1 00:00:04,972 --> 00:00:06,106 [crowd cheering] 2 00:00:06,206 --> 00:00:09,576 - Tonight it's go fast or go home. 3 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:11,011 - Oh! 4 00:00:11,111 --> 00:00:12,913 - It's the start of the Regional Finals, 5 00:00:13,013 --> 00:00:14,648 and some of "Ninja's" biggest stars 6 00:00:14,748 --> 00:00:16,583 will be running for their lives. 7 00:00:16,683 --> 00:00:18,619 - Oh, a stumble! 8 00:00:18,719 --> 00:00:21,855 - We'll see the reigning king and queen of "Ninja." 9 00:00:21,955 --> 00:00:25,125 And it's almost time for the big reveal. 10 00:00:25,225 --> 00:00:27,828 We're debuting our three-lane race course, 11 00:00:27,928 --> 00:00:29,496 the Tripleheader. 12 00:00:29,596 --> 00:00:32,900 It's all starting right now. 13 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:35,369 We're about to light up Sin City. 14 00:00:35,469 --> 00:00:36,904 It's gonna be a night like we've 15 00:00:37,004 --> 00:00:40,474 never seen before on "American Ninja Warrior." 16 00:00:40,574 --> 00:00:42,009 Hello, everyone, and welcome to Las Vegas. 17 00:00:42,109 --> 00:00:44,711 I'm Matt Iseman. - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 18 00:00:44,811 --> 00:00:47,915 Matt, tonight it's our first regional finals, 19 00:00:48,015 --> 00:00:50,517 and it's gonna be fast and furious. 20 00:00:50,617 --> 00:00:52,352 It starts with round one, where ninjas 21 00:00:52,452 --> 00:00:54,621 need to sprint down an updated version 22 00:00:54,721 --> 00:00:56,490 of our six-obstacle course. 23 00:00:56,590 --> 00:00:58,859 Only the top ninjas advance from qualifying, 24 00:00:58,959 --> 00:01:01,261 so you'll likely need to hit a buzzer 25 00:01:01,361 --> 00:01:03,730 and do it fast if you want to move on. 26 00:01:03,830 --> 00:01:06,033 - Then, later, it's round two. 27 00:01:06,133 --> 00:01:09,036 That's where ninjas will be going head to head to head 28 00:01:09,136 --> 00:01:11,238 on the first-ever three-lane race course, 29 00:01:11,338 --> 00:01:13,073 the Tripleheader. 30 00:01:13,173 --> 00:01:16,576 The action will be intense, and we'll see it all tonight. 31 00:01:16,677 --> 00:01:18,579 For more, let's go down to Zuri Hall. 32 00:01:18,679 --> 00:01:22,049 - Yeah, guys, tonight the best ninjas in the West region 33 00:01:22,149 --> 00:01:24,918 will be fighting for a spot in the National Finals. 34 00:01:25,018 --> 00:01:26,620 And here's what they'll be facing. 35 00:01:26,720 --> 00:01:29,590 This round one course features six obstacles, 36 00:01:29,690 --> 00:01:31,291 and two are new. 37 00:01:31,391 --> 00:01:34,494 In the second position, ninjas need a strong grip 38 00:01:34,594 --> 00:01:36,763 for the ride down Greased Lightning. 39 00:01:36,863 --> 00:01:39,066 And it'll take time to get through the twists 40 00:01:39,166 --> 00:01:42,069 and turns of Tilt-A-Whirl at number four. 41 00:01:42,169 --> 00:01:44,538 Only the top 14 men and 6 women 42 00:01:44,638 --> 00:01:47,307 will move on to the Tripleheader in round two. 43 00:01:47,407 --> 00:01:50,911 This is an all-star field, including "Ninja" legend 44 00:01:51,011 --> 00:01:52,913 Jessie Graff and current women's champ, 45 00:01:53,013 --> 00:01:54,681 teenager Taylor Greene. 46 00:01:54,781 --> 00:01:57,017 Our reigning men's champ, Kai Beckstrand, 47 00:01:57,117 --> 00:01:59,519 and other elite ninjas earned a bye 48 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:01,254 and get to skip round one. 49 00:02:01,355 --> 00:02:03,924 We'll see them later on our Tripleheader course, 50 00:02:04,024 --> 00:02:06,026 Guys. 51 00:02:06,126 --> 00:02:08,595 - Well, four members of the Beckstrand family 52 00:02:08,695 --> 00:02:09,930 are competing this season, 53 00:02:10,030 --> 00:02:12,232 and all four have made it past qualifying. 54 00:02:12,332 --> 00:02:13,834 Our first runner tonight is the patriarch, 55 00:02:13,934 --> 00:02:16,003 Brian Beckstrand. 56 00:02:16,103 --> 00:02:18,405 He and his daughter Baylee have a chance to make history 57 00:02:18,505 --> 00:02:21,208 as they try to become the first father-daughter duo 58 00:02:21,308 --> 00:02:24,011 to hit a buzzer in the same night. 59 00:02:24,111 --> 00:02:25,512 [upbeat music] 60 00:02:25,612 --> 00:02:27,080 - Look at Dad go. 61 00:02:27,180 --> 00:02:28,315 [cheers and applause] 62 00:02:28,415 --> 00:02:30,751 - Back in season 13, I had the opportunity 63 00:02:30,851 --> 00:02:32,152 to compete with Kai. 64 00:02:32,252 --> 00:02:35,756 - Running with the mohawk to match his 15-year-old son. 65 00:02:35,856 --> 00:02:37,624 - And we ended up making history that night. 66 00:02:37,724 --> 00:02:39,259 We were the first father-son duo 67 00:02:39,359 --> 00:02:40,460 to hit buzzers together. 68 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:43,296 - That's pretty cool. 69 00:02:43,397 --> 00:02:45,399 - This season, I'm getting the chance to compete alongside 70 00:02:45,499 --> 00:02:47,167 my daughter Baylee, and we're gonna be 71 00:02:47,267 --> 00:02:50,737 the first father-daughter duo to hit buzzers together. 72 00:02:50,837 --> 00:02:52,839 - Dad, check this out. 73 00:02:52,939 --> 00:02:55,409 - It would mean a lot to me to help my dad make history, 74 00:02:55,509 --> 00:02:57,010 just because he's been my coach 75 00:02:57,110 --> 00:02:58,412 ever since I started Ninja. 76 00:02:58,512 --> 00:03:00,180 - Rhythm four all the way up. 77 00:03:00,280 --> 00:03:01,982 [metal clanking] 78 00:03:02,082 --> 00:03:04,818 Training with my sons and Baylee 79 00:03:04,918 --> 00:03:06,853 has made me a better ninja. 80 00:03:06,953 --> 00:03:09,122 Nice, time it. Yeah. 81 00:03:09,222 --> 00:03:10,857 We've started climbing quite a bit. 82 00:03:10,957 --> 00:03:13,894 And that's been a lot of fun, because me and Baylee 83 00:03:13,994 --> 00:03:15,762 are about the same level of climbers. 84 00:03:15,862 --> 00:03:18,098 So it's really fun to kind of integrate that 85 00:03:18,198 --> 00:03:19,332 into our training regimen. 86 00:03:19,433 --> 00:03:20,734 Watch feet, yeah. 87 00:03:20,834 --> 00:03:22,936 Anytime that I can accomplish something 88 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:24,704 and have my kids be a part of it, 89 00:03:24,805 --> 00:03:27,441 it just makes it that much better. 90 00:03:27,541 --> 00:03:29,476 - We got this. - We got this, for sure. 91 00:03:29,576 --> 00:03:30,944 both: We got this. 92 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:34,014 [crowd cheering] 93 00:03:34,114 --> 00:03:36,316 - Baylee will be watching intently 94 00:03:36,416 --> 00:03:37,784 along with the rest of the family. 95 00:03:37,884 --> 00:03:39,853 Brothers Luke and Kai will run later. 96 00:03:39,953 --> 00:03:42,155 [countdown clock beeping] 97 00:03:42,255 --> 00:03:44,391 You know we're gonna see a lot of success tonight. 98 00:03:44,491 --> 00:03:47,861 Brian probably needs to finish if he wants to move on. 99 00:03:47,961 --> 00:03:49,896 Well, his last buzzer was five years ago, 100 00:03:49,996 --> 00:03:52,332 back in season 13, Akbar. 101 00:03:52,432 --> 00:03:54,701 - First time seeing Greased Lightning this year. 102 00:03:54,801 --> 00:03:56,436 Gotta hold on tight for the ride down. 103 00:03:56,536 --> 00:03:57,871 - He gets through. 104 00:03:57,971 --> 00:03:59,206 [crowd cheering] 105 00:03:59,306 --> 00:04:03,610 Now Diamond Dash. - Good. Ooh! 106 00:04:03,710 --> 00:04:05,112 Oh, oh! 107 00:04:05,212 --> 00:04:07,581 He split his head. Oh, man. He's bleeding. 108 00:04:09,516 --> 00:04:11,151 - I'm not sure where that happened. 109 00:04:11,251 --> 00:04:12,919 And, oh, right there. 110 00:04:13,019 --> 00:04:16,056 The handle swung back and hit him in the face. 111 00:04:16,156 --> 00:04:17,958 But says he's okay. 112 00:04:18,058 --> 00:04:20,127 Told us he wants to keep going. 113 00:04:20,227 --> 00:04:21,862 We'll get that cut taken care of 114 00:04:21,962 --> 00:04:24,097 when his run is done. 115 00:04:24,197 --> 00:04:26,933 Yeah, you know this firefighter, 116 00:04:27,033 --> 00:04:29,503 there's no way he's letting that slow him down. 117 00:04:29,603 --> 00:04:31,538 - Yeah, blood on his face, no disgrace. 118 00:04:31,638 --> 00:04:32,906 He's getting through. 119 00:04:33,006 --> 00:04:36,243 [crowd cheering] 120 00:04:36,343 --> 00:04:38,278 - Said he had a real goal. 121 00:04:38,378 --> 00:04:41,748 He wants to hit a buzzer with his daughter Baylee. 122 00:04:43,750 --> 00:04:45,452 He and Kai made history. 123 00:04:45,552 --> 00:04:47,821 The first father-son to hit a buzzer in the same night. 124 00:04:47,921 --> 00:04:50,957 And he's through, not letting that cut stop him. 125 00:04:51,057 --> 00:04:53,460 - He is gonna need his vision through Kaleidoscope. 126 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:57,664 - Well, they have two great Ninja gyms in St. George, Utah. 127 00:04:57,764 --> 00:05:00,400 You want to train? Go train with the Beckstrands. 128 00:05:00,500 --> 00:05:02,369 They're doing it as well as anyone. 129 00:05:02,469 --> 00:05:03,937 - Ooh, he's starting to gas out. 130 00:05:04,037 --> 00:05:05,038 I don't know if he's gassing out 131 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:06,039 or he's taking a pause to blink... 