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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,080 --> 00:00:02,320 BEN: Over the past three weeks, 2 00:00:02,400 --> 00:00:06,200 200 of Australia's best everyday athletes 3 00:00:06,280 --> 00:00:09,920 tested themselves on the toughest course on the planet. 4 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,840 FREDDIE: Oh, my word! He's putting a show on! 5 00:00:11,880 --> 00:00:14,200 REBECCA: He is flying! 6 00:00:14,240 --> 00:00:16,080 Heroes have emerged. 7 00:00:16,120 --> 00:00:17,600 Unbelievable! 8 00:00:17,680 --> 00:00:19,480 How good was that? (LAUGHTER) 9 00:00:19,560 --> 00:00:22,520 The greatest save in history! Yeah! 10 00:00:22,560 --> 00:00:25,640 Dreams have become reality. 11 00:00:25,680 --> 00:00:27,000 MAN: Life-defining moment. 12 00:00:27,040 --> 00:00:29,120 Favourites have fallen. 13 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:33,200 Oh, no! That is the biggest shock of Australian Ninja Warrior. 14 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:35,600 Listen to the crowd. Everyone is stunned. 15 00:00:35,680 --> 00:00:38,240 Others have stood taller than ever before. 16 00:00:38,280 --> 00:00:41,600 You are a superstar! 17 00:00:43,120 --> 00:00:45,080 Now the grand finals, 18 00:00:45,120 --> 00:00:48,200 and only the best of the best remain. 19 00:00:48,280 --> 00:00:52,080 Over two epic nights, the new breed of ninjas... 20 00:00:52,120 --> 00:00:54,080 I'm just proper stoked to be here. 21 00:00:54,160 --> 00:00:56,840 Plan tonight a bit like a hole in one. 22 00:00:56,920 --> 00:00:58,160 Beat that timer and hit that buzzer. 23 00:00:58,200 --> 00:01:00,760 ..take on seasoned superstars. 24 00:01:00,800 --> 00:01:02,560 I believe I can go all the way. 25 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:04,640 I was standing below Mount Midoriyama before, 26 00:01:04,680 --> 00:01:06,240 and I know I can do it. 27 00:01:06,280 --> 00:01:09,080 (DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS) 28 00:01:09,120 --> 00:01:11,480 30 ninjas are left. 29 00:01:11,560 --> 00:01:15,240 One is guaranteed to walk away with $100,000 30 00:01:15,280 --> 00:01:18,280 as our furthest fastest winner... 31 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:22,120 ..but will anyone climb their way to the top of the mountain 32 00:01:22,160 --> 00:01:24,960 and claim the $300,000 33 00:01:25,040 --> 00:01:29,160 and the title of Australia's first Ninja Warrior? 34 00:01:29,200 --> 00:01:32,200 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) 35 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:43,040 Welcome to Australian Ninja Warrior. I'm Rebecca Maddern. 36 00:01:43,120 --> 00:01:45,120 I'm Ben Fordham. And I'm Freddie Flintoff. 37 00:01:45,200 --> 00:01:47,600 Well, it's here - it's grand final week, 38 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:50,440 with the 30 best ninjas in the country 39 00:01:50,480 --> 00:01:53,160 vying to be the last person standing 40 00:01:53,240 --> 00:01:56,280 to win that incredible prize of $100,000. 41 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:57,600 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 42 00:01:57,680 --> 00:02:00,440 There is no question every competitor tonight believes 43 00:02:00,520 --> 00:02:02,520 they have what it takes to go all the way. 44 00:02:02,600 --> 00:02:06,040 Every time they arrive on the course, every time they warm up, 45 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:09,320 every time they run, Mount Midoriyama is there, 46 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:10,680 looming over them, 47 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:13,720 a potent reminder of their ultimate goal. 48 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:16,000 And if anyone can reach that ultimate goal, 49 00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:20,280 they'll walk away with a life-changing $300,000. 50 00:02:22,280 --> 00:02:24,000 With big money on the line, 51 00:02:24,080 --> 00:02:27,000 you can feel the nerves down in the warm-up area. 52 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:29,680 So, tonight there are no weak links, you know? 53 00:02:29,760 --> 00:02:31,680 It's 30 of the best ninjas in Australia. 54 00:02:31,760 --> 00:02:34,760 MAN: You know, your Fred Dorrington, Rob Patterson, 55 00:02:34,800 --> 00:02:36,720 Bryson Klein, Ashlin. 56 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:39,240 MAN: Been a long road, a long journey to get to this point. 57 00:02:39,320 --> 00:02:42,320 So, I'm hoping to just bring all the fury 58 00:02:42,400 --> 00:02:45,320 and push through to that stage two grand final. 59 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:48,440 I think I've shown I've got what it takes to be the last ninja standing. 60 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:51,680 I believe in myself. I believe I can go all the way. 61 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:55,960 (DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS) 62 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,080 REBECCA: For the grand finals, 63 00:02:57,160 --> 00:03:00,080 the full might of the toughest obstacle course on the planet 64 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:01,880 is opened up. 65 00:03:01,920 --> 00:03:03,720 20 obstacles over three 66 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:05,560 incredibly difficult stages. 67 00:03:05,600 --> 00:03:07,800 Tonight is stage one. 68 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:09,840 Get through that, and tomorrow night, 69 00:03:09,880 --> 00:03:12,480 stages two and three await. 70 00:03:12,520 --> 00:03:13,920 Get through those, 71 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:17,040 and they have earned their shot at the holy grail, 72 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:18,800 Mount Midoriyama. 73 00:03:20,360 --> 00:03:23,360 So, let's have a look at tonight's stage one. 74 00:03:24,640 --> 00:03:26,960 Nine incredibly challenging obstacles 75 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:30,960 that must be completed in three minutes, 15 seconds. 76 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:35,880 It starts with the two rotating Archer Steps, 77 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:38,280 but this time it's a leap to safety. 78 00:03:38,320 --> 00:03:39,800 There's no rope to grab. 79 00:03:41,120 --> 00:03:42,560 The Propeller is new. 80 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:45,520 A massive three-metre bounce up from the tramp 81 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:49,600 to the rotating Propeller, and then down to safety. 82 00:03:50,640 --> 00:03:52,720 The much-feared Spinning Log is back. 83 00:03:52,760 --> 00:03:54,560 Six-metres end to end. 84 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:56,880 One misstep and it's game over. 85 00:03:56,960 --> 00:04:00,400 Finger strength is tested on the Swinging Cliff Hanger. 86 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:02,600 Just the barest ledge to hold on to 87 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:05,760 as ninjas traverse two suspended blocks. 88 00:04:07,560 --> 00:04:09,440 Next, the Wing Nuts, 89 00:04:09,480 --> 00:04:11,720 a difficult sideways lache. 90 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:15,000 It's even taken out the likes of Ashlin Herbert. 91 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:18,600 Then the familiar Warped Wall 92 00:04:18,680 --> 00:04:22,000 before three even tougher obstacles await. 93 00:04:22,080 --> 00:04:24,640 They'll have never have seen the Hinge. 94 00:04:24,720 --> 00:04:26,760 With little to grip on the vertical boards, 95 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:30,400 ninjas must make their way across four hanging panels. 96 00:04:32,720 --> 00:04:35,600 Second last is the dangerous Spider Jump. 97 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:40,400 Then, with all energy spent and the clock ticking down, 98 00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:44,240 the final obstacle is the eight-metre Chimney Sweep. 99 00:04:44,320 --> 00:04:48,000 There are heavy doors at the top as the last challenge, 100 00:04:48,080 --> 00:04:51,920 but beat the clock, push the buzzer, and stage one is done, 101 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:55,360 with stage two and three awaiting tomorrow. 102 00:04:56,960 --> 00:04:58,360 Righto, let's bring it on. 103 00:04:58,440 --> 00:05:02,520 Grand final stage one - a minimum $100,000 on the line, 104 00:05:02,600 --> 00:05:07,400 and if they make it all the way up Mount Midoriyama, $300,000. 105 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:11,520 Our first ninja is an absolute rocket. 106 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:15,280 He has no fear as he charges headlong through the course, 107 00:05:15,360 --> 00:05:19,040 and tonight it'll be crash, or crash through. 108 00:05:19,120 --> 00:05:23,400 From Tully, in Far North Queensland, Justin Flegler. 109 00:05:25,320 --> 00:05:27,960 Holy shit, grand final. What the hell? 110 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:30,200 (MOMENTOUS MUSIC) 111 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:32,240 The pride of North Queensland. 112 00:05:32,320 --> 00:05:35,560 Justin's mission is to put his home town on the map. 113 00:05:35,640 --> 00:05:38,560 Here we are in Tully, best place in the world, 114 00:05:38,600 --> 00:05:40,320 on top of the great Golden Gumboot! 115 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:42,920 ALL: Up the river! 116 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:44,080 Ready? Get ready. 117 00:05:44,120 --> 00:05:45,280 Steady? Go! 118 00:05:45,360 --> 00:05:48,920 With the support of his family, and the whole town behind him... 119 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:51,160 Grand final! 120 00:05:51,200 --> 00:05:53,200 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 121 00:05:53,280 --> 00:05:58,520 ..this 28-year-old wildcard has thrown caution to the wind so far. 122 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,560 BEN: He's like a little Jack Russell! 123 00:06:00,640 --> 00:06:03,960 But he'll need more than pace tonight. 124 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:06,840 I know I've got speed on my side. 125 00:06:06,920 --> 00:06:10,560 It's just gonna be a mental game to try and slow down where I need to, 126 00:06:10,600 --> 00:06:12,880 and smash that buzzer at the end. 127 00:06:12,960 --> 00:06:16,080 It's finish or bust for Justin Flegler. 128 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:24,520 Can you imagine the pubs up in Far North Queensland right now? 129 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:25,720 Full to the brim! 130 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:28,640 Justin finished tenth in his semi 131 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:30,000 to just scrape through 132 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:31,360 to the grand final. 133 00:06:31,440 --> 00:06:34,400 And have a look at Dad. He's a real character, Graham. 134 00:06:34,440 --> 00:06:35,840 We love Graham. 135 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:38,600 And that's his mum, Christina, and partner, Rachel, 136 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:40,480 who made it here for the grand final. 137 00:06:40,560 --> 00:06:42,560 There are nine obstacles in front of him, 138 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:45,400 and only 3:15 on the clock. 139 00:06:45,440 --> 00:06:46,840 (CHIME SOUNDS) 140 00:06:46,920 --> 00:06:49,440 I've no worries about his speed, or about his technique. 141 00:06:49,520 --> 00:06:51,280 Look at him go! Look at that for a jump! 142 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:53,720 Wow! One down. Next up, the Propeller. 143 00:06:53,760 --> 00:06:54,760 This is a tricky one. 144 00:06:54,840 --> 00:06:57,800 It's three metres off the trampoline, onto the Propeller. 145 00:06:57,840 --> 00:06:59,160 Hangs it! 146 00:06:59,240 --> 00:07:02,560 Oh, that is skill! Pure skill! Oh, he gets off it as well. 147 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:05,640 From the Propeller to the rope, and he's done it. What a start! 148 00:07:05,680 --> 00:07:07,320 (LAUGHS) 149 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:09,040 And he is looking great, 150 00:07:09,120 --> 00:07:12,240 and Graham is riding every bump of this course with his son, Justin. 151 00:07:12,320 --> 00:07:15,600 Two down in 20 seconds, and now the Spinning Log. 152 00:07:15,640 --> 00:07:17,840 One mistake and you are gone. 153 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:20,080 Yes! 154 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:21,120 Oh, Justin! 155 00:07:21,160 --> 00:07:23,720 Flegler does it in a breeze! 156 00:07:25,200 --> 00:07:29,880 Well, this is the boy who grew up on the sugar cane farm in Tully, 157 00:07:29,920 --> 00:07:31,400 in Far North Queensland, 158 00:07:31,480 --> 00:07:34,080 and have a look at him now on national television 159 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:37,120 halfway through the Australian Ninja Warrior course. 160 00:07:37,160 --> 00:07:38,680 The Swinging Cliff Hanger. 161 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:40,240 He's onto the first panel 162 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:42,360 and now he'll transition to the second. 163 00:07:42,440 --> 00:07:45,680 It's all about upper body strength and timing on the dismount, 164 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:49,040 and Justin Flegler looks, oh, so good! 165 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:50,200 (WHOOPS) 166 00:07:50,280 --> 00:07:52,440 Just about a minute gone on the clock now, 167 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:54,040 and these are tough obstacles, Ben. 168 00:07:54,080 --> 00:07:55,800 Make no mistake. 169 00:07:55,880 --> 00:08:00,120 Justin won't have seen anything like these, but he is flying. 170 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:01,160 Yeah, that's right. 171 00:08:01,240 --> 00:08:03,600 Chin-ups on the farm - that's about the extent of the training. 172 00:08:03,680 --> 00:08:06,880 And now the Wing Nuts. Wing Nut number one. 173 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:08,800 Look at the swing he's got going on. 174 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:11,160 Great transfer onto the second Nut. 175 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:12,920 Has to start the swing again. 176 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:15,960 The clock is ticking. Look at it. Needs to get on to the third. 177 00:08:16,040 --> 00:08:17,880 One more! Come on, Justin Flegler! 178 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:19,960 Yes! Lands it! 179 00:08:20,040 --> 00:08:22,160 Now, the dismount. He's gotta get going. 180 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:26,920 He's got four more obstacles to go, with 1:43 on the clock. 181 00:08:26,960 --> 00:08:28,480 Next, the Warped Wall. 182 00:08:28,520 --> 00:08:30,760 CROWD: Beat the wall! Beat the wall! 183 00:08:30,840 --> 00:08:33,040 Missed his first attempt up the Warped Wall in the semifinals. 184 00:08:33,120 --> 00:08:36,280 Not making the same mistake this time. Straight up. 185 00:08:36,360 --> 00:08:39,720 But I've gotta tell you, only 1:30 left on the clock. 186 00:08:39,760 --> 00:08:41,440 I said he was fast, 187 00:08:41,520 --> 00:08:44,280 but time is gonna play a factor, as he approaches the Hinge. 188 00:08:44,320 --> 00:08:46,120 Now, this one is brand-new. 189 00:08:46,200 --> 00:08:48,960 You've got to make your way across four vertical panels. 190 00:08:49,040 --> 00:08:52,320 It's all about keeping leverage with the feet and the hands. 191 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:55,560 Slowing down a little bit, but onto the first one. 192 00:08:55,640 --> 00:09:02,000 If he doesn't complete these next three obstacles in 1:05 from now, 193 00:09:02,040 --> 00:09:03,160 he'll be out. 194 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:04,920 It's gonna be tough. It's gonna be really tough. 195 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:06,880 Oh, he almost slips! He hangs on! 196 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:09,040 How did he hang on, Bec? 197 00:09:09,080 --> 00:09:10,560 Pure determination, Ben, I'd reckon. 