Australian Ninja Warrior season 6
| Australian Ninja Warrior | |
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| Season 6 | |
| Presented by | |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Nine Network |
| Original release | 27 June – 11 July 2022 |
| Season chronology | |
The sixth season of the sports entertainment reality competition series Australian Ninja Warrior premiered on 27 June 2022 on the Nine Network.[1] The season is hosted by Leila McKinnon, Jim Courier and Will & Woody.
Production
[edit]On 15 September 2021, the series was officially renewed for a sixth season at Nine's upfronts.[2][3] In October 2021, Fordham quit as series host.[4] In November 2021, Nine announced Maddern’s contract was not renewed and she would be leaving the network effective immediately, in which she will be resigning as the show's host.[5][6] In January 2022, Jim Courier and Leila McKinnon were announced as the new hosts of the series, with Will & Woody as sideline commentators.[7]
Format Changes
[edit]- Power round - instead of the power tower, this season has the power pool. The top 4 from each round fend off in 2 rounds, beginning with a chase across the water, into a rope climb, then across 3 laches, onto another rope to the buzzer, the first ones to hit their buzzers than go to a final round where the winner receives an advantage in the semi-finals.
- Advantage - the winner of the power pool receives an advantage for the semi-final, in which they are able to choose their opponent for the semi-final obstacle.
- Semi-finals - the semi-final obstacle course for the first time will be a head to head race, with the winner of each race heading directly to the Grand Final.
- Advantage - the ninja who runs the fastest and furthest (or fastest to complete the obstacle) will receive an advantage in the Grand Final.
- Grand final - the grand final stage 1 obstacle course for the first time will be a head to head race, with the winner of each race continuing on the course but must complete the course within the time limit to progress to stage 2.
Rounds
[edit]Underline represents the contestant who won the advantage in the semi-finals in the qualifying heats as a result of winning the head to head competition in the Power Pool.
Italics denotes female competitors.
Episode 1
[edit]Heat 1
[edit]This episode aired on 27 June 2022. Only eight competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes bowing out on the Anaconda. Newcomer athlete Ash Campbell was given an advantage for the semi-finals, after beating returning athlete David Lack in the Power Pool.
- Shrinking Steps
- Eagles Claw
- Domino Effect
- Anaconda
- Ring Chaser
- Warped Wall
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashlin Herbert | VIC | 1:27 | Completed |
| 2 | Ash Campbell | VIC | 1:34 | Completed |
| 3 | Ben Polson | WA | 1:55 | Completed |
| 4 | David Lack | QLD | 2:05 | Completed |
| 5 | Daniel Mason | VIC | 2:16 | Completed |
| 6 | Saxon Johnstone | NSW | 2:32 | Completed |
| 7 | James Sayers | VIC | 2:52 | Completed |
| 8 | Le Hua | QLD | 2:56 | Completed |
| 9 | Kahil Evans | QLD | 2:29 | Failed on Ring Chaser |
| 10 | Luke Schmitzer | VIC | 0:43 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 11 | Eloni Vunakece | NSW | 1:07 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 12 | Jack Hodgson | QLD | 1:18 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 13 | Josiah Savonoff | QLD | 1:21 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 14 | Kobe Teede | QLD | 1:23 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 15 | Troy Sitkowski | NSW | 1:39 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 16 | Robert Ciccarelli | NSW | 2:24 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 17 | Sam Goodall | WA | 0:27 | Failed on Domino Effect |
| 18 | Kai James | VIC | 0:39 | Failed on Domino Effect |
Episode 2
[edit]Heat 2
[edit]This episode aired on 28 June 2022. Only five competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes bowing out on the Anaconda. Returning athlete Bryson Klein was given an advantage for the semi-finals, after beating returning athlete Mat Hutchins-Read in the Power Pool.