132 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:07,374 - Ah. 133 00:05:07,474 --> 00:05:08,675 - So the blood can get out of his eye. 134 00:05:08,775 --> 00:05:10,911 - But you know he wants to get a buzzer. 135 00:05:11,011 --> 00:05:13,947 Means so much to him to share this with his kids. 136 00:05:14,047 --> 00:05:15,816 - Ooh. 137 00:05:15,916 --> 00:05:17,217 - Look at the fight, Akbar. 138 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:18,919 - He ain't giving up, Matt. 139 00:05:19,019 --> 00:05:21,054 Not blood, nothing is gonna stop... 140 00:05:21,154 --> 00:05:22,055 - Come on, Brian! 141 00:05:22,155 --> 00:05:23,757 - Brian Beckstrand. 142 00:05:23,857 --> 00:05:25,192 - Those arms are extended, Akbar. 143 00:05:25,292 --> 00:05:26,927 Can he make this catch? 144 00:05:27,027 --> 00:05:28,929 - Well, 6'2", 185 pounds. 145 00:05:29,029 --> 00:05:30,664 This is a big throw. 146 00:05:30,764 --> 00:05:32,132 Oh! - Yes! 147 00:05:32,232 --> 00:05:33,700 He's holding on. - Hold on. 148 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,068 Hold on-- - Get that dismount! 149 00:05:35,168 --> 00:05:36,102 - He's slipping. Get out of there! 150 00:05:36,203 --> 00:05:40,073 - Oh, my goodness! - Wow. 151 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:43,343 - This father of five will not quit! 152 00:05:43,443 --> 00:05:46,580 Wants to finish this course so badly. 153 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:47,948 - Nice! 154 00:05:48,048 --> 00:05:50,217 - And he delivers a buzzer. 155 00:05:50,317 --> 00:05:51,818 [buzzer blares] 156 00:05:51,918 --> 00:05:57,090 ♪ ♪ 157 00:05:57,190 --> 00:05:58,525 - Wow! 158 00:05:58,625 --> 00:06:01,728 [crowd cheering] 159 00:06:01,828 --> 00:06:04,297 - Could it be more dramatic, Brian? 160 00:06:04,397 --> 00:06:06,800 First of all, we're glad you're okay. 161 00:06:06,900 --> 00:06:09,302 And just an amazing run. 162 00:06:09,402 --> 00:06:12,439 What kept you going? - Man. 163 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:15,342 - I fell in qualifiers. I wasn't giving up this time. 164 00:06:15,442 --> 00:06:18,511 After watching Baylee, man. She's so inspiring. 165 00:06:18,612 --> 00:06:19,512 And to be able to do it with them, 166 00:06:19,613 --> 00:06:20,780 that's all that matters. 167 00:06:20,881 --> 00:06:23,450 - You are the fourth-best ninja in your family, 168 00:06:23,550 --> 00:06:25,886 but that's still pretty good, Brian! 169 00:06:25,986 --> 00:06:27,520 Hit that buzzer one more time. 170 00:06:27,621 --> 00:06:29,422 Go celebrate with your family, Brian. 171 00:06:29,522 --> 00:06:30,890 [buzzer blares] 172 00:06:30,991 --> 00:06:33,493 Well, Dad did his part. - Wow. 173 00:06:33,593 --> 00:06:36,830 - Baylee will get her chance to join him in just a few minutes. 174 00:06:36,930 --> 00:06:39,366 Somebody get Dad a Band-Aid. 175 00:06:42,469 --> 00:06:45,205 You're gonna hear the crowd roar for our next ninja. 176 00:06:45,305 --> 00:06:46,973 Flipping his way to the start line 177 00:06:47,073 --> 00:06:49,376 is circus acrobat Colby Player. 178 00:06:49,476 --> 00:06:51,912 He lives here in Las Vegas, and he's got a lot 179 00:06:52,012 --> 00:06:53,546 of fans chanting his name. 180 00:06:53,647 --> 00:06:54,848 crowd: [chanting] Colby! Colby! Colby! 181 00:06:54,948 --> 00:06:57,651 - This guy has become a local hero. 182 00:06:57,751 --> 00:07:00,620 In 2019, he moved from New Hampshire to Las Vegas 183 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:02,622 and found a home in the circus, 184 00:07:02,722 --> 00:07:05,392 doing trampoline and aerial work in multiple shows. 185 00:07:05,492 --> 00:07:07,093 Colby put those acrobatic skills 186 00:07:07,193 --> 00:07:09,896 to work in his impressive "Ninja" debut two weeks ago, 187 00:07:09,996 --> 00:07:12,165 flipping all the way to a buzzer. 188 00:07:12,265 --> 00:07:13,667 Coming up big! 189 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:15,268 - If being in the circus has taught me anything, 190 00:07:15,368 --> 00:07:17,704 it's that obstacles are built to be overcome. 191 00:07:17,804 --> 00:07:19,806 I feel pretty good going into tonight's regionals. 192 00:07:19,906 --> 00:07:21,441 I've already done the course once, 193 00:07:21,541 --> 00:07:23,276 so now I have to do it again. 194 00:07:26,680 --> 00:07:28,381 - Among his many supporters here, 195 00:07:28,481 --> 00:07:30,684 the loudest has to be his mom, Ramona, 196 00:07:30,784 --> 00:07:33,186 who's ringing the cowbell down on the sideline. 197 00:07:33,286 --> 00:07:34,954 - More cowbell, Matt. 198 00:07:35,055 --> 00:07:37,223 [countdown clock beeping] 199 00:07:37,324 --> 00:07:39,225 - Hit a buzzer a few weeks ago. 200 00:07:39,326 --> 00:07:41,227 Probably needs to hit another one tonight 201 00:07:41,328 --> 00:07:44,597 with a fast time if he wants to move on. 202 00:07:44,698 --> 00:07:47,033 It's his first time facing Greased Lightning. 203 00:07:47,133 --> 00:07:48,234 - Be careful. 204 00:07:48,335 --> 00:07:50,203 We saw what it did to Brian Beckstrand. 205 00:07:50,303 --> 00:07:52,572 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 206 00:07:52,672 --> 00:07:53,807 - Should have let go. 207 00:07:53,907 --> 00:07:55,175 But now he'll get another chance. 208 00:07:55,275 --> 00:07:57,544 - Why, I-- oh, ooh, nice save. 209 00:07:57,644 --> 00:08:00,680 - That cost him time, but goes right into Diamond Dash. 210 00:08:00,780 --> 00:08:02,549 - Ooh, oh, my goodness. 211 00:08:02,649 --> 00:08:04,417 He is just tumbling and bumbling 212 00:08:04,517 --> 00:08:06,019 through this regional course. 213 00:08:06,119 --> 00:08:07,954 [crowd cheering] 214 00:08:08,054 --> 00:08:10,890 - Oh, no! 215 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:13,927 As we said, everyone's gonna go fast tonight. 216 00:08:14,027 --> 00:08:15,428 That leads to mistakes, 217 00:08:15,528 --> 00:08:17,364 and it got Colby Player. 218 00:08:17,464 --> 00:08:20,100 - He didn't release the first time on Greased Lightning, 219 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:21,601 and that cost him. 220 00:08:21,701 --> 00:08:24,437 He knew he had to hit the accelerator after that. 221 00:08:24,537 --> 00:08:26,439 He rushed his grab on Tilt-A-Whirl 222 00:08:26,539 --> 00:08:30,610 and flew right off the cradle. 223 00:08:30,710 --> 00:08:33,279 - Still to come, some of Ninja's best 224 00:08:33,380 --> 00:08:35,648 will battle to keep their season alive, 225 00:08:35,749 --> 00:08:38,485 including Jessie Graff running once again 226 00:08:38,585 --> 00:08:41,354 in high heels. - Nice, ooh! 227 00:08:41,454 --> 00:08:43,223 - And up next, Zhanique Lovett 228 00:08:43,323 --> 00:08:45,191 gets another shot at history. 229 00:08:45,291 --> 00:08:47,360 Can this grandmother get a buzzer? 230 00:08:47,460 --> 00:08:48,962 - Okay! 231 00:08:49,062 --> 00:08:52,866 - It's Regional Finals Night on "American Ninja Warrior." 232 00:08:59,506 --> 00:09:00,840 - Welcome back to Las Vegas, where we're off and running 233 00:09:00,940 --> 00:09:03,143 in round one of tonight's Western Regional Final. 234 00:09:03,243 --> 00:09:06,146 Dr. Steven Cen has made it past qualifying 235 00:09:06,246 --> 00:09:08,314 all four seasons he's competed 236 00:09:08,415 --> 00:09:10,116 and was trying to get to the National Finals, 237 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:11,951 for the first time. 238 00:09:12,052 --> 00:09:15,021 The emergency room physician got off to a quick start, 239 00:09:15,121 --> 00:09:16,256 but on Greased Lightning... 240 00:09:16,356 --> 00:09:17,490 - Oh, hold on! 241 00:09:17,590 --> 00:09:18,925 No! 242 00:09:19,025 --> 00:09:22,028 - The doctor was out. 243 00:09:22,128 --> 00:09:23,897 Then it was Southern California's 244 00:09:23,997 --> 00:09:26,166 Arnold Hernandez... 245 00:09:26,266 --> 00:09:27,700 - He's been doing this for a minute. 246 00:09:27,801 --> 00:09:29,469 - The eight-time "Ninja" veteran took 247 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:31,071 a more cautious approach, 248 00:09:31,171 --> 00:09:33,540 moving slower to make sure he finished each obstacle. 249 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:34,841 [crowd cheering] 250 00:09:34,941 --> 00:09:36,509 - And look at his pace. 251 00:09:36,609 --> 00:09:38,445 We've got a lot of fast ninjas coming. 252 00:09:38,545 --> 00:09:40,280 - Come on! - Gotta get going. 253 00:09:40,380 --> 00:09:42,615 - Though he did make it to the end... 254 00:09:42,715 --> 00:09:43,616 [buzzer blares] 255 00:09:43,716 --> 00:09:44,717 He'll have to wait and see if 256 00:09:44,818 --> 00:09:46,019 his time is fast enough to stay 257 00:09:46,119 --> 00:09:47,554 in the top 20 and move on. 258 00:09:47,654 --> 00:09:49,222 [crowd cheering] 259 00:09:49,322 --> 00:09:52,258 The Godfather David Campbell had earbuds in 260 00:09:52,358 --> 00:09:54,360 and was rocking out for his run, 261 00:09:54,461 --> 00:09:56,729 but it didn't go as planned. - Ooh. 262 00:09:56,830 --> 00:09:58,098 That ain't efficient right there. 