198 00:09:10,640 --> 00:09:12,840 Works his way around the third panel 199 00:09:12,880 --> 00:09:15,240 to face a big jump up to the fourth. 200 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:16,600 Come on, Justin! 201 00:09:16,640 --> 00:09:18,760 A big leap of faith required here. 202 00:09:18,840 --> 00:09:20,840 Oh, no! No! Slipping, slipping! 203 00:09:20,880 --> 00:09:22,840 No! Justin Flegler! 204 00:09:22,920 --> 00:09:25,680 He can't do it. He's slipping! This is like a slow death! 205 00:09:25,720 --> 00:09:26,880 He's gone! 206 00:09:26,960 --> 00:09:29,960 Justin Flegler, it was just too much for him to hang on. 207 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:33,000 He did such a great job, but in the end, 208 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:37,640 those hands just could not hold on to that panel any longer! 209 00:09:37,680 --> 00:09:40,640 Oh, that was so painful to watch. 210 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:42,160 It was a slow death for Justin, wasn't it? 211 00:09:42,240 --> 00:09:45,400 Yeah, this obstacle is going to test plenty tonight. 212 00:09:45,440 --> 00:09:47,600 Justin's one of the fastest ninjas, 213 00:09:47,640 --> 00:09:49,960 but was struggling against the clock. 214 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,960 His feet missed the panel 215 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:54,600 and there was just not enough grip to hang on to. 216 00:09:55,640 --> 00:09:57,960 Justin, you came here with no ninja experience 217 00:09:58,040 --> 00:09:59,960 and here you are in the grand finals. 218 00:10:00,040 --> 00:10:01,560 I get the sense that you're happy with this. 219 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:02,840 Oh, stoked. 220 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:05,040 Can't believe it. Come all this way. Here I am. 221 00:10:05,120 --> 00:10:07,320 You got a bit of a bump on your head. What you been doing? 222 00:10:07,360 --> 00:10:08,800 On my head and my arm. 223 00:10:08,880 --> 00:10:11,480 Wow, you've really put your body on the line here. 224 00:10:11,560 --> 00:10:13,920 Yeah, you gotta do what you gotta do, but it's all worth it. 225 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:16,800 Justin, absolute pleasure. Go and sort your head out, lad. 226 00:10:16,840 --> 00:10:18,400 Cheers, mate. 227 00:10:19,960 --> 00:10:21,400 Well, Justin Flegler, 228 00:10:21,480 --> 00:10:23,600 I reckon he's done Far North Queensland really proud. 229 00:10:23,680 --> 00:10:26,200 Oh, he had, but how tough is this course? 230 00:10:26,240 --> 00:10:28,200 Justin's lightning fast, 231 00:10:28,280 --> 00:10:30,560 but he had only 40 seconds left on the clock, 232 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:32,240 with three obstacles still to go. 233 00:10:32,280 --> 00:10:34,120 So, who can beat it? 234 00:10:34,160 --> 00:10:35,400 Let's see next. 235 00:10:35,480 --> 00:10:38,280 From a newbie ninja to a grand final veteran, 236 00:10:38,320 --> 00:10:39,800 he's as tough as they come. 237 00:10:39,880 --> 00:10:42,840 After a year recovering from Ross River virus, 238 00:10:42,880 --> 00:10:45,080 the 'Tradie Ninja' is back. 239 00:10:45,160 --> 00:10:49,840 From Albany, in WA, make some noise for Sam Goodall. 240 00:10:53,120 --> 00:10:54,280 This time last year, 241 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:56,520 Sam's grand final came to an end 242 00:10:56,600 --> 00:10:58,600 because of Ross River fever. 243 00:10:58,680 --> 00:11:01,560 Sam Goodall, I think he's struggling here. 244 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:04,080 Babe! Have a rest! Honey?! 245 00:11:04,120 --> 00:11:06,000 Absolutely shattered. 246 00:11:07,880 --> 00:11:09,440 Go and see Daddy! 247 00:11:09,480 --> 00:11:10,960 WOMAN: What's he doing? Show me. 248 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:13,240 SAM: I thought I'd sort of recover in a couple of weeks, 249 00:11:13,320 --> 00:11:16,040 but unfortunately, Ross River virus sticks around. 250 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:17,120 (LAUGHS) He's asleep. 251 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:19,360 Some days you really even struggle to get out of bed. 252 00:11:19,440 --> 00:11:22,080 Mmm, what are you doing? Ahh! Oh! 253 00:11:23,320 --> 00:11:27,040 REBECCA: A year later, the 31-year-old carpenter is back 254 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:29,560 and ready to make up for lost time. 255 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:32,000 You didn't have the full Tradie Ninja last year. 256 00:11:32,040 --> 00:11:33,360 You had half of me. 257 00:11:33,440 --> 00:11:37,120 Certainly this year, I've got something to prove to the course. 258 00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:39,760 I know I can finish it. I know I can finish Midoriyama. 259 00:11:39,800 --> 00:11:41,360 Whoo! 260 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:43,320 So, no mistakes. 261 00:11:43,400 --> 00:11:46,160 Watch the clock, play it smart, and just work hard. 262 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:47,520 Hard work. 263 00:11:50,720 --> 00:11:54,400 One of the most popular ninjas, and a fantastic contender. 264 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:59,680 His brother-in-law, Zed Colback, is watching on from the sidelines. 265 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:02,520 He went out in the semifinals. There's Zed. 266 00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:09,520 And watching on from WA, wife, Rachel, and daughter, Abby. 267 00:12:09,600 --> 00:12:12,800 Have a look at them in the big screen right now, Sam. 268 00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:17,800 Hi, honey! Missing you! 269 00:12:17,880 --> 00:12:20,920 You're gonna do really well. We know you can do it. 270 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:24,120 I know it's your wife, Sam. You should know, Sam. 271 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:25,560 He's just saying, "That's my wife." 272 00:12:25,600 --> 00:12:27,800 OK, down to business, Freddie. 273 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:30,000 3:15 on the clock. 274 00:12:30,080 --> 00:12:32,640 And here he goes across the Archer Steps. 275 00:12:32,720 --> 00:12:35,400 No problems at all. One down, eight to go. 276 00:12:36,720 --> 00:12:39,960 Starting with the Propeller. Needs to launch off the tramp here. 277 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,120 MAN: Oh, yeah! 278 00:12:41,200 --> 00:12:44,000 Yes, manages just to hook that foot. Well played, Sam Goodall. 279 00:12:44,080 --> 00:12:46,360 I thought it had got past him, but rescues it well. 280 00:12:46,400 --> 00:12:47,640 Go on, Sam. 281 00:12:47,720 --> 00:12:50,400 Great start from Sam Goodall. Gets off the Propeller. 282 00:12:50,480 --> 00:12:55,040 And he's gotta be light-footed and fast on the Spinning Log. 283 00:12:55,080 --> 00:12:56,520 Here he goes. 284 00:12:56,600 --> 00:12:59,800 The Tradie Ninja, Sam Goodall, looks down and nails it. 285 00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:02,240 Oh! Oh! Slow down, champion. 286 00:13:02,280 --> 00:13:03,960 Wow! 287 00:13:04,040 --> 00:13:05,840 He had to grab onto the rope to stop him 288 00:13:05,880 --> 00:13:07,560 on the Swinging Cliff Hanger. 289 00:13:07,600 --> 00:13:09,600 Nearly 38 seconds gone already, Bec. 290 00:13:09,640 --> 00:13:11,800 Sam needs to pick up the pace here. 291 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:14,520 He scoots along that first board. 292 00:13:14,600 --> 00:13:17,080 Needs to get it moving a little bit. Reaches over. 293 00:13:17,160 --> 00:13:19,640 Grabs the second board, which will take him to safety. 294 00:13:19,680 --> 00:13:20,800 Come on, Sam. 295 00:13:20,880 --> 00:13:22,920 Stop looking at the family on the screen and get off this thing, man. 296 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:24,280 Yeah, they're all smiles. 297 00:13:24,320 --> 00:13:26,840 He's four obstacle down, five to go. 298 00:13:26,920 --> 00:13:28,680 Just ahead of Justin Flegler at this point. 299 00:13:28,760 --> 00:13:32,240 Sam Goodall just letting the clock tick away a little bit now. 300 00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:33,760 Coming up to 2:00. Come on, Sam. 301 00:13:33,840 --> 00:13:36,360 Bounces on the trampoline onto the Wing Nut. 302 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:37,760 Yeah, this is a tough obstacle. 303 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:40,600 1.6 metres between each Wing Nut, 304 00:13:40,680 --> 00:13:43,760 and there's a really unnatural movement - 305 00:13:43,800 --> 00:13:46,040 swinging sideways to go forward. 306 00:13:46,120 --> 00:13:48,640 It's a big lache! Yes! Yes! 307 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:50,880 Get off this, Sam Goodall. 308 00:13:50,920 --> 00:13:52,160 Oh, Sam! 309 00:13:52,200 --> 00:13:54,000 Blooming heck, Sam, 1:45. 310 00:13:54,040 --> 00:13:55,840 Hecky pecky! 311 00:13:55,920 --> 00:13:58,760 What's he doing? What's he doing? He's just hanging around. 312 00:13:58,840 --> 00:14:01,680 The thing one's in his hands, and now he's on the mat. 313 00:14:01,760 --> 00:14:05,600 As he turns the corner and prepares to go up the Warped Wall, 314 00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:07,840 he gives the thumbs up to Freddie Flintoff, 315 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:14,040 and he is up the wall with 1:25 left on the clock. 316 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:16,760 So, he's just fallen behind Justin now, 317 00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:19,120 and you can see the compounding effects 318 00:14:19,200 --> 00:14:21,800 of tough obstacle after tough obstacle, 319 00:14:21,840 --> 00:14:22,920 and that's ninja, though. 320 00:14:22,960 --> 00:14:24,240 You've got to push through. 321 00:14:24,320 --> 00:14:26,200 Take a few seconds and then move, come on! 322 00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:28,200 And Zed's picked up on it. 323 00:14:28,240 --> 00:14:30,280 We know how much of a fighter Sam is. 324 00:14:30,360 --> 00:14:33,720 He's gonna have to dig deep, really deep, here on the seventh obstacle. 325 00:14:33,760 --> 00:14:34,880 This is the Hinge. 326 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:37,200 And we're coming up to one minute remaining. 327 00:14:37,240 --> 00:14:39,920 60 seconds now to three obstacles. 328 00:14:39,960 --> 00:14:41,760 Keep moving! It's yours! 329 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:44,680 Can Sam Goodall make it across the next four panels? 330 00:14:45,720 --> 00:14:49,400 Makes the transition. Swings onto the Hinge. He's not done yet. 331 00:14:49,440 --> 00:14:50,920 Keep going, Sammy! 332 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:52,560 Yeah, but you know what, Bec? 333 00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:54,920 He's only got 40 seconds left on the clock, 334 00:14:54,960 --> 00:14:56,760 and I don't think that that's enough. 335 00:14:56,800 --> 00:14:58,200 This is gonna push him. 336 00:14:58,280 --> 00:15:00,880 These next two obstacles are really gonna push him 337 00:15:00,920 --> 00:15:02,800 in terms of endurance and time. 338 00:15:02,880 --> 00:15:04,320 He takes a quick look up at the clock. 339 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,080 He's only got just under 30 seconds. 340 00:15:06,160 --> 00:15:08,880 OK. Oh, hang on! He's missed the step on the tramp. 341 00:15:08,920 --> 00:15:10,080 Yeah, yeah, yeah! 342 00:15:10,160 --> 00:15:11,680 Yeah, yeah, quite, mate! You're running out of time! 343 00:15:13,720 --> 00:15:16,680 Oh, I'm worried about the clock now. I'm really worried about the clock. 344 00:15:16,760 --> 00:15:18,720 He's got 18 seconds left, Sam Goodall. 345 00:15:18,800 --> 00:15:21,920 He's gonna have to do the corridor in about six seconds. Can he do it? 346 00:15:21,960 --> 00:15:23,400 Get out of here! 347 00:15:23,480 --> 00:15:26,240 He's now got ten seconds! Can he get up this? 348 00:15:26,320 --> 00:15:29,080 The warning buzzer letting him know that his time's running out. 349 00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:30,440 Oh, he's so close! 350 00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:33,960 Sam Goodall - he's got four seconds left, three seconds, two seconds! 351 00:15:34,040 --> 00:15:36,000 One second! Can he do it? 352 00:15:36,080 --> 00:15:37,840 Sadly, he's not gonna get there! Oh, no! Within a second! 353 00:15:37,920 --> 00:15:41,440 He doesn't get there. He just misses out! 354 00:15:41,480 --> 00:15:44,680 Sam Goodall with the buzzer in sight. 355 00:15:44,720 --> 00:15:47,800 His Ninja Warrior dream within reach. 356 00:15:47,880 --> 00:15:51,560 That was a photo finish like we have never seen before. 357 00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:53,000 You're a legend, Sam! 358 00:15:53,040 --> 00:15:54,800 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 359 00:15:54,840 --> 00:15:58,600 (STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 360 00:15:58,640 --> 00:16:00,440 That would have been remarkable. 361 00:16:00,520 --> 00:16:03,200 If he didn't falter on that mini tramp, 362 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:05,240 he would have been there, without a doubt. 363 00:16:05,280 --> 00:16:07,520 An amazing finish. 364 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:09,760 I thought he was a long way off, but you're right, Bec. 365 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:13,200 If it wasn't for the stop-go on the mini tramp, 366 00:16:13,280 --> 00:16:15,240 he probably would have got there in time. 367 00:16:17,720 --> 00:16:19,160 FREDDIE: Five seconds short. 368 00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:21,800 No excuses. Just should have gone a bit harder. 369 00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:24,760 Yeah, just... the time just went faster. 370 00:16:24,800 --> 00:16:26,000 Maybe time goes faster over here. 371 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:28,000 I mean, in Albany, things go pretty slow. 372 00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:30,040 So, you get used to that slower way of life, 373 00:16:30,080 --> 00:16:31,920 but, hey, no excuses. 374 00:16:31,960 --> 00:16:33,560 Awesome course, awesome obstacles. 375 00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:37,320 Yeah, just gonna have to work on my speed game. 376 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:40,560 Well done, Sam. Great effort, mate. 377 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:43,320 So close for Sam Goodall, 378 00:16:43,400 --> 00:16:47,480 but his Ninja Warrior dream is over for season three. 379 00:16:47,520 --> 00:16:48,880 Don't go anywhere. 380 00:16:48,960 --> 00:16:52,360 Stage one of the Ninja Warrior grand final is just heating up. 381 00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:58,000 Ahead, Australia's very best ninjas battle it out for $100,000. 382 00:16:58,040 --> 00:16:59,520 Ryan Solomon. 383 00:16:59,560 --> 00:17:01,720 I'm just a plumber from Brisbane 384 00:17:01,800 --> 00:17:05,000 and I'm mixing it with some of the craziest athletes I've ever met. 385 00:17:05,040 --> 00:17:06,880 There's golfer Charlie Robbins, 386 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:09,600 our only female competitor, Olivia Vivian, 387 00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:12,640 and while all eyes are on 'Flashlin' Ashlin Herbert, 388 00:17:12,680 --> 00:17:15,560 can anyone beat the 'Barefoot Ninja'? 389 00:17:15,640 --> 00:17:17,920 My big goal this year was to get to the grand final, 390 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,160 but now that I'm here, I wanna see it all the way through. 391 00:17:26,240 --> 00:17:31,240 BEN: It is stage one of the Ninja Warrior grand final, 392 00:17:31,320 --> 00:17:35,080 and Australia's very best ninjas are getting ready to take their shot 393 00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:38,680 at a guaranteed $100,000. 394 00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:40,400 REBECCA: Next on course, 395 00:17:40,480 --> 00:17:43,160 a man who's already written his name in the history books 396 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:46,280 by finishing furthest fastest in season one. 397 00:17:46,320 --> 00:17:48,160 He was unwell in the semis, 398 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:50,680 but still managed to qualify for the grand final. 