53,880 --> 01:02:55,600
Obstacle five now.
1392
01:02:55,680 --> 01:02:58,800
Just look at Judith on the sideline
at the moment.
1393
01:02:58,880 --> 01:03:01,520
She's pumping him up,
getting behind him.
1394
01:03:01,560 --> 01:03:03,120
I think everyone is.
1395
01:03:03,200 --> 01:03:05,160
Well, he's made it
to the Dragonback -
1396
01:03:05,240 --> 01:03:08,160
arguably the toughest obstacle
on this course tonight.
1397
01:03:08,240 --> 01:03:11,040
Rob Patterson -
the only ninja to complete it.
1398
01:03:11,120 --> 01:03:14,320
He's about 20 seconds faster than Rob
to this point.
1399
01:03:14,360 --> 01:03:17,040
Mat Hutchins-Read is off to a flyer.
1400
01:03:17,120 --> 01:03:20,520
Now he's gotta get the bar
all the way up before going down.
1401
01:03:21,800 --> 01:03:23,560
So far, so good.
Watch this one.
1402
01:03:23,640 --> 01:03:26,640
No, I'm telling you,
this guy's got the gears.
1403
01:03:26,720 --> 01:03:29,120
Making a good time too here, Ben.
He's got the stuff.
1404
01:03:29,200 --> 01:03:33,360
Oh, I tell you what,
we have a contender right here.
1405
01:03:33,400 --> 01:03:34,640
First time ninja.
1406
01:03:34,680 --> 01:03:36,480
You're 100% right, Crawf.
1407
01:03:36,560 --> 01:03:38,520
He's been flawless
as he gets to the top.
1408
01:03:38,560 --> 01:03:41,160
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! Ohh!
1409
01:03:41,240 --> 01:03:44,520
Mmm, spoke too soon there,
but calmness is the key - no panic.
1410
01:03:44,600 --> 01:03:48,000
If he can clear this obstacle,
he's into the grand final.
1411
01:03:48,040 --> 01:03:50,040
Not rushing! Oh! (LAUGHS)
1412
01:03:50,120 --> 01:03:53,720
Oh, and he throws the bar away.
Says, "Take that!"
1413
01:03:53,760 --> 01:03:55,560
Mat is now on the Power Tower.
1414
01:03:55,640 --> 01:03:57,920
He's overtaken
Rocket Man Dylan James.
1415
01:03:57,960 --> 01:03:59,720
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1416
01:03:59,760 --> 01:04:01,240
Ninja royalty watching on there.
1417
01:04:01,280 --> 01:04:02,880
They must be thinking,
1418
01:04:02,960 --> 01:04:05,480
"Who is this ninja newcomer
who's come to take the crown?"
1419
01:04:05,520 --> 01:04:07,320
He claps his hands together
1420
01:04:07,400 --> 01:04:09,600
and launches himself
at the Warped Wall!
1421
01:04:09,680 --> 01:04:11,560
Go, Mat. Go, Mat.
Yes, Mat! Go, Mat!
1422
01:04:11,640 --> 01:04:15,880
Up the wall, and now neck and neck
with Rob Patterson's time.
1423
01:04:15,920 --> 01:04:18,600
What an effort from a new ninja.
1424
01:04:18,640 --> 01:04:20,640
The paramedic is killing the course.
1425
01:04:20,720 --> 01:04:23,400
It's now obstacle number seven
for Mat Hutchins-Read.
1426
01:04:23,480 --> 01:04:25,920
Just setting himself up
for the Wingnuts now.
1427
01:04:26,000 --> 01:04:27,760
This guy's gonna go all the way,
surely, Ben.
1428
01:04:27,840 --> 01:04:29,520
I think all of Australia,
at the moment,
1429
01:04:29,560 --> 01:04:33,200
is just hoping that they see him
1430
01:04:33,280 --> 01:04:35,280
knock over
these next three obstacles.
1431
01:04:35,360 --> 01:04:38,480
He's even smiling at the moment.
Look at him!
1432
01:04:38,520 --> 01:04:41,640
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1433
01:04:41,720 --> 01:04:43,320
Oh, no!
Oh, no!
1434
01:04:43,400 --> 01:04:46,040
What went wrong?
It was the mini tramp!
1435
01:04:46,080 --> 01:04:47,400
It was that damn tramp
1436
01:04:48,440 --> 01:04:51,720
It's funny, 'cause you nail every
other element in this course,
1437
01:04:51,800 --> 01:04:55,360
and then you forget about
the dreaded mini tramp.
1438
01:04:55,400 --> 01:04:57,240
Yeah, it was a good run, though.
1439
01:04:57,320 --> 01:04:59,480
Mat Hutchins-Read,
along with Rob Patterson,
1440
01:04:59,560 --> 01:05:03,240
the only two ninjas
to make it past the Dragonback,
1441
01:05:03,280 --> 01:05:06,080
but Mat not nailing that mini tramp.
1442
01:05:06,120 --> 01:05:08,200
Didn't quite hit the centre of it.
1443
01:05:08,280 --> 01:05:10,920
His legs were
just a little bit too straight.
1444
01:05:11,000 --> 01:05:13,800
A great effort, though.
Let's now check the leaderboard.