263 00:09:58,198 --> 00:09:59,632 All right, here we go. This is hard. 264 00:09:59,732 --> 00:10:02,435 This is hard. Make it. Oh! 265 00:10:02,535 --> 00:10:04,971 - After a near disaster on Greased Lightning, 266 00:10:05,071 --> 00:10:07,240 the stay-at-home dad went all out. 267 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:09,309 - My goodness! - It wasn't pretty. 268 00:10:09,409 --> 00:10:11,077 - Boom! Oh! 269 00:10:11,177 --> 00:10:13,580 - But the 18-time "Ninja" veteran put together 270 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:16,282 one of his gutsiest performances and captured 271 00:10:16,382 --> 00:10:18,284 his 26th career buzzer. 272 00:10:18,384 --> 00:10:19,285 [buzzer blares] 273 00:10:19,385 --> 00:10:20,286 - Wow! 274 00:10:20,386 --> 00:10:21,488 [crowd cheering] 275 00:10:21,588 --> 00:10:22,956 Now he'll have to hope his time 276 00:10:23,056 --> 00:10:26,126 is fast enough to move on. 277 00:10:26,226 --> 00:10:29,362 Our next ninja is ready for another shot at history. 278 00:10:29,462 --> 00:10:31,898 Zhanique Lovett is trying to be the first grandmother 279 00:10:31,998 --> 00:10:33,500 to hit a buzzer. 280 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:35,635 She came up just short in qualifying last week. 281 00:10:35,735 --> 00:10:37,337 Now she'll get another shot. 282 00:10:37,437 --> 00:10:40,707 And never underestimate Zhanique. 283 00:10:40,807 --> 00:10:43,676 - It's crazy to see you, like-- - Be a mom. 284 00:10:43,776 --> 00:10:45,311 - As a mom. - I know. 285 00:10:45,411 --> 00:10:47,046 - My daughter is my rock. 286 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:50,416 She is the reason why I changed my life around. 287 00:10:50,517 --> 00:10:52,352 Growing up was really tough. 288 00:10:52,452 --> 00:10:54,954 It was very inconsistent, very unstable. 289 00:10:55,054 --> 00:10:57,156 I was going down the wrong path. 290 00:10:57,257 --> 00:11:00,393 But once I got pregnant, I knew that I had 291 00:11:00,493 --> 00:11:01,995 to quit partying and doing all the things 292 00:11:02,095 --> 00:11:03,630 that 18-year-old would do, 293 00:11:03,730 --> 00:11:06,766 and I had to provide for this baby. 294 00:11:06,866 --> 00:11:08,568 So I continued to go to college. 295 00:11:08,668 --> 00:11:09,969 I graduated. 296 00:11:10,069 --> 00:11:12,405 I'm now a business owner, a mother. 297 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:14,707 And it's so crazy now, 298 00:11:14,807 --> 00:11:17,911 seeing my once young daughter 299 00:11:18,011 --> 00:11:20,346 that I had raise a little child. 300 00:11:20,446 --> 00:11:22,482 Good boy. 301 00:11:22,582 --> 00:11:25,718 And it's really amazing for it to go full circle. 302 00:11:25,818 --> 00:11:27,453 Come to Z-ma. 303 00:11:27,554 --> 00:11:31,357 When I'm with my grandson, I learn to just focus on Ace, 304 00:11:31,457 --> 00:11:34,227 because time goes by so fast. 305 00:11:34,327 --> 00:11:36,863 And I want to cherish every moment I have with him. 306 00:11:36,963 --> 00:11:38,865 I love you so much. 307 00:11:38,965 --> 00:11:41,434 This Z-ma is gonna rock that course. 308 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:44,671 [bright music] 309 00:11:44,771 --> 00:11:46,973 - Well, it's past Ace's bedtime, 310 00:11:47,073 --> 00:11:49,475 but Zhanique's daughter and son-in-law will be watching. 311 00:11:49,576 --> 00:11:50,910 - There's my baby. 312 00:11:51,010 --> 00:11:53,379 - Oh, there's her grandbaby in the back. 313 00:11:53,479 --> 00:11:56,916 Oh! [laughs] Sound asleep. 314 00:11:57,016 --> 00:11:59,319 [countdown clock beeping] 315 00:11:59,419 --> 00:12:01,521 - I mean, I'm just trying to picture my grandma 316 00:12:01,621 --> 00:12:03,323 on the "Ninja Warrior" course. [laughs] 317 00:12:03,423 --> 00:12:05,725 - Zhanique is not your average grandma. 318 00:12:05,825 --> 00:12:08,127 And that's why they love her. 319 00:12:08,228 --> 00:12:11,464 - Last year became just the third mom ever to hit a buzzer. 320 00:12:11,564 --> 00:12:14,033 Now trying, once again, to be the first grandmother. 321 00:12:14,133 --> 00:12:15,435 - Let go! - Oh, no! 322 00:12:15,535 --> 00:12:17,103 - Whoa! 323 00:12:17,203 --> 00:12:18,371 - Oh. 324 00:12:18,471 --> 00:12:19,906 - Zhanique Granifique! 325 00:12:22,475 --> 00:12:25,445 - A shocking early exit from Zhanique Lovett. 326 00:12:25,545 --> 00:12:27,347 [crowd cheering] - So look here. 327 00:12:27,447 --> 00:12:31,417 She survived the drops but held on a little too long, 328 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:33,353 and that yanked her backwards, 329 00:12:33,453 --> 00:12:36,456 and she couldn't get over the wall. 330 00:12:36,556 --> 00:12:38,791 - Zhanique, I am so sorry. 331 00:12:38,891 --> 00:12:41,194 I hate talking to you this early in the course. 332 00:12:41,294 --> 00:12:42,829 Girl, we're supposed to be at this buzzer. 333 00:12:42,929 --> 00:12:43,930 - I know. 334 00:12:44,030 --> 00:12:45,098 I was supposed to be the first grandma 335 00:12:45,198 --> 00:12:46,532 to make it up the wall. - Yeah. 336 00:12:46,633 --> 00:12:48,434 - This is a very big disappointment for me. 337 00:12:48,534 --> 00:12:49,669 I think I held on a little too long. 338 00:12:49,769 --> 00:12:51,404 I felt good. I felt confident. 339 00:12:51,504 --> 00:12:53,406 I felt ready to go. And it just-- 340 00:12:53,506 --> 00:12:55,074 I guess it wasn't my year. 341 00:12:55,174 --> 00:12:57,176 - Well, I did see a very adorable grandbaby 342 00:12:57,276 --> 00:12:58,611 in the background there. 343 00:12:58,711 --> 00:13:00,647 So hopefully, next season, Ace could be here in-person. 344 00:13:00,747 --> 00:13:01,714 - Yeah. - I'm just saying-- 345 00:13:01,814 --> 00:13:02,949 - That's the plan. Yes, absolutely. 346 00:13:03,049 --> 00:13:04,150 I already told my daughter we're already 347 00:13:04,250 --> 00:13:05,451 working on that, so for sure. 348 00:13:05,551 --> 00:13:06,719 - I love to hear that. 349 00:13:06,819 --> 00:13:07,920 Well, it's always great to see you out here. 350 00:13:08,021 --> 00:13:09,322 Great job this season, Zhanique. 351 00:13:09,422 --> 00:13:11,524 - Thank you. - Guys, back to you. 352 00:13:11,624 --> 00:13:14,227 - Our next ninja is also gonna try to make some history. 353 00:13:14,327 --> 00:13:15,828 Dancing her way to the start line 354 00:13:15,928 --> 00:13:18,231 is Utah's Baylee Beckstrand. 355 00:13:18,331 --> 00:13:19,832 And if this hip-hopping high schooler 356 00:13:19,932 --> 00:13:21,634 can finish the course, she'd be part of 357 00:13:21,734 --> 00:13:24,837 the first father-daughter duo to hit a buzzer the same night. 358 00:13:24,937 --> 00:13:27,473 We saw her dad, Brian, get one minutes ago. 359 00:13:27,573 --> 00:13:29,175 He took a shot to the head doing it, 360 00:13:29,275 --> 00:13:31,010 but now he's patched up. 361 00:13:31,110 --> 00:13:34,380 You know, we've got four Beckstrands in action tonight. 362 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:37,150 Baylee's brothers, Luke and Kai, run later. 363 00:13:37,250 --> 00:13:40,219 [countdown clock beeping] 364 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:41,421 - That's called a monopoly. 365 00:13:41,521 --> 00:13:43,022 That's called a "Ninja" monopoly. 366 00:13:43,122 --> 00:13:45,058 All right, come on, let's go, Baylee Beckstrand. 367 00:13:45,158 --> 00:13:46,826 - Let's go! - You got this! 368 00:13:46,926 --> 00:13:49,162 - Be careful here on Greased Lightning. 369 00:13:49,262 --> 00:13:52,532 This is where her dad cut his head a few minutes ago. 370 00:13:52,632 --> 00:13:54,167 - Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 371 00:13:54,267 --> 00:13:55,735 Okay, that was a little bumpy, 372 00:13:55,835 --> 00:13:57,403 but it was a lot smoother than her dad. 373 00:13:57,503 --> 00:13:59,105 - Akbar, sometimes you need a break. 374 00:13:59,205 --> 00:14:01,074 That was a close call. 375 00:14:01,174 --> 00:14:02,308 And right through it. 376 00:14:02,408 --> 00:14:03,643 [crowd cheering] 377 00:14:03,743 --> 00:14:05,578 - Atta-girl, Baylee, let's go! 378 00:14:05,678 --> 00:14:07,346 - Good transfer. - Come on. 379 00:14:07,447 --> 00:14:10,149 - Well, Kai Beckstrand dominated the competition. 380 00:14:10,249 --> 00:14:11,651 He won it all last year. 381 00:14:11,751 --> 00:14:13,186 Luke was in the final eight. 382 00:14:13,286 --> 00:14:15,621 He was knocked out by Kai. 383 00:14:15,722 --> 00:14:18,358 And Baylee got her first buzzer back in qualifying. 384 00:14:18,458 --> 00:14:20,426 - They are an impressive family. 385 00:14:20,526 --> 00:14:22,562 [crowd cheering] 386 00:14:22,662 --> 00:14:24,731 Only six women from this first round 387 00:14:24,831 --> 00:14:26,766 will move on to race in the Tripleheader. 388 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:28,668 Baylee probably needs to finish 389 00:14:28,768 --> 00:14:31,304 or at least get to that fifth obstacle quickly 390 00:14:31,404 --> 00:14:33,172 to have a chance to be one of them. 391 00:14:35,508 --> 00:14:37,643 Ooh, Baylee a little hung up here. 392 00:14:37,744 --> 00:14:39,345 - Baylee, 103 pounds, trying to get 393 00:14:39,445 --> 00:14:41,347 the oblique muscles, the core muscle 394 00:14:41,447 --> 00:14:44,751 to get it turned around. Using her feet as a propeller. 