399 00:17:50,760 --> 00:17:54,040 The big question tonight - is he back to his best? 400 00:17:54,120 --> 00:17:56,680 It's Brisbane chippie Fred Dorrington. 401 00:17:56,720 --> 00:17:58,880 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 402 00:17:58,960 --> 00:18:01,720 FREDDIE: Fred Dorrington and his trademark yellow T-shirt 403 00:18:01,760 --> 00:18:03,600 with the kangaroo on the front 404 00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:06,200 is no stranger to the finals of Ninja Warrior. 405 00:18:06,240 --> 00:18:08,040 He was ill in the semifinals, 406 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:09,280 suffering from gastro. 407 00:18:09,320 --> 00:18:11,520 Even under par, he can get through 408 00:18:11,560 --> 00:18:12,800 to the grand final. 409 00:18:12,880 --> 00:18:15,160 Real contender, this lad, Fred Dorrington. 410 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:17,120 A real chance. 411 00:18:17,160 --> 00:18:18,520 (CHIME SOUNDS) 412 00:18:20,160 --> 00:18:23,560 There's the buzzer, and he's under way across the Archer Steps. 413 00:18:23,600 --> 00:18:26,000 Skips across so easily. 414 00:18:26,080 --> 00:18:27,800 You got it! Whoo! Great start for Fred. 415 00:18:27,880 --> 00:18:31,600 This bloke is a no-nonsense campaigner 416 00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:33,680 who just gets the job done. 417 00:18:33,720 --> 00:18:35,120 But... (GASPS) 418 00:18:35,160 --> 00:18:36,480 Oh, wow. 419 00:18:36,560 --> 00:18:41,800 Fred Dorrington has just missed his catch on obstacle number two. 420 00:18:41,840 --> 00:18:44,680 Our furthest faster from season one 421 00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:49,600 goes out in grand final, night one, on obstacle two. 422 00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:52,160 And everybody here is stunned. 423 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:57,280 Fred, you can just sense the shock around the place. 424 00:18:57,320 --> 00:18:59,240 Tell us how you're feeling, mate. 425 00:18:59,320 --> 00:19:00,680 Yeah, don't know what happened there. 426 00:19:00,760 --> 00:19:03,440 I think I just didn't explode out of it enough, 427 00:19:03,520 --> 00:19:06,480 and I kind of just, yeah, didn't spot it too well. 428 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:08,920 I'm feeling good. Was ready to go. 429 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:10,760 I thought I was hitting that buzzer all day long, 430 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:13,160 and I'm actually shocked I've gone down like that, 431 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:14,360 and I'm, yeah, gutted. 432 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:15,400 I'm sorry, everyone, 433 00:19:15,480 --> 00:19:17,120 that I didn't actually get a bit further than you expected. 434 00:19:17,160 --> 00:19:18,680 Don't apologise! You did awesome! 435 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:20,120 Just gonna have to bring it back next time. 436 00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:22,600 Yeah, no need to apologise. Unlucky, mate. 437 00:19:22,640 --> 00:19:23,800 I'm sure we'll see you again. 438 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:25,440 Ladies and gentlemen, Fred Dorrington! 439 00:19:25,480 --> 00:19:28,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 440 00:19:30,360 --> 00:19:32,280 And just like that, 441 00:19:32,360 --> 00:19:35,200 Fred Dorrington's grand final is over in 13 seconds. 442 00:19:35,280 --> 00:19:37,720 It can happen to the best ninjas, Bec. 443 00:19:37,760 --> 00:19:39,960 It's a hardcore course, Ben. 444 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:42,000 Every obstacle is brutal. 445 00:19:42,080 --> 00:19:46,240 A single slip will cost your shot, and a minimum 100 grand. 446 00:19:50,560 --> 00:19:54,520 Next is a ninja who just missed a grand final spot last season. 447 00:19:56,120 --> 00:19:57,160 And so far this season, 448 00:19:57,240 --> 00:19:59,200 he hasn't been able to finish the course. 449 00:19:59,280 --> 00:20:02,480 Tonight will be a great time to change all of that. 450 00:20:02,560 --> 00:20:06,000 Get ready for Brisbane plumber Ryan Solomon. 451 00:20:06,040 --> 00:20:08,760 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 452 00:20:11,160 --> 00:20:14,840 Ryan and wife, Amy, have had the best and worst of years 453 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:17,080 since last season. 454 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:19,160 RYAN: We started with our wedding. 455 00:20:19,200 --> 00:20:21,240 Was the best day of our lives. 456 00:20:22,840 --> 00:20:26,040 We found out Amy was pregnant, which was just amazing. 457 00:20:26,080 --> 00:20:28,480 (STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 458 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:32,120 Sadly, we lost our little baby at 18 weeks. 459 00:20:34,120 --> 00:20:36,720 The toughest of tough things just brings us together. 460 00:20:36,800 --> 00:20:38,720 Yeah. So, yeah, it's nice. 461 00:20:40,240 --> 00:20:41,640 Now you're gonna make me cry. 462 00:20:43,440 --> 00:20:45,760 But recently, good news. 463 00:20:45,840 --> 00:20:48,120 They've shared with us they're pregnant again - 464 00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:52,360 the perfect boost for Ryan's second grand final appearance. 465 00:20:52,440 --> 00:20:54,880 After a massive year of ups and downs, 466 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:57,600 to go and hit that buzzer tonight, really celebrate, 467 00:20:57,640 --> 00:20:59,440 would just top it off for us. 468 00:20:59,520 --> 00:21:02,560 I'm here just a couple of steps away from that big prize money. 469 00:21:02,600 --> 00:21:04,440 So, I've really gotta make it count. 470 00:21:07,320 --> 00:21:09,240 Whoo! 471 00:21:10,440 --> 00:21:16,200 Well, that is just wonderful news, and great motivation for tonight. 472 00:21:17,280 --> 00:21:19,880 FREDDIE: So far Ryan, in Ninja Warrior season three, 473 00:21:19,920 --> 00:21:21,080 hasn't hit the buzzer. 474 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:23,720 Tonight would be the night to do that, 475 00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:26,760 and book his place into part two of the grand finals. 476 00:21:26,800 --> 00:21:29,520 He's got 3:15. 477 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:32,240 Ryan Solomon, one of our heaviest ninjas. 478 00:21:32,280 --> 00:21:33,480 (CHIME SOUNDS) 479 00:21:33,560 --> 00:21:37,680 90 kilos, and he's under way across the Archer Steps, no problem. 480 00:21:37,760 --> 00:21:39,360 Straight away through the Archer Step. 481 00:21:39,400 --> 00:21:40,720 Now, this is a tricky one. 482 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:43,480 This is awful - the Propeller. AMY: Got this, babe! 483 00:21:43,520 --> 00:21:45,280 Gotta time this jump, gotta grab on, 484 00:21:45,360 --> 00:21:47,480 gotta time it with your feet to grab the rope. 485 00:21:47,560 --> 00:21:49,520 (CROWD EXCLAIMS) Oh! 486 00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:52,560 He just hangs on to the Propeller. Can he get off? 487 00:21:52,600 --> 00:21:53,600 Dear me! 488 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:55,440 He's got a foot on the rope, and he's off the rope. 489 00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:57,120 Great save, Ryan Solomon. 490 00:21:57,200 --> 00:22:00,280 I was worried about him then, but he's through to the Spinning Log. 491 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:04,880 This won't be easy, because he's got 90kg of body mass, 492 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:06,960 and this thing spins underfoot. 493 00:22:07,040 --> 00:22:10,680 Oh, he just manages to get the foot placement just right. 494 00:22:12,640 --> 00:22:13,760 His fans are loving this. 495 00:22:13,840 --> 00:22:16,360 He's five seconds slower than Sam Goodall, 496 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:18,800 and we know what happened to Sam, so he needs to move. 497 00:22:20,680 --> 00:22:23,040 He'll be much more comfortable on the Swinging Cliff Hanger. 498 00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:27,880 Look at the pecs and the upper body and the shoulders and the biceps. 499 00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:30,600 You've named most of the muscles. (REBECCA LAUGHS) 500 00:22:30,680 --> 00:22:32,880 You've got him covered. He's got them covered. 501 00:22:32,920 --> 00:22:34,160 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 502 00:22:34,240 --> 00:22:36,760 Little bit of a slip in the end. 2:20 left on the clock. 503 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,400 Now the Wing Nuts. 504 00:22:39,480 --> 00:22:42,360 There's 1.65 metres between each Wing Nut. 505 00:22:42,440 --> 00:22:44,280 Now, he needs to get the bounce perfect. 506 00:22:44,320 --> 00:22:45,320 Launches up. 507 00:22:45,400 --> 00:22:48,520 Amy on the sideline is stirring up the crowd, 508 00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:50,720 because she knows the louder they are, 509 00:22:50,800 --> 00:22:53,160 the more encouragement Ryan Solomon has. 510 00:22:53,200 --> 00:22:54,760 Makes the transfer. 511 00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:58,840 Time at this minute - 2:00 left. 1:15 so far gone. 512 00:22:58,880 --> 00:23:01,440 He's getting the swing on again, 513 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:03,840 and Ryan grips it, and he's off. 514 00:23:03,880 --> 00:23:05,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 515 00:23:05,280 --> 00:23:07,400 Now the Warped Wall. 516 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:12,040 First time this season for Ryan. Needs to nail it first go. 517 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:14,560 And he has! 518 00:23:14,640 --> 00:23:17,360 Down to 1:41 now, but he's starting to puff. 519 00:23:17,440 --> 00:23:20,560 He hasn't exploded as far as pace is concerned. 520 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:23,320 Maybe he's just timed this just right. 521 00:23:25,360 --> 00:23:29,520 And on the Hinge, it's all about concentration and technique. 522 00:23:29,560 --> 00:23:31,560 CROWD: Ryan! Ryan! Ryan! 523 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:32,720 AMY: That's it, babe! 524 00:23:32,760 --> 00:23:34,280 How now gets on the first plank, 525 00:23:34,360 --> 00:23:36,600 and this is a difficult transition because of his weight, 526 00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:38,000 but he grabs the top of it. 527 00:23:38,080 --> 00:23:40,920 That seems to be the safest way of doing it. 528 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:43,800 You need to get up nice and high. Now just for the transfer. 529 00:23:43,840 --> 00:23:45,080 See how big he is? 530 00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:47,360 He just puts his foot there and it's just a step over. 531 00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:50,640 And when you get around the back of it, you're then jumping backwards, 532 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:52,280 but he manages to do it. 533 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:54,920 He's got one minute to complete two obstacles. 534 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:57,280 Holding my breath now for Ryan Solomon. 535 00:23:57,320 --> 00:23:58,320 The Jumping Spider. 536 00:23:58,400 --> 00:24:00,760 We've seen other ninjas slide down this grey wall. 537 00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:02,480 Please don't let it happen to you! 538 00:24:02,560 --> 00:24:06,040 He grips it. Sticks it! Solid as a rock! 539 00:24:06,120 --> 00:24:08,560 Have a look at the size of those legs. 540 00:24:08,640 --> 00:24:10,360 Oh, my word, this is going to be tight. 541 00:24:10,400 --> 00:24:12,120 45 seconds left on the clock. 542 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:14,760 Still half of the spider wall to get through. 543 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:18,080 Needs to get off this as fast as he can 544 00:24:18,160 --> 00:24:20,800 and sprint over to the Chimney Sweep. 545 00:24:22,480 --> 00:24:24,440 OK, he's now gotta race against the clock, 546 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:26,120 because there's 30 seconds 547 00:24:26,200 --> 00:24:28,600 and he's gotta go eight metres up the Chimney Sweep. 548 00:24:28,640 --> 00:24:30,520 Can he do it? 549 00:24:30,560 --> 00:24:32,560 Using his arms, using his legs. 550 00:24:32,600 --> 00:24:34,280 Pushing everything against the side. 551 00:24:34,360 --> 00:24:37,160 20 seconds to go. He's up to five metres. 552 00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:41,160 This is going to mean so much to Ryan Solomon and Amy. 553 00:24:41,240 --> 00:24:44,040 He has not hit the buzzer so far this season. 554 00:24:44,080 --> 00:24:45,320 Through the hatch! 555 00:24:45,400 --> 00:24:48,960 And with ten seconds left on the clock, Ryan Solomon... 556 00:24:49,000 --> 00:24:50,200 (KLAXON BLARES) 557 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:53,360 ..yes, he can! 558 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:59,720 Ryan Solomon! Whoo-hoo! 559 00:24:59,800 --> 00:25:03,760 What a moment for Ryan Solomon and his wife, Amy. 560 00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:09,400 She's overcome with emotion. Look at her. 561 00:25:09,440 --> 00:25:12,680 She can't believe he has done it. 562 00:25:12,720 --> 00:25:15,480 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 563 00:25:17,120 --> 00:25:19,600 I think everyone's a bit emotional at the moment. 564 00:25:19,680 --> 00:25:23,440 He had all the motivation he needed to defeat every obstacle, 565 00:25:23,520 --> 00:25:26,840 and he hit the buzzer with six seconds left on the clock. 566 00:25:26,920 --> 00:25:31,360 He's become our first ninja through to stage two tomorrow night. 567 00:25:32,640 --> 00:25:34,680 I can't believe it - he's not hit the buzzer all season, 568 00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:36,960 and then in the moment that it mattered most... 569 00:25:37,040 --> 00:25:38,680 He hits the buzzer. Bam! 570 00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:40,400 (LAUGHS) Isn't that great? 571 00:25:40,440 --> 00:25:43,040 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 572 00:25:43,080 --> 00:25:45,680 Babe, I'm so proud of you! 573 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:48,360 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 574 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:49,440 Thanks, baby. 575 00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:51,680 (CRIES) That was for you, darling. 576 00:25:53,240 --> 00:25:55,920 I hate to break this up, Ryan, but there's a drink, mate. 577 00:25:56,000 --> 00:26:00,160 It's the first time pressing the buzzer this time around. 578 00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:01,200 How does it feel, Ryan? 579 00:26:01,240 --> 00:26:02,400 It's unbelievable. 580 00:26:02,440 --> 00:26:03,720 It really means the world, 581 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:05,560 and I really owe it all to my wife. 582 00:26:05,600 --> 00:26:09,240 She pushed me to do extra sessions. 583 00:26:09,320 --> 00:26:10,720 She was making sure I was eating right. 584 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:12,480 Come in here, Amy. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 585 00:26:12,560 --> 00:26:14,600 I know it's been a tough year for the two of you, 586 00:26:14,640 --> 00:26:16,280 but what does this mean to you? 587 00:26:16,360 --> 00:26:18,960 He's into the grand final, into part two. 588 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:20,520 I'm so proud of him. 589 00:26:20,600 --> 00:26:24,040 He's been up first thing in the morning, he goes to gym, 590 00:26:24,120 --> 00:26:26,080 he works all day, he goes back to gym. 591 00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:29,360 He's so amazing. I'm so blessed to have him as a husband. 592 00:26:29,400 --> 00:26:30,960 How does that feel, Ryan, 593 00:26:31,040 --> 00:26:33,080 listening to the wife speak about you like that? 594 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:34,640 It is the best feeling in the world, you know. 595 00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:36,560 I'm the luckiest man in the world to have her as my wife. 596 00:26:36,600 --> 00:26:37,600 Just very blessed. 