Australian Ninja Warrior season 5

The fifth season of the sports entertainment reality competition series Australian Ninja Warrior premiered on 20 June 2021 on the Nine Network.[1] The season is hosted by Rebecca Maddern, Ben Fordham, Shane Crawford and Nick Kyrgios.

Australian Ninja Warrior
Season 5
Presented by
No. of episodes9
Release
Original networkNine Network
Original release20 June (2021-06-20) –
6 July 2021 (2021-07-06)
Season chronology
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Season 4
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Season 6

Production

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The Nine Network announced a fifth season on 16 September 2020.[2] Casting applications are open until 30 November 2020.[3] The series was again relocated, filming took place in Homebush, Sydney.[4] In June 2021, Nine announced Nick Kyrgios would be joining the series as a sideline commentator alongside Shane Crawford, Andrew Flintoff didn't return for this season due to travel challenges and a busy schedule.[5] In October, it is announced that Ben Fordham won't return for season 6, opting to focus on his radio career.[6]

Format Changes

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  • Obstacle Choice - During the heats, each ninja warrior has the decision to choose between two obstacles courses, both leading to the warped wall, course A includes obstacles they have attempted before on previous seasons, whereas course B includes all new obstacles not attempted before.

Rounds

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Underline represents the contestant who won the Fast Pass to the Grand Final in the qualifying heats as a result of winning the head to head competition on the Power Tower.

Green represents the contestant who won the Safety Pass in the semi-finals as a result of winning the head to head competition on the Power Tower.

Italics denotes female competitors.

Episode 1

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Heat 1

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This episode aired on 20 June 2021. Only five competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes bowing out on the Flying Shelf Grab. Returning athlete Bryson Klein was given a fast pass to the Grand Final, after beating last season's winner Ben Polson on the Power Tower.

  • Shrinking Steps
  • Big Dipper to Pole Rider
  • Cyclone Spinner

Obstacle A:

  • Flying Shelf Grab
  • Floating Monkey
  • Warped Wall

Obstacle B:

  • Ring Chaser
  • Clockwork
  • Warped Wall
Top 19 Competitors
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Bryson Klein NSW 1:51 Completed
2 Ben Polson WA 2:19 Completed
3 Todd Smith QLD 2:24 Completed
4 Josh O’Sullivan NSW 3:07 Completed
5 Stewart Furze SA 3:08 Completed
6 Nathan Burley QLD 2:49 Failed - B. on Clockwork
7 Sam Roberts QLD 2:45 Failed - A. on Floating Monkey
8 Cruze Morley NSW 3:38 Failed - A. on Floating Monkey
9 Trevor Salter WA 3:38 Failed - A. on Floating Monkey
10 Katie Sparrow NSW 1:59 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
11 Matthew Dwyer NSW 1:59 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
12 Joel Hogan WA 2:02 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
13 Olivia Vivian WA 2:06 Failed - B. on Ring Chaser
14 Zane De Andrade ACT 2:16 Failed - B. on Ring Chaser
15 Darcy Elliston NSW 2:25 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
16 Clem Vertigan VIC 2:43 Failed - B. on Ring Chaser
17 Andrew McDonald TAS 3:02 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
18 Melvin Solo VIC 0:45 Failed on Cyclone Spinner
19 Daniel Horvath NSW 0:55 Failed on Cyclone Spinner

Episode 2

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Heat 2

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This episode aired on 21 June 2021. Only five competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes bowing out on the Beehive. Returning athlete Ashlin Herbert was given a fast pass to the Grand Final, after beating returning athlete Le Hua on the Power Tower.