- Shrinking Steps
- Candy Cane Rush
- Domino Effect
- Anaconda
- Weight For It
- Warped Wall
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryson Klein | NSW | 1:42 | Completed |
| 2 | Alex Bigg | SA | 1:43 | Completed |
| 3 | Mat Hutchins-Read | NSW | 2:13 | Completed |
| 4 | Dylan James | NSW | 2:21 | Completed |
| 5 | Judith Carroll | NSW | 4:10 | Completed |
| 6 | Lochie Lydom | VIC | 1:59 | Failed on Weight For It |
| 7 | Simon Martin | SA | 2:23 | Failed on Weight For It |
| 8 | Khaled Mahmoud | NSW | 2:26 | Failed on Weight For It |
| 9 | Leium De-roo | NSW | 0:43 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 10 | Jordan Papandrea | NSW | 0:44 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 11 | Jimmy Burrow | NSW | 0:57 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 12 | Joshua De-roo | NSW | 0:58 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 13 | Paul Culloty | QLD | 0:58 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 14 | Aiden Princena-White | NSW | 0:58 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 15 | John Sterio | NSW | 1:00 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 16 | Skye Haddy | QLD | 1:55 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 17 | Ethan Princena-White | NSW | 0:23 | Failed on Domino Effect |
| 18 | Evan Williams | NSW | 0:51 | Failed on Domino Effect |
Episode 3
[edit]Heat 3
[edit]This episode aired on 29 June 2022. Only seven competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes bowing out on the Anaconda. Returning athlete Matthew Bowles was given an advantage for the semi-finals, after beating returning athlete Olivia Vivian in the Power Pool.
- Shrinking Steps
- Candy Cane Rush
- Domino Effect
- Anaconda
- Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew
- Warped Wall
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Bowles | WA | 1:11 | Completed |
| 2 | Mike Snow | VIC | 1:50 | Completed |
| 3 | Olivia Vivian | WA | 2:17 | Completed |
| 4 | Daniel Watermann | WA | 2:20 | Completed |
| 5 | Alexander Cvetkovski | QLD | 2:59 | Completed |
| 6 | Christopher Tang | VIC | 3:03 | Completed |
| 7 | Ben Lewis | NSW | 3:25 | Completed |
| 8 | Sam Roberts | QLD | 3:02 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 9 | Matt Mosca | QLD | 1:52 | Failed on Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew |
| 10 | Brodie Peace | VIC | 2:08 | Failed on Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew |
| 11 | Aurelien Schibli | NSW | 2:09 | Failed on Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew |
| 12 | Zenia Wood | QLD | 3:12 | Failed on Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew |
| 13 | Nathan Burley | QLD | 0:38 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 14 | Warwick Draper | VIC | 0:55 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 15 | Nicole Chamberlain | SA | 1:24 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 16 | Stewart Furze | SA | 1:25 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 17 | John Sterio | QLD | 1:33 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 18 | Ben Hunt | VIC | 1:34 | Failed on Anaconda |
Episode 4
[edit]Heat 4
[edit]This episode aired on 3 July 2022. Only seven competitors completed this course, with a large number of athletes equally bowing out on the Anaconda & Ring Chaser. Returning athlete Zak Stolz was given an advantage for the semi-finals, after beating returning athlete Jake Baker in the Power Pool.
- Shrinking Steps
- Eagles Claw
- Domino Effect
- Anaconda
- Ring Chaser
- Warped Wall
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Stolz | VIC | 1:38 | Completed |
| 2 | Rob Patterson | QLD | 1:56 | Completed |
| 3 | Jake Baker | VIC | 1:57 | Completed |
| 4 | Fred Dorrington | QLD | 2:12 | Completed |
| 5 | Matthew Tsang | NSW | 2:23 | Completed |
| 6 | Haydyn Reed | QLD | 2:30 | Completed |
| 7 | Angus Lambe | QLD | 2:37 | Completed |
| 8 | Matt Bigham | SA | 2:34 | Failed on Ring Chaser |
| 9 | Nathan Ryles | SA | 2:55 | Failed on Ring Chaser |
| 10 | Andrew Luo | NSW | 4:09 | Failed on Ring Chaser |
| 11 | Eddie Burrill | QLD | 1:29 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 12 | Steven Manassah | WA | 2:01 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 13 | Georgia Bonora | VIC | 2:11 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 14 | Lisa Campbell | QLD | 2:18 | Failed on Anaconda |
| 15 | Todd Smith | QLD | 0:07 | Failed on Eagles Claw |
| 16 | Minato Thomas | NSW | 0:20 | Failed on Eagles Claw |
| 17 | Jordan Wysman | NSW | 0:24 | Failed on Eagles Claw |
| 18 | Jett Cairns | NSW | 0:25 | Failed on Eagles Claw |
Episode 5
[edit]Semi-final 1
[edit]This episode aired on 4 July 2022. Two competitors completed this course. Returning athlete Olivia Vivian received a second chance advantage for the Grand Final, after being the furthest and fastest to complete the semi-final course.