597 00:26:37,680 --> 00:26:39,120 Mate, I'm so pleased for the both of you. 598 00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:41,600 I'm sure you wanna get off and give her a cuddle and whatever you do. 599 00:26:41,680 --> 00:26:44,240 Ryan, amazing work, mate. Well done, pal. Good luck. Cheers, Amy. 600 00:26:44,320 --> 00:26:46,600 REBECCA: Beautiful! It's a love story. 601 00:26:46,640 --> 00:26:48,960 That was absolutely sensational. 602 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:52,280 We're gonna have more sensational runs right after this 603 00:26:52,360 --> 00:26:55,240 on the grand final of Australian Ninja Warrior. 604 00:26:55,280 --> 00:26:58,400 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 605 00:27:00,240 --> 00:27:03,320 And coming up, the romance continues. 606 00:27:03,400 --> 00:27:07,080 Nathan Ryles vowed to propose to his girlfriend 607 00:27:07,120 --> 00:27:08,600 when he finished a stage, 608 00:27:08,680 --> 00:27:11,080 but he fell short in the heats and the semis. 609 00:27:11,160 --> 00:27:15,600 He swings... oh, he just couldn't hold on! 610 00:27:15,640 --> 00:27:18,320 This time, Freddie's got the ring. 611 00:27:18,360 --> 00:27:20,280 Please let me hit this buzzer. 612 00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:30,000 BEN: Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior, 613 00:27:30,080 --> 00:27:33,720 where stage one of the grand finals is proving brutal. 614 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:36,920 REBECCA: Over the break, cultural performer Danial Wyles-Wall... 615 00:27:36,960 --> 00:27:38,040 Oh, no! 616 00:27:38,080 --> 00:27:39,640 ..pulled off a great escape. 617 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:43,320 FREDDIE: Oh, hanging on. Going for the underarm grip! 618 00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:45,160 Get up there, son! Yes! 619 00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:48,600 But there was no getting away from the Bouncing Spider. 620 00:27:48,680 --> 00:27:50,320 Oh, no! No! 621 00:27:51,560 --> 00:27:54,760 Extreme skater Owen Davey took on the Propeller 622 00:27:54,800 --> 00:27:56,200 and got in a spin. 623 00:27:56,280 --> 00:27:59,120 Oh, he's not hanging around. Oh, he's gone. He's gone. 624 00:28:00,320 --> 00:28:03,440 Perth's Luke Shelton suffered the same fate. 625 00:28:03,480 --> 00:28:05,120 Oh... oh! 626 00:28:05,200 --> 00:28:07,800 This guy was dreaming of Mount Midoriyama. 627 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:12,880 Ryan Solomon remains the only ninja through to stage two. 628 00:28:14,400 --> 00:28:16,360 Let's check in with Freddie Flintoff now, 629 00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:18,440 who's been entrusted with a secret mission. 630 00:28:18,520 --> 00:28:20,480 Now, listen to this for responsibility. 631 00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:23,720 Nathan Ryles has been planning on proposing to his girlfriend 632 00:28:23,800 --> 00:28:25,920 if he gets to the top and presses the buzzer. 633 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:29,280 Usually his dad's on the sideline and he's in charge of this. 634 00:28:30,520 --> 00:28:32,320 Look at that for an engagement ring! 635 00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:35,440 But he's not here, so I'm gonna have to put it in my pocket 636 00:28:35,520 --> 00:28:37,480 and hand it to him if he gets to the top. 637 00:28:37,520 --> 00:28:38,760 Oh, I hope he does. 638 00:28:38,840 --> 00:28:40,520 I could be involved in something very beautiful. 639 00:28:40,560 --> 00:28:41,760 I might even get emotional. 640 00:28:41,800 --> 00:28:43,520 Nathan, just gonna pop it in here. 641 00:28:46,920 --> 00:28:49,720 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 642 00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:53,600 NATHAN: For tonight's grand final run, 643 00:28:53,640 --> 00:28:55,080 I feel like the proposal 644 00:28:55,160 --> 00:28:57,080 puts a little bit more pressure on me now, 645 00:28:57,120 --> 00:28:58,840 but I really want it to happen. 646 00:28:58,880 --> 00:29:00,560 Like, that is my main goal. 647 00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:03,040 The first time, I didn't quite get up the wall. 648 00:29:03,080 --> 00:29:05,400 I am so nervous for Nathan. 649 00:29:05,440 --> 00:29:08,280 Oh, he's almost there! 650 00:29:09,800 --> 00:29:12,560 Second time, I didn't quite hold on to the shelf. 651 00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:16,760 He swings! Oh, he just couldn't hold on. 652 00:29:16,840 --> 00:29:19,680 Third time, I just need to propose to my girlfriend. 653 00:29:19,720 --> 00:29:21,080 Please let me hit this buzzer. 654 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:24,040 I'm just gonna give everything that I have to try and get there. 655 00:29:26,160 --> 00:29:29,280 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 656 00:29:29,360 --> 00:29:31,720 Yes, Bec and Ben, Nathan Ryles has put himself 657 00:29:31,800 --> 00:29:33,720 under a little bit of added pressure, 658 00:29:33,760 --> 00:29:35,400 and we know why. 659 00:29:37,000 --> 00:29:38,320 It's all good. 660 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:39,920 Not pressed the buzzer yet 661 00:29:39,960 --> 00:29:41,600 in any of the heats, the semifinals. 662 00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:43,080 Tonight, Nathan, 663 00:29:43,120 --> 00:29:44,880 has got to be the night. 664 00:29:44,920 --> 00:29:46,080 Nathan! 665 00:29:46,160 --> 00:29:50,240 And there is Tori, with Nathan's mum and sister. 666 00:29:50,280 --> 00:29:52,080 She's got no idea what's going on. 667 00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:53,280 Come on, Nathan! 668 00:29:53,320 --> 00:29:55,320 And she can't hear what we're saying. 669 00:29:55,400 --> 00:29:57,640 Our comments are not going out over the speakers. 670 00:29:57,680 --> 00:29:58,840 OK, go, Nathan. 671 00:29:58,920 --> 00:30:01,320 You really need to get to the end, my friend. 672 00:30:01,360 --> 00:30:02,960 Here he goes on the Propeller. 673 00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:04,400 Test that trampoline, 674 00:30:04,480 --> 00:30:07,000 and let's just hope that he doesn't come unstuck on this obstacle. 675 00:30:07,040 --> 00:30:08,040 Grab it! 676 00:30:08,120 --> 00:30:11,240 Oh, manages to hang on. Going for a ride round once. 677 00:30:11,320 --> 00:30:13,760 Hooking them arms up. Needs to get that rope. 678 00:30:13,800 --> 00:30:15,200 Pulls the rope towards him. 679 00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:17,040 Good stuff, Nathan. He's still in the game. 680 00:30:19,280 --> 00:30:20,800 Look at the big deep breath 681 00:30:20,880 --> 00:30:22,640 to centre himself again to get across... 682 00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:25,160 Go, Nathan... oh, not on the Spinning Log! 683 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:27,320 Not on the Spinning Log. 684 00:30:27,400 --> 00:30:30,160 Yes, the Spinning Log has sadly brought him down. 685 00:30:30,200 --> 00:30:33,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 686 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:34,440 And you get the feeling 687 00:30:34,520 --> 00:30:36,400 he just put too much pressure on himself, Nathan. 688 00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:37,880 Devastated. 689 00:30:37,920 --> 00:30:41,600 (STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 690 00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:43,880 Nathan, we know how hard you train, 691 00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:47,160 how hard you work and dedicate yourself to ninja. 692 00:30:47,240 --> 00:30:49,520 How gutting is it to go out right now? 693 00:30:49,600 --> 00:30:52,640 Oh, I'm just absolutely gutted that I didn't get that. 694 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:55,480 Tori's put so much off for me to be here, 695 00:30:55,560 --> 00:30:57,680 and we've just been working at it together. 696 00:30:57,720 --> 00:30:59,200 She's been helping me out so much. 697 00:30:59,240 --> 00:31:00,840 So, I absolutely love her to bits, 698 00:31:00,920 --> 00:31:03,200 and it means so much to have her here, and... yeah. 699 00:31:03,240 --> 00:31:05,200 Well, unlucky tonight, Nathan. 700 00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:07,320 I'm sure we'll see you again. Top man. 701 00:31:07,400 --> 00:31:09,440 Don't forget to give that ring back, Freddie, 702 00:31:09,520 --> 00:31:14,080 because there might be a non-ninja proposal for Tori and Nathan 703 00:31:14,120 --> 00:31:16,120 not too far away. 704 00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:19,880 So, we are still looking for another ninja 705 00:31:19,920 --> 00:31:21,720 to make it to stage two. 706 00:31:21,800 --> 00:31:26,520 Trial bike rider Le Hua reckons he's up to the challenge. 707 00:31:26,560 --> 00:31:28,920 He came 17th in the heats, 708 00:31:28,960 --> 00:31:30,960 seventh in the semifinals. 709 00:31:31,000 --> 00:31:34,640 He's a national trial bike champion. 710 00:31:34,720 --> 00:31:37,760 He can take a bike places that no-one else can, 711 00:31:37,800 --> 00:31:40,160 but his focus is all ninja tonight. 712 00:31:40,200 --> 00:31:43,360 The 100,000 is just there. 713 00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:45,080 WOMAN: Breathe, babe! Take it easy! (CHIME SOUNDS) 714 00:31:45,120 --> 00:31:47,880 Here he goes - Le Hua! 715 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:50,560 And he is flying out of the blocks. No fear! 716 00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:53,040 OK, the Propeller. He tests that trampoline. 717 00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:56,920 He's used to running against the clock with his bike riding. 718 00:31:56,960 --> 00:31:58,680 Tonight the wheels are off. 719 00:31:58,720 --> 00:32:00,320 FREDDIE: Bounces. Gotta grab on. 720 00:32:01,320 --> 00:32:03,760 Oh, wait... wow! Look at that! 721 00:32:03,800 --> 00:32:07,080 Fantastic stuff from Le Hua! 722 00:32:07,160 --> 00:32:10,240 A great save, and Catherine enjoyed that. 723 00:32:10,280 --> 00:32:11,800 Now onto the Spinning Log. 724 00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:13,720 We're just seen what can happen here. 725 00:32:13,760 --> 00:32:16,440 CROWD: Run! Run! Run! Run! Run! 726 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:18,840 Needs to be fast, needs to be nimble. 727 00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:20,520 Needs to be balanced. 728 00:32:20,600 --> 00:32:23,440 There he goes - Le Hua! Oh, he's rolling! 729 00:32:23,480 --> 00:32:25,880 Falls onto the mat, but he is safe. 730 00:32:25,920 --> 00:32:26,960 Nothing wrong with that. 731 00:32:27,040 --> 00:32:30,880 Next up, obstacle four - the Swinging Cliff Hanger. 732 00:32:32,680 --> 00:32:34,520 You gotta use those ledges, 733 00:32:34,600 --> 00:32:36,560 and also swing your hips and your legs, 734 00:32:36,640 --> 00:32:40,600 because you've gotta get across from one panel to the next. 735 00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:41,640 There he goes. 736 00:32:41,720 --> 00:32:43,920 He looks confident up there. Looks relaxed, looks cool! 737 00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:46,440 Go on, Le Hua! 738 00:32:46,520 --> 00:32:49,320 He's ten seconds slower than Ryan Solomon to here. 739 00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:50,920 Cutting it very fine now. 740 00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:54,640 Le Hua moving on to the Wing Nuts. Still 2:00 left on the clock. 741 00:32:56,400 --> 00:32:58,680 Grabbing onto the Wing Nuts as they move and twist. 742 00:32:58,760 --> 00:33:01,200 He'll need to lache onto the second of the Wing Nuts. 743 00:33:03,360 --> 00:33:05,120 Taking his time. Getting a little bit stuck. 744 00:33:06,680 --> 00:33:09,160 All these ninjas, not just one eye on the obstacles, 745 00:33:09,200 --> 00:33:10,960 but so too the clock. 746 00:33:12,440 --> 00:33:14,160 One more, Le. 747 00:33:14,200 --> 00:33:16,640 Oh, he somehow hangs on! 748 00:33:16,720 --> 00:33:19,120 I think that was a mistake, but it worked out OK. 749 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:20,320 Well done, Le! 750 00:33:20,360 --> 00:33:23,080 Le Hua with 1:33 on the clock. 751 00:33:23,120 --> 00:33:24,400 He's gotta get a wriggle on. 752 00:33:24,480 --> 00:33:26,520 Oh, he's just smashed head first into the Warped Wall. 753 00:33:26,560 --> 00:33:28,040 And that is gonna cost him. 754 00:33:28,080 --> 00:33:29,680 Not only did that hurt, 755 00:33:29,760 --> 00:33:31,840 I think it's gonna cost him in terms of time. 756 00:33:31,880 --> 00:33:32,880 Come on, Le. 757 00:33:32,960 --> 00:33:35,840 1:20 left on the clock. Get up there, Le! 758 00:33:35,880 --> 00:33:38,760 Second shot. Le Hua's up the wall! 759 00:33:38,840 --> 00:33:41,240 Alright, he corrected his mistake on the Warped Wall there. 760 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:42,520 He comes down now. 761 00:33:42,560 --> 00:33:43,680 Good job! 762 00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:46,000 He's 20 seconds slower than Ryan now. 763 00:33:46,040 --> 00:33:47,440 He's got to go! 764 00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:50,280 Now no time to rest, no time to take a breather. 765 00:33:50,360 --> 00:33:52,360 Straight onto the next obstacle, the Hinge. 766 00:33:52,400 --> 00:33:54,280 Awkward place to put your hands. 767 00:33:54,320 --> 00:33:56,080 Gotta wrap your hands around it 768 00:33:56,160 --> 00:33:58,160 and now jump onto the second set of boards. 769 00:33:58,200 --> 00:33:59,680 You know how! 770 00:33:59,720 --> 00:34:02,240 Le looking over both shoulders. 771 00:34:02,320 --> 00:34:03,800 Whoo-hoo! There you go. 772 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:06,000 Now the Hinge locks into place, 773 00:34:06,080 --> 00:34:08,840 and now you move across to this final panel, 774 00:34:08,880 --> 00:34:11,120 and then you're pretty much complete. 775 00:34:11,200 --> 00:34:14,240 There we go! Up onto the Jumping Spider. 776 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:17,000 The problem here, Bec, is that you're racing the clock, 777 00:34:17,080 --> 00:34:19,520 and there's only 37 seconds left on the clock. 778 00:34:19,600 --> 00:34:21,120 Come on, Le. He's got two obstacles left. 779 00:34:21,200 --> 00:34:24,760 Remember, Le Hua fell on the Bouncing Spider in the semifinal. 780 00:34:24,840 --> 00:34:27,120 Not making the same mistake this time around. 781 00:34:27,200 --> 00:34:29,920 Moving ever forward, but the clock is ticking down. 782 00:34:29,960 --> 00:34:32,120 25 seconds now! 783 00:34:33,760 --> 00:34:35,160 He's at the Chimney Sweep, 784 00:34:35,240 --> 00:34:38,680 and Catherine is urging him, "Keep on going, Le!" 785 00:34:38,720 --> 00:34:41,120 It's gonna be tight. 15 seconds. 786 00:34:41,200 --> 00:34:44,800 He's at level two. It's all arms and legs here. 787 00:34:44,880 --> 00:34:47,200 You gotta push. You're up against it, Le! 788 00:34:47,240 --> 00:34:48,720 You are really up against it! 789 00:34:48,800 --> 00:34:51,080 You've gotta dig as hard as you've ever dug before! 790 00:34:51,160 --> 00:34:54,640 He's halfway! Starting to gas, starting to tire. 791 00:34:54,720 --> 00:34:56,240 Struggling... (KLAXON BLARES) 792 00:34:56,320 --> 00:34:57,760 The clock beats him. Oh, Le! 793 00:34:57,840 --> 00:35:00,520 Just two metres from the top of the Chimney Sweep, 794 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:04,960 Le Hua's Ninja Warrior challenge is over. 795 00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:07,240 Absolutely devastating. 796 00:35:07,280 --> 00:35:09,440 He was so close! 797 00:35:10,680 --> 00:35:12,120 And you just think back to that moment 798 00:35:12,200 --> 00:35:13,800 when he first went up the Warped Wall, Bec, 799 00:35:13,840 --> 00:35:15,440 and hit it face first. 800 00:35:16,600 --> 00:35:18,160 If he hadn't have done that, 801 00:35:18,240 --> 00:35:20,240 he probably would have made it through in time. 802 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:22,160 It's easy to say with hindsight, isn't it? 803 00:35:22,240 --> 00:35:25,520 But the fact is this course is just so difficult. 