‘Ninja Warrior’ Diehards Reckon Last Night’s Course Was Rough As Guts

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July 11, 2017

You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who claims Australian Ninja Warrior’s obstacle course looks easy. Those who do think they could complete it probably spent much of Year Six telling you they could do kickflips, but they just didn’t want to show you.

In any case, producers on the ratings smash thought still didn’t reckon competitors had it rough enough, as evidenced by last night’s episode. A slew of new obstacles ensured challengers got absolutely wrecked – and audiences bloody well responded.

ICYMI, three new joint-punishers were added to the course. First came the Bom Slider, which resembled a flying fox with gravel shoved in the final third of its railing. Next came a trapeze-ish rail combo, ending with a leap to netting. Finally, a series of chains fitted with big-ass balls.

50 new Ninjas will face three of our hardest obstacles yet, TONIGHT 7.30pm on @Channel9! #NinjaWarriorAU pic.twitter.com/PAZ9yG3Fro

— Ninja Warrior (@NinjaWarriorAU) July 11, 2017

That first one? Brutal, apparently.

Sheena the warrior, hear her roar! ?? #NinjaWarriorAU pic.twitter.com/GK1yWMbpQo

— Ninja Warrior (@NinjaWarriorAU) July 11, 2017

As Australia watched ludicrously-shredded punters try their luck across those maddening challenges, it became apparent that yep, those obstacles were somehow even more diabolical than the ones that came before.

Wow this course seems really hard compared to the last 2 #NinjaWarriorAU

— Catherine Redman (@AngelC86) July 11, 2017

God damn this is hard tonight! #NinjaWarriorAU

— Steph (@StephWalker82) July 11, 2017

So in awe of the contestants on #NinjaWarriorAU. Even the ninjas who wiped out early are still badass. Obstacles are hard!

— JL Peridot (@jlperidot) July 11, 2017

Wow! Such an inspiring show! Hardest course tonight! Pure grit!! #NinjaWarriorAU

— Marie Parr (@marieparr) July 11, 2017

What the hell this is the hardest course yet. Wtf #NinjaWarriorAU

— ozboxfan (@ozboxfan) July 11, 2017

This course is harder than the past two nights and I won’t stand for it #NinjaWarriorAU pic.twitter.com/yneyWku65j

— Alice ???? (@alicevictoria19) July 11, 2017

At this juncture, we can only assume the show will soon adopt flamethrowers and swinging circular saw blades. Con: it may be hard to convince censors that much gore is suitable for a prime-time audience. Pro: it’d make the MXC-style re-edit a whole lot better.