  • Shrinking Steps
  • Big Dipper to Rope
  • Cyclone Spinner

Obstacle A:

  • Peg Board
  • Bar Hop
  • Warped Wall

Obstacle B:

  • Weight For It
  • Beehive
  • Warped Wall
Top 19 Competitors
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Ashlin Herbert VIC 1:52 Completed
2 Le Hua QLD 2:16 Completed
3 Daniel Mason VIC 2:26 Completed
4 Rob Patterson QLD 2:37 Completed
5 Mike Snow VIC 2:46 Completed
6 David Lack QLD 1:46 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
7 Rainer Scheu QLD 1:47 Failed - B. on Beehive
8 Troy Cullen VIC 2:17 Failed - B. on Beehive
9 Jeremy Soffe WA 2:31 Failed - B. on Beehive
10 Will Kelly SA 2:34 Failed - B. on Beehive
11 Celeste Dixon SA 4:09 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
12 Raphaela Wiget SA 4:39 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
13 Andrew Luo NSW 2:06 Failed - B. on Weight For It
14 Jason Mitchell NSW 2:07 Failed - B. on Weight For It
15 Khaled Mahmoud NSW 2:08 Failed - B. on Weight For It
16 Ryan Rannard NSW 2:12 Failed - A. on Peg Board
17 Danielle Smith WA 2:31 Failed - A. on Peg Board
18 Alicia Prosser QLD 4:06 Failed - B. on Weight For It
19 Russell Morris SA 0:40 Failed on Cyclone Spinner

Episode 3

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Heat 3

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This episode aired on 22 June 2021. Only four competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes bowing out on the Cyclone Spinner. Returning athlete Charlie Robbins was given a fast pass to the Grand Final, after beating returning athlete Zak Stolz on the Power Tower.

  • Shrinking Steps
  • Big Dipper to Rope
  • Cyclone Spinner

Obstacle A:

  • Flying Shelf Grab
  • Floating Monkey
  • Warped Wall

Obstacle B:

  • Ring Chaser
  • Clockwork
  • Warped Wall
Top 19 Competitors
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Charlie Robbins VIC 2:13 Completed
2 Zak Stolz VIC 2:41 Completed
3 Mat Hutchins-Read NSW 3:31 Completed
4 Judith Caroll NSW 6:06 Completed
5 Travis Edwards NSW 1:59 Failed - A. on Floating Monkey Bars
6 Simon Duff NSW 1:59 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
7 Luke Filippi QLD 2:41 Failed - B. on Ring Chaser
8 Matt Filippi QLD 2:45 Failed - B. on Ring Chaser
9 Frank Crispo VIC 2:46 Failed - B. on Ring Chaser
10 Jessica Russell NSW 2:15 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
11 Nathan Ryles SA 2:26 Failed - A. on Flying Shelf Grab
12 Thierry Duff NSW 2:50 Failed - B. on Ring Chaser
13 Martin Jones VIC 0:37 Failed on Cyclone Spinner
14 Ryan Solomon QLD 0:47 Failed on Cyclone Spinner
15 Jeffrey Mercado NSW 0:48 Failed on Cyclone Spinner
16 Justin Duff NSW 0:56 Failed on Cyclone Spinner
17 Jordan Papandrea NSW 0:59 Failed on Cyclone Spinner
18 Peter Day NSW 0:17 Failed on Big Dipper to Rope
19 Jay Evans NSW 0:19 Failed on Big Dipper to Rope

Episode 4

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Heat 4

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This episode will air on 28 June 2021. Only eight competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes bowing out equally on the Bar Hop and Beehive. First time athlete Jimmy Burrows was given a fast pass to the Grand Final, after beating also first time athlete Dylan James on the Power Tower.

  • Shrinking Steps
  • Big Dipper to Pole Rider
  • Cyclone Spinner

Obstacle A:

  • Peg Board
  • Bar Hop
  • Warped Wall

Obstacle B:

  • Weight For It
  • Beehive
  • Warped Wall
Top 19 Competitors
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Dylan James NSW 2:19 Completed
2 Jimmy Burrow NSW 2:22 Completed
3 Sam Goodall WA 2:28 Completed
4 Zed Colback WA 2:35 Completed
5 Jake Baker VIC 2:42 Completed
6 Paul Culloty QLD 4:18 Completed
7 Cameron McLintock NSW 4:38 Completed
8 Chris White WA 4:55 Completed
9 Eddie Burrill QLD 1:32 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
10 Alex Bigg SA 2:03 Failed - B. on Beehive
11 Kayle Goldring NSW 2:04 Failed - B. on Beehive
12 Tom Pellow NSW 2:22 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
13 Eloni Vunakece NSW 2:23 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
14 Matt Laycock NSW 2:41 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
15 Zachary Orchard VIC 2:42 Failed - B. on Beehive
16 Jack Wilson QLD 3:25 Failed - B. on Beehive
17 Lisa Campbell QLD 4:23 Failed - A. on Bar Hop
18 Justin Flegler QLD 4:38 Failed - B. on Beehive
19 David Bowd NSW 2:19 Failed - B. on Weight For It

Episode 5

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Semi-final 1

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This episode aired on 29 June 2021. Two competitors completed this course. Returning athlete Zak Stolz received a second chance advantage for the Grand Final, after beating Rob Patterson on the Power Tower.