804 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:27,480 And here's the evidence of that. 805 00:35:27,520 --> 00:35:28,840 Out of nine starters, 806 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:30,040 only Ryan Solomon has managed 807 00:35:30,080 --> 00:35:31,200 to complete it. 808 00:35:31,240 --> 00:35:33,280 All the rest, including big names, 809 00:35:33,320 --> 00:35:34,520 like Sam Goodall 810 00:35:34,560 --> 00:35:36,560 and Fred Dorrington, are out. 811 00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:38,920 So, who can tame stage one? 812 00:35:40,760 --> 00:35:43,320 Coming up, scratch golfer Charlie Robbins. 813 00:35:43,400 --> 00:35:45,800 CHARLIE: My goal for tonight is just to go as fast as I can. 814 00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:48,080 Make sure I hit that buzzer before that clock runs out. 815 00:35:49,120 --> 00:35:51,200 'The Mighty Mo', Alex Matthews. 816 00:35:51,280 --> 00:35:53,240 It's the third time I'm in the grand final now. 817 00:35:53,280 --> 00:35:54,760 Maybe I am alright at this. 818 00:35:54,840 --> 00:35:57,320 But next, he reckons it's his destiny. 819 00:35:57,360 --> 00:35:59,800 Can Josh O'Sullivan reach stage two? 820 00:36:09,080 --> 00:36:11,000 BEN: Welcome back to stage one 821 00:36:11,080 --> 00:36:13,840 of the Australian Ninja Warrior grand final. 822 00:36:13,920 --> 00:36:16,920 There's a guaranteed $100,000 on the line 823 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:19,680 for our furthest fastest winner this year, 824 00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:23,440 and no-one's better prepared for that challenge than our next ninja. 825 00:36:24,880 --> 00:36:26,880 REBECCA: He made it to the grand finals last year 826 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:28,720 and was third in the semis. 827 00:36:28,800 --> 00:36:32,360 He's been doing everything in his power to be ready for this moment. 828 00:36:32,400 --> 00:36:35,120 Don't underestimate Josh O'Sullivan. 829 00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:37,360 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 830 00:36:38,360 --> 00:36:39,480 JOSH: If you want to do well, 831 00:36:39,560 --> 00:36:41,360 you really have to change your lifestyle 832 00:36:41,400 --> 00:36:43,680 and focus on what you want. 833 00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:45,800 The type of training that I do is breath holds. 834 00:36:47,160 --> 00:36:49,200 So, I'll dive down, grab a rock. 835 00:36:49,280 --> 00:36:52,440 I try and visualise the course, lower my heart rate. 836 00:36:53,600 --> 00:36:56,040 About 2:00, 1:30 in the morning, 837 00:36:56,120 --> 00:36:58,880 I get up, go for a run, do a little workout. 838 00:37:00,520 --> 00:37:02,440 So that it kind of mimics what it's like 839 00:37:02,480 --> 00:37:04,320 to be on the course late at night. 840 00:37:05,560 --> 00:37:08,200 I've changed my whole life around ninja. 841 00:37:08,280 --> 00:37:10,440 I've never been more focused or more ready. 842 00:37:13,080 --> 00:37:14,880 FREDDIE: Josh O'Sullivan, from NSW. 843 00:37:14,960 --> 00:37:19,000 The man who says getting to the top of Mount Midoriyama is his destiny. 844 00:37:19,040 --> 00:37:21,040 He's dedicated his life to ninja. 845 00:37:21,120 --> 00:37:23,520 He's changed his training, changed his sleep patterns. 846 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:25,560 Let's see what you got. 847 00:37:25,640 --> 00:37:28,560 He's got a lucky charm on the sideline, 848 00:37:28,600 --> 00:37:31,680 Betsy Burnett, the 'Disco Ninja'. 849 00:37:32,800 --> 00:37:35,360 They met and fell in love on this show. 850 00:37:35,400 --> 00:37:36,400 (CHIME SOUNDS) 851 00:37:36,440 --> 00:37:37,960 3:15 on the clock and counting. 852 00:37:38,040 --> 00:37:40,960 Josh O'Sullivan rips through obstacle number one. 853 00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:43,480 Here is the troublesome Propeller. 854 00:37:44,520 --> 00:37:45,880 You got this! 855 00:37:45,960 --> 00:37:48,360 OK, he needs a great leap off the mini tramp. 856 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:49,640 Bear hug it, Josh. 857 00:37:49,720 --> 00:37:52,640 And now can he transfer onto that rope? He will. 858 00:37:52,720 --> 00:37:55,080 You should be able to just hook it with your leg. 859 00:37:55,120 --> 00:37:56,680 On this time. Needs to grab hold. 860 00:37:56,720 --> 00:37:58,800 There he goes through the Propeller. 861 00:37:58,840 --> 00:38:00,160 Come on, Joshie! 862 00:38:00,240 --> 00:38:01,840 Now, this Spinning Log has claimed two already. 863 00:38:01,880 --> 00:38:04,680 Needs to be fast and straight. 864 00:38:04,720 --> 00:38:06,400 Yes! Through. 865 00:38:06,480 --> 00:38:09,400 We know the ninjas are up against the clock, up against the time. 866 00:38:10,920 --> 00:38:13,280 Everyone on the sidelines - camera crew, everyone running, 867 00:38:13,360 --> 00:38:15,480 trying to keep up with Josh O'Sullivan. 868 00:38:15,560 --> 00:38:18,840 On the Swinging Cliff Hanger, making easy work of it. 869 00:38:18,920 --> 00:38:21,040 Needs to get it swinging, going to the second bracket. 870 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:22,840 Here he goes. Come on! 871 00:38:23,840 --> 00:38:25,120 Come on! 872 00:38:25,160 --> 00:38:26,600 Thought about coming off that time. 873 00:38:26,680 --> 00:38:28,400 Takes an extra swing, but now here he goes. 874 00:38:28,440 --> 00:38:29,760 Whoo! 875 00:38:29,800 --> 00:38:31,600 2:20 on the clock, 876 00:38:31,680 --> 00:38:35,040 as Josh O'Sullivan gets ready to take on the Wing Nut. 877 00:38:35,080 --> 00:38:36,600 Shakes the shoulders. 878 00:38:36,640 --> 00:38:38,200 It's another test of the upper body. 879 00:38:38,280 --> 00:38:40,920 You do need to get two hands into those grooves 880 00:38:41,000 --> 00:38:43,840 and make the lache to the second Wing Nut. 881 00:38:43,880 --> 00:38:45,560 Grab a hold of one side of it, 882 00:38:45,640 --> 00:38:48,080 transfer one hand onto the second side of it... 883 00:38:48,160 --> 00:38:49,600 He looks good in the air! ..then do it all again. 884 00:38:49,640 --> 00:38:50,960 Great in the air. 885 00:38:51,040 --> 00:38:54,400 Josh O'Sullivan is on fire in the grand final tonight. 886 00:38:54,440 --> 00:38:56,520 Straight up the Warped Wall, 887 00:38:56,600 --> 00:38:58,600 and as he sets himself for the next obstacle, 888 00:38:58,640 --> 00:38:59,800 which is the Hinge. 889 00:38:59,880 --> 00:39:01,240 You know what I'm liking at this point? 890 00:39:01,280 --> 00:39:03,680 He's got 1:50 on the clock, 891 00:39:03,760 --> 00:39:06,320 and he's gotta get through three obstacles, 892 00:39:06,400 --> 00:39:08,960 and it works out to be ten seconds faster than Ryan Solomon 893 00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:10,600 at this point. 894 00:39:10,640 --> 00:39:12,200 He's tracking well. 895 00:39:12,280 --> 00:39:14,880 But we all know the Hinge is gonna slow him down a little bit. 896 00:39:14,920 --> 00:39:16,520 Needs to concentrate here. 897 00:39:16,600 --> 00:39:19,840 As he now enters the Hinge, new obstacle to season three. 898 00:39:19,920 --> 00:39:22,200 Needs to push himself, and turn and spin. 899 00:39:25,760 --> 00:39:27,720 There he goes. Ohhh, just leans back. 900 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:29,480 The grip strength was good enough, though. 901 00:39:29,520 --> 00:39:31,240 Come on, Joshie! 902 00:39:31,320 --> 00:39:34,000 Josh O'Sullivan getting his grip sorted, 903 00:39:34,080 --> 00:39:36,600 using one leg to reach that final board. 904 00:39:36,680 --> 00:39:41,080 Shimmies around, and then makes the dismount. 905 00:39:41,120 --> 00:39:43,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 906 00:39:43,040 --> 00:39:44,520 Breathe, Josh! 907 00:39:44,600 --> 00:39:47,160 Just over 1:00 left on the clock. Two obstacles to go. 908 00:39:47,200 --> 00:39:48,880 The Jumping Spider. 909 00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:50,440 Now, the trick is here 910 00:39:50,520 --> 00:39:52,680 to get yourself nice and deep into the corridor. 911 00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:54,720 See where that artwork is, where there's a 'V'? 912 00:39:54,760 --> 00:39:56,160 You want to be past that, 913 00:39:56,240 --> 00:39:58,040 because there's still a curve on the wall there. 914 00:39:58,080 --> 00:39:59,880 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 915 00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:02,120 A deep breath from Betsy, and here he goes. 916 00:40:02,160 --> 00:40:04,160 Hits the tramp. Lands it! 917 00:40:04,240 --> 00:40:07,360 As he's wedged in the spider wall, I'm just looking at the clock. 918 00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:09,920 Coming up to 40 seconds to go. 919 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:13,480 It's gonna be tight. Needs to get a wriggle on. 920 00:40:14,480 --> 00:40:16,200 It's a straight jump down 921 00:40:16,280 --> 00:40:18,800 and then you set yourself for the Chimney Sweep. 922 00:40:18,880 --> 00:40:21,040 30 seconds to make it up eight metres. 923 00:40:21,080 --> 00:40:23,200 OK, Josh O'Sullivan, 924 00:40:23,280 --> 00:40:26,520 you may well be on your way to the grand final part two. 925 00:40:26,600 --> 00:40:31,600 All that training, all that dedication coming into play. 926 00:40:31,680 --> 00:40:33,760 There's a lid on the top now. Push it through. 927 00:40:33,800 --> 00:40:35,760 All he has to do is hit the buzzer! 928 00:40:35,800 --> 00:40:37,920 Come on, Josh O'Sullivan! 929 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:40,000 (KLAXON BLARES) Yes! 930 00:40:40,080 --> 00:40:41,920 You are sensational! Yes! 931 00:40:41,960 --> 00:40:44,480 How good was that? 932 00:40:44,520 --> 00:40:47,600 The fastest run of the night! 933 00:40:47,680 --> 00:40:52,160 Betsy's rapt! Josh is rapt! We're all rapt! 934 00:40:52,240 --> 00:40:57,120 Heavens to Betsy, Josh O'Sullivan the second ninja through 935 00:40:57,160 --> 00:40:59,160 to stage two of the grand final. 936 00:41:04,360 --> 00:41:06,880 It was perfection from 'the Modern Mowgli'. 937 00:41:06,960 --> 00:41:09,400 A flawless run that picked up pace throughout. 938 00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:11,480 Josh was always in control 939 00:41:11,560 --> 00:41:14,520 and had plenty left in the tank to make it to the buzzer 940 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:17,880 six seconds faster than Ryan Solomon. 941 00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:19,600 Josh, you told us before 942 00:41:19,680 --> 00:41:21,640 that getting to the top of Mount Midoriyama 943 00:41:21,680 --> 00:41:23,240 is your destiny. 944 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:24,920 You still thinking that? 945 00:41:25,000 --> 00:41:26,960 Mount Midoriyama's there in the back, 946 00:41:27,040 --> 00:41:29,400 but you know, you need to get through everything. 947 00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:31,920 So, you can't underestimate any obstacle. 948 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:34,440 We got Betsy over here. Come on, Betsy. 949 00:41:34,480 --> 00:41:36,560 Go on! Go on! 950 00:41:36,640 --> 00:41:38,840 Tell us a bit about this fella. Is it his destiny? 951 00:41:38,880 --> 00:41:40,040 Yep, it is. 952 00:41:40,120 --> 00:41:41,720 He's been working for this since series one, 953 00:41:41,800 --> 00:41:44,800 and we've always known that he's had the potential to go that far, 954 00:41:44,880 --> 00:41:47,000 and this year everything's coming together for him. 955 00:41:47,080 --> 00:41:49,720 So, yep, you can do it, baby! Oh, shucks. 956 00:41:49,760 --> 00:41:51,000 Well, Josh, well done, mate. 957 00:41:51,080 --> 00:41:52,240 You're in stage two of the grand finals. 958 00:41:52,320 --> 00:41:54,280 Well done, pal. Go and rest up. Amazing. 959 00:41:54,320 --> 00:41:56,720 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 960 00:41:56,760 --> 00:41:57,840 Great stuff. 961 00:41:57,920 --> 00:42:00,000 Our second ninja through to stage two, 962 00:42:00,040 --> 00:42:01,960 and we're hoping for plenty more. 963 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,040 Don't go anywhere. 964 00:42:03,120 --> 00:42:06,840 It's grand final week on Australian Ninja Warrior. 965 00:42:08,520 --> 00:42:12,080 Ahead, the biggest names are yet to run. 966 00:42:12,120 --> 00:42:14,400 Bragging rights are on the line, 967 00:42:14,480 --> 00:42:18,440 not only to beat the course, to set the fastest time, 968 00:42:18,520 --> 00:42:22,720 and to put down a marker for the $100,000. 969 00:42:23,960 --> 00:42:27,000 It's Ashlin versus close rival Dan Mason. 970 00:42:27,080 --> 00:42:30,640 Last year's furthest fastest Rob Patterson 971 00:42:30,680 --> 00:42:33,080 versus second-placed Bryson Klein. 972 00:42:34,520 --> 00:42:39,120 And next, the one woman standing against them all, Olivia Vivian. 973 00:42:48,960 --> 00:42:53,040 (DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS) 974 00:42:53,120 --> 00:42:55,520 BEN: Welcome back to grand final night one 975 00:42:55,560 --> 00:42:57,560 of Australian Ninja Warrior. 976 00:42:57,600 --> 00:42:59,960 And, Bec, I think it's safe to say 977 00:43:00,040 --> 00:43:03,000 this is a moment everyone has been waiting for 978 00:43:03,080 --> 00:43:06,040 Our next ninja is one of the most naturally gifted 979 00:43:06,080 --> 00:43:08,280 to ever hit the course. 980 00:43:08,360 --> 00:43:11,960 She was the only woman to make it into the grand final last year, 981 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,480 and she's done it again. 982 00:43:13,520 --> 00:43:17,440 From Perth, Olivia Vivian. 983 00:43:20,440 --> 00:43:22,360 Going into the grand final, 984 00:43:22,440 --> 00:43:24,640 I know that this is where I got to last year. 985 00:43:24,680 --> 00:43:26,000 FREDDIE: Massive jump. 986 00:43:26,080 --> 00:43:29,280 Oh, and she misses! Oh, no! 987 00:43:29,320 --> 00:43:32,000 Olivia Vivian! Oh! 988 00:43:32,080 --> 00:43:34,200 You know, this is my crux, 989 00:43:34,280 --> 00:43:37,320 and I really want to hit that buzzer in a grand final 990 00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:39,920 and be the first Australian female to do so. 991 00:43:41,760 --> 00:43:43,880 (KLAXON BLARES) She hits the buzzer! 992 00:43:43,960 --> 00:43:49,040 Olivia Vivian! Yes! Wow! 993 00:43:49,120 --> 00:43:52,800 And I just hope that it can motivate others. 994 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:56,040 You know, it can really send that message of this is possible. 995 00:43:56,120 --> 00:43:58,640 It doesn't matter what sex you are, you know. 996 00:43:58,680 --> 00:44:00,360 It's how you attack each obstacle, 997 00:44:00,400 --> 00:44:02,240 and we can absolutely do this. 998 00:44:02,320 --> 00:44:05,520 It's either you hit the buzzer or you're out. 999 00:44:07,480 --> 00:44:10,240 Let's bring her out - Olivia Vivian. 1000 00:44:10,280 --> 00:44:12,320 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1001 00:44:14,480 --> 00:44:17,600 Superstar - absolute and utter superstar. 1002 00:44:17,680 --> 00:44:20,880 There is no other word for Olivia Vivian than superstar. 1003 00:44:20,960 --> 00:44:23,560 She's the only woman to make it into the grand final 1004 00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:25,480 two years running. 1005 00:44:26,640 --> 00:44:29,040 This year, fourth in her semi, 1006 00:44:29,080 --> 00:44:30,440 and she did the splits 1007 00:44:30,480 --> 00:44:31,840 up the Warped Wall. 1008 00:44:31,880 --> 00:44:33,600 Backflip last year, 1009 00:44:33,640 --> 00:44:35,400 splits this year. 1010 00:44:35,440 --> 00:44:37,720 Boyfriend's on the side, Ben Polson. 1011 00:44:37,760 --> 00:44:39,360 Remember, Ben fell off in the semis. 1012 00:44:39,440 --> 00:44:42,880 Mum's on the sideline as well just to support her, 1013 00:44:42,920 --> 00:44:44,960 but here she goes, Olivia Vivian, 1014 00:44:45,040 --> 00:44:47,720 ready to take on the grand final course. 1015 00:44:47,800 --> 00:44:50,960 The only girl in the field having a chance to do so tonight, 1016 00:44:51,000 --> 00:44:52,640 and she's off to a safe start. 1017 00:44:52,720 --> 00:44:56,160 Now, let's see how she handles this very tricky Propeller. 1018 00:44:56,200 --> 00:44:57,720 Go, Olivia! Yes, Olivia! 1019 00:44:57,800 --> 00:45:00,160 She kicks out. Oh, she just missed the rope. 1020 00:45:01,560 --> 00:45:03,320 Look at the timing. Can she get it? Oh, she does. 1021 00:45:03,360 --> 00:45:05,400 Olivia Vivian has done the Propeller. 1022 00:45:05,480 --> 00:45:08,320 She would have liked to have done that in one motion, 1023 00:45:08,400 --> 00:45:10,560 but she didn't panic when it didn't go to plan. 1024 00:45:10,600 --> 00:45:12,640 (CROWD CHANTS) 1025 00:45:12,720 --> 00:45:14,480 Now, Olivia Vivian taking on the Spinning Log. 1026 00:45:14,520 --> 00:45:16,320 Needs speed, and she's through. 