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Australian Ninja Warrior season 5

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Australian Ninja Warrior (season 5)
Company typeTelevision series season
IndustryTelevision
FoundedJune 20, 2021; 5 years ago (2021-06-20)
Headquarters
Homebush, Sydney
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Australia
Key people
Rebecca Maddern, Ben Fordham, Shane Crawford, Nick Kyrgios (hosts)
ParentNine Network

The fifth installment of the sports entertainment reality contest series Australian Ninja Warrior debuted on 20 June 2021 via the Nine Network. Hosting duties were fulfilled by Rebecca Maddern, Ben Fordham, Shane Crawford, and Nick Kyrgios.

Production

On 16 September 2020, the Nine Network revealed plans for the fifth season, opening casting calls until 30 November 2020. Filming was conducted in Homebush, Sydney. In June 2021, Nine introduced Nick Kyrgios as a sideline commentator alongside Shane Crawford, succeeding Andrew Flintoff, who was unable to return due to travel restrictions and scheduling issues. Later in October, it was confirmed that Ben Fordham would step down for season 6 to prioritize his radio career.

Format Changes

  • Obstacle Selection - Throughout the heats, competitors choose between two distinct obstacle courses leading up to the warped wall: course A includes obstacles familiar from earlier seasons, whereas course B presents completely new challenges.

Rounds

Underline identifies the contestant who secured the Fast Pass to the Grand Final by winning the Power Tower head-to-head during qualifying heats. 

indicates the competitor who gained the Safety Pass in semi-finals through the Power Tower.

Italics highlight female participants.

Heat 1

Broadcast on 20 June 2021. Only five athletes managed to complete the course, with numerous eliminations occurring at the Flying Shelf Grab. Returning competitor Bryson Klein earned a Fast Pass to the Grand Final by defeating last season's champion 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


Heat 2

Broadcast on 21 June 2021, this round saw five participants complete the course, with a significant number eliminated at the Beehive obstacle. Ashlin Herbert, a returning competitor, secured a Fast Pass to the Grand Final by triumphing over Le Hua in the Power Tower challenge.

  • Shrinking Steps
  • Big Dipper to Rope
  • Cyclone Spinner

Obstacle A:

  • Peg Board
  • Bar Hop
  • Warped Wall

Obstacle B:

  • Weight For It
  • Beehive
  • Warped Wall
 4  Rob Patterson  QLD  2:37    5  Mike Snow  VIC  2:46    6  David Lack  QLD  1:46    7  Rainer Scheu  QLD  1:47    8  Troy Cullen  VIC  2:17     9   Jeremy Soffe   WA   2:31     10   Will Kelly   SA   2:34     11   Celeste Dixon   SA   4:09     12   Raphaela Wiget   SA   4:39     13   Andrew Luo   NSW   2:06     14   Jason Mitchell   NSW   2:07     15   Khaled Mahmoud   NSW   2:08     16   Ryan Rannard   NSW   2:12     17   Danielle Smith   WA   2:31  
Rank Competitor State Time Furthest Obstacle
1 Ashlin Herbert VIC 1:52
2 Le Hua QLD 2:16
3 Daniel Mason VIC 2:26

Heat 3

Aired on 22 June 2021, this heat had only four competitors finish the course, with many being stopped at the Cyclone Spinner obstacle. Returning contender Charlie Robbins earned a Fast Pass to the Grand Final by besting 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


Heat 4

Broadcast on 28 June 2021, this heat featured eight athletes who completed the course, with numerous participants being eliminated at both Bar Hop and Beehive obstacles. Newcomer Jimmy Burrows earned a fast pass to the Grand Final by overcoming fellow debutant 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
- |1 |Dylan James |NSW |2:19 | |- |2 |Jimmy Burrow |NSW |2:22 | |- |3 |Sam Goodall |WA |2:28 | |- |4 |Zed Colback |WA |2:35 | |- |5 |Jake Baker |VIC |2:42 | |- |6 |Paul Culloty |QLD |4:18 | |- |7 |Cameron McLintock (NSW) 4:38 Completed |- 8 Chris White WA 4:55 Completed |- 9 Eddie Burrill QLD 1:32 Failed - A. Bar Hop |- 10 Alex Bigg SA 2:03 Failed - B. Beehive |- 11 Kayle Goldring NSW 2:04 Failed - B. Beehive |- 12 Tom Pellow NSW 2:22 Failed - A. Bar Hop |- 13 Eloni Vunakece NSW 2:23 Failed - A. Bar Hop |- 14 Matt Laycock NSW 2:41 Failed - A. Bar Hop |- 15 Zachary Orchard VIC 2:42 Failed - B. Beehive |- 16 Jack Wilson QLD 3:25 Failed - B. Beehive |- 17 Lisa Campbell Qld 4:23 Failed - A. Bar Hop |- 18 Justin Flegler Qld 4:38 Failed - B. Beehive |-19 David Bowd NSW 2:19 Failed - B. Weight For It|}

Semi-final 1

Aired on 29 June 2021, this semi-final saw just two participants complete the entire course. Zak Stolz clinched a second chance advantage for the Grand Final after besting Rob Patterson in the Power Tower showdown.

  • 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

Semi-final 2

This semi-final, aired on 30 June 2021, saw three athletes complete the course successfully. Jake Baker earned a second chance advantage for the Grand Final after winning against 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

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8 Will Kelly SA 3:59 Template:No Failed on Dragon Back


Third Semi-final

Broadcast on 4 July 2021, this round saw four participants complete the course. Mike Snow secured a second chance spot for the Grand Final by outperforming 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
Leading 8 Contestants
Position Name State Completion Time Furthest Obstacle Reached
1 Mike Snow VIC 4:52 Course Completed
2 Alex Bigg SA 6:01 Course Completed
3 Todd Smith QLD 6:34 Course Completed
4 Sam Goodall WA 7:41 Course Completed
5 Josh O'Sullivan NSW 4:18 Eliminated on Spinball Wizard
6 Le Hua QLD 4:19 Eliminated on Spinball Wizard
7 Troy Cullen VIC 4:57 Eliminated on Spinball Wizard
8 Jeremy Soffe WA 5:04 Eliminated on Spinball Wizard

Grand Final, Stage One

Aired on 5 July 2021, this phase required competitors to navigate a demanding obstacle course to progress. Ten participants finished within the allotted time. The Power Tower did not appear in this stage.

  • Archers Steps
  • Tri-Cycle
  • Log Runner
  • Ring Swing
  • Tilting Ladders
  • Warped Wall
  • Rolling Log
  • Swinging Spikes
  • Chimney Climb
Stage One Successful Finishers
Position Name State Time Left
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'

Grand Final, Stage Two

This stage aired on 6 July 2021 and further reduced the contenders, with only two athletes completing the course successfully. The Power Tower was omitted once again.

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

Heats (Episodes 1-4)

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
Flying Shelf Grab Peg Board Flying Shelf Grab Peg Board
Floating Monkey Bar Hop Floating Monkey Bar Hop
Ring Chaser Weight For It Ring Chaser Weight For It
Clockwork Beehive Clockwork Beehive
Warped Wall Warped Wall Warped Wall Warped Wall

Semi-finals (episodes 5-7)

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)

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

References

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