- Head to Head:
- Sprinting Steps
- Launchpad to Trapeze
- Log Dash
- Salmon Ladder to Ring Toss
- Wing Nuts
- Warped Wall
- Solo Run:
- Double Dipper
- Beehive
- Dragon’s Back
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivia Vivian | WA | 4:16 | Completed |
| 2 | Fred Dorrington | QLD | 4:17 | Completed |
| 3 | Jordan Papandrea | NSW | 3:18 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 4 | Warwick Draper | VIC | 3:33 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 5 | Bryson Klein | NSW | 3:48 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 6 | James Sayers | VIC | 4:15 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 7 | Minato Thomas | NSW | 2:02 | Failed on Beehive |
| 8 | Alex Bigg | SA | 2:38 | Failed on Beehive |
| 9 | Luke Schmitzer | VIC | 2:58 | Failed on Beehive |
| 10 | Matt Mosca | QLD | 3:34 | Failed on Beehive |
| 11 | Eddie Burrill | QLD | 4:03 | Failed on Beehive |
| 12 | Aiden Princena-White | NSW | 1:35 | Failed on Double Dipper |
Episode 6
[edit]Semi-final 2
[edit]This episode aired on 5 July 2022. Two competitors completed this course. Returning athlete Ashlin Herbert received a second chance advantage for the Grand Final, after being the furthest and fastest to complete the semi-final course.
- Head to Head:
- Sprinting Steps
- Launchpad to Trapeze
- Log Dash
- Salmon Ladder to Ring Toss
- Wing Nuts
- Warped Wall
- Solo Run:
- Double Dipper
- Beehive
- Dragon’s Back
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashlin Herbert | VIC | 3:09 | Completed |
| 2 | Le Hua | QLD | 5:07 | Completed |
| 3 | Ash Campbell | VIC | 3:11 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 4 | Ben Polson | WA | 3:34 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 5 | Saxon Johnstone | NSW | 4:00 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 6 | Mike Snow | VIC | 5:31 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 7 | Simon Martin | SA | 3:03 | Failed on Beehive |
| 8 | Andrew Luo | NSW | 3:56 | Failed on Beehive |
| 9 | John Sterio | QLD | 2:48 | Failed on Double Dipper |
| 10 | Joshua De-roo | NSW | 1:01 | Failed on Wing Nuts |
| 11 | Nicole Chamberlain | SA | 1:37 | Failed on Wing Nuts |
| 12 | Brodie Peace | VIC | 0:30 | Failed on Salmon Ladder to Ring Toss |
Episode 7
[edit]Semi-final 3
[edit]This episode aired on 6 July 2022. Three competitors completed this course. Returning athlete Jake Baker received a second chance advantage for the Grand Final, after being the furthest and fastest to complete the semi-final course.
- Head to Head:
- Sprinting Steps
- Launchpad to Bag
- Log Dash
- Salmon Ladder to Ring Toss
- Dropping Shelves
- Warped Wall
- Solo Run:
- Double Dipper
- Beehive
- Dragon’s Back
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Baker | VIC | 3:57 | Completed |
| 2 | Rob Patterson | QLD | 4:16 | Completed |
| 3 | Matthew Bowles | WA | 4:22 | Completed |
| 4 | Zak Stolz | VIC | 3:54 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 5 | Alexander Cvetkovski | QLD | 4:30 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 6 | Daniel Watermann | WA | 4:36 | Failed on Dragon’s Back |
| 7 | Judith Carroll | NSW | 5:29 | Failed on Dragon's Back |
| 8 | Sam Goodall | WA | 2:29 | Failed on Double Dipper |
| 9 | Kobe Teede | QLD | 2:55 | Failed on Double Dipper |
| 10 | Stewart Furze | SA | 3:19 | Failed on Double Dipper |
| 11 | Eloni Vunakece | NSW | 1:25 | Failed on Dropping Shelves |
| 12 | Nathan Burley | QLD | 0:16 | Failed on Log Dash |
Episode 8
[edit]Grand Final Stage 1
[edit]This episode aired on 10 July 2022. Like the semi-finals, the grand final Stage 1 course was a head-to-head race, with the winner continuing on the course but the winner needed to complete the course within the time limit of 5:10 to progress to Stage 2. 11 competitors completed the Stage 1 course and moved on to Stage 2.