1445
01:05:13,840 --> 01:05:15,320
How's everyone stacking up?
1446
01:05:15,360 --> 01:05:17,040
Rob Patterson is definitely
1447
01:05:17,080 --> 01:05:18,720
on the Power Tower,
1448
01:05:18,760 --> 01:05:20,240
and Mat is in second place,
1449
01:05:20,280 --> 01:05:21,680
but for how long?
1450
01:05:21,720 --> 01:05:23,280
Because one of the best ninjas
1451
01:05:23,320 --> 01:05:24,840
is about to hit the course.
1452
01:05:26,160 --> 01:05:29,120
Well, this ninja almost dodged
tonight altogether,
1453
01:05:29,200 --> 01:05:31,880
but just missed out
on the fast pass advantage,
1454
01:05:31,960 --> 01:05:34,240
losing to Charlie Robbins
on the Power Tower.
1455
01:05:34,320 --> 01:05:36,560
That was during the showdown
in the heats.
1456
01:05:36,600 --> 01:05:38,600
A huge ninja favourite.
1457
01:05:38,680 --> 01:05:42,320
Make some noise, Australia.
It's Zak Stolz.
1458
01:05:42,360 --> 01:05:45,160
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1459
01:05:45,200 --> 01:05:47,320
Come on, Zak!
1460
01:05:47,360 --> 01:05:49,360
The Zak Attack is back.
1461
01:05:49,400 --> 01:05:50,880
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1462
01:05:50,920 --> 01:05:52,560
(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYS)
1463
01:05:52,640 --> 01:05:54,360
Well, look, since the heats,
we went back to Melbourne.
1464
01:05:54,440 --> 01:05:57,280
I study science at university,
doing physiology major right now.
1465
01:05:57,360 --> 01:06:00,200
Just completed
a molecular bio minor,
1466
01:06:00,240 --> 01:06:01,640
which was pretty fun, actually.
1467
01:06:01,720 --> 01:06:02,960
Like, I really love
this sort of stuff,
1468
01:06:03,000 --> 01:06:04,800
but it's quite taxing on your mind.
1469
01:06:04,840 --> 01:06:05,960
People are always surprised
1470
01:06:06,040 --> 01:06:07,640
when I tell them
I'm studying a Bachelor of Science.
1471
01:06:07,720 --> 01:06:10,080
They look at me, especially when
my hair's down, the long blond hair,
1472
01:06:10,120 --> 01:06:11,320
going, "Oh, that guy's a surfo.
1473
01:06:11,400 --> 01:06:13,760
"Probably, I don't know,
just does whatever he does at home."
1474
01:06:13,840 --> 01:06:15,480
But no, it's...
yeah, I've really always had
1475
01:06:15,520 --> 01:06:16,840
that sort of analytical mind,
1476
01:06:16,920 --> 01:06:19,280
and I've loved science
from a very young age.
1477
01:06:19,320 --> 01:06:20,360
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1478
01:06:20,400 --> 01:06:22,120
Look at him fly through this heat!
1479
01:06:22,200 --> 01:06:24,320
In my opinion, these have been the
hardest heats that we've ever had.
1480
01:06:24,360 --> 01:06:26,320
You need to be technically perfect,
1481
01:06:26,360 --> 01:06:27,960
and they're very challenging.
1482
01:06:28,000 --> 01:06:30,880
Oh, yeah! Here he is!
1483
01:06:30,920 --> 01:06:32,160
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1484
01:06:32,240 --> 01:06:34,200
Look, that feeling of hitting
the buzzer never gets old.
1485
01:06:34,240 --> 01:06:35,840
It's so cool to smash it, going,
1486
01:06:35,920 --> 01:06:38,040
"Yeah! Like, how good's this?
I freaking did it!"
1487
01:06:38,080 --> 01:06:39,480
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1488
01:06:39,560 --> 01:06:41,480
In the heats,
I did somewhat want to go for speed,
1489
01:06:41,560 --> 01:06:43,520
just 'cause I really want
to do that Power Tower.
1490
01:06:43,560 --> 01:06:44,600
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1491
01:06:44,680 --> 01:06:47,640
And off they go - they are out
of the box, racing neck and neck.
1492
01:06:47,720 --> 01:06:50,480
Having that opportunity to do it
on the big stage was just awesome.
1493
01:06:50,520 --> 01:06:52,520
(KLAXON BLARES)
1494
01:06:52,600 --> 01:06:55,360
I would love to be on
the Power Tower again tonight.
1495
01:06:55,440 --> 01:06:58,360
It's just such a fun experience.
A wicked reward.
1496
01:06:58,440 --> 01:07:02,440
A second life in the grand finals
is just infinitely valuable.
1497
01:07:02,480 --> 01:07:04,120
Obviously we train quite hard
1498
01:07:04,200 --> 01:07:06,200
to get to the level
we have been at for a while,
1499
01:07:06,280 --> 01:07:08,560
but it's... ninja is such
a volatile sport,
1500
01:07:08,640 --> 01:07:11,080
and it's so easy just to make
that one little slip-up
1501
01:07:11,120 --> 01:07:12,680
and some of the best of us drop.
1502
01:07:12,720 --> 01:07:14,360
So, it's scary, really scary.