395 00:14:44,851 --> 00:14:46,352 - Well, Chubby Checker, you told her. 396 00:14:46,452 --> 00:14:48,388 She's got to do the twist. 397 00:14:48,488 --> 00:14:49,655 - Let's go, Bay! 398 00:14:49,756 --> 00:14:50,656 - There it is! 399 00:14:50,757 --> 00:14:53,793 [crowd cheering] 400 00:14:55,294 --> 00:14:57,230 She's edging close to that buzzer. 401 00:14:57,330 --> 00:14:59,365 Back now to Kaleidoscope. 402 00:14:59,465 --> 00:15:00,733 How amazing, Akbar. 403 00:15:00,833 --> 00:15:03,136 We could have four members from the same family 404 00:15:03,236 --> 00:15:04,504 in the National Finals. 405 00:15:04,604 --> 00:15:07,173 - We're gonna start calling them the Fantastic Four. 406 00:15:07,273 --> 00:15:08,474 - [laughs] 407 00:15:09,942 --> 00:15:11,911 Baylee looking to do her part. 408 00:15:12,011 --> 00:15:13,679 And looking real strong here early on 409 00:15:13,780 --> 00:15:16,849 in Kaleidoscope, Akbar. Good power. 410 00:15:16,949 --> 00:15:19,285 But this is where the arms are starting to fatigue. 411 00:15:19,385 --> 00:15:23,089 Can she make this move to the last panel? 412 00:15:23,189 --> 00:15:25,057 Yes! 413 00:15:25,158 --> 00:15:27,527 Now just needs the dismount. 414 00:15:27,627 --> 00:15:29,996 - Nice! - Oh, here we go! 415 00:15:30,096 --> 00:15:33,366 [crowd cheering] 416 00:15:33,466 --> 00:15:36,602 Baylee Beckstrand, a chance to make history. 417 00:15:36,702 --> 00:15:38,237 crowd: [chanting] Beat that wall! 418 00:15:38,337 --> 00:15:40,006 - She feels the crowd, the energy. 419 00:15:40,106 --> 00:15:42,575 They're telling her, beat that wall! 420 00:15:42,675 --> 00:15:45,011 This is it. 421 00:15:45,111 --> 00:15:47,079 - And she does it with ease. 422 00:15:47,180 --> 00:15:48,080 [buzzer blares] 423 00:15:48,181 --> 00:15:50,283 Baylee Beckstrand 424 00:15:50,383 --> 00:15:53,186 making history on "Ninja Warrior." 425 00:15:53,286 --> 00:15:57,390 [crowd cheering] 426 00:15:57,490 --> 00:15:58,724 Congratulations. 427 00:15:58,825 --> 00:16:01,227 Hey, Baylee, do you mind? It's a special night. 428 00:16:01,327 --> 00:16:03,496 Hey, Brian. Go join her, buddy. 429 00:16:03,596 --> 00:16:05,298 [crowd cheering] 430 00:16:05,398 --> 00:16:06,899 This is the first time a father and daughter 431 00:16:06,999 --> 00:16:08,334 have hit buzzers. There it is! 432 00:16:08,434 --> 00:16:11,304 - Hey! - [laughs] 433 00:16:11,404 --> 00:16:13,673 - Oh, Pops is up there. 434 00:16:13,773 --> 00:16:15,274 Oh, my goodness. 435 00:16:15,374 --> 00:16:17,176 Oh, that's gotta warm your heart. 436 00:16:17,276 --> 00:16:19,078 - She's amazing, right? - Yeah. 437 00:16:19,178 --> 00:16:20,446 - So good. 438 00:16:20,546 --> 00:16:22,081 - Baylee, how are you feeling after that long run? 439 00:16:22,181 --> 00:16:23,950 - I feel so good. It was great. 440 00:16:24,050 --> 00:16:26,519 - Baylee, you just continue to impress us. 441 00:16:26,619 --> 00:16:29,322 We remember when your dad first came on this show 442 00:16:29,422 --> 00:16:31,724 and then your mom and then your brother 443 00:16:31,824 --> 00:16:33,359 and then your other brother. 444 00:16:33,459 --> 00:16:35,294 But you're showing you belong. 445 00:16:35,394 --> 00:16:37,029 That's your second buzzer. 446 00:16:37,129 --> 00:16:38,831 Congratulations, Baylee. 447 00:16:38,931 --> 00:16:40,566 Hit that buzzer one more time. 448 00:16:40,666 --> 00:16:41,567 [buzzer blares] 449 00:16:41,667 --> 00:16:43,069 [crowd cheering] 450 00:16:43,169 --> 00:16:46,305 Coming up, training in Alaska hasn't always been easy. 451 00:16:46,405 --> 00:16:47,807 - [grunts] [laughs] 452 00:16:47,907 --> 00:16:49,876 - But Nick Hanson has spread his love of Ninja 453 00:16:49,976 --> 00:16:51,377 to the next generation. - There you go. 454 00:16:51,477 --> 00:16:52,411 Much better. - Much better. 455 00:16:52,512 --> 00:16:53,646 - Much better. - Tonight... 456 00:16:53,746 --> 00:16:55,147 - What's up? We did it, baby! 457 00:16:55,248 --> 00:16:58,117 - He tries to punch his ticket to the National Finals. 458 00:16:58,217 --> 00:17:01,921 We'll see him next on "American Ninja Warrior." 459 00:17:06,359 --> 00:17:07,827 - It's the first night of our regional finals, 460 00:17:07,927 --> 00:17:09,662 and minutes ago, three more ninjas raced 461 00:17:09,762 --> 00:17:11,430 to earn a spot in the next round. 462 00:17:11,531 --> 00:17:13,566 Colorado's Jaelyn Bennett knew 463 00:17:13,666 --> 00:17:15,301 she was gonna need a strong run to be one 464 00:17:15,401 --> 00:17:17,003 of the six women to move on. 465 00:17:17,103 --> 00:17:19,438 - Her name is Bennett, and she wants to be in it. 466 00:17:19,539 --> 00:17:21,440 - The five-time "Ninja" veteran equaled 467 00:17:21,541 --> 00:17:23,009 her best run ever last week, 468 00:17:23,109 --> 00:17:25,411 reaching the fifth obstacle, Kaleidoscope. 469 00:17:25,511 --> 00:17:26,979 - She's got to get locked in. 470 00:17:27,079 --> 00:17:29,115 - She looked like she might get past it tonight... 471 00:17:29,215 --> 00:17:31,450 Oh, no! 472 00:17:31,550 --> 00:17:32,652 But lost her grip. 473 00:17:32,752 --> 00:17:33,953 Now she'll have to wait and see 474 00:17:34,053 --> 00:17:35,855 if that's far enough, fast enough. 475 00:17:37,723 --> 00:17:39,692 Idaho dentist Devin Harr was hoping 476 00:17:39,792 --> 00:17:42,895 to match last week's run when he hit his very first buzzer. 477 00:17:42,995 --> 00:17:44,163 - He's got to have this thing straight, 478 00:17:44,263 --> 00:17:47,033 lined, like Invisalign. Get off! Right now! 479 00:17:47,133 --> 00:17:48,034 Whoo! 480 00:17:48,134 --> 00:17:49,435 [crowd cheering] 481 00:17:49,535 --> 00:17:51,470 - The father of seven kept up a steady pace 482 00:17:51,570 --> 00:17:53,606 as he powered his way through Tilt-A-Whirl 483 00:17:53,706 --> 00:17:55,474 and then Kaleidoscope. 484 00:17:55,574 --> 00:17:57,843 - One more, come on! You got it! 485 00:17:57,944 --> 00:17:58,878 You got it! 486 00:17:58,978 --> 00:18:00,479 [crowd cheering] 487 00:18:00,580 --> 00:18:02,748 - He made it to the buzzer in under two minutes, 488 00:18:02,848 --> 00:18:04,684 so he's got a great shot of moving on 489 00:18:04,784 --> 00:18:06,886 to the next round, the Tripleheader, 490 00:18:06,986 --> 00:18:08,487 which we'll see in just a bit. 491 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:10,289 [crowd cheering] 492 00:18:10,389 --> 00:18:12,158 Talus Bunch is the first teenager 493 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:14,360 to compete from Alaska. 494 00:18:14,460 --> 00:18:16,896 - He said, we got good athletes up here, too, 495 00:18:16,996 --> 00:18:18,230 meaning Alaska. 496 00:18:18,331 --> 00:18:19,699 - Let's go, Talus! You got it. 497 00:18:19,799 --> 00:18:22,335 - With his mentor Nick Hanson cheering him on, 498 00:18:22,435 --> 00:18:24,003 the rookie had a good run going 499 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:26,872 but lost some costly seconds on Tilt-A-Whirl. 500 00:18:26,973 --> 00:18:28,307 - Turn it, turn it, turn it! 501 00:18:28,407 --> 00:18:29,809 - Obviously, time matters. 502 00:18:29,909 --> 00:18:31,177 - Go the other way, if you have to. 503 00:18:31,277 --> 00:18:33,279 There you go! There you go! 504 00:18:33,379 --> 00:18:35,848 - The high schooler fell on Kaleidoscope in qualifying... 505 00:18:35,948 --> 00:18:37,016 - Nice! 506 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:38,484 - But it didn't get him this time. 507 00:18:38,584 --> 00:18:39,819 - Get out of there, Talus! 508 00:18:39,919 --> 00:18:40,920 Whoo! 509 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:42,388 [crowd cheering] 510 00:18:42,488 --> 00:18:44,757 - He finished the course and collected 511 00:18:44,857 --> 00:18:46,392 his first career buzzer. 512 00:18:46,492 --> 00:18:48,828 [buzzer blares] 513 00:18:48,928 --> 00:18:51,430 But he'll have to wait and see if his slower time 514 00:18:51,530 --> 00:18:54,700 keeps him in the top 20. 515 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:57,336 Now Talus's coach gets his shot. 516 00:18:57,436 --> 00:18:58,704 Zuri's gonna tee him up. 517 00:18:58,804 --> 00:19:01,340 - Alaska's Nick Hanson is one of 518 00:19:01,440 --> 00:19:03,309 Ninja's greatest ambassadors. 519 00:19:03,409 --> 00:19:06,979 And in qualifying, he got his first buzzer in six years. 520 00:19:07,079 --> 00:19:10,149 He's proud to still be blazing a trail for the kids 521 00:19:10,249 --> 00:19:11,684 in his home state. 522 00:19:11,784 --> 00:19:13,152 [dramatic music] 523 00:19:13,252 --> 00:19:15,254 - I was the first Alaskan native on the show, 524 00:19:15,354 --> 00:19:17,189 so bringing my culture into things 525 00:19:17,289 --> 00:19:19,759 has been always what I've loved about this sport. 526 00:19:19,859 --> 00:19:21,427 [grunts] [laughs] 527 00:19:21,527 --> 00:19:25,131 But I didn't understand what bringing Ninja culture 528 00:19:25,231 --> 00:19:27,299 truly meant until I saw kids actually 529 00:19:27,400 --> 00:19:28,534 fall in love with this sport. 