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
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
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
Heat 1
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.
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
Heat 3
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
Heat 4
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
Semi-final 1
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
Semi-final 2
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
Semi-final 3
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
Grand Final, Stage 1
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
Grand Final, Stage 2
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.