1503
01:07:17,680 --> 01:07:19,200
CRAWF: You
shouldn't have your favourites,
1504
01:07:19,240 --> 01:07:20,640
but he's one of my favourite ninjas.
1505
01:07:20,680 --> 01:07:22,120
He's an absolute superstar.
1506
01:07:22,160 --> 01:07:23,640
He's a pleasure to watch!
1507
01:07:23,720 --> 01:07:26,440
Do not take your eyes
off the TV screen right now.
1508
01:07:26,520 --> 01:07:29,560
Crawf, he's one of my favourites
too. Don't blink, everyone.
1509
01:07:29,640 --> 01:07:32,200
You are gonna miss this kid.
He is fast!
1510
01:07:32,240 --> 01:07:33,440
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1511
01:07:33,480 --> 01:07:34,920
Come on, Zak!
1512
01:07:35,000 --> 01:07:38,200
His mum, Joanne, nan, Cherilyn,
and girlfriend Georgia
1513
01:07:38,240 --> 01:07:40,320
on the sidelines tonight,
1514
01:07:40,400 --> 01:07:43,160
and he's a very happy-looking
Zak Stolz.
1515
01:07:43,240 --> 01:07:46,160
Well, he'll be even happier
if he hits the buzzer.
1516
01:07:46,200 --> 01:07:48,160
And here he goes - Zak Stolz.
1517
01:07:48,240 --> 01:07:50,600
Zak Stolz -
one, two, three, four, five!
1518
01:07:50,680 --> 01:07:53,280
Breathtakingly beautiful,
and now up the rope,
1519
01:07:53,360 --> 01:07:55,400
and getting ready
to get on the Double Dipper.
1520
01:07:55,480 --> 01:07:58,520
Ninjas like Zak, they just love
the challenge of these courses.
1521
01:07:58,600 --> 01:08:01,600
They have a fearless approach
as they attack this course!
1522
01:08:01,640 --> 01:08:04,280
Confident, phenomenal strength!
1523
01:08:04,360 --> 01:08:05,800
Classic example
of what you just said.
1524
01:08:05,840 --> 01:08:06,880
Yeah.
1525
01:08:06,960 --> 01:08:08,320
He just came off the cargo net
one-handed.
1526
01:08:08,360 --> 01:08:09,560
Don't worry about it!
1527
01:08:09,600 --> 01:08:11,240
And now already on to the trapeze.
1528
01:08:11,320 --> 01:08:12,920
He'll get on to the second...
Look at this guy.
1529
01:08:12,960 --> 01:08:14,600
..and he'll get off.
1530
01:08:14,680 --> 01:08:17,240
You just have to sit back and marvel
at the strength of these guys.
1531
01:08:17,320 --> 01:08:20,840
Oh, Zak Stolz
flying through the course.
1532
01:08:20,920 --> 01:08:25,280
The Zak Attack is on the charge
in the first semifinal.
1533
01:08:25,320 --> 01:08:28,000
He wants that Power Tower.
1534
01:08:28,080 --> 01:08:32,200
Anyone out there that wants to learn
how to do Ninja Warrior technique,
1535
01:08:32,280 --> 01:08:34,520
this is the man you need to watch -
Zak Stolz!
1536
01:08:34,600 --> 01:08:36,600
And he's winding up
for the corkscrew now.
1537
01:08:36,680 --> 01:08:39,960
The legs are flying high.
Makes the transition.
1538
01:08:40,000 --> 01:08:41,520
Goes for a whirly-whirly ride.
1539
01:08:41,600 --> 01:08:43,760
We talk about ninjas
destroying the course.
1540
01:08:43,840 --> 01:08:46,720
Look at how much power
Zak is generating.
1541
01:08:46,800 --> 01:08:48,720
Yes! Here we go.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1542
01:08:48,760 --> 01:08:50,080
Zak is fast,
1543
01:08:50,160 --> 01:08:52,680
but will he need to slow down here
on the Dragonback?
1544
01:08:52,760 --> 01:08:54,920
Yep, he'll have to think
about this one.
1545
01:08:55,000 --> 01:08:58,920
It's the Dragonback, one of the
cruellest obstacles we've ever seen.
1546
01:08:58,960 --> 01:09:01,040
One slip-up, could be all over.
1547
01:09:01,080 --> 01:09:02,320
WOMAN: You've got it!
1548
01:09:02,360 --> 01:09:04,040
He turned up in season three
1549
01:09:04,120 --> 01:09:06,640
and went straight to the grand final
in season three.
1550
01:09:06,720 --> 01:09:09,880
In season four, he made it
to the top of Mount Midoriyama.
1551
01:09:09,960 --> 01:09:12,240
Now he's 30 seconds faster
to this point.
1552
01:09:12,280 --> 01:09:14,200
Watch this. Ohh!
1553
01:09:14,240 --> 01:09:15,880
Almost straight to the top.
1554
01:09:15,920 --> 01:09:17,480
This guy is a... ohh!
1555
01:09:17,560 --> 01:09:20,280
Ohh, whoa, whoa!
Don't scare us, please, Zak.
1556
01:09:20,320 --> 01:09:22,800
Up he goes. Skips a stair.
1557
01:09:22,840 --> 01:09:25,160
Up another one to the top.