530 00:19:28,634 --> 00:19:31,170 Good. Oh, yeah. Beautiful. 531 00:19:31,270 --> 00:19:34,907 Oh, the reverse grab, bro. What? 532 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:36,876 Watching the youth of Alaska take 533 00:19:36,976 --> 00:19:39,478 that community aspect of it and the character 534 00:19:39,578 --> 00:19:41,414 that Ninja brings... Oh! 535 00:19:41,514 --> 00:19:44,417 Let's go. That's now the dream. 536 00:19:44,517 --> 00:19:46,152 That's what I live for every single day, 537 00:19:46,252 --> 00:19:47,319 and that's why I'm still here. 538 00:19:47,420 --> 00:19:52,091 ♪ ♪ 539 00:19:52,191 --> 00:19:53,492 [crowd cheering] 540 00:19:53,592 --> 00:19:55,761 - Nick's star pupil, Talus Bunch 541 00:19:55,861 --> 00:19:57,329 just hit his first buzzer. 542 00:19:57,430 --> 00:19:59,899 He's on the sideline with Nick's wife and son. 543 00:19:59,999 --> 00:20:01,867 - There you go! Let's go, Nick! 544 00:20:01,967 --> 00:20:04,003 [countdown clock beeping] 545 00:20:04,103 --> 00:20:06,272 - This is Nick's 11th season of "Ninja." 546 00:20:06,372 --> 00:20:08,207 He has become one of the most recognized 547 00:20:08,307 --> 00:20:10,009 athletes in his home state. 548 00:20:11,210 --> 00:20:14,947 What a Ninja community Nick has started to build in Alaska. 549 00:20:15,047 --> 00:20:16,282 - All right. 550 00:20:16,382 --> 00:20:17,683 I don't know how much lightning is in Alaska. 551 00:20:17,783 --> 00:20:19,919 - Ooh! - Right in the Northern Lights! 552 00:20:20,019 --> 00:20:21,754 Maybe Southern. 553 00:20:21,854 --> 00:20:23,422 - But Nick knows speed is important, 554 00:20:23,522 --> 00:20:24,657 so he's got to keep pushing. 555 00:20:24,757 --> 00:20:26,992 And it's another hard fall. 556 00:20:27,093 --> 00:20:28,794 - He is taking a beating. 557 00:20:28,894 --> 00:20:31,330 - Nick Hanson, though, staying calm. 558 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:32,898 - You got this, Nick! 559 00:20:32,998 --> 00:20:36,268 - 5'10", 180, that is on the heavier side 560 00:20:36,368 --> 00:20:39,105 for our "Ninja" athletes. 561 00:20:39,205 --> 00:20:40,973 - There you go! Come on! 562 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:42,742 - Tilt-A-Whirl will punish you. 563 00:20:42,842 --> 00:20:46,212 This is a very, very heavy grip intense obstacle. 564 00:20:46,312 --> 00:20:48,347 - Well, we want to see efficiency here out of Nick. 565 00:20:48,447 --> 00:20:50,216 Pretty smooth so far. 566 00:20:50,316 --> 00:20:52,585 - This is where his fellow Alaskan, Talus, 567 00:20:52,685 --> 00:20:54,787 got hung up and lost a lot of time. 568 00:20:54,887 --> 00:20:57,890 Now, Talus ended up finishing at over 2 1/2 minutes, 569 00:20:57,990 --> 00:20:59,158 and Nick is ahead of that pace. 570 00:20:59,258 --> 00:21:00,526 [crowd cheering] 571 00:21:00,626 --> 00:21:02,728 And now facing Kaleidoscope. 572 00:21:02,828 --> 00:21:05,264 You want to be efficient, to rotate those panes 573 00:21:05,364 --> 00:21:06,799 as quickly as you can. 574 00:21:06,899 --> 00:21:08,434 There's no room for your forearms 575 00:21:08,534 --> 00:21:10,202 to hide on this one, Akbar. 576 00:21:10,302 --> 00:21:12,571 - One of the greatest athletes in Alaska. 577 00:21:12,671 --> 00:21:15,341 Quietly, he's competing against his student's time. 578 00:21:15,441 --> 00:21:18,677 And he's looking really, really good to beat that time. 579 00:21:18,778 --> 00:21:20,946 Whoo! You see how light he look? 580 00:21:21,046 --> 00:21:22,481 - The Eskimo Ninja. 581 00:21:22,581 --> 00:21:25,351 - Wow, he looked really, really light. 582 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:28,387 Matt, he's 180 pounds, and he's throwing his weight 583 00:21:28,487 --> 00:21:30,689 around like it's nothing! - Akbar, this is it. 584 00:21:30,790 --> 00:21:32,625 The big move to the final pane. 585 00:21:32,725 --> 00:21:33,859 - Yes! 586 00:21:33,959 --> 00:21:36,028 - He is looking strong. 587 00:21:36,128 --> 00:21:37,296 - Okay, here we go! 588 00:21:37,396 --> 00:21:38,464 [crowd cheering] 589 00:21:38,564 --> 00:21:40,599 - Nick Hanson! - Okay! 590 00:21:40,699 --> 00:21:45,171 - The Eskimo Ninja looking to go back-to-back with buzzers. 591 00:21:45,271 --> 00:21:46,839 - Come on, now. Come on, now. 592 00:21:46,939 --> 00:21:47,940 crowd: [chanting] Beat that wall! 593 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:49,909 - Rise up. 594 00:21:50,009 --> 00:21:51,911 - Nick Hanson! 595 00:21:52,011 --> 00:21:55,080 [buzzer blares] 596 00:21:55,181 --> 00:21:57,816 [crowd cheering] 597 00:21:57,917 --> 00:22:04,456 ♪ ♪ 598 00:22:04,557 --> 00:22:06,225 - You're full of emotions, man. 599 00:22:06,325 --> 00:22:08,360 Is that fatigue or is that emotions? 600 00:22:08,460 --> 00:22:11,230 - Emotions. - What are you feeling, man? 601 00:22:11,330 --> 00:22:13,232 - I'm just so proud of Talus, man. 602 00:22:14,834 --> 00:22:16,268 But also I didn't want him to beat me. 603 00:22:16,368 --> 00:22:17,937 [laughter] - There it is! 604 00:22:18,037 --> 00:22:19,305 - I knew it! I knew it! 605 00:22:19,405 --> 00:22:20,673 - There it is! 606 00:22:20,773 --> 00:22:22,374 [laughter] 607 00:22:22,474 --> 00:22:25,110 Nick, love seeing the competitive fire. 608 00:22:25,211 --> 00:22:26,378 I know it's special. 609 00:22:26,478 --> 00:22:28,113 Love what you're building in Alaska. 610 00:22:28,214 --> 00:22:30,449 Hit the buzzer. Go celebrate, brother. 611 00:22:30,549 --> 00:22:32,318 [buzzer blares] [crowd cheering] 612 00:22:32,418 --> 00:22:33,719 Wow. 613 00:22:33,819 --> 00:22:35,821 - Alaska, the biggest state in the United States 614 00:22:35,921 --> 00:22:37,923 and a big performance by Nick Hanson. 615 00:22:38,023 --> 00:22:39,558 - Yeah! 616 00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:42,928 - Heading to the start line now is an athlete 617 00:22:43,028 --> 00:22:45,197 you may see in the next Olympics. 618 00:22:45,297 --> 00:22:47,967 Behind that fencing helmet is Luke Filar, 619 00:22:48,067 --> 00:22:51,370 who's training for 2028 when fencing and Ninja 620 00:22:51,470 --> 00:22:53,906 will be part of the modern pentathlon competition. 621 00:22:55,407 --> 00:22:58,277 Last year, Luke moved away from his family in Wisconsin 622 00:22:58,377 --> 00:23:00,346 to the U.S. Pentathlon Training Center 623 00:23:00,446 --> 00:23:02,081 in Charlotte, North Carolina... 624 00:23:02,181 --> 00:23:03,515 [dramatic music] 625 00:23:03,616 --> 00:23:06,151 Where he trains all the sports disciplines-- 626 00:23:06,252 --> 00:23:08,120 swimming, fencing, running, 627 00:23:08,220 --> 00:23:10,890 laser shooting, and Ninja. 628 00:23:10,990 --> 00:23:12,625 - Modern pentathlon takes all my skills 629 00:23:12,725 --> 00:23:15,494 I grew up with and combines them into one sport. 630 00:23:15,594 --> 00:23:16,962 Representing the U.S. in Ninja, 631 00:23:17,062 --> 00:23:19,298 this would be such a full circle moment for me, 632 00:23:19,398 --> 00:23:20,332 and it would just be an honor. 633 00:23:20,432 --> 00:23:21,467 Tonight I'm going for gold. 634 00:23:21,567 --> 00:23:25,404 ♪ ♪ 635 00:23:25,504 --> 00:23:27,740 - He's got his teammates watching from the U.S. 636 00:23:27,840 --> 00:23:30,976 Pentathlon Training Center back in Charlotte... 637 00:23:31,076 --> 00:23:32,378 - Let's go, Luke! 638 00:23:32,478 --> 00:23:34,780 - Along with his parents, who are here on the sideline. 639 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:37,016 [countdown clock beeping] 640 00:23:37,116 --> 00:23:39,118 Luke was recruited for the Olympic program 641 00:23:39,218 --> 00:23:41,487 because he's a great all-around athlete, 642 00:23:41,587 --> 00:23:43,289 did track and swimming in high school. 643 00:23:43,389 --> 00:23:46,058 Also competes in underwater hockey. 644 00:23:46,158 --> 00:23:48,761 - But he doesn't want to be underwater tonight. 645 00:23:48,861 --> 00:23:50,696 My man can't be swimming if he wants a chance 646 00:23:50,796 --> 00:23:53,365 of moving on to the Tripleheader. 647 00:23:54,700 --> 00:23:57,303 - Had an early exit last year and his first time-- 648 00:23:57,403 --> 00:23:58,737 [crowd groans] 649 00:23:58,837 --> 00:24:01,907 - And another early exit here tonight. 650 00:24:02,007 --> 00:24:05,611 A disappointing fall on Diamond Dash for Luke Filar. 651 00:24:05,711 --> 00:24:06,979 - Well, here's the thing. 652 00:24:07,079 --> 00:24:09,548 The ninjas know they need to go fast tonight, 653 00:24:09,648 --> 00:24:11,317 and that can lead to mistakes. 654 00:24:11,417 --> 00:24:13,652 His steps were off on Diamond Dash. 655 00:24:13,752 --> 00:24:16,021 He came up short on the third one. 656 00:24:16,121 --> 00:24:17,423 That tripped him up and sent him 657 00:24:17,523 --> 00:24:19,224 tumbling into the water. 658 00:24:19,325 --> 00:24:22,227 - His "Ninja" season is over, but his Olympic dreams 659 00:24:22,328 --> 00:24:23,996 are still very much alive. 660 00:24:24,096 --> 00:24:26,465 Hopefully, we'll see him in 2028. 661 00:24:26,565 --> 00:24:28,334 Let's take a look at the leaderboard. 