- Head to Head:
- Sprinting Steps
- Launchpad to Eagles Claw
- Cat Grab
- Salmon Ladder to Bar Hop
- Spring Forward
- Warped Wall
- Solo Run:
- Lightning Bolts
- Triple Corkscrew
- Underwater Escape
| Rank | Competitor | State | Time Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashlin Herbert | VIC | 1:05 |
| 2 | Bryson Klein | NSW | 0:56 |
| 3 | Ash Campbell | VIC | 0:53 |
| 4 | Alex Bigg | SA | 0:51 |
| 5 | Jake Baker | VIC | 0:39 |
| 6 | Zak Stolz | VIC | 0:31 |
| 7 | Matthew Bowles | WA | 0:28 |
| 8 | Saxon Johnstone | NSW | 0:16 |
| 9 | Ben Polson | WA | 0:12 |
| 10 | Le Hua | QLD | 0:08 |
| 11 | Daniel Watermann | WA | 0:04 |
Obstacles by episode
[edit]Heats (episodes 1-4)
[edit]| Heat 1 | Heat 2 | Heat 3 | Heat 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrinking Steps | Shrinking Steps | Shrinking Steps | Shrinking Steps |
| Eagles Claw | Candy Cane Rush | Candy Cane Rush | Eagles Claw |
| Domino Effect | Domino Effect | Domino Effect | Domino Effect |
| Anaconda | Anaconda | Anaconda | Anaconda |
| Ring Chaser | Weight For It | Flying Shelf Grab to Corkscrew | Ring Chaser |
| Warped Wall | Warped Wall | Warped Wall | Warped Wall |
Semi-Finals (episodes 5-7)
[edit]| Semi-Final 1 | Semi-Final 2 | Semi-Final 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Head to Head: | ||
| Sprinting Steps | Sprinting Steps | Sprinting Steps |
| Launchpad to Trapeze | Launchpad to Trapeze | Launchpad to Bag |
| Log Dash | Log Dash | Log Dash |
| Salmon Ladder to Ring Toss | Salmon Ladder to Ring Toss | Salmon Ladder to Ring Toss |
| Wing Nuts | Wing Nuts | Dropping Shelves |
| Warped Wall | Warped Wall | Warped Wall |
| Solo Run: | ||
| Double Dipper | Double Dipper | Double Dipper |
| Beehive | Beehive | Beehive |
| Dragon’s Back | Dragon's Back | Dragon's Back |
Grand Finals (episodes 8-9)
[edit]| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head to Head: | |||
| Shrinking Steps | Battering Ram | Criss Cross Salmon Ladder to Slingshot | Mount Midoriyama |
| Launchpad to Eagles Claw | Thread the Needle | Deju Vu | |
| Cat Grab | Barrel Roll | Crazy Cliffhanger | |
| Salmon Ladder to Bar Hop | Air Surfer | The Dungeon | |
| Spring Forward | Spin Hopper to V-Formation | Flying Bar | |
| Warped Wall | The Inverter | ||
| Solo Run: | |||
| Lightning Bolts | |||
| Triple Corkscrew | |||
| Underwater Escape |
Viewership
[edit]| No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot | Overnight ratings | Consolidated ratings | Total viewers |
Ref(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | Rank | Viewers | Rank | ||||||
| 1 | "Heat 1" | 27 June 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 562,000 | 10 | — | — | 562,000 | [8] |
| 2 | "Heat 2" | 28 June 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 458,000 | 11 | — | — | 458,000 | [9] |
| 3 | "Heat 3" | 29 June 2022 | Wednesday 7:30pm | 455,000 | 11 | — | — | 455,000 | [10] |
| 4 | "Heat 4" | 3 July 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 505,000 | 5 | — | — | 505,000 | [11] |
| 5 | "Semi-Final 1" | 4 July 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 409,000 | 17 | — | — | 409,000 | [12] |
| 6 | "Semi-Final 2" | 5 July 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 470,000 | 11 | — | — | 470,000 | [13] |
| 7 | "Semi-Final 3" | 6 July 2022 | Wednesday 7:30pm | 500,000 | 11 | — | — | 500,000 | [14] |
| 8 | "Grand Final Stage 1" | 10 July 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 599,000 | 6 | — | — | 599,000 | [15] |
| 9 | "Grand Final Stage 2 Winner Announced" |
11 July 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 560,000 510,000 |
10 13 |
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References
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- ^ Knox, David (15 September 2021). "Upfronts 2022: Nine". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ Molk, Steve (15 September 2021). "UPFRONTS: NINE in 2022". TV Blackbox. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ Knox, David (14 October 2021). "Ben Fordham quits as Australian Ninja Warrior host". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Knox, David (28 November 2021). "Rebecca Maddern departs Nine". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Nine star Rebecca Maddern leaves network". news.com.au. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Simmonds, Matthew (29 January 2022). "Jim Courier and Leila McKinnon named new hosts of Australian Ninja Warrior". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
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