1558
01:09:25,200 --> 01:09:26,800
Here's the dip and hold.
1559
01:09:26,880 --> 01:09:30,960
You've gotta come down this ramp
and hold on.
1560
01:09:31,000 --> 01:09:32,040
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1561
01:09:32,080 --> 01:09:33,680
No problem.
1562
01:09:33,760 --> 01:09:37,760
And with that, Zak Stolz is into the
grand final and the Power Tower.
1563
01:09:37,800 --> 01:09:39,440
40 seconds faster than Mat.
1564
01:09:39,520 --> 01:09:42,400
He's done this too many times
to count. Up he goes.
1565
01:09:42,480 --> 01:09:44,680
Yes.
Go! Go!
1566
01:09:44,760 --> 01:09:47,400
And the Warped Wall's
10cm higher this season,
1567
01:09:47,440 --> 01:09:49,040
but Zak doesn't care.
1568
01:09:49,080 --> 01:09:51,080
He's now on obstacle seven.
1569
01:09:51,160 --> 01:09:54,080
It's normally a grand final
obstacle, but not this season.
1570
01:09:54,120 --> 01:09:55,280
It's the Wingnuts.
1571
01:09:55,360 --> 01:09:59,280
He's completed six obstacles.
Is he feeling it, Crawf?
1572
01:09:59,360 --> 01:10:02,960
He's really needing to take
a bit of time out right now.
1573
01:10:03,000 --> 01:10:04,800
Remember, you gotta race the clock.
1574
01:10:04,880 --> 01:10:06,480
Not only have to get
as far as you can,
1575
01:10:06,520 --> 01:10:07,920
you've gotta race the clock!
1576
01:10:07,960 --> 01:10:09,640
On to the first Wingnut.
1577
01:10:09,680 --> 01:10:11,240
Look at his wingspan.
1578
01:10:11,280 --> 01:10:12,880
Look at the flexibility,
1579
01:10:12,960 --> 01:10:15,840
and look at the confidence
in which he attacks this course.
1580
01:10:15,880 --> 01:10:17,760
I just love watching this guy.
1581
01:10:17,840 --> 01:10:19,800
I mean, I don't want
to use the word 'easy',
1582
01:10:19,840 --> 01:10:21,560
because it's not appropriate at all,
1583
01:10:21,640 --> 01:10:23,600
but he makes it look that way,
doesn't he, Ben?
1584
01:10:23,680 --> 01:10:26,240
Here he goes - just about
to dismount on the Wingnuts.
1585
01:10:26,320 --> 01:10:27,840
He'll look forward
to this Spider Jump.
1586
01:10:27,880 --> 01:10:29,880
He's an absolute jet through here.
1587
01:10:29,920 --> 01:10:31,720
And how good's the time?
1588
01:10:31,800 --> 01:10:34,040
Here he comes now - bam!
Ahh!
1589
01:10:34,120 --> 01:10:37,040
Never gonna make a mistake.
Go, go, go, go, go!
1590
01:10:37,080 --> 01:10:38,080
Here he goes!
1591
01:10:38,160 --> 01:10:40,200
You get the bird's-eye view there
of Zak Stolz.
1592
01:10:40,240 --> 01:10:42,240
He's pushing his way through,
1593
01:10:42,320 --> 01:10:45,000
and any moment now,
he'll take on the Chimney Rope Climb.
1594
01:10:45,080 --> 01:10:48,440
That's eight metres to the top,
and a buzzer waits for him.
1595
01:10:48,520 --> 01:10:50,880
Zak Stolz walking up,
checking out the rope.
1596
01:10:50,920 --> 01:10:52,240
It's the last obstacle.
1597
01:10:52,320 --> 01:10:53,840
His arms, no doubt,
will be feeling it.
1598
01:10:53,920 --> 01:10:56,880
I mean, he climbed Mount Midoriyama
last season, remember,
1599
01:10:56,960 --> 01:10:59,840
but that wasn't immediately
after doing eight obstacles.
1600
01:10:59,920 --> 01:11:04,840
And now he starts to push
and pump his way up.
1601
01:11:04,920 --> 01:11:06,880
Here he goes -
just working out his leg work.
1602
01:11:06,960 --> 01:11:10,640
A little bit of difficulty in
the chimney, which surprises me.
1603
01:11:10,720 --> 01:11:12,840
He doesn't have to worry
about his time here, Bec,
1604
01:11:12,920 --> 01:11:14,440
because he's more
than a minute faster.
1605
01:11:14,480 --> 01:11:15,760
Can you believe that?
1606
01:11:15,840 --> 01:11:17,880
More than a minute faster
than Rob Patterson.
1607
01:11:17,960 --> 01:11:22,000
We're witnessing an incredible
Australian Ninja Warrior run!
1608
01:11:22,040 --> 01:11:23,360
Up he goes!
1609
01:11:23,400 --> 01:11:24,960
He's up there, Bec!
1610
01:11:25,000 --> 01:11:26,200
This is no surprise to us.
1611
01:11:26,280 --> 01:11:29,480
Zak Stolz, he summited
Mount Midoriyama last year.
1612
01:11:29,560 --> 01:11:31,840
Come on, Zak! Come on, Zak!
Goes through the hole!