662 00:24:28,434 --> 00:24:30,970 We've already had six finishers among the men. 663 00:24:31,070 --> 00:24:32,972 In this loaded field, it looks like 664 00:24:33,072 --> 00:24:35,307 you're gonna need to finish and finish fast 665 00:24:35,407 --> 00:24:38,243 if you want to be one of the top 14 men who move on. 666 00:24:38,344 --> 00:24:40,879 On the women's side, six will advance. 667 00:24:40,980 --> 00:24:42,381 Baylee Beckstrand is the only one 668 00:24:42,481 --> 00:24:43,916 to hit a buzzer so far, 669 00:24:44,016 --> 00:24:47,086 but many more top competitors still to run. 670 00:24:47,186 --> 00:24:49,688 Coming up, she's part of the Ninja Kidz 671 00:24:49,788 --> 00:24:52,124 with millions of fans on YouTube 672 00:24:52,224 --> 00:24:54,059 and their own touring show. 673 00:24:54,159 --> 00:24:57,129 But Payton Myler wants to be a "Ninja" star too. 674 00:24:57,229 --> 00:24:59,865 - I really just want to hit a buzzer and finish this course. 675 00:24:59,965 --> 00:25:03,168 - She's next on "American Ninja Warrior." 676 00:25:06,972 --> 00:25:08,273 - Welcome back to Las Vegas, 677 00:25:08,374 --> 00:25:09,775 where more ninjas from the West region 678 00:25:09,875 --> 00:25:11,677 try to keep their season alive. 679 00:25:11,777 --> 00:25:14,012 Daren Perez is one of two ninjas this year 680 00:25:14,113 --> 00:25:15,948 from the Pacific island of Guam. 681 00:25:16,048 --> 00:25:17,750 - Guam might be small on the map, 682 00:25:17,850 --> 00:25:19,885 but it's big here on "Ninja Warrior." 683 00:25:19,985 --> 00:25:22,621 - The Coast Guard recruiter is a six-time "Ninja" veteran, 684 00:25:22,721 --> 00:25:24,523 and he powered his way to the buzzer 685 00:25:24,623 --> 00:25:26,358 in just under two minutes. 686 00:25:26,458 --> 00:25:27,960 [buzzer blares] - Let's go! 687 00:25:28,060 --> 00:25:29,461 [crowd cheering] 688 00:25:29,561 --> 00:25:32,064 - The other ninja from Guam, Rai Flores, 689 00:25:32,164 --> 00:25:35,334 is the first teenager from the island to compete. 690 00:25:35,434 --> 00:25:37,803 His trademark propeller hat propelled him to a buzzer 691 00:25:37,903 --> 00:25:39,738 in his first run, two weeks ago. 692 00:25:39,838 --> 00:25:42,474 - Let's go! [buzzer blares] 693 00:25:42,574 --> 00:25:45,244 - He was hoping to duplicate that success tonight 694 00:25:45,344 --> 00:25:47,746 but do it even faster. - Ooh, yeah. 695 00:25:47,846 --> 00:25:50,082 He's got to go. This is a long ride for Rai. 696 00:25:50,182 --> 00:25:52,584 - The high schooler managed to finish 15 seconds 697 00:25:52,684 --> 00:25:54,920 faster than his coach, Perez. 698 00:25:55,020 --> 00:25:56,955 He put up the best time of the night to that point. 699 00:25:57,056 --> 00:25:58,323 - Let's go! 700 00:25:58,424 --> 00:26:02,494 - Yeah, there it is, King Rai! 701 00:26:02,594 --> 00:26:05,164 - A few handstand push-ups at the start line 702 00:26:05,264 --> 00:26:08,434 are part of the warmup routine for Ontario, California's 703 00:26:08,534 --> 00:26:11,503 Xzavian Ochoa, who's better known as X. 704 00:26:11,603 --> 00:26:13,172 - X marks the spot. 705 00:26:13,272 --> 00:26:14,840 - X had extra motivation. 706 00:26:14,940 --> 00:26:17,776 He's trying to get to his very first National Finals. 707 00:26:17,876 --> 00:26:18,877 - I love how he sprinted through 708 00:26:18,977 --> 00:26:20,345 the first four obstacles. 709 00:26:20,446 --> 00:26:22,481 - The three-time "Ninja" veteran hit his first buzzer 710 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:24,450 in qualifying and followed that up with 711 00:26:24,550 --> 00:26:26,118 another impressive run tonight. 712 00:26:26,218 --> 00:26:28,654 - Now that he's got a taste of it, Matt, he wants it again. 713 00:26:28,754 --> 00:26:31,323 - He finished faster than Flores, the best time 714 00:26:31,423 --> 00:26:33,192 of the night to that point. 715 00:26:33,292 --> 00:26:36,061 - Let's go! 716 00:26:36,161 --> 00:26:39,231 - Then it was social media star Ashton Myler. 717 00:26:39,331 --> 00:26:41,433 - Whoo! Let's go, Ashton! 718 00:26:41,533 --> 00:26:43,302 - He's part of the Ninja Kidz, 719 00:26:43,402 --> 00:26:45,704 the Utah family that has 40 million subscribers 720 00:26:45,804 --> 00:26:46,972 on YouTube. 721 00:26:47,072 --> 00:26:49,041 - They take "Ninja Warrior" very seriously. 722 00:26:49,141 --> 00:26:51,477 - Ashton is a skilled martial artist 723 00:26:51,577 --> 00:26:53,812 who hit three buzzers last year in his rookie season 724 00:26:53,912 --> 00:26:56,081 and made it to the National Finals. 725 00:26:56,181 --> 00:26:57,916 He was able to beat Ochoa's time, 726 00:26:58,016 --> 00:27:00,586 and he captured the fastest time of the night, 727 00:27:00,686 --> 00:27:02,421 finishing in a minute 6 seconds. 728 00:27:02,521 --> 00:27:04,690 - Ashton Myler wants to go racing. 729 00:27:04,790 --> 00:27:07,426 - Let's go, baby! 730 00:27:07,526 --> 00:27:09,394 - Well, her brother, Ashton, hit a buzzer. 731 00:27:09,495 --> 00:27:11,763 Now it's Payton Myler's turn. 732 00:27:11,864 --> 00:27:13,599 She's already one of the most popular 733 00:27:13,699 --> 00:27:15,567 social media stars in the world. 734 00:27:15,667 --> 00:27:18,003 And she's hoping this is her breakout year 735 00:27:18,103 --> 00:27:20,305 on "Ninja Warrior." 736 00:27:20,405 --> 00:27:22,808 - I was really nervous going into qualifying. 737 00:27:22,908 --> 00:27:24,209 I fell on balance before. 738 00:27:24,309 --> 00:27:26,578 I did not want to fall on balance again. 739 00:27:26,678 --> 00:27:30,449 - And this time survives the balance obstacle. 740 00:27:30,549 --> 00:27:33,752 - I made it to the fifth obstacle and then fell. 741 00:27:33,852 --> 00:27:36,121 - Oh, no! - No! 742 00:27:36,221 --> 00:27:39,291 - So I was very close. 743 00:27:39,391 --> 00:27:41,960 I really just want to hit a buzzer and finish this course. 744 00:27:42,060 --> 00:27:43,428 [upbeat music] 745 00:27:44,796 --> 00:27:46,131 [crowd cheering] 746 00:27:46,231 --> 00:27:48,433 - Payton has a lot of fans watching, 747 00:27:48,534 --> 00:27:51,103 along with her parents and Ashton, 748 00:27:51,203 --> 00:27:53,038 who just got his buzzer. 749 00:27:53,138 --> 00:27:54,740 If Payton can match him, 750 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:56,775 they'll be the first brother-sister duo 751 00:27:56,875 --> 00:27:58,944 to get buzzers on the same night. 752 00:27:59,044 --> 00:28:01,480 [countdown clock beeping] 753 00:28:01,580 --> 00:28:03,448 She's a great all-around athlete. 754 00:28:03,549 --> 00:28:04,950 Level 8 gymnast. 755 00:28:05,050 --> 00:28:07,719 Second degree black belt in martial arts 756 00:28:07,819 --> 00:28:09,087 and a ninja warrior. 757 00:28:09,188 --> 00:28:10,989 - Let's go, Payton! 758 00:28:11,089 --> 00:28:13,058 - It's very likely, for the women to move on, 759 00:28:13,158 --> 00:28:14,393 you're gonna need to hit a buzzer, 760 00:28:14,493 --> 00:28:16,094 something Payton's never done. 761 00:28:16,194 --> 00:28:17,863 - Nice. Hit that landing first. Good. 762 00:28:17,963 --> 00:28:20,799 Well, Matt, we do know this about Payton Myler. 763 00:28:20,899 --> 00:28:23,001 Every single time she stepped on the course, 764 00:28:23,101 --> 00:28:25,470 she's gotten better. Go back to her rookie season. 765 00:28:25,571 --> 00:28:27,639 Went out on third obstacle. 766 00:28:27,739 --> 00:28:30,976 Comes back this year and falls on the fifth obstacle. 767 00:28:31,076 --> 00:28:33,712 I expect Payton Myler to hit that buzzer. 768 00:28:33,812 --> 00:28:35,714 - The Ninja Kidz have millions of fans, 769 00:28:35,814 --> 00:28:37,783 and Payton's got six million subscribers 770 00:28:37,883 --> 00:28:39,685 for her YouTube channel alone. 771 00:28:39,785 --> 00:28:42,087 May pick up a few more followers tonight. 772 00:28:42,187 --> 00:28:46,058 - Tilt-A-Whirl looks so fun, but it is so hard. 773 00:28:46,158 --> 00:28:48,260 It ain't no just whirly-twirly. 774 00:28:48,360 --> 00:28:50,095 You got to get going on this one. 775 00:28:50,195 --> 00:28:52,965 - The other side! Twist it! 776 00:28:53,065 --> 00:28:55,267 - Ashton's trying to coach her through this. 777 00:28:55,367 --> 00:28:58,437 - And that struggle will cost you on your grip strength. 778 00:28:58,537 --> 00:28:59,638 - You're right. 779 00:28:59,738 --> 00:29:01,173 Every second you're up here, Akbar, 780 00:29:01,273 --> 00:29:03,542 that grip gets further taxed. 781 00:29:03,642 --> 00:29:05,110 - And then that slows down your time, 782 00:29:05,210 --> 00:29:06,311 and then before you know it... 783 00:29:06,411 --> 00:29:07,346 - Oh, look at the left side of that bar! 784 00:29:07,446 --> 00:29:08,814 - You start pushing it. 785 00:29:11,016 --> 00:29:13,285 Push that a little bit more to the right. 786 00:29:13,385 --> 00:29:14,620 - Now watch that bar. 787 00:29:14,720 --> 00:29:17,489 It's very easy to have it slide as you maneuver, 788 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:18,857 especially going for the dismount. 789 00:29:18,957 --> 00:29:20,125 I think she's aware of it, Akbar. 