A worldwide phenomenon, Ninja Warrior is one of the biggest shows on the planet and captivated Australian audiences when it launched here in 2017 with record ratings. It returned to the Nine Network in 2018, with hosts Rebecca Maddern and Ben Fordham, as well as Freddie Flintoff.

Over 8,000 hopefuls were narrowed down to 300 of the most physically and mentally tough contestants who tackled the toughest obstacle course in the world.