1027 00:45:16,360 --> 00:45:18,720 Olivia Vivian on the run! 1028 00:45:20,200 --> 00:45:21,640 Onto the Swinging Cliff Hanger. 1029 00:45:21,720 --> 00:45:23,760 You can imagine that this obstacle would play into her hands. 1030 00:45:25,840 --> 00:45:27,640 Not much weight to carry around. 1031 00:45:27,720 --> 00:45:29,560 Strong upper body, strong grip strength. 1032 00:45:31,120 --> 00:45:33,200 Look how calm and controlled she is. 1033 00:45:33,280 --> 00:45:36,320 I think she'll being the same sort of form to the Wing Nuts as well. 1034 00:45:36,360 --> 00:45:38,320 Good time! 1035 00:45:38,400 --> 00:45:40,840 Ben Polson giving advice on the side. 1036 00:45:40,880 --> 00:45:43,200 Onto the first of the Wing Nuts. 1037 00:45:43,280 --> 00:45:46,240 Needs to get swinging, transfer that body onto the second. 1038 00:45:46,320 --> 00:45:49,640 Making short work of the course so far, Olivia Vivian. 1039 00:45:50,920 --> 00:45:53,440 She needs to get off this first Wing Nut onto the second. 1040 00:45:53,480 --> 00:45:55,440 She does it now, and makes it. 1041 00:45:55,520 --> 00:45:57,160 She caught that right at the end there, didn't she? 1042 00:45:57,200 --> 00:45:59,320 Just eating a little bit of time. 1043 00:45:59,400 --> 00:46:02,320 That's it. Breathe! Breathe! You're fine! 1044 00:46:02,400 --> 00:46:04,840 Not finding these obstacles too easy tonight, Olivia Vivian. 1045 00:46:05,960 --> 00:46:07,440 Yes! 1046 00:46:07,520 --> 00:46:10,680 This woman is fit, but at this stage, she's feeling it. 1047 00:46:10,760 --> 00:46:13,160 You can tell by the look on her face. She's shaking out her hands. 1048 00:46:13,200 --> 00:46:15,160 Up the Warped Wall. 1049 00:46:15,240 --> 00:46:17,760 Olivia Vivian only just gets those hands up there, 1050 00:46:17,840 --> 00:46:19,760 but she's trying not to waste any energy, 1051 00:46:19,800 --> 00:46:21,120 so no backflips tonight. 1052 00:46:21,200 --> 00:46:24,120 She's eight seconds slower than Josh O'Sullivan at this point, 1053 00:46:24,200 --> 00:46:26,480 but she's on track to make history again. 1054 00:46:26,560 --> 00:46:31,000 She could be the first woman through to stage two of a grand final. 1055 00:46:31,040 --> 00:46:33,480 OK, here she goes on the Hinge. 1056 00:46:33,560 --> 00:46:37,120 You need to make the transfer from the pole to the vertical board. 1057 00:46:37,200 --> 00:46:40,400 She does that nicely. She's light and nimble. 1058 00:46:40,440 --> 00:46:42,240 She is exactly like a cat. 1059 00:46:42,320 --> 00:46:45,680 Should flip alright. Perfect! Absolutely textbook. 1060 00:46:45,760 --> 00:46:51,000 And Olivia Vivian is getting it done with 1:13 remaining. 1061 00:46:51,040 --> 00:46:52,520 She just pokes the tongue out. 1062 00:46:52,600 --> 00:46:55,000 You don't have time to poke the tongue out in the grand final. 1063 00:46:55,040 --> 00:46:56,240 Yes, she does. She did it. 1064 00:46:56,320 --> 00:47:01,120 Olivia Vivian obviously feeling so confident in the grand final. 1065 00:47:01,160 --> 00:47:03,000 She looks at the clock 1066 00:47:03,080 --> 00:47:05,800 and realises she's got 60 seconds to do two obstacles. 1067 00:47:07,160 --> 00:47:09,520 And now let's see her launch herself... oh, no! 1068 00:47:09,600 --> 00:47:12,760 Oh, no! Oh, no! Olivia Vivian. 1069 00:47:12,840 --> 00:47:17,440 She freaked out as she was rushing towards that trampoline, 1070 00:47:17,520 --> 00:47:20,720 and then she changed her mind and thought, "Can I put it in reverse?" 1071 00:47:20,800 --> 00:47:23,720 It was too late. She found herself in the water. 1072 00:47:23,760 --> 00:47:25,800 That's a really unfortunate ending 1073 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:28,920 for one of the superstars of Australian Ninja Warrior. 1074 00:47:30,760 --> 00:47:33,400 That was a momentary lapse in concentration, 1075 00:47:33,480 --> 00:47:35,920 and that's what happened to one of our superstars. 1076 00:47:35,960 --> 00:47:37,880 I'm devastated. 1077 00:47:37,920 --> 00:47:39,240 Sorry she had to go. 1078 00:47:39,280 --> 00:47:41,480 Olivia, you was killing the course. 1079 00:47:41,560 --> 00:47:44,440 What a way to go out, on the trampoline, of all things! 1080 00:47:47,360 --> 00:47:48,760 I'm... I'm heartbroken. 1081 00:47:49,840 --> 00:47:51,080 Felt my leg go, 1082 00:47:51,120 --> 00:47:53,080 and I almost just wanted to not go 1083 00:47:53,120 --> 00:47:54,920 'cause I was gonna face-plant it, 1084 00:47:54,960 --> 00:47:56,960 and the momentum was too much. 1085 00:47:57,000 --> 00:47:59,320 Did you feel any added pressure, 1086 00:47:59,400 --> 00:48:02,120 being the only girl to get through the grand finals again, 1087 00:48:02,160 --> 00:48:03,360 doing it for the girls? 1088 00:48:03,400 --> 00:48:05,400 To be honest, not at all. 1089 00:48:05,480 --> 00:48:09,080 I don't feel like, you know, I'm just a female in this. 1090 00:48:09,120 --> 00:48:10,840 I feel like I'm a strong... 1091 00:48:10,920 --> 00:48:12,720 ..you know, like, a contender as a ninja. 1092 00:48:12,800 --> 00:48:14,560 So, I wanted... (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1093 00:48:14,600 --> 00:48:15,760 ..I wanted to show that. 1094 00:48:15,840 --> 00:48:18,080 Unfortunately, it didn't go my way tonight. 1095 00:48:18,120 --> 00:48:19,920 Freddie, ninja changed my life. 1096 00:48:20,000 --> 00:48:22,880 You know, before this, I was just working. 1097 00:48:22,960 --> 00:48:25,560 I didn't care about, you know, myself, my body, 1098 00:48:25,600 --> 00:48:26,920 being fit and healthy, 1099 00:48:26,960 --> 00:48:28,600 and it was the first season 1100 00:48:28,680 --> 00:48:30,640 that just completely lit a fire up under me. 1101 00:48:30,680 --> 00:48:33,000 So, it's changed my life. 1102 00:48:33,040 --> 00:48:34,520 I'm hoping that, you know, 1103 00:48:34,600 --> 00:48:36,760 these ninjas getting out here and giving it their all 1104 00:48:36,840 --> 00:48:39,680 can inspire others to just give it a crack. 1105 00:48:39,720 --> 00:48:41,120 Just give something new a go, 1106 00:48:41,200 --> 00:48:43,040 'cause you just don't know what road it's gonna take you down. 1107 00:48:43,120 --> 00:48:44,400 Well, you've inspired everyone tonight 1108 00:48:44,480 --> 00:48:45,760 and all the way through the competition. 1109 00:48:45,840 --> 00:48:47,800 I'm sure we'll see you again next year 1110 00:48:47,840 --> 00:48:49,120 and you'll be training even harder. 1111 00:48:49,200 --> 00:48:51,240 Olivia, great effort. Ladies and gentlemen, Olivia Vivian. 1112 00:48:51,320 --> 00:48:54,600 Well done, Olivia. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1113 00:48:54,640 --> 00:48:55,840 She's amazing, 1114 00:48:55,920 --> 00:48:57,880 and I know she says that she doesn't wanna see it 1115 00:48:57,960 --> 00:49:00,720 through the prism of being a woman, and that's fair enough, 1116 00:49:00,800 --> 00:49:03,800 but I must say there are so many young girls out there 1117 00:49:03,880 --> 00:49:06,560 who have been inspired by Olivia Vivian, 1118 00:49:06,600 --> 00:49:08,600 and she cannot ever forget that. 1119 00:49:10,040 --> 00:49:11,520 OK, don't go anywhere. 1120 00:49:11,600 --> 00:49:15,520 You're watching grand final night one on Australian Ninja Warrior. 1121 00:49:17,200 --> 00:49:18,240 I love you so much. Mmm! 1122 00:49:18,280 --> 00:49:19,600 Coming up... 1123 00:49:19,680 --> 00:49:23,320 All those practices racing Ashlin will maybe come in handy. 1124 00:49:23,400 --> 00:49:26,960 ..Barefoot Ninja Dan Mason was just four seconds slower 1125 00:49:27,000 --> 00:49:29,280 than Ashlin Herbert in the semis. 1126 00:49:29,320 --> 00:49:31,320 Can he be fastest tonight? 1127 00:49:31,400 --> 00:49:34,480 I know there was signs of cracks. Maybe something I can exploit. 1128 00:49:34,560 --> 00:49:36,680 He's in a little bit of trouble, Ben! 1129 00:49:36,760 --> 00:49:39,880 And last year's second place Bryson Klein 1130 00:49:39,920 --> 00:49:43,000 takes rivalry to a whole new level. 1131 00:49:43,080 --> 00:49:46,120 The only one I'm out to beat is myself from last year. 1132 00:49:46,160 --> 00:49:47,920 So, Bryson, I'm coming for you. 1133 00:49:54,800 --> 00:49:57,840 BEN: The ninja warrior who powers their way furthest and fastest, 1134 00:49:57,880 --> 00:49:59,080 outlasting the others, 1135 00:49:59,160 --> 00:50:03,760 will be declared the season's winner and take home $100,000, 1136 00:50:03,800 --> 00:50:05,720 thanks to Energizer. 1137 00:50:10,200 --> 00:50:12,720 Welcome back to grand final stage one 1138 00:50:12,760 --> 00:50:14,760 of Australian Ninja Warrior. 1139 00:50:14,840 --> 00:50:18,480 Our ninjas must complete nine incredibly challenging obstacles 1140 00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:21,040 in just 3:15 1141 00:50:21,120 --> 00:50:24,960 to advance to tomorrow night's stage two and three. 1142 00:50:26,320 --> 00:50:27,760 It's so brutal. 1143 00:50:27,840 --> 00:50:31,800 So far, only Josh O'Sullivan and Ryan Solomon 1144 00:50:31,840 --> 00:50:33,440 have completed the course, 1145 00:50:33,520 --> 00:50:37,720 but the biggest names in our competition are still to run. 1146 00:50:41,720 --> 00:50:43,680 Up now is a kid from the Blue Mountains 1147 00:50:43,720 --> 00:50:45,600 who was runner-up last season, 1148 00:50:45,680 --> 00:50:48,440 and is determined to go one better this year. 1149 00:50:48,520 --> 00:50:51,640 He is one of the favourites! It is Bryson Klein. 1150 00:50:54,760 --> 00:50:57,840 He may have seemed like a goofy kid last year... 1151 00:50:57,920 --> 00:51:00,400 As soon as that buther goes... buzzer goes. 1152 00:51:00,480 --> 00:51:02,280 Sorry. Do you want me to do that again? 1153 00:51:02,360 --> 00:51:04,520 Oh, I'm so bad at this. I'm so sorry! 1154 00:51:04,600 --> 00:51:07,960 ..but Bryson Klein came within inches of winning 1155 00:51:08,040 --> 00:51:10,240 furthest fastest in his first season. 1156 00:51:10,280 --> 00:51:11,280 Come on! 1157 00:51:11,320 --> 00:51:12,680 Needs to get them hands on the side. 1158 00:51:12,760 --> 00:51:16,400 Oh, Bryson Klein! No! He hits the water. 1159 00:51:16,480 --> 00:51:18,520 I really would have loved to have gotten to stage three. 1160 00:51:18,560 --> 00:51:20,080 I didn't. 1161 00:51:20,160 --> 00:51:23,040 That just put a fire in my belly to come back bigger and better. 1162 00:51:23,080 --> 00:51:25,480 Shoots himself up! He's done it! 1163 00:51:25,560 --> 00:51:27,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Yes! 1164 00:51:29,320 --> 00:51:31,280 Back in the grand final this year, 1165 00:51:31,360 --> 00:51:34,360 the goofy kid has transformed into a red-hot contender. 1166 00:51:34,440 --> 00:51:38,200 I'd love to get that title of Australia's first ninja warrior. 1167 00:51:38,280 --> 00:51:40,240 I believe I have what it takes to go all the way. 1168 00:51:40,280 --> 00:51:43,200 MAN: Yeah, Bryson! Whoo! 1169 00:51:43,280 --> 00:51:46,200 Bryson Klein, the wonder boy from the Blue Mountains, 1170 00:51:46,280 --> 00:51:49,920 season two second place grand finalist. 1171 00:51:50,000 --> 00:51:52,120 But the Mega Warped Wall in the heats 1172 00:51:52,160 --> 00:51:53,880 was fastest in his semifinal, 1173 00:51:53,920 --> 00:51:56,600 and here he is on stage one 1174 00:51:56,640 --> 00:51:58,600 at the grand final course. 1175 00:52:00,160 --> 00:52:02,960 REBECCA: Plenty of love from dad, Matthew, on the sideline tonight. 1176 00:52:03,040 --> 00:52:06,720 Well, we know he's fast enough, but it only takes one mistake. 1177 00:52:06,760 --> 00:52:08,480 Is this Bryson's year? 1178 00:52:08,520 --> 00:52:10,920 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1179 00:52:10,960 --> 00:52:12,520 Super quick, this guy. 1180 00:52:12,600 --> 00:52:13,720 Don't go anywhere. (CHIME SOUNDS) 1181 00:52:13,800 --> 00:52:17,720 You will miss this guy on this course. He will fly! 1182 00:52:17,800 --> 00:52:20,840 Now he's onto the second obstacle - a real challenge, the Propeller. 1183 00:52:22,520 --> 00:52:24,800 Doesn't even go round. Straight onto the rope. 1184 00:52:24,880 --> 00:52:27,880 Bryson Klein smashing this course so far. 1185 00:52:27,960 --> 00:52:29,840 Watch out for the Spinning Log. Sweet! 1186 00:52:29,880 --> 00:52:31,960 Look how quickly he's moving. 1187 00:52:32,000 --> 00:52:33,600 Swinging Cliff Hanger. 1188 00:52:33,680 --> 00:52:36,920 He's already nearly 20 seconds quicker than Josh O'Sullivan, 1189 00:52:36,960 --> 00:52:39,360 and we said he was gonna go fast, 1190 00:52:39,440 --> 00:52:43,080 and he's already about to complete obstacle number four. 1191 00:52:43,160 --> 00:52:46,280 He's only 30 seconds in. Let that sink in. 1192 00:52:46,320 --> 00:52:48,720 Four obstacles in 30 seconds. 1193 00:52:48,800 --> 00:52:52,560 He is absolutely flying, but doesn't want to take any risks. 1194 00:52:52,600 --> 00:52:54,400 Look at the hip and leg swing. 1195 00:52:55,760 --> 00:52:57,720 Great transfer onto the second Wing Nut. 1196 00:52:57,760 --> 00:53:00,000 It's all about speed and control, 1197 00:53:00,080 --> 00:53:02,240 and Bryson is showing us both so far. 1198 00:53:02,280 --> 00:53:04,080 Onto the third Wing Nut. 1199 00:53:04,120 --> 00:53:06,320 Making his way to the end. 1200 00:53:06,400 --> 00:53:09,200 Making sure he does not make a mistake. 1201 00:53:09,240 --> 00:53:10,840 Now, won't even hang around. 1202 00:53:10,920 --> 00:53:13,000 His dad, Matthew, on the side, cheering him on. 1203 00:53:13,080 --> 00:53:16,200 Bryson Klein - up the Warped Wall. Of course he is. 1204 00:53:16,280 --> 00:53:18,240 He's 20 seconds faster than Josh now. 1205 00:53:18,280 --> 00:53:20,240 This is a blistering speed. 1206 00:53:21,400 --> 00:53:23,480 This pace has gotta be hurting, though, 1207 00:53:23,560 --> 00:53:26,040 and fatigue, we know, can lead to mistakes. 1208 00:53:26,080 --> 00:53:27,440 He needs to be careful. 1209 00:53:27,520 --> 00:53:31,320 2:00 left on the clock. Up the pole. This is the Hinge. 1210 00:53:31,400 --> 00:53:33,720 This is the first panel that he's on now. 1211 00:53:33,760 --> 00:53:35,560 He gets around the other side of it, 1212 00:53:35,640 --> 00:53:39,240 and then he's gotta make this cat leap onto the Hinge. 1213 00:53:39,320 --> 00:53:41,280 Gets it. Yeah, Bryson! 1214 00:53:41,320 --> 00:53:43,480 The Hinge locks into place. 1215 00:53:43,520 --> 00:53:45,240 Blowing a little bit now. 1216 00:53:45,320 --> 00:53:49,600 You can see him sucking the oxygen, not wanting to put a foot wrong. 1217 00:53:49,640 --> 00:53:51,200 He's just not rushing. 1218 00:53:51,280 --> 00:53:54,040 He doesn't seem to be fazed by the clock or daunted by the crowd. 1219 00:53:56,000 --> 00:53:59,640 And with 1:30 on the clock, Bryson Klein has two obstacles to do. 1220 00:53:59,720 --> 00:54:01,560 He takes a good look at the clock here, 1221 00:54:01,600 --> 00:54:04,280 and he really needs to make sure 1222 00:54:04,360 --> 00:54:07,200 this bounce on the mini tramp is 100%. 1223 00:54:07,240 --> 00:54:09,240 Here goes Bryson. 1224 00:54:09,320 --> 00:54:10,600 Oh, little bit of a slip, but he sticks it. 1225 00:54:10,640 --> 00:54:12,720 He's making his way through. 1226 00:54:12,800 --> 00:54:15,520 Pushing his way into the walls, moving himself forward. 1227 00:54:15,560 --> 00:54:16,880 Bit of a grimace on his face. 1228 00:54:16,960 --> 00:54:19,640 The course just catching up with Bryson Klein a little bit. 1229 00:54:21,040 --> 00:54:22,040 Come on, Bryson! 1230 00:54:22,120 --> 00:54:24,720 By the time he gets down to the bottom of the Chimney Sweep, 1231 00:54:24,760 --> 00:54:26,720 he will have 1:00 left on the clock. 1232 00:54:26,800 --> 00:54:30,960 And he's over 30 seconds ahead of Josh O'Sullivan's fastest time. 1233 00:54:31,000 --> 00:54:33,920 Four metres. Five metres. 1234 00:54:35,240 --> 00:54:38,720 Have a look at him - he uses every muscle in those legs and the arms 1235 00:54:38,760 --> 00:54:41,200 to put himself on top of the chimney. 1236 00:54:41,280 --> 00:54:46,000 He struggles a bit with the hatch, but the buzzer's waiting, Bec. 1237 00:54:47,040 --> 00:54:49,640 Oh, what a special night for the 20-year-old! 1238 00:54:49,680 --> 00:54:51,760 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1239 00:54:51,840 --> 00:54:54,160 Celebrate that long and hard, Bryson Klein! 1240 00:54:54,240 --> 00:54:55,760 Whoo! Wow! 1241 00:54:57,400 --> 00:54:59,040 39 seconds left on the clock. 1242 00:54:59,080 --> 00:55:00,120 Done. 1243 00:55:00,160 --> 00:55:02,280 39 seconds left. 1244 00:55:02,360 --> 00:55:04,720 We could have had another obstacle or two there for him. 1245 00:55:04,800 --> 00:55:07,160 I don't think so, but done and dusted for Bryson Klein. 1246 00:55:07,240 --> 00:55:10,160 What a statement by last year's second place ninja. 