790 00:29:20,225 --> 00:29:21,927 - Yeah. - Look at how close it is. 791 00:29:22,027 --> 00:29:24,296 - Yeah, and that swing back is where 792 00:29:24,396 --> 00:29:25,831 you got to be a little careful. 793 00:29:25,931 --> 00:29:28,233 She just does a pull. Get out of there. Nice! 794 00:29:28,333 --> 00:29:29,835 [crowd cheering] 795 00:29:33,472 --> 00:29:35,374 - Ooh, that's not a good sign. 796 00:29:35,474 --> 00:29:37,609 She still has another upper-body obstacle 797 00:29:37,709 --> 00:29:39,645 to get through with Kaleidoscope. 798 00:29:39,745 --> 00:29:41,913 - This is where she fell in qualifying last week. 799 00:29:42,014 --> 00:29:43,482 - Don't think about the pain. 800 00:29:43,582 --> 00:29:45,684 Think about the game and what you would do, 801 00:29:45,784 --> 00:29:48,954 making it to the second round of the regionals. 802 00:29:49,054 --> 00:29:50,989 Nice! - Good move. 803 00:29:51,089 --> 00:29:53,825 [crowd cheering] 804 00:29:53,925 --> 00:29:55,160 - Nice! 805 00:29:55,260 --> 00:29:56,762 - This is the test, Akbar, these big reaches here 806 00:29:56,862 --> 00:29:58,997 on this third pane. - Ooh, just go for it. 807 00:29:59,097 --> 00:30:00,899 Just go for it. - Crossed over. 808 00:30:00,999 --> 00:30:02,901 - Yeah, a little crossover. Tangled up, but that's okay. 809 00:30:03,001 --> 00:30:04,870 - Dig in! - Ooh! 810 00:30:04,970 --> 00:30:06,238 She's strong. 811 00:30:06,338 --> 00:30:08,206 Payton Myler is strong. 812 00:30:08,306 --> 00:30:10,142 - Oh, man. Can she hang on? 813 00:30:10,242 --> 00:30:13,345 - Nice! - Get that dismount, Payton! 814 00:30:13,445 --> 00:30:16,081 - Matt, she's gonna do it. She's gonna do it! 815 00:30:16,181 --> 00:30:18,550 - Whoa! Whoo! 816 00:30:18,650 --> 00:30:21,086 [crowd cheering] 817 00:30:21,186 --> 00:30:25,023 - And now she's got a chance to make history with her brother. 818 00:30:25,123 --> 00:30:26,658 - Keep going, yeah! 819 00:30:26,758 --> 00:30:28,860 - But only 5'4", and this will be her 820 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:31,330 first time facing the Warped Wall. 821 00:30:31,430 --> 00:30:33,165 Here we go. 822 00:30:33,265 --> 00:30:35,200 Yes! - Oh! 823 00:30:35,300 --> 00:30:38,003 - And she's done it. [buzzer blares] 824 00:30:38,103 --> 00:30:42,307 The first brother and sister to hit buzzers on the same night. 825 00:30:42,407 --> 00:30:45,410 [crowd cheering] 826 00:30:45,510 --> 00:30:47,746 - You made it to the top. Now you're here. 827 00:30:47,846 --> 00:30:50,048 - Whoo! - Hey, how does it feel? 828 00:30:50,148 --> 00:30:51,783 - That was crazy. - Yeah. 829 00:30:51,883 --> 00:30:54,186 Here comes bro. 830 00:30:54,286 --> 00:30:55,587 Hey! 831 00:30:55,687 --> 00:30:57,923 - Payton, you did so good! 832 00:30:58,023 --> 00:30:59,725 - That's got to be very, very special. 833 00:30:59,825 --> 00:31:01,727 I heard you right there in front of Kaleidoscope 834 00:31:01,827 --> 00:31:03,762 saying, "I'm already pumped." 835 00:31:03,862 --> 00:31:05,364 But you ignored the pain. 836 00:31:05,464 --> 00:31:07,566 How did you get there to ignore the pain? 837 00:31:07,666 --> 00:31:09,201 - I fell on it once. 838 00:31:09,301 --> 00:31:10,802 I was not about to fall on that again. 839 00:31:10,902 --> 00:31:12,070 - That's right. 840 00:31:12,170 --> 00:31:13,972 Well, I gotta say, Payton and Ashton, 841 00:31:14,072 --> 00:31:17,376 you guys were so impressive as real-life Ninja Kidz. 842 00:31:17,476 --> 00:31:18,877 Congratulations. 843 00:31:18,977 --> 00:31:21,346 - Whoo! - Yeah! Whoo! 844 00:31:23,615 --> 00:31:26,718 Coming up, Taylor Greene can make history this year 845 00:31:26,818 --> 00:31:29,254 and break the record for most buzzers 846 00:31:29,354 --> 00:31:31,223 among our female competitors. [buzzers blaring] 847 00:31:31,323 --> 00:31:32,557 - Taylor! 848 00:31:32,657 --> 00:31:34,993 To prove that you're great, you just got eight. 849 00:31:35,093 --> 00:31:36,595 - She'll try to add another one 850 00:31:36,695 --> 00:31:39,765 when we come back on "American Ninja Warrior." 851 00:31:44,603 --> 00:31:46,571 - The Western Regional Finals roll on here in Vegas. 852 00:31:46,671 --> 00:31:48,874 While we were away, two college students 853 00:31:48,974 --> 00:31:51,309 and two Utah teens hit the course. 854 00:31:51,410 --> 00:31:53,378 Western Washington University's 855 00:31:53,478 --> 00:31:55,981 JoJo Grubesic was hoping to go fast enough 856 00:31:56,081 --> 00:31:57,816 to join her boyfriend, Josiah Pippel, 857 00:31:57,916 --> 00:31:59,551 in the next round. - Let's go! 858 00:31:59,651 --> 00:32:00,919 - The three-time "Ninja" vet made it to 859 00:32:01,019 --> 00:32:03,188 the fifth obstacle in qualifying. 860 00:32:03,288 --> 00:32:04,523 But tonight... - No! 861 00:32:04,623 --> 00:32:05,991 [crowd groans] 862 00:32:06,091 --> 00:32:08,160 - Her early exit means she won't be moving on. 863 00:32:08,260 --> 00:32:10,061 [crowd cheering] 864 00:32:10,162 --> 00:32:11,997 She was followed by another college freshman, 865 00:32:12,097 --> 00:32:14,633 Emily Gardiner. - Nice! 866 00:32:14,733 --> 00:32:17,068 - Big Em always brings the energy to the course. 867 00:32:17,169 --> 00:32:19,237 - We're here for it. 868 00:32:19,337 --> 00:32:21,106 - The four-time "Ninja" veteran hit a buzzer 869 00:32:21,206 --> 00:32:22,841 two weeks ago in qualifying... 870 00:32:22,941 --> 00:32:24,409 - Let's go. 871 00:32:24,509 --> 00:32:25,977 - And she added another one tonight... 872 00:32:26,077 --> 00:32:28,213 - Yes! Yes! [buzzer blares] 873 00:32:28,313 --> 00:32:30,115 - Becoming the third female finisher. 874 00:32:30,215 --> 00:32:32,250 [crowd cheering] 875 00:32:32,350 --> 00:32:34,319 With so many women hitting buzzers, 876 00:32:34,419 --> 00:32:37,456 Utah's Violet Kepo'o knew she needed to go all-out. 877 00:32:37,556 --> 00:32:40,458 - Oh, no. Hold on for your life here. 878 00:32:40,559 --> 00:32:43,028 - She survived one close call after another... 879 00:32:43,128 --> 00:32:44,296 - Oh, my goodness! 880 00:32:44,396 --> 00:32:46,298 - All through the course. - Whoa! 881 00:32:46,398 --> 00:32:48,633 - Oh! - Whew! 882 00:32:48,733 --> 00:32:51,136 - She fought through it all to make it to the Warped Wall. 883 00:32:51,236 --> 00:32:54,906 But at 5'2"... - Oh, she had it. 884 00:32:55,006 --> 00:32:58,210 - She came up short... - Oh, no! 885 00:32:58,310 --> 00:32:59,544 - On all three attempts. 886 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:01,112 - Oh! [air horn blares] 887 00:33:01,213 --> 00:33:02,747 - She'll have to wait and see if that keeps her 888 00:33:02,848 --> 00:33:05,984 in the women's top six. - Keep your head up. 889 00:33:06,084 --> 00:33:08,253 - Then it was another Utah teen, 890 00:33:08,353 --> 00:33:09,888 Luke Beckstrand, who was hoping 891 00:33:09,988 --> 00:33:11,189 to follow in the footsteps 892 00:33:11,289 --> 00:33:13,124 of his dad, Brian, and sister, Baylee, 893 00:33:13,225 --> 00:33:14,693 who hit buzzers earlier tonight. 894 00:33:14,793 --> 00:33:16,528 - Okay, he wants it! 895 00:33:16,628 --> 00:33:18,163 He's on it like he want it. 896 00:33:18,263 --> 00:33:19,898 - Though he's a contender to win it all, 897 00:33:19,998 --> 00:33:22,334 the high schooler shockingly fell in the fifth obstacle 898 00:33:22,434 --> 00:33:23,768 in qualifying, 899 00:33:23,869 --> 00:33:25,570 but he wasn't gonna let that happen again. 900 00:33:25,670 --> 00:33:26,571 - He's a competitor. 901 00:33:26,671 --> 00:33:27,739 He is a competitor. 902 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:29,174 - He not only got the third buzzer 903 00:33:29,274 --> 00:33:31,176 for the Beckstrand family, he put up 904 00:33:31,276 --> 00:33:33,478 the fastest run of the night so far. 905 00:33:33,578 --> 00:33:34,880 [buzzer blares] - That was too fast! 906 00:33:34,980 --> 00:33:37,616 That was too fast! 907 00:33:37,716 --> 00:33:40,118 - Our next ninja is wearing a "Dad" cap 908 00:33:40,218 --> 00:33:43,421 because he's about to become a father for the first time. 909 00:33:43,522 --> 00:33:44,990 Parenthood can be daunting, 910 00:33:45,090 --> 00:33:48,193 but Zay Keaton is used to scary situations. 911 00:33:48,293 --> 00:33:50,829 He's a Hollywood stuntman. 912 00:33:50,929 --> 00:33:53,098 - Three, two, one! 913 00:33:53,198 --> 00:33:54,866 [flames roar] You're lit! 914 00:33:54,966 --> 00:33:56,468 - I work as a stuntman. 915 00:33:56,568 --> 00:33:58,136 I've been lit on fire. 916 00:33:58,236 --> 00:34:00,071 [fire extinguisher whooshing] 917 00:34:00,171 --> 00:34:03,808 I've jumped inside of a bullpen during a rodeo. 918 00:34:03,909 --> 00:34:05,343 I've swam with sharks. 919 00:34:05,443 --> 00:34:07,245 [upbeat music] 920 00:34:07,345 --> 00:34:09,014 I think that the biggest misconception 921 00:34:09,114 --> 00:34:12,417 is that I'm fearless, and that's far from the truth. 922 00:34:13,785 --> 00:34:16,154 I just don't like letting fear stop me. 923 00:34:16,254 --> 00:34:19,057 Ninja has helped me get used to that, 924 00:34:19,157 --> 00:34:21,927 like, uncomfortable fear and, like, 925 00:34:22,027 --> 00:34:23,862 getting out of my comfort zone. 926 00:34:23,962 --> 00:34:26,631 But now I'm about to face my biggest fear, 927 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:29,601 becoming a dad. I'm having my first kid. 928 00:34:29,701 --> 00:34:31,202 It's so insane. 