1613
01:11:31,920 --> 01:11:33,520
(KLAXON BLARES)
Yes!
1614
01:11:33,600 --> 01:11:35,600
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Yes!
1615
01:11:35,680 --> 01:11:38,440
Zak Stolz makes it into the
grand final for another year!
1616
01:11:38,480 --> 01:11:41,400
You are a champion, Zak Stolz!
1617
01:11:41,440 --> 01:11:43,520
And he's a fast one.
1618
01:11:43,560 --> 01:11:48,240
1:17 faster than Rob Patterson. Ouch!
1619
01:11:48,320 --> 01:11:51,040
How challenging was this
semifinal course for you, Zak?
1620
01:11:51,080 --> 01:11:52,360
We know you're a gun.
1621
01:11:52,400 --> 01:11:53,560
Oh, thank you!
1622
01:11:53,640 --> 01:11:55,600
Um... look, I was looking at it
at the start,
1623
01:11:55,680 --> 01:11:58,520
knowing that it was gonna be
surprisingly taxing.
1624
01:11:59,560 --> 01:12:01,920
I think a lot of people were
thinking, "Oh, this should be easy."
1625
01:12:01,960 --> 01:12:03,080
There's lots of fun obstacles,
1626
01:12:03,160 --> 01:12:04,600
but they don't look
necessarily difficult,
1627
01:12:04,680 --> 01:12:06,320
but the thing
people don't understand
1628
01:12:06,360 --> 01:12:07,880
is there's nine of these in a row,
1629
01:12:07,960 --> 01:12:12,200
and so while you may be able to
compete on one or two in a sequence,
1630
01:12:12,240 --> 01:12:13,560
this was just a whole new level.
1631
01:12:13,640 --> 01:12:16,040
Zak, we know you lost your dad
a few years ago,
1632
01:12:16,120 --> 01:12:19,240
and you've got some very special
women here with you tonight.
1633
01:12:19,320 --> 01:12:23,000
Just tell everyone
about the women in your life,
1634
01:12:23,040 --> 01:12:24,360
who are here supporting you.
1635
01:12:24,400 --> 01:12:25,880
Oh, I'd be nowhere without them.
1636
01:12:25,960 --> 01:12:28,720
They've screwed my head on.
They've kept my strong.
1637
01:12:28,800 --> 01:12:32,160
They've just... they've put me here,
basically.
1638
01:12:32,240 --> 01:12:34,240
Yeah, it's just amazing,
to have them.
1639
01:12:34,280 --> 01:12:37,080
And, Zak, final question for you.
1640
01:12:37,120 --> 01:12:38,880
Can you go all the way this year?
1641
01:12:38,920 --> 01:12:40,800
Oh, look, I'd like to think so.
1642
01:12:40,840 --> 01:12:42,160
Hopefully we get the chance,
1643
01:12:42,240 --> 01:12:44,200
but for me, I'm just gonna
keep going as far as I can.
1644
01:12:44,240 --> 01:12:46,000
So, we'll see how it plays out.
1645
01:12:46,040 --> 01:12:47,160
What do you reckon, folks?
1646
01:12:47,240 --> 01:12:49,080
You reckon he can go all the way
to the top of Mount Midoriyama?
1647
01:12:49,120 --> 01:12:50,680
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1648
01:12:50,720 --> 01:12:51,800
I think so.
1649
01:12:51,880 --> 01:12:54,760
Put your hands together
for Zak Stolz!
1650
01:12:54,800 --> 01:12:55,880
Thank you!
1651
01:12:55,960 --> 01:13:00,080
And that may well be one of the best
ninja runs we've ever seen.
1652
01:13:00,160 --> 01:13:03,200
Zak Stolz dominated the course
from start to finish.
1653
01:13:03,280 --> 01:13:06,280
His performance
worthy of Olympic Park.
1654
01:13:06,360 --> 01:13:09,640
He's faster, higher,
and stronger than ever,
1655
01:13:09,720 --> 01:13:14,680
and that was a gold medal run
from beginning to end.
1656
01:13:14,720 --> 01:13:16,720
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1657
01:13:16,800 --> 01:13:20,000
Zak Stolz - he is the one
to beat this year,
1658
01:13:20,080 --> 01:13:24,040
and he's just put every other ninja,
and an angry Mount Midoriyama,
1659
01:13:24,080 --> 01:13:25,360
on notice!
1660
01:13:25,400 --> 01:13:26,680
(THUNDER CRACKS)
1661
01:13:26,760 --> 01:13:28,720
Let's have a look
at who has made the grand finals
1662
01:13:28,800 --> 01:13:30,760
and who is gonna battle it out
on the Power Tower.
1663
01:13:30,800 --> 01:13:33,360
In first place by more than a minute,
1664
01:13:33,400 --> 01:13:34,720
Zak Stolz,
1665
01:13:34,760 --> 01:13:36,200
followed by Rob Patterson,
1666
01:13:36,240 --> 01:13:37,640
the only two
1667
01:13:37,680 --> 01:13:39,080
to complete the course tonight.
1668
01:13:39,120 --> 01:13:40,480
New ninja Match Hutchins-Read
1669
01:13:40,520 --> 01:13:41,840
finishes third,
1670
01:13:41,880 --> 01:13:44,040
but sadly, his girlfriend
1671
01:13:44,080 --> 01:13:46,200
Judith Carroll misses the cut.
