Vance Walker finally claimed victory as the next “American Ninja Warrior” during Monday’s Season 15 finale, but the journey to winning certainly caused him a fair amount of grief.
After hitting a buzzer during Stage 3 of the NBC competition show’s Las Vegas finals, Walker, along with eight other remaining contestants, went head-to-head to climb the infamous Mt. Midoriyama 75-foot rope climb. While Walker finished his climb with the best performance so far with 3.25 seconds to spare in the 30-second challenge, the 18-year-old finalist had to wait to claim victory until seeing if Caleb Bergstrom and Rj Roman beat his time.
“Waiting to see if I’d won the million dollars was the most terrifying experience in my life,” Walker told TheWrap during a Tuesday morning interview. “I’m already nervous when I’m on the course, but when you’ve done what you needed to do, and it’s...
After hitting a buzzer during Stage 3 of the NBC competition show’s Las Vegas finals, Walker, along with eight other remaining contestants, went head-to-head to climb the infamous Mt. Midoriyama 75-foot rope climb. While Walker finished his climb with the best performance so far with 3.25 seconds to spare in the 30-second challenge, the 18-year-old finalist had to wait to claim victory until seeing if Caleb Bergstrom and Rj Roman beat his time.
“Waiting to see if I’d won the million dollars was the most terrifying experience in my life,” Walker told TheWrap during a Tuesday morning interview. “I’m already nervous when I’m on the course, but when you’ve done what you needed to do, and it’s...
- 9/12/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
“American Ninja Warrior” contestant Taylor Greene is bringing her A game to the first stage of the finals in Las Vegas, ready to build on her winning streak as the first female to hit the buzzer this season.
In an exclusive clip of Monday’s episode shared with TheWrap, the 15-year-old from Broomfield, Colorado, prepares for the elaborate challenge ahead of her, hoping to set a brand new record.
“I’m definitely a little nervous, but I would say I’m more excited because I feel like I’ve already proven myself and my abilities,” Greene said in the clip. “I’m absolutely ready to become the young women to ever hit a Stage 1 buzzer.”
As Greene gets ready to take the stage, her friends and family line the crowd cheering her on, including 2023 “American Ninja Warrior” reigning women’s champion Katie Bone, who could be dethroned by Greene.
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In an exclusive clip of Monday’s episode shared with TheWrap, the 15-year-old from Broomfield, Colorado, prepares for the elaborate challenge ahead of her, hoping to set a brand new record.
“I’m definitely a little nervous, but I would say I’m more excited because I feel like I’ve already proven myself and my abilities,” Greene said in the clip. “I’m absolutely ready to become the young women to ever hit a Stage 1 buzzer.”
As Greene gets ready to take the stage, her friends and family line the crowd cheering her on, including 2023 “American Ninja Warrior” reigning women’s champion Katie Bone, who could be dethroned by Greene.
With...
- 8/28/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
American Ninja Warrior is making way for a comeback story in its upcoming episode featuring 18-year-old competitor Vance Walker. The teen from Tampa, Florida is proving no obstacle is too big in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek clip, above. Born with cerebral palsy, Walker previously wore leg braces and was told he may never compete in sports. But over the years, he’s continued to prove these estimations wrong and has trained hard to run his latest course after previously competing on American Ninja Warrior Junior. (Credit: NBC) In order to manage the pain that comes along with his diagnosis, Walker partakes in physical therapy and works hard to maintain his strength and stamina. Supporting him on the sidelines in this sneak peek clip are his mother Stacey and grandmother Kathy, who clap when the camera pans to them. As a two-time Ninja Junior champion, Walker is no stranger to success with the franchise,...
- 7/14/2023
- TV Insider
Exclusive: American Ninja Warrior will be back on NBC for a while.
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The competition format, which is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, returns this June for season 15 and has already been picked up for season 16.
Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, are back to call the action as the ninjas make their way through the qualifying and semifinal rounds in Los Angeles before moving to the national finals in Las Vegas.
There are a number of new additions to the seasons including a Mega Wall with ninjas also racing side-by-side and head-to-head for the first time, marking...
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The competition format, which is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, returns this June for season 15 and has already been picked up for season 16.
Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, are back to call the action as the ninjas make their way through the qualifying and semifinal rounds in Los Angeles before moving to the national finals in Las Vegas.
There are a number of new additions to the seasons including a Mega Wall with ninjas also racing side-by-side and head-to-head for the first time, marking...
- 3/29/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’re a fan of “American Ninja Warrior,” or if you just love watching TV shows in which world-class athletes run insane obstacle courses, you should really check out the first three seasons of “American Ninja Warrior Junior” currently streaming on NBC’s Peacock network. So far, it hasn’t been announced when, or if, season four will take place.
The show follows a group of incredible, young challengers as they compete to become the next “American Ninja Warrior Junior” champion. In this article, we’ll tell you where you can catch the show, what it’s about, how its producers choose competitors and some interesting facts about the show’s hosts.
About “American Ninja Warrior Junior”
“American Ninja Warrior Junior” is a spin-off from the hit show, “American Ninja Warrior.” “American Ninja Warrior” itself is an American version of the Japanese show, “Sasuke.” In every version of the show,...
The show follows a group of incredible, young challengers as they compete to become the next “American Ninja Warrior Junior” champion. In this article, we’ll tell you where you can catch the show, what it’s about, how its producers choose competitors and some interesting facts about the show’s hosts.
About “American Ninja Warrior Junior”
“American Ninja Warrior Junior” is a spin-off from the hit show, “American Ninja Warrior.” “American Ninja Warrior” itself is an American version of the Japanese show, “Sasuke.” In every version of the show,...
- 8/27/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
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