1247 00:55:10,240 --> 00:55:13,080 Fastest of the night by nearly 30 seconds. 1248 00:55:14,720 --> 00:55:17,400 That was Bryson Klein at his very best. 1249 00:55:17,480 --> 00:55:20,240 He never looked rushed, always in control, 1250 00:55:20,280 --> 00:55:23,080 but still managed to be so, so fast, 1251 00:55:23,160 --> 00:55:26,840 and with a guaranteed 100 grand on the line tomorrow night, 1252 00:55:26,920 --> 00:55:30,080 that run is certain to have caught the other ninjas' attention. 1253 00:55:33,560 --> 00:55:35,360 Bryson's thrown down the gauntlet. 1254 00:55:35,440 --> 00:55:38,320 Our third ninja through to stage two, 1255 00:55:38,360 --> 00:55:40,600 but the rivalry is heating up. 1256 00:55:40,680 --> 00:55:43,240 Let's hope he can show us how it's done. 1257 00:55:43,320 --> 00:55:45,840 It is the Barefoot Ninja, Daniel Mason. 1258 00:55:45,880 --> 00:55:48,880 (STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 1259 00:55:50,360 --> 00:55:54,040 After failing to qualify for the last two grand finals... 1260 00:55:54,080 --> 00:55:55,840 And he's off. 1261 00:55:55,880 --> 00:55:57,600 OK. Oh, what?! 1262 00:55:57,640 --> 00:55:58,920 Oh, no! 1263 00:55:59,000 --> 00:56:02,360 ..one of the most talented ninjas of all has finally made it. 1264 00:56:02,440 --> 00:56:06,160 Could we be looking at Australia's first Ninja Warrior? 1265 00:56:06,200 --> 00:56:08,600 Daniel Mason, ten out of ten! 1266 00:56:08,680 --> 00:56:10,360 DANIEL: Being in the grand final this year 1267 00:56:10,440 --> 00:56:12,800 means that all that training I've put in has been worth it. 1268 00:56:12,840 --> 00:56:14,360 I have the capability, 1269 00:56:14,440 --> 00:56:16,440 but just gotta put it all together on the night. 1270 00:56:16,480 --> 00:56:19,600 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1271 00:56:19,640 --> 00:56:21,960 Daniel Mason, the Barefoot Ninja. 1272 00:56:22,000 --> 00:56:23,840 One of our strongest competitors 1273 00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:25,080 in the competition, 1274 00:56:25,120 --> 00:56:27,040 although this is the first time 1275 00:56:27,080 --> 00:56:28,960 he's made the grand finals. 1276 00:56:29,040 --> 00:56:30,840 He'll be wanting to put a time on now. 1277 00:56:30,920 --> 00:56:33,800 Daniel's wife, Maddi, is also ready on the sideline, 1278 00:56:33,840 --> 00:56:35,760 as is little Fletcher. 1279 00:56:36,760 --> 00:56:38,240 (CHIME SOUNDS) 1280 00:56:38,280 --> 00:56:40,400 And here comes Daniel Mason, 1281 00:56:40,480 --> 00:56:44,120 a very popular Ninja Warrior challenger, 1282 00:56:44,200 --> 00:56:46,360 and how's he gonna go here on the Propeller, Bec? 1283 00:56:46,400 --> 00:56:49,000 OK... oh, gee whiz! 1284 00:56:49,040 --> 00:56:51,520 Daniel Mason clings on with one arm, 1285 00:56:51,600 --> 00:56:54,120 but he gets the rope and makes it off. 1286 00:56:54,160 --> 00:56:56,200 Oh! I thought he was gone then. 1287 00:56:56,280 --> 00:56:59,120 I thought he only had one hand on it and he didn't grip it properly. 1288 00:56:59,200 --> 00:57:02,440 Going straight at the Spinning Log, and straight through. 1289 00:57:02,480 --> 00:57:04,200 Not hanging around whatsoever! 1290 00:57:04,240 --> 00:57:05,880 Three obstacles down, 1291 00:57:05,960 --> 00:57:08,640 and Daniel's about five seconds slower than Bryson Klein 1292 00:57:08,680 --> 00:57:10,400 to the Swinging Cliff Hanger. 1293 00:57:12,800 --> 00:57:14,440 But he's done. 1294 00:57:14,480 --> 00:57:15,760 Nice work, Dan. 1295 00:57:15,800 --> 00:57:17,240 And now the Wing Nuts. 1296 00:57:17,320 --> 00:57:19,600 He's taking no time in between obstacles. 1297 00:57:21,680 --> 00:57:24,600 Getting ready to fly onto that second Nut. 1298 00:57:24,680 --> 00:57:29,920 He wants to knock as many of these obstacles over as quickly as he can. 1299 00:57:30,000 --> 00:57:33,200 OK, just getting the right swing to get onto that last Wing Nut, 1300 00:57:33,240 --> 00:57:34,800 and the dismount is perfect. 1301 00:57:34,840 --> 00:57:36,240 Straight up the Warped Wall. 1302 00:57:36,320 --> 00:57:39,600 Then he needs to focus on the next obstacle, which is the Hinge. 1303 00:57:39,640 --> 00:57:41,440 There's the Warped Wall done, 1304 00:57:41,520 --> 00:57:43,960 and at the top of the Warped Wall, Bec, 1305 00:57:44,000 --> 00:57:47,080 there's 2:10 left on the clock. 1306 00:57:47,160 --> 00:57:49,520 Certainly looks like he's picked up the pace a bit to here. 1307 00:57:49,560 --> 00:57:51,720 Neck and neck now with Bryson. 1308 00:57:51,760 --> 00:57:54,080 Makes his way onto the Hinge. 1309 00:57:55,240 --> 00:57:56,480 Turned himself round. 1310 00:57:56,560 --> 00:57:58,040 Will need to jump now onto the next set of boards, 1311 00:57:58,120 --> 00:58:00,160 which will spin round and take him to the last one. 1312 00:58:04,320 --> 00:58:06,720 There we go. Look at that. Stayed high. Good technique. 1313 00:58:06,760 --> 00:58:08,360 Kept his hands on the top. 1314 00:58:08,440 --> 00:58:10,720 Now, this time round, just clamping his legs in. 1315 00:58:10,800 --> 00:58:13,320 Easily done. Just turn round now, jump to safety. 1316 00:58:16,360 --> 00:58:17,560 There we go, Daniel. 1317 00:58:17,640 --> 00:58:20,720 1:30 left on the clock, and this is a phenomenal time. 1318 00:58:20,760 --> 00:58:22,480 It is a phenomenal time, 1319 00:58:22,520 --> 00:58:24,040 and the only problem here 1320 00:58:24,120 --> 00:58:26,480 will be a slight lapse in concentration for Daniel Mason, 1321 00:58:26,520 --> 00:58:27,520 but he won't have it. 1322 00:58:27,600 --> 00:58:28,920 Don't say it, don't say it. He is experienced. 1323 00:58:29,000 --> 00:58:33,080 From this point onwards, I don't expect him to put a foot wrong. 1324 00:58:33,160 --> 00:58:35,840 Daniel Mason, you are looking like a champion at this point. 1325 00:58:35,920 --> 00:58:41,160 He's got 1:10 left on the clock as he enters the Chimney Sweep, 1326 00:58:41,240 --> 00:58:43,840 and he's now 12 seconds faster than Bryson. 1327 00:58:43,920 --> 00:58:46,200 He's not slowing down in the chimney either. 1328 00:58:46,240 --> 00:58:47,880 Have a look at Daniel Mason. 1329 00:58:47,960 --> 00:58:49,720 We've never seen him like this before. 1330 00:58:49,760 --> 00:58:51,320 Yeah, he's about to open the hatch. 1331 00:58:51,360 --> 00:58:53,160 This is an incredible run. 1332 00:58:53,240 --> 00:58:55,240 He's about to put his hand on the buzzer 1333 00:58:55,320 --> 00:58:59,720 and cement his place in grand final stage two tomorrow night! 1334 00:59:00,960 --> 00:59:04,560 Daniel Mason, you little ripper! 1335 00:59:04,600 --> 00:59:07,400 This is a night he will not forget! 1336 00:59:07,480 --> 00:59:09,880 Have a look at the smile on that dial. 1337 00:59:09,960 --> 00:59:14,400 Daniel Mason, the Barefoot Ninja, completes stage one 1338 00:59:14,440 --> 00:59:17,480 13 seconds faster than Bryson Klein. 1339 00:59:17,520 --> 00:59:18,920 Unbelievable. 1340 00:59:20,080 --> 00:59:21,240 Come on, Daniel. 1341 00:59:21,320 --> 00:59:23,280 Well, it's your first time in the grand final, 1342 00:59:23,360 --> 00:59:26,200 and I've gotta say, you've just stepped it up there, haven't you? 1343 00:59:26,240 --> 00:59:27,520 That was an awesome run. 1344 00:59:27,560 --> 00:59:28,720 DANIEL: Oh, thanks, yeah. 1345 00:59:28,800 --> 00:59:31,160 It's an amazing experience just to be here, 1346 00:59:31,240 --> 00:59:34,240 but, yeah, to get to the top in the grand final is awesome. 1347 00:59:34,280 --> 00:59:36,080 Can't wait for the next round. 1348 00:59:36,120 --> 00:59:38,880 And 52 seconds left on the clock. 1349 00:59:38,960 --> 00:59:41,720 You've laid the law down for Ashlin Herbert, haven't you? 1350 00:59:41,800 --> 00:59:43,920 I know you've got some rivalry going on! 1351 00:59:44,000 --> 00:59:46,280 Yeah, it would be nice to get him on time, 1352 00:59:46,360 --> 00:59:49,760 but, man, he's quick, so looking forward to watching his run. 1353 00:59:49,800 --> 00:59:51,200 Never mind watching his run. 1354 00:59:51,280 --> 00:59:53,400 Have you got a message to Ashlin just down that camera? 1355 00:59:53,480 --> 00:59:56,520 'Cause I know four seconds in the semis, he beat you by. 1356 00:59:56,600 --> 00:59:58,880 What have you got for our curly-haired lad? 1357 01:00:00,240 --> 01:00:02,200 In the camera. Right down the camera. Let him have it. 1358 01:00:02,280 --> 01:00:04,280 Come on, Ashlin. I've set the time for you tonight. 1359 01:00:04,320 --> 01:00:05,800 Let's see if you can get this one. 1360 01:00:05,840 --> 01:00:09,320 Whoa! Fighting talk, Ashlin Herbert! 1361 01:00:09,400 --> 01:00:12,240 Let's have a quick break while we all settle down. 1362 01:00:12,320 --> 01:00:14,680 Oh, I can't wait for Ashlin now. Go on, go see the missus. 1363 01:00:14,720 --> 01:00:17,480 (DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS) 1364 01:00:17,520 --> 01:00:20,120 Daniel, you've blown everybody away, 1365 01:00:20,200 --> 01:00:24,400 but next is the biggest dark horse this season. 1366 01:00:24,440 --> 01:00:26,440 Blitzing his way through the course! 1367 01:00:26,480 --> 01:00:28,400 Who'd have thought? Look at him go! 1368 01:00:28,440 --> 01:00:30,200 Golfer Charlie Robbins. 1369 01:00:30,280 --> 01:00:33,840 With a guaranteed $100,000 up for grabs, 1370 01:00:33,920 --> 01:00:37,040 can he produce when the pressure's really on? 1371 01:00:45,240 --> 01:00:47,760 BEN: Welcome back to stage one of the grand final, 1372 01:00:47,840 --> 01:00:51,200 and I can tell you the competition has just been blown wide open. 1373 01:00:52,640 --> 01:00:55,240 The Barefoot Ninja Dan Mason has set the benchmark, 1374 01:00:55,320 --> 01:00:58,560 but over the break, three big guns have given their all 1375 01:00:58,600 --> 01:01:00,000 to try and beat it. 1376 01:01:01,640 --> 01:01:05,520 REBECCA: Stuntman Mike Snow was the first out of the blocks. 1377 01:01:05,560 --> 01:01:07,720 Stage one of the grand final is done. 1378 01:01:07,800 --> 01:01:11,680 A brilliant run, but he was 30 seconds slower than Dan. 1379 01:01:11,720 --> 01:01:14,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1380 01:01:15,000 --> 01:01:16,800 He's just 22 years of age, 1381 01:01:16,840 --> 01:01:18,160 from Sydney. 1382 01:01:18,200 --> 01:01:20,600 Next up, gymnast Jordan Papandrea. 1383 01:01:20,680 --> 01:01:24,040 Jordan Papandrea, you star! (KLAXON BLARES) 1384 01:01:24,080 --> 01:01:26,280 He was 14 seconds behind Dan. 1385 01:01:28,080 --> 01:01:29,480 And then the Mighty Mo, 1386 01:01:29,520 --> 01:01:30,960 Alex Matthews, 1387 01:01:31,000 --> 01:01:32,120 survived a late scare. 1388 01:01:32,200 --> 01:01:35,880 Oh, no! Hang on, hang on! Get back up there, Alex. 1389 01:01:35,920 --> 01:01:38,360 He powered on to finish, 1390 01:01:38,440 --> 01:01:41,120 and his time - just two seconds behind Dan. 1391 01:01:41,200 --> 01:01:43,440 Alex! Slams that buzzer! 1392 01:01:45,320 --> 01:01:46,560 Whoo! 1393 01:01:50,040 --> 01:01:51,360 All of a sudden, 1394 01:01:51,400 --> 01:01:53,440 the competition for the $100,000 1395 01:01:53,480 --> 01:01:55,400 is very tight. 1396 01:01:55,440 --> 01:01:57,120 We now have seven top ninjas 1397 01:01:57,160 --> 01:01:58,600 through to stage two. 1398 01:01:58,640 --> 01:02:01,160 Barefoot Ninja fastest of the lot, 1399 01:02:01,200 --> 01:02:03,480 with 52 seconds left on the clock. 1400 01:02:03,520 --> 01:02:05,080 Alex Matthews 1401 01:02:05,120 --> 01:02:06,640 barely two seconds behind. 1402 01:02:06,680 --> 01:02:08,320 Bryson Klein next, 1403 01:02:08,360 --> 01:02:10,440 followed by Jordan and Mike. 1404 01:02:10,480 --> 01:02:12,560 Ryan Solomon cut it the finest - 1405 01:02:12,600 --> 01:02:14,280 six seconds to spare. 1406 01:02:15,760 --> 01:02:19,840 Make no mistake, all want to be the fastest through to stage two, 1407 01:02:19,920 --> 01:02:22,280 but they must make sure they finish the course. 1408 01:02:22,320 --> 01:02:24,200 That includes our next ninja, 1409 01:02:24,240 --> 01:02:26,280 and Freddie's down with his fan club. 1410 01:02:26,360 --> 01:02:29,760 I'm sat in the support crowd of a ninja who's come from nowhere. 1411 01:02:29,800 --> 01:02:31,760 He's definitely the best dressed. 1412 01:02:31,840 --> 01:02:34,640 He's a scratch golfer, and this is his posse. 1413 01:02:34,720 --> 01:02:36,680 They've all got their hats on. It's Charlie Robbins. 1414 01:02:36,720 --> 01:02:38,120 I've got his grandad, Taff. 1415 01:02:38,200 --> 01:02:40,320 Taff, how's he gonna do tonight? Are you excited? 1416 01:02:40,400 --> 01:02:42,760 Very excited. Charlie will do great, as far as I'm concerned. 1417 01:02:42,840 --> 01:02:44,800 His focus as a golfer will help him out greatly. 1418 01:02:44,880 --> 01:02:46,720 So, I'm confident. Yeah, well, fingers crossed. 1419 01:02:46,760 --> 01:02:48,800 Here he is - Charlie Robbins. 1420 01:02:48,880 --> 01:02:51,280 The golfer from the Mornington Peninsula. 1421 01:02:52,800 --> 01:02:55,080 (DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS) 1422 01:02:55,120 --> 01:02:57,880 He's the most unlikely of ninjas. 1423 01:03:00,000 --> 01:03:01,040 Oh, dear. 1424 01:03:01,120 --> 01:03:05,480 But this season, Charlie Robbins has defied the odds. 1425 01:03:05,560 --> 01:03:08,880 Don't be fooled by his outfit, or his glasses, or his ginger hair. 1426 01:03:08,920 --> 01:03:09,920 This lad's getting to the top. 1427 01:03:09,960 --> 01:03:11,960 (DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS) 1428 01:03:12,000 --> 01:03:13,720 Well, maybe not. (LAUGHS) Maybe not. 1429 01:03:14,880 --> 01:03:16,880 Blitzing his way through the course! 1430 01:03:16,920 --> 01:03:18,880 Who'd have thought? Look at him go! 1431 01:03:18,920 --> 01:03:20,880 What are we watching right now? 1432 01:03:20,920 --> 01:03:22,400 What are we witnessing? 1433 01:03:23,680 --> 01:03:27,840 We're seeing an underdog moving into top dog category. 1434 01:03:27,880 --> 01:03:29,760 Oh, he can do anything. 1435 01:03:31,280 --> 01:03:32,920 Now it's the grand final, 1436 01:03:33,000 --> 01:03:36,560 and the question is, can he go all the way? 1437 01:03:36,640 --> 01:03:38,680 There's so many awesome ninjas out there. 1438 01:03:38,760 --> 01:03:41,160 It's gonna be pretty tough to beat all those guys, 1439 01:03:41,200 --> 01:03:44,960 but, yeah, if I got the prize money, 1440 01:03:45,000 --> 01:03:46,600 I'd probably buy some new glasses, 1441 01:03:46,680 --> 01:03:49,080 'cause these ones are a bit broken and they don't sit very well. 1442 01:03:54,040 --> 01:03:56,480 Here he is - the best dressed on show. 1443 01:03:56,560 --> 01:03:58,480 Charlie Robbins. Oh, he's... oh, hang on! 1444 01:04:00,440 --> 01:04:02,000 He's taken his hat off. 1445 01:04:02,080 --> 01:04:04,160 I'm no stranger to a flat cap, north of England. 1446 01:04:04,200 --> 01:04:05,360 Thank you, Charlie! 1447 01:04:06,880 --> 01:04:09,680 Charlie Robbins was second in his semifinal 1448 01:04:09,720 --> 01:04:11,200 to Alex Matthews. 1449 01:04:11,280 --> 01:04:13,400 No disgrace in that, coming second to the Mo. 1450 01:04:13,480 --> 01:04:16,200 And there's his mum and dad and grandma down there with Taffy! 1451 01:04:16,240 --> 01:04:17,400 There's Taffy. 1452 01:04:17,480 --> 01:04:19,360 They'll be just as nervous as Charlie. 1453 01:04:19,440 --> 01:04:22,520 The second youngest competing in the grand final 1454 01:04:22,600 --> 01:04:25,040 of season three of Australian Ninja Warrior. 1455 01:04:25,120 --> 01:04:29,160 A reminder - $100,000 on the line for the most successful ninja. 1456 01:04:29,240 --> 01:04:32,440 $300,000 if you get to the top of Mount Midoriyama. 1457 01:04:32,520 --> 01:04:35,720 And what a transformation this would be for Charlie Robbins. 1458 01:04:35,800 --> 01:04:40,200 A scratch golfer turned full blown ninja. 1459 01:04:40,280 --> 01:04:42,640 3:15 on the clock. (CHIME SOUNDS) 1460 01:04:42,720 --> 01:04:46,760 Nine obstacles in his way, and Charlie Robbins rips in, 1461 01:04:46,840 --> 01:04:49,640 and now he's gotta deal with this thing called the Propeller. 1462 01:04:50,920 --> 01:04:53,360 Hangs on, let's go, and he's off. Oh, play for the night! 1463 01:04:53,400 --> 01:04:55,000 Charlie Robbins is Superman! 1464 01:04:55,040 --> 01:04:56,840 Hello? How did he do that? 1465 01:04:56,920 --> 01:04:59,200 No idea. Straight through to the Spinning Log. 1466 01:05:00,640 --> 01:05:01,840 This is phenomenal. 1467 01:05:01,920 --> 01:05:03,680 We can't even keep up in the commentary booth here. 1468 01:05:03,720 --> 01:05:04,920 He's going so quick. 1469 01:05:05,000 --> 01:05:07,880 He's already completed obstacle number four. 1470 01:05:07,920 --> 01:05:08,960 Oh, my goodness me! 1471 01:05:09,000 --> 01:05:11,320 And he's done it in 25 seconds, 1472 01:05:11,400 --> 01:05:13,680 which is ten faster than Daniel Mason. 