1672
01:13:46,280 --> 01:13:48,080
Those who made the Dragonback
all progress,
1673
01:13:48,120 --> 01:13:49,200
but look at how tight
1674
01:13:49,240 --> 01:13:50,280
the cut-off was.
1675
01:13:50,320 --> 01:13:51,960
Just a few seconds in it,
1676
01:13:52,000 --> 01:13:54,040
but Nathan Ryles goes through.
1677
01:13:56,080 --> 01:13:57,880
We have a showdown.
1678
01:13:57,960 --> 01:14:01,680
Zak Stolz and Rob Patterson
finish in the first two places
1679
01:14:01,760 --> 01:14:04,600
and will go head to head
on the Power Tower.
1680
01:14:04,680 --> 01:14:06,720
So, whoever hits
the Power Tower buzzer first
1681
01:14:06,800 --> 01:14:09,320
will gain a second-chance advantage
in the grand final,
1682
01:14:09,400 --> 01:14:13,520
and in the case of Rob Patterson,
this could have saved him last year.
1683
01:14:13,600 --> 01:14:15,560
He certainly will have
his eyes on the prize,
1684
01:14:15,600 --> 01:14:17,640
but also Zak Stolz in his path.
1685
01:14:17,720 --> 01:14:22,040
It's ninja versus ninja, and
I cannot wait for this Power Tower
1686
01:14:22,120 --> 01:14:25,800
coming up right after the break
on Australian Ninja Warrior.
1687
01:14:37,000 --> 01:14:40,000
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1688
01:14:42,440 --> 01:14:44,240
Welcome back
to Australian Ninja Warrior.
1689
01:14:44,320 --> 01:14:47,120
This is semifinal time.
It's Power Tower time.
1690
01:14:47,200 --> 01:14:50,240
We've got Rob Patterson
and Zak Stolz.
1691
01:14:50,280 --> 01:14:52,360
It's ninja versus ninja.
1692
01:14:52,440 --> 01:14:54,200
It certainly is,
and the stakes are high,
1693
01:14:54,240 --> 01:14:55,960
because the prize is huge.
1694
01:14:56,000 --> 01:14:58,240
The winner of tonight's Power Tower
1695
01:14:58,320 --> 01:15:01,760
gets that critical second-chance
advantage in the grand final,
1696
01:15:01,840 --> 01:15:04,440
which means, if they muck up,
they get to run the course again.
1697
01:15:04,520 --> 01:15:07,560
Let's take a look
at the brand-new Power Tower.
1698
01:15:07,640 --> 01:15:10,000
Like the rest
of the semifinal courses,
1699
01:15:10,080 --> 01:15:13,280
the Power Tower
has been made tougher!
1700
01:15:13,320 --> 01:15:15,920
This is what they've gotta overcome.
1701
01:15:15,960 --> 01:15:18,120
It starts with a 20-metre sprint.
1702
01:15:18,200 --> 01:15:22,640
The ninjas must then climb
five 1.3-metre-high steps,
1703
01:15:22,680 --> 01:15:24,920
make the leap to an unstable pole.
1704
01:15:25,000 --> 01:15:27,120
They'll be hanging
by their fingertips
1705
01:15:27,160 --> 01:15:29,240
as they traverse three cliffhangers.
1706
01:15:29,280 --> 01:15:31,440
About now, the struggle is real,
1707
01:15:31,520 --> 01:15:34,200
as they climb up
the suspended cargo nets.
1708
01:15:34,240 --> 01:15:36,240
Next, it's the dropping shelves,
1709
01:15:36,280 --> 01:15:38,840
which plunge when weight is applied,
1710
01:15:38,880 --> 01:15:40,680
and ninjas can win or lose it here.
1711
01:15:40,760 --> 01:15:44,440
Then it's a 1.7-metre lache
to a horizontal bar
1712
01:15:44,480 --> 01:15:46,080
and a race to the buzzer,
1713
01:15:46,120 --> 01:15:48,200
with the winner securing the right
1714
01:15:48,280 --> 01:15:50,920
to run the grand final course again,
should they fall.
1715
01:15:51,000 --> 01:15:54,000
That's the course. Now let's have
a look at the ninjas.
1716
01:15:54,040 --> 01:15:56,600
It's hard to believe that at 25,
1717
01:15:56,680 --> 01:15:59,480
Rob Patterson has made
five grand finals,
1718
01:15:59,560 --> 01:16:02,720
but then, at 22,
Zak Stolz has made three
1719
01:16:02,760 --> 01:16:04,800
and climbed Mount Midoriyama.
1720
01:16:04,840 --> 01:16:07,440
Zak is taller, Rob's lighter.
1721
01:16:07,480 --> 01:16:09,160
This is gonna be good!
1722
01:16:09,200 --> 01:16:11,000
Strap yourselves in, Australia.
1723
01:16:11,080 --> 01:16:14,000
Two of our very best ninjas
are about to do battle
1724
01:16:14,040 --> 01:16:16,240
on the almighty Power Tower.
1725
01:16:16,320 --> 01:16:19,280
This is gonna be fast,
this is gonna be furious.