  • Log Runner
  • Double Dipper
  • Twin Trapeze
  • Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew
  • Dragon Back
  • Warped Wall
  • Wing Nuts
  • Spider Jump
  • Chimney Rope Climb
Top 8 Competitors
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Zak Stolz VIC 3:46 Completed
2 Rob Patterson QLD 5:03 Completed
3 Mat Hutchins-Read NSW 3:20 Failed on Wing Nuts
4 Dylan James QLD 3:01 Failed on Dragon Back
5 Martin Jones VIC 3:30 Failed on Dragon Back
6 David Bowd NSW 4:31 Failed on Dragon Back
7 Sam Roberts QLD 2:00 Failed on Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew
8 Nathan Ryles SA 2:07 Failed on Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew

Episode 6

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Semi-final 2

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This episode aired on 30 June 2021. Three competitors completed this course. Returning athlete Jake Baker received a second chance advantage for the Grand Final, after beating Jack Wilson on the Power Tower.

  • Log Runner
  • Double Dipper
  • Double Tilt Ladder
  • Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew
  • Dragon Back
  • Warped Wall
  • Basket Toss
  • Spider Jump
  • Chimney Rope Climb
Top 8 Competitors
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Jake Baker VIC 4:15 Completed
2 Jack Wilson QLD 6:37 Completed
3 Olivia Vivian WA 7:51 Completed
4 Travis Edwards NSW 2:18 Failed on Dragon Back
5 Ben Polson WA 2:31 Failed on Dragon Back
6 Kayle Goldring NSW 2:45 Failed on Dragon Back
7 David Lack QLD 3:02 Failed on Dragon Back
8 Will Kelly SA 3:59 Failed on Dragon Back

Episode 7

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Semi-final 3

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This episode aired on 4 July 2021. Four competitors completed this course. Returning athlete Mike Snow received a second chance advantage for the Grand Final, after beating Alex Bigg on the Power Tower.

  • Log Runner
  • Double Dipper
  • Pipe Climber
  • Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew
  • Dragon Back
  • Warped Wall
  • Spinball Wizard
  • Spider Jump
  • Chimney Rope Climb
Top 8 Competitors
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Mike Snow VIC 4:52 Completed
2 Alex Bigg SA 6:01 Completed
3 Todd Smith QLD 6:34 Completed
4 Sam Goodall WA 7:41 Completed
5 Josh O'Sullivan NSW 4:18 Failed on Spinball Wizard
6 Le Hua QLD 4:19 Failed on Spinball Wizard
7 Troy Cullen VIC 4:57 Failed on Spinball Wizard
8 Jeremy Soffe WA 5:04 Failed on Spinball Wizard

Episode 8

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Grand Final, Stage 1

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This episode aired on 5 July 2021. In order to move onto grand final 2 you had to complete the course. 10 Competitors managed complete this course within a time limit. The Power Tower did not appear in this episode

  • Archers Steps
  • Tri-Cycle
  • Log Runner
  • Ring Swing
  • Tilting Ladders
  • Warped Wall
  • Rolling Log
  • Swinging Spikes
  • Chimney Climb
Successful completion of Stage 1
Rank Competitor State Time Remaining
1 Ashlin Herbert VIC 1:45
2 Zak Stolz VIC 0:48
3 Jake Baker VIC 0:43
4 Alex Bigg SA 0:35
5 Bryson Klein NSW 0:31
6 Rob Patterson QLD 0:31
7 Charlie Robbins VIC 0:23
8 Ben Polson WA 0:23
9 Olivia Vivian WA 0:20
10 Mike Snow VIC 0:13

Episode 9

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Grand Final, Stage 2

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This episode aired on 6 July 2021. In order to move onto grand final 2, you had to complete the course. Two Competitors managed to complete this course. The Power Tower did not appear in this episode.