1473 01:05:13,760 --> 01:05:16,680 I'm just worried that he's going too quick, Ben, 1474 01:05:16,760 --> 01:05:19,440 but it looks like Charlie wants top space. 1475 01:05:19,480 --> 01:05:22,040 You've got this! Come on! 1476 01:05:22,120 --> 01:05:24,880 Is he gonna be swinging his way into the grand finals too? 1477 01:05:25,920 --> 01:05:27,640 Well, time is just not a problem. 1478 01:05:27,720 --> 01:05:30,800 Still 2:30, as he comes down and just sprints up the Warped Wall. 1479 01:05:30,840 --> 01:05:32,200 Yes! 1480 01:05:32,240 --> 01:05:33,800 And if you're not off your couch, 1481 01:05:33,880 --> 01:05:35,640 dancing around your living room right now, 1482 01:05:35,680 --> 01:05:37,240 there's something wrong with you, 1483 01:05:37,320 --> 01:05:39,600 because what you are seeing on your screens 1484 01:05:39,680 --> 01:05:41,680 is a young man who could make history. 1485 01:05:41,720 --> 01:05:43,120 So quick! 1486 01:05:43,200 --> 01:05:46,760 He's now 18 seconds faster than the Barefoot Ninja. 1487 01:05:46,800 --> 01:05:48,520 Focus! Focus! Focus! 1488 01:05:48,600 --> 01:05:50,800 Needs to focus. Three more obstacles. 1489 01:05:52,600 --> 01:05:53,800 Get it, mate! Get it! 1490 01:05:53,840 --> 01:05:57,000 He's now halfway through the Hinge. 1491 01:05:57,040 --> 01:05:58,880 Focus, Charlie! Focus! 1492 01:05:58,960 --> 01:06:01,520 And he's got 2:00 on the clock, and what about the strategy? 1493 01:06:01,560 --> 01:06:03,040 Just reaching one foot out, 1494 01:06:03,120 --> 01:06:05,040 making sure that he gets the grip, and he's done. 1495 01:06:05,120 --> 01:06:08,080 Safe to say this is one of the most competitive ninjas 1496 01:06:08,160 --> 01:06:11,600 we've ever seen in three series of Australian Ninja Warrior. 1497 01:06:11,640 --> 01:06:13,600 Well, we thought he was good. 1498 01:06:13,680 --> 01:06:15,880 But I don't think anyone thought he was this good. 1499 01:06:15,960 --> 01:06:18,000 Two obstacles left. Breathe, mate! 1500 01:06:19,080 --> 01:06:21,480 Oh, his right foot slipped there a little bit! 1501 01:06:21,560 --> 01:06:24,760 He was struggling, but he gets the grip and now he's moving. 1502 01:06:24,800 --> 01:06:26,800 Talk about moving, Ben. 1503 01:06:26,880 --> 01:06:30,080 Charlie Robbins is on track to be the fastest of the night. 1504 01:06:30,160 --> 01:06:33,800 This is absolutely incredible from the golfer. 1505 01:06:33,880 --> 01:06:36,960 Daniel Mason finished with 52 seconds left on the clock. 1506 01:06:38,320 --> 01:06:39,520 You can see that it's hurting him now. 1507 01:06:39,600 --> 01:06:43,040 He's slowing down, but Charlie Robbins, he's blowing everyone away, 1508 01:06:43,120 --> 01:06:47,880 and now he's on his way to stage two of the Ninja Warrior grand final! 1509 01:06:47,960 --> 01:06:51,360 And he's almost at the top now, poking his head through the hole. 1510 01:06:51,400 --> 01:06:53,560 More than a minute left on the clock! 1511 01:06:53,640 --> 01:06:55,960 This is extraordinary! How good is he?! 1512 01:06:56,040 --> 01:06:57,800 Hand on the buzzer! Yes! 1513 01:06:57,880 --> 01:07:01,080 Charlie Robbins, this will be a night you will never forget 1514 01:07:01,160 --> 01:07:05,840 He is the fastest by ten seconds! What a champ! 1515 01:07:05,920 --> 01:07:10,400 He had 3:15 to complete nine obstacles 1516 01:07:10,440 --> 01:07:12,360 against the best in the country. 1517 01:07:12,440 --> 01:07:17,000 He's done it with 1:02 left on the clock. 1518 01:07:17,040 --> 01:07:18,520 He's a world beater. 1519 01:07:18,600 --> 01:07:22,080 Listen to that crowd, Charlie Robbins! They love you! 1520 01:07:22,120 --> 01:07:24,360 Soak it up, you little legend. 1521 01:07:25,920 --> 01:07:28,160 Well, that was mind-blowing. 1522 01:07:28,240 --> 01:07:31,320 The very best ninjas are performing at their best, 1523 01:07:31,400 --> 01:07:33,840 and Charlie has shown himself to be even better, 1524 01:07:33,920 --> 01:07:37,680 and many are wondering, how does a golfer do what Charlie's done? 1525 01:07:37,720 --> 01:07:40,040 Ten seconds faster than Daniel Mason. 1526 01:07:40,120 --> 01:07:43,160 More than 20 seconds faster than Bryson Klein. 1527 01:07:43,240 --> 01:07:46,960 The question is, can anyone catch Charlie Robbins? 1528 01:07:47,040 --> 01:07:49,080 Come here, you, come here. Have some water. 1529 01:07:50,880 --> 01:07:53,160 Well, I think your grandad there, Taffy, says it all. 1530 01:07:53,200 --> 01:07:54,600 He's so proud of you. 1531 01:07:54,680 --> 01:07:57,240 Where have you come from? How'd you do it? 1532 01:07:57,320 --> 01:07:59,560 I've got so many questions. Um, I don't know. 1533 01:07:59,640 --> 01:08:02,200 I was pretty knackered towards the end. I knew I was gonna be. 1534 01:08:02,280 --> 01:08:04,640 I had to take a bit of a rest before the spider wall, 1535 01:08:04,680 --> 01:08:06,960 'cause I was pretty tired. 1536 01:08:07,040 --> 01:08:09,240 I don't run that often, 'cause I play golf - 1537 01:08:09,280 --> 01:08:10,560 it's just, like, walking around. 1538 01:08:10,640 --> 01:08:13,400 So, I'm not used to this, but, yeah, it was good. 1539 01:08:13,480 --> 01:08:15,040 Well, whatever you're doing is working. 1540 01:08:15,120 --> 01:08:17,760 There's your cap back. Well done, Charlie. Well done, mate. 1541 01:08:17,800 --> 01:08:18,960 Well done, mate! 1542 01:08:19,040 --> 01:08:21,560 I would like to be a part of Charlie's family. 1543 01:08:21,640 --> 01:08:24,160 Everybody is brilliant! (LAUGHTER) 1544 01:08:24,240 --> 01:08:27,080 I tell you who is brilliant, and that is Charlie Robbins. 1545 01:08:27,120 --> 01:08:28,960 BEN: Brilliant, no doubt, 1546 01:08:29,000 --> 01:08:31,400 but there's brilliance still to come 1547 01:08:31,480 --> 01:08:33,360 with one of the biggest match-ups of all. 1548 01:08:34,800 --> 01:08:37,440 I've been sort of, yeah, rivalled with everyone, I think. 1549 01:08:37,520 --> 01:08:40,720 With a minimum $100,000 on the line... 1550 01:08:40,760 --> 01:08:42,320 Me and Rob. 1551 01:08:42,400 --> 01:08:46,160 ..the biggest name in ninja is out to prove he is still the best. 1552 01:08:46,200 --> 01:08:48,040 I'm not buying into it. 1553 01:08:48,120 --> 01:08:49,680 I'm just gonna try and beat the clock. 1554 01:08:55,320 --> 01:08:58,320 (DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS) 1555 01:09:01,040 --> 01:09:03,400 BEN: Welcome back to stage one of the grand final 1556 01:09:03,440 --> 01:09:06,880 of Australian Ninja Warrior 2019, 1557 01:09:06,920 --> 01:09:08,880 where the battle against the course 1558 01:09:08,960 --> 01:09:11,120 is matched by the battle between ninjas 1559 01:09:11,160 --> 01:09:12,880 for the fastest time tonight. 1560 01:09:14,360 --> 01:09:16,840 Charlie Robbins remains in top spot 1561 01:09:16,920 --> 01:09:20,200 after two more high-fliers tackled the course over the break. 1562 01:09:20,280 --> 01:09:22,200 REBECCA: Charlie Robbins is Superman. 1563 01:09:22,280 --> 01:09:25,240 Ashlin Herbert's best mate completed the course, 1564 01:09:25,320 --> 01:09:27,920 but was 17 seconds slower than Charlie. 1565 01:09:28,000 --> 01:09:31,720 He is Zak Stolz, and he's now into stage two! 1566 01:09:31,760 --> 01:09:33,560 (KLAXON BLARES) 1567 01:09:35,400 --> 01:09:38,080 And last year's furthest fastest Rob Patterson 1568 01:09:38,160 --> 01:09:41,120 wanted to lay down a marker for Ashlin Herbert. 1569 01:09:42,360 --> 01:09:44,800 Tonight, even he couldn't beat Charlie, 1570 01:09:44,840 --> 01:09:47,080 finishing two seconds behind, 1571 01:09:47,160 --> 01:09:50,120 but through to stage two to fight another day. 1572 01:09:50,160 --> 01:09:52,280 There's the fireworks! 1573 01:09:53,880 --> 01:09:58,120 And now we're down to our final competitor of the night. 1574 01:09:58,200 --> 01:10:01,360 One of the absolute ninja superstars 1575 01:10:01,400 --> 01:10:03,480 who has inspired a legion of fans. 1576 01:10:03,520 --> 01:10:05,000 Yeah, he was the fastest in his semi. 1577 01:10:05,080 --> 01:10:07,520 The one the other ninjas all wanna beat. 1578 01:10:07,560 --> 01:10:09,680 Over the last two seasons, 1579 01:10:09,760 --> 01:10:12,440 he's consistently been the fastest of them all, 1580 01:10:12,480 --> 01:10:14,520 only to fall short. 1581 01:10:14,560 --> 01:10:16,240 Can Flashlin Ashlin Herbert 1582 01:10:16,280 --> 01:10:18,920 make another grand final stage two? 1583 01:10:23,360 --> 01:10:26,640 Here he comes - the fastest ninja of 2019. 1584 01:10:30,240 --> 01:10:31,800 We know how good Ashlin Herbert is, 1585 01:10:31,880 --> 01:10:35,240 but he can make mistakes, especially in grand finals. 1586 01:10:35,320 --> 01:10:39,240 He is the one everyone's talking about, Ashlin Herbert. 1587 01:10:39,320 --> 01:10:41,760 He is Flashlin Herbert, the man who's the fastest. 1588 01:10:41,840 --> 01:10:44,680 Everything he does, he goes hard, he goes quick. 1589 01:10:44,720 --> 01:10:46,200 Flashlin! Flashlin! 1590 01:10:46,280 --> 01:10:49,880 His fellow ninja mates, Zak and Dirt, watch on, 1591 01:10:49,960 --> 01:10:52,880 and Zak already booked his place in stage two earlier. 1592 01:10:52,960 --> 01:10:57,440 Charlie Robbins' time to beat is 1:02 left on the clock. 1593 01:10:58,520 --> 01:11:01,480 And you'll have to really keep your eye on Ashlin Herbert here. 1594 01:11:01,520 --> 01:11:04,120 He does not blink, he does not wait. 1595 01:11:04,200 --> 01:11:05,720 Oh, look at that! Have a look at that! 1596 01:11:05,760 --> 01:11:07,720 Absolutely perfect! 1597 01:11:07,800 --> 01:11:11,320 Don't blink, don't move your eyeballs from your TV screen. 1598 01:11:12,720 --> 01:11:15,480 This guy could go all the way up Mount Midoriyama. 1599 01:11:15,560 --> 01:11:17,600 Ashlin Herbert already nearly finished 1600 01:11:17,640 --> 01:11:19,520 on the Swinging Cliff Hanger. 1601 01:11:19,600 --> 01:11:22,160 Oh, he has finished it. Now he's onto the Wing Nuts. 1602 01:11:22,240 --> 01:11:25,760 He had trouble on this obstacle in last year's grand final, 1603 01:11:25,800 --> 01:11:27,480 but he looks confident tonight. 1604 01:11:27,520 --> 01:11:29,760 Just moving on to the second Nut. 1605 01:11:29,840 --> 01:11:32,560 And he won't waste too much time before transitioning to the next. 1606 01:11:32,640 --> 01:11:34,520 There he goes, straight away, and off, 1607 01:11:34,600 --> 01:11:37,920 ad now he's got the Warped Wall in his sights, 1608 01:11:38,000 --> 01:11:39,760 and he's up without breaking a stride. 1609 01:11:39,800 --> 01:11:41,800 Only 45 seconds gone. 1610 01:11:41,840 --> 01:11:43,240 This is astonishing, Ben. 1611 01:11:43,320 --> 01:11:46,600 He's six seconds inside the fastest time of the night 1612 01:11:46,640 --> 01:11:47,920 set by Charlie Robbins. 1613 01:11:48,000 --> 01:11:51,720 This guy is making this course look like a child's playground. 1614 01:11:51,800 --> 01:11:56,320 Here he goes now. He is onto the Hinge, the first panel. 1615 01:11:56,360 --> 01:11:59,400 Almost there. Swings around. 1616 01:11:59,440 --> 01:12:01,520 Look at him - so cool and calm. 1617 01:12:01,600 --> 01:12:05,400 Now, when Charlie Robbins completed this course, 1618 01:12:05,440 --> 01:12:08,000 there was 1:02 left on the clock. 1619 01:12:09,160 --> 01:12:10,800 Ashlin's got two minutes left, 1620 01:12:10,880 --> 01:12:13,040 but he needs to concentrate on the spider jump. 1621 01:12:13,080 --> 01:12:14,240 Ohh, Ashlin! 1622 01:12:14,280 --> 01:12:15,960 Wasn't a perfect landing, 1623 01:12:16,040 --> 01:12:18,440 but he is powering his way through the corridor now. 1624 01:12:19,520 --> 01:12:22,000 There's 1:50 left on the clock! 1625 01:12:22,040 --> 01:12:23,360 He's laying the law down! 1626 01:12:23,440 --> 01:12:26,960 He's saying to all these ninjas, "Catch me if you can!" 1627 01:12:27,040 --> 01:12:29,280 But at this stage, no-one's catching him. 1628 01:12:29,320 --> 01:12:30,920 Come on, Ash! Look at this! 1629 01:12:31,000 --> 01:12:34,200 It seemed unbelievable that anyone could beat Charlie Robbins' time, 1630 01:12:34,280 --> 01:12:36,360 but he's doing just that, Ashlin Herbert. 1631 01:12:36,400 --> 01:12:38,240 This is phenomenal! 1632 01:12:38,280 --> 01:12:39,800 Wow! 1633 01:12:39,840 --> 01:12:41,440 And now he's pressing the buzzer. 1634 01:12:41,480 --> 01:12:44,480 Oh, my word! Does it with his head. 1635 01:12:44,520 --> 01:12:46,840 1:32 left on the clock. 1636 01:12:46,880 --> 01:12:49,080 Take a bow, Ashlin Herbert! 1637 01:12:49,160 --> 01:12:52,560 He doesn't hesitate, he doesn't overthink what he's going to do. 1638 01:12:52,600 --> 01:12:54,080 He just does it, 1639 01:12:54,120 --> 01:12:56,200 and he finishes stage one 1640 01:12:56,280 --> 01:12:58,520 30 seconds faster than Charlie Robbins. 1641 01:12:58,560 --> 01:12:59,560 How do you compete with that? 1642 01:12:59,640 --> 01:13:03,400 This is the man to beat. You're watching him right now. 1643 01:13:03,440 --> 01:13:05,760 Flashlin Ashlin Herbert. 1644 01:13:07,040 --> 01:13:09,200 We've said it before, we'll say it again. 1645 01:13:09,240 --> 01:13:11,800 Ashlin first, daylight second. 1646 01:13:11,880 --> 01:13:15,160 Running the course on instinct and raw talent, 1647 01:13:15,240 --> 01:13:19,880 he was a full 30 seconds ahead of a flying Charlie Robbins. 1648 01:13:19,960 --> 01:13:23,400 And over 32 seconds ahead of Rob Patterson. 1649 01:13:23,480 --> 01:13:27,240 Ashlin Herbert - furthest and fastest once again. 1650 01:13:27,280 --> 01:13:30,320 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) 1651 01:13:30,400 --> 01:13:31,960 He certainly stepped it up again tonight 1652 01:13:32,040 --> 01:13:34,600 and showed once more, when it comes to pure speed, 1653 01:13:34,640 --> 01:13:36,280 he is still the one to beat. 1654 01:13:36,360 --> 01:13:39,200 And you've gotta say, based on that performance, 1655 01:13:39,280 --> 01:13:42,600 he looks even better than season one and two. 1656 01:13:42,680 --> 01:13:46,000 He's sent a real message tonight, including to that bloke. 1657 01:13:46,040 --> 01:13:48,360 Well, what an incredible run 1658 01:13:48,440 --> 01:13:51,760 on this first night of our season three grand final. 1659 01:13:51,840 --> 01:13:54,200 Haven't we had some thrilling moments? 1660 01:13:54,280 --> 01:13:56,360 And then ninjas who fell short of their expectations 1661 01:13:56,400 --> 01:13:57,840 to go all the way. 1662 01:13:57,920 --> 01:14:01,320 Let's check the leaderboard and see who has progressed into stage two. 1663 01:14:01,360 --> 01:14:03,000 Flashlin Ashlin, 1664 01:14:03,040 --> 01:14:05,040 with the fastest time of stage one, 1665 01:14:05,080 --> 01:14:06,960 completing all nine obstacles 1666 01:14:07,000 --> 01:14:09,000 with 1:32 remaining. 1667 01:14:09,040 --> 01:14:10,760 He looks like a golfer, 1668 01:14:10,800 --> 01:14:12,000 swings like a ninja. 1669 01:14:12,040 --> 01:14:13,640 Charlie Robbins finishes 1670 01:14:13,680 --> 01:14:15,400 30 seconds behind, 1671 01:14:15,440 --> 01:14:17,000 followed by Rob Patterson, 1672 01:14:17,040 --> 01:14:18,920 the Barefoot Ninja, Daniel Mason, 1673 01:14:18,960 --> 01:14:21,200 and Alex 'the Mo' Matthews. 1674 01:14:21,240 --> 01:14:23,240 Also making it to stage two: 1675 01:14:30,720 --> 01:14:34,080 And the 11th and final ninja to qualify is Ryan Solomon, 1676 01:14:34,120 --> 01:14:36,640 with six seconds left on the clock. 1677 01:14:36,680 --> 01:14:40,160 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1678 01:14:40,200 --> 01:14:41,200 There they are now. 1679 01:14:41,280 --> 01:14:44,920 A brilliant effort by those ninjas who ripped through tonight's course. 1680 01:14:46,160 --> 01:14:48,920 I can't wait to find out who can rise to the challenge 1681 01:14:48,960 --> 01:14:51,000 of the next two stages. 1682 01:14:51,080 --> 01:14:54,800 Can someone create history and go all the way up Mount Midoriyama? 1683 01:14:54,840 --> 01:14:57,160 We'll see you tomorrow night 1684 01:14:57,240 --> 01:15:01,360 for the conclusion of the Australian Ninja Warrior grand final. 1685 01:15:01,440 --> 01:15:02,600 Goodnight! Goodnight! 1686 01:15:02,640 --> 01:15:03,640 Goodnight. 1687 01:15:03,680 --> 01:15:07,240 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC SWELLS) 1688 01:15:11,120 --> 01:15:12,280 Tomorrow night, 1689 01:15:12,320 --> 01:15:15,320 Australia's best 11 ninjas 1690 01:15:15,360 --> 01:15:17,920 face the ultimate challenge, 1691 01:15:17,960 --> 01:15:20,680 and a winner will be named. 1692 01:15:20,760 --> 01:15:25,120 For the furthest fastest, $100,000, 1693 01:15:25,200 --> 01:15:29,480 but will anyone make history and defeat Mount Midoriyama 1694 01:15:29,560 --> 01:15:33,240 to become Australia's first Ninja Warrior? 133783

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