1726
01:16:19,320 --> 01:16:22,120
Zak Stolz taking on Rob Patterson.
1727
01:16:22,160 --> 01:16:23,960
Let's do this!
1728
01:16:24,000 --> 01:16:27,880
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1729
01:16:27,960 --> 01:16:30,480
OK, we are set
for the Power Tower, Ben.
1730
01:16:30,520 --> 01:16:32,360
Here we go!
1731
01:16:32,400 --> 01:16:33,560
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1732
01:16:33,600 --> 01:16:35,520
The gates are open and off they go,
1733
01:16:35,600 --> 01:16:37,720
racing to the stairs
up the Power Tower.
1734
01:16:37,800 --> 01:16:39,920
They're split at this point
as they go up those stairs.
1735
01:16:39,960 --> 01:16:41,440
When they get to the top,
1736
01:16:41,520 --> 01:16:43,480
we'll get an indication
as to whether one has the lead.
1737
01:16:43,560 --> 01:16:45,120
I don't know. I can't split them
at the moment!
1738
01:16:45,160 --> 01:16:46,960
Zak Stolz just coming down the pole,
1739
01:16:47,040 --> 01:16:49,000
but I think Rob Patterson's
narrowly in front!
1740
01:16:49,080 --> 01:16:51,640
He's got it by one inch,
but here comes Zak.
1741
01:16:51,720 --> 01:16:53,760
They're going along the shelves
at the moment.
1742
01:16:53,840 --> 01:16:55,800
The third shelf,
and then they get on the ring,
1743
01:16:55,840 --> 01:16:57,400
and then the net awaits!
1744
01:16:57,480 --> 01:17:00,000
Here we go -
Zak Stolz is on the cargo net!
1745
01:17:00,040 --> 01:17:01,080
Zak's going ahead!
1746
01:17:01,160 --> 01:17:02,240
Up he goes!
Zak's ahead!
1747
01:17:02,320 --> 01:17:03,680
He's flying ahead now!
Rob's struggling!
1748
01:17:03,760 --> 01:17:05,800
Rob Patterson really struggling
with his feet,
1749
01:17:05,840 --> 01:17:07,400
all tangled up on the cargo net!
1750
01:17:07,480 --> 01:17:10,240
Here comes Zak Stolz!
He's now on the shelves.
1751
01:17:10,320 --> 01:17:12,120
He's got a lead!
Flying!
1752
01:17:12,200 --> 01:17:14,200
He's gonna do it!
He's gonna do it!
1753
01:17:14,280 --> 01:17:17,840
Zak Stolz is gonna get the advantage
going into the grand final!
1754
01:17:17,920 --> 01:17:19,160
Big last swing!
Here he comes!
1755
01:17:19,240 --> 01:17:20,480
He's got it!
(KLAXON BLARES)
1756
01:17:20,560 --> 01:17:21,920
Go, champ!
He's got it!
1757
01:17:21,960 --> 01:17:23,560
They were neck and neck, Bec,
1758
01:17:23,640 --> 01:17:26,200
and then all of a sudden,
when Rob Patterson hit the net,
1759
01:17:26,240 --> 01:17:28,160
he got a bit tangled.
1760
01:17:28,200 --> 01:17:30,800
And you know what that means -
1761
01:17:30,880 --> 01:17:35,280
Zak Stolz is primed for the
grand final and Mount Midoriyama.
1762
01:17:35,320 --> 01:17:37,840
Ahh, they're loving it here.
1763
01:17:37,920 --> 01:17:41,200
What a scene outside Olympic Park,
in Sydney.
1764
01:17:41,240 --> 01:17:42,800
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1765
01:17:42,840 --> 01:17:44,320
And what a contest.
1766
01:17:44,400 --> 01:17:47,560
Nothing separated these two over
the first part of the Power Tower,
1767
01:17:47,640 --> 01:17:51,320
but when Zak hit the cargo net,
he hit the afterburners.
1768
01:17:51,400 --> 01:17:54,320
He used the strength
in his arms to climb,
1769
01:17:54,400 --> 01:17:56,560
whereas Rob was trying
to use his feet.
1770
01:17:56,600 --> 01:17:58,080
He struggled to get a foothold.
1771
01:17:58,160 --> 01:18:00,920
At this point, there was no stopping
the Zak Attack.
1772
01:18:01,000 --> 01:18:05,040
Now he has a second-chance run
in his pocket for the grand final.
1773
01:18:05,120 --> 01:18:09,440
He could be standing at the top
of Mount Midoriyama once again.
1774
01:18:10,680 --> 01:18:13,320
Zak Stolz, congratulations.
You always deliver.
1775
01:18:13,400 --> 01:18:15,200
(LAUGHS) Oh, look, thank you.
I try my best.
1776
01:18:15,280 --> 01:18:17,080
I'm just really happy
it came together on the night.
1777
01:18:17,160 --> 01:18:18,920
I've really wanted to race Rob
for a long time,
1778
01:18:18,960 --> 01:18:20,240
and so going up against
1779
01:18:20,320 --> 01:18:22,080
such a really, really,
like, strong competitor,
1780
01:18:22,120 --> 01:18:23,280
you're gonna be really close.