  • Rolling Steel
  • Salmon Ladder to Unstable Bridge
  • I-Beam Gap
  • Spin Hopper
  • Dungeon
  • Crazy Cliffhanger to Rope
Successful completion of Stage 2
Rank Competitor State Time Remaining
1 Charlie Robbins VIC 0:16
2 Zak Stolz VIC 0:06

Obstacles by episode

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Heats (episodes 1-4)

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Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4
Shrinking Steps Shrinking Steps Shrinking Steps Shrinking Steps
Big Dipper to Pole Rider Big Dipper to Rope Big Dipper to Rope Big Dipper to Pole Rider
Cyclone Spinner Cyclone Spinner Cyclone Spinner Cyclone Spinner
Obstacle A:
Flying Shelf Grab
Obstacle A:
Peg Board
Obstacle A:
Flying Shelf Grab
Obstacle A:
Peg Board
Obstacle A:
Floating Monkey
Obstacle A:
Bar Hop
Obstacle A:
Floating Monkey
Obstacle A:
Bar Hop
Obstacle B:
Ring Chaser
Obstacle B:
Weight For It
Obstacle B:
Ring Chaser
Obstacle B:
Weight For It
Obstacle B:
Clockwork
Obstacle B:
Beehive
Obstacle B:
Clockwork
Obstacle B:
Beehive
Warped Wall Warped Wall Warped Wall Warped Wall

Semi-finals (episodes 5-7)

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Semi-final 1 Semi-final 2 Semi-final 3
Log Runner Log Runner Log Runner
Double Dipper Double Dipper Double Dipper
Trapeze Swing Double Tilt Ladder Pipefitter
Flying Shelf Grab to Bar Hop Flying Shelf Grab to Bar Hop Flying Shelf Grab to Bar Hop
Dragon Back Dragon Back Dragon Back
Warped Wall Warped Wall Warped Wall
Wingnuts Spin Cycle Spinball Wizard
Spider Jump Spider Jump Spider Jump
Chimney Rope Climb Chimney Rope Climb Chimney Rope Climb

Grand Finals (episodes 8-9)

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Grand Final
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Snake Run Rolling Steel Criss Cross Salmon Ladder to Slingshot
Launchpad to Trapeze Salmon Ladder to Unstable Bridge Doorknob Drop
Broken Bridge I-Beam Gap Déjà Vu
Triple Corkscrew Spin Hopper Vertical Limit
Ferris Wheel Dungeon Flying Bar
Warped Wall Crazy Cliffhanger to Rope
Salmon Ladder to Stair Hopper
Barrel Roll
Underwater Escape

Viewership

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No. Title Air date Timeslot Overnight ratings Consolidated ratings Total
viewers
Ref(s)
Viewers Rank Viewers Rank
1 Heat 1 20 June 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 795,000 3 71,000 3 866,000 [7]
2 Heat 2 21 June 2021 Monday 7:30pm 624,000 11 64,000 8 688,000 [8]
3 Heat 3 22 June 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 588,000 9 84,000 8 672,000 [9]
4 Heat 4 28 June 2021 Monday 7:30pm 617,000 13 46,000 11 663,000 [10]
5 Semi-final 1 29 June 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 572,000 13 56,000 12 628,000 [11]
6 Semi-final 2 30 June 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 615,000 11 76,000 7 691,000 [12]
7 Semi-final 3 4 July 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 724,000 4 43,000 4 767,000 [13]
8 Grand Final Stage 1 5 July 2021 Monday 7:30pm 709,000 8 62,000 6 771,000 [14]
9 Grand Final Stage 2
Winner Announced
6 July 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 815,000
918,000
6
5
66,000
107,000
6
5
881,000
1,025,000
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References

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  2. ^ Lallo, Michael (16 September 2020). "Nine seeks to COVID-proof 2021 line-up with fewer live reality shows". Brisbane Times. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
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  6. ^ "Ninja Warrior co-host calls it quits". News.com.au. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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