1781
01:18:23,360 --> 01:18:25,640
So, my focus was solely on,
like, what I was doing,
1782
01:18:25,720 --> 01:18:27,680
and I could see him in the corner
of my eyes, getting really close.
1783
01:18:27,760 --> 01:18:29,400
So, yeah, no,
really, really good race.
1784
01:18:29,480 --> 01:18:31,240
I'm just stoked that it worked out
the way it did.
1785
01:18:31,320 --> 01:18:33,880
In the heat, you just missed out
on the Power Tower.
1786
01:18:33,960 --> 01:18:36,720
Now, semifinal,
it's a game-changing advantage.
1787
01:18:36,760 --> 01:18:38,080
It's pretty special.
1788
01:18:38,160 --> 01:18:40,120
Yeah, look, that advantage
is massive.
1789
01:18:40,200 --> 01:18:42,760
Like, from last year, I sort of had
the same safety pass,
1790
01:18:42,840 --> 01:18:44,640
and it played a huge part in
my mental game, sort of saying,
1791
01:18:44,720 --> 01:18:47,080
"Look, you can go that little bit
harder on stage one and two.
1792
01:18:47,160 --> 01:18:49,480
"Play those dangerous cards
you normally wouldn't
1793
01:18:49,560 --> 01:18:51,200
"with that safety
in the background,"
1794
01:18:51,280 --> 01:18:53,040
and it's just gonna be
such a big advantage to have.
1795
01:18:53,120 --> 01:18:55,520
Like, I'm just over the moon
to have that opportunity again.
1796
01:18:55,600 --> 01:18:57,560
We're over the moon to have you
in the competition.
1797
01:18:57,640 --> 01:19:01,360
Zak Stolz is the winner
of the Power Tower semifinal.
1798
01:19:01,400 --> 01:19:04,960
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1799
01:19:05,040 --> 01:19:07,400
Bec, this second-chance advantage
in the grand final
1800
01:19:07,440 --> 01:19:09,040
is gonna be so exciting to watch.
1801
01:19:09,120 --> 01:19:11,920
It means if you slip-up,
if you stuff-up in your run,
1802
01:19:11,960 --> 01:19:13,120
you get to go again,
1803
01:19:13,200 --> 01:19:16,440
and that's a right that Zak Stolz
has just earned tonight.
1804
01:19:16,480 --> 01:19:17,960
Zak Stolz was so good tonight.
1805
01:19:18,000 --> 01:19:19,640
That's all we have for you tonight,
1806
01:19:19,720 --> 01:19:22,080
but make sure you join us
tomorrow night
1807
01:19:22,160 --> 01:19:26,280
for more scintillating semifinal
action from Sydney Olympic Park.
1808
01:19:26,360 --> 01:19:29,080
You're watching Australian Ninja
Warrior. See you then!
1809
01:19:29,120 --> 01:19:30,120
Goodnight, Australia.
1810
01:19:30,160 --> 01:19:32,160
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1811
01:19:36,200 --> 01:19:37,760
Tomorrow night...
1812
01:19:37,800 --> 01:19:38,840
This course is insane.
1813
01:19:38,880 --> 01:19:40,960
..the semifinals continue.
1814
01:19:41,000 --> 01:19:42,120
Deadly's coming at you.
1815
01:19:43,360 --> 01:19:45,800
Can anyone slay the dragon?
1816
01:19:45,880 --> 01:19:47,080
Ohh!
No!
1817
01:19:47,160 --> 01:19:51,400
As more killer new obstacles
continue to rock the ninjas.
1818
01:19:51,480 --> 01:19:53,440
Rat Daddy got to the grand final
last year,
1819
01:19:53,480 --> 01:19:54,640
and he's doing it again.
1820
01:19:54,720 --> 01:19:57,280
Ben Polson and Olivia Vivian
are looking to make it
1821
01:19:57,320 --> 01:19:59,480
back-to-back grand finals.
1822
01:19:59,520 --> 01:20:00,840
I can do this!
1823
01:20:00,880 --> 01:20:02,680
But will the pressure be too much?
1824
01:20:02,760 --> 01:20:05,000
If you ask me, do I believe
I can do it two years in a row,
1825
01:20:05,040 --> 01:20:06,040
the answer is yes.
1826
01:20:06,120 --> 01:20:08,640
They're not the only power couple
in the mix.
1827
01:20:08,720 --> 01:20:11,320
Last year's grand finalist
Eddie 'Buzza' Burrill
1828
01:20:11,400 --> 01:20:14,880
and his girlfriend,
champion pole vaulter Lisa Campbell,
1829
01:20:14,960 --> 01:20:16,920
are fighting it out
for bragging rights.
1830
01:20:17,000 --> 01:20:19,440
I feel really confident.
I'm so pumped.
1831
01:20:19,520 --> 01:20:23,480
The 'Koori Ninja' Jessica Russell
and boyfriend Travis Edwards,
1832
01:20:23,520 --> 01:20:25,080
they wanna go all the way too.
1833
01:20:25,160 --> 01:20:27,880
You can't deny the fire
of the Koori Ninja.
1834
01:20:27,960 --> 01:20:30,080
If they wanna make it
to the Power Tower,
1835
01:20:30,160 --> 01:20:33,400
they'll need to smoke their way
through this course.
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