929 00:34:31,303 --> 00:34:32,404 A lot of people have talked to me 930 00:34:32,504 --> 00:34:33,405 and asked me, like, if I'm gonna 931 00:34:33,505 --> 00:34:34,639 stop doing what I'm doing. 932 00:34:34,739 --> 00:34:36,441 And that's not really the message 933 00:34:36,541 --> 00:34:38,577 I would want to, like, teach my daughter. 934 00:34:38,677 --> 00:34:40,045 I can't wait to share all of this 935 00:34:40,145 --> 00:34:41,479 with her when she's older. 936 00:34:41,579 --> 00:34:43,949 And this buzzer is for you, Iris Jade. 937 00:34:44,049 --> 00:34:45,750 [bright music] 938 00:34:45,850 --> 00:34:47,586 [crowd cheering] 939 00:34:47,686 --> 00:34:50,555 - Zay's girlfriend, Natalie, due in a few months. 940 00:34:50,655 --> 00:34:53,091 She's on the sideline along with Zay's mom. 941 00:34:53,191 --> 00:34:54,125 - You got this, son! 942 00:34:54,225 --> 00:34:55,527 [countdown clock beeping] 943 00:34:55,627 --> 00:34:56,928 - Well, some people face their fears, 944 00:34:57,028 --> 00:34:58,797 and other people, like Zay Keaton, 945 00:34:58,897 --> 00:35:00,432 chase their fears down, 946 00:35:00,532 --> 00:35:02,934 put them in a headlock, and stare them in the eyes! 947 00:35:03,034 --> 00:35:04,035 - That's how you do it. 948 00:35:04,135 --> 00:35:06,271 - Zay Keaton loves it. 949 00:35:06,371 --> 00:35:10,408 Says Ninja taught him to attack that which scared him. 950 00:35:10,508 --> 00:35:12,677 And nothing scares Zay anymore. 951 00:35:12,777 --> 00:35:14,245 - That's Zay living, right there. 952 00:35:14,346 --> 00:35:15,246 Zay, living! 953 00:35:15,347 --> 00:35:16,915 [crowd cheering] 954 00:35:17,015 --> 00:35:20,952 - And, Akbar, running with a good aggressiveness. 955 00:35:21,052 --> 00:35:23,221 He knows tonight is all about speed. 956 00:35:23,321 --> 00:35:26,658 Gotta go fast if you want to move on. 957 00:35:26,758 --> 00:35:28,259 But he's taking some extra swings 958 00:35:28,360 --> 00:35:30,128 here on Tilt-A-Whirl, Akbar. 959 00:35:30,228 --> 00:35:32,364 - Throw it! - Hit it! 960 00:35:32,464 --> 00:35:33,765 - Ooh, okay. 961 00:35:33,865 --> 00:35:35,800 That bar is close on the left edge, though. 962 00:35:35,900 --> 00:35:38,937 - Tilt-A-Whirl put the brakes on his run a little bit. 963 00:35:39,037 --> 00:35:40,205 Still a good pace. 964 00:35:40,305 --> 00:35:43,074 - This ain't a stunt. It's a real thing. 965 00:35:43,174 --> 00:35:45,710 Oh, he lost his hat! No cap! 966 00:35:45,810 --> 00:35:48,913 - Now a rematch with kaleidoscope. 967 00:35:49,014 --> 00:35:50,382 Well, this is it, Akbar. 968 00:35:50,482 --> 00:35:53,251 This is the obstacle that took him out in qualifying. 969 00:35:53,351 --> 00:35:55,320 And it's just such a loaded field. 970 00:35:55,420 --> 00:35:59,357 Zay Keaton very likely gonna need a buzzer to move on. 971 00:35:59,457 --> 00:36:00,859 - Big throw. - Go! 972 00:36:00,959 --> 00:36:02,627 [crowd cheering] 973 00:36:02,727 --> 00:36:04,195 - Good. 974 00:36:04,295 --> 00:36:07,732 - And he went down on Kaleidoscope in the quals. 975 00:36:07,832 --> 00:36:09,067 Nice. 976 00:36:09,167 --> 00:36:10,635 - And he's had such a good run, but we saw him 977 00:36:10,735 --> 00:36:12,437 slow down a bit on Tilt-A-Whirl. 978 00:36:12,537 --> 00:36:13,972 How's that grip holding up? 979 00:36:14,072 --> 00:36:15,740 - Yeah, he's going counterclockwise. 980 00:36:15,840 --> 00:36:17,509 Going to that left side. 981 00:36:17,609 --> 00:36:19,377 Ooh, he looks like he's thinking about it, Matt. 982 00:36:19,477 --> 00:36:20,378 - Oh! 983 00:36:20,478 --> 00:36:21,746 - He's thinking about it, yeah. 984 00:36:21,846 --> 00:36:23,615 Whoa. Got it. 985 00:36:23,715 --> 00:36:25,617 Got it, Coach. 986 00:36:25,717 --> 00:36:27,719 - He's giving everything you own to turn 987 00:36:27,819 --> 00:36:30,355 the Kaleidoscope to the left. 988 00:36:30,455 --> 00:36:32,757 But the final panel is where he fell last week. 989 00:36:32,857 --> 00:36:34,292 Peeled off the tiny ledge. 990 00:36:34,392 --> 00:36:35,794 Oh, he's hanging. 991 00:36:35,894 --> 00:36:38,897 The clock's ticking, trying to get to that fourth pane. 992 00:36:40,398 --> 00:36:41,633 Got it! 993 00:36:41,733 --> 00:36:43,401 [crowd cheering] 994 00:36:43,501 --> 00:36:45,370 - Come on, now! 995 00:36:45,470 --> 00:36:47,439 - And gets the dismount! 996 00:36:47,539 --> 00:36:50,408 - He's going for it. 997 00:36:50,508 --> 00:36:52,310 - Just wills his way up. 998 00:36:52,410 --> 00:36:53,545 - Get it, get it, get it, get it. 999 00:36:53,645 --> 00:36:55,914 Oh, he's struggling. Oh! 1000 00:36:56,014 --> 00:36:56,915 [buzzer blares] 1001 00:36:57,015 --> 00:36:58,349 - Yes! 1002 00:36:58,450 --> 00:36:59,851 Yes! 1003 00:36:59,951 --> 00:37:03,421 [crowd cheering] 1004 00:37:03,521 --> 00:37:06,257 - It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done. 1005 00:37:06,357 --> 00:37:08,026 [crowd cheering] 1006 00:37:08,126 --> 00:37:09,594 - Oh, God, I did it. 1007 00:37:09,694 --> 00:37:11,296 - You did it! 1008 00:37:11,396 --> 00:37:13,398 - Zay, I'm about to become a dad. 1009 00:37:13,498 --> 00:37:14,599 You're about to become a dad. 1010 00:37:14,699 --> 00:37:16,167 What's it mean, hitting that buzzer, 1011 00:37:16,267 --> 00:37:18,770 knowing your daughter's gonna watch this video someday? 1012 00:37:18,870 --> 00:37:22,307 - Ah, it's gonna be so cool, and I can't wait to show her. 1013 00:37:22,407 --> 00:37:24,342 I'm so tired. - Oh, no. That's all right. 1014 00:37:24,442 --> 00:37:26,845 You have every reason to be breathing heavy like that 1015 00:37:26,945 --> 00:37:28,880 because you just kicked this course butt, man. 1016 00:37:28,980 --> 00:37:29,981 - Thank you. 1017 00:37:30,081 --> 00:37:31,382 - Hit that buzzer one more time. 1018 00:37:31,483 --> 00:37:32,817 [buzzer blares] 1019 00:37:32,917 --> 00:37:35,954 [crowd cheering] 1020 00:37:37,856 --> 00:37:40,758 - And with only a few more runners left in round one, 1021 00:37:40,859 --> 00:37:44,329 Zay's guaranteed to be in the top 14 among the men. 1022 00:37:44,429 --> 00:37:46,531 So he's moving on to the Tripleheader, 1023 00:37:46,631 --> 00:37:49,400 which we'll see in just a bit. 1024 00:37:49,501 --> 00:37:53,438 All eyes are on the course whenever our next ninja runs. 1025 00:37:53,538 --> 00:37:56,407 It's Colorado College student Taylor Greene. 1026 00:37:56,508 --> 00:37:59,010 Though it's only her fourth year of competition, 1027 00:37:59,110 --> 00:38:02,013 she's on the verge of "Ninja" history. 1028 00:38:02,113 --> 00:38:03,982 Last week, Taylor hit her eighth 1029 00:38:04,082 --> 00:38:06,484 career buzzer, tying her for second 1030 00:38:06,584 --> 00:38:08,086 all-time among the women. 1031 00:38:08,186 --> 00:38:09,687 And she's closing in 1032 00:38:09,788 --> 00:38:11,456 on Jesse Labreck's record. 1033 00:38:11,556 --> 00:38:13,424 - I've been watching Jesse Labreck 1034 00:38:13,525 --> 00:38:14,492 since I was little. 1035 00:38:14,592 --> 00:38:16,694 Knowing that I, in this season, 1036 00:38:16,794 --> 00:38:19,397 could become the female with the most buzzers 1037 00:38:19,497 --> 00:38:23,468 is crazy when I've only been on for four seasons. 1038 00:38:23,568 --> 00:38:25,537 - Taylor's mom and training partners 1039 00:38:25,637 --> 00:38:27,138 on the sideline. 1040 00:38:27,238 --> 00:38:29,808 Other friends and family watching from back in Colorado. 1041 00:38:29,908 --> 00:38:31,342 [all cheering] 1042 00:38:31,442 --> 00:38:34,012 [countdown clock beeping] 1043 00:38:34,112 --> 00:38:35,814 Taylor's our reigning women's champ. 1044 00:38:35,914 --> 00:38:38,383 Made it to the final 32 last year. 1045 00:38:38,483 --> 00:38:41,419 Won races against some of our top men along the way. 1046 00:38:41,519 --> 00:38:43,054 Akbar, she is so consistent. 1047 00:38:43,154 --> 00:38:45,957 Has never failed to finish a course in qualifying. 1048 00:38:46,057 --> 00:38:47,158 - That's incredible. 1049 00:38:47,258 --> 00:38:49,394 That is an absolutely incredible feat. 1050 00:38:49,494 --> 00:38:50,628 [crowd cheering] 1051 00:38:50,728 --> 00:38:51,963 - Let's go! - Let's go, Tay! 1052 00:38:52,063 --> 00:38:54,732 - Now, she's got to have quick feet on Diamond Dash. 1053 00:38:54,832 --> 00:38:56,067 - Well, not to put pressure on, Akbar, 1054 00:38:56,167 --> 00:38:57,836 but it's such a loaded field of women this year. 1055 00:38:57,936 --> 00:38:59,103 - Ooh. 1056 00:38:59,204 --> 00:39:02,540 - She very likely needs a buzzer to move on. 1057 00:39:02,640 --> 00:39:04,976 Remember, only the top six women will advance 1058 00:39:05,076 --> 00:39:06,477 to race on the Tripleheader. 1059 00:39:06,578 --> 00:39:08,379 We saw her first on "Ninja Junior," 1060 00:39:08,479 --> 00:39:10,481 and the thing that struck us both, Akbar, 1061 00:39:10,582 --> 00:39:12,317 was what a ferocious competitor she is. 1062 00:39:12,417 --> 00:39:13,718 - Yeah. 1063 00:39:13,818 --> 00:39:16,187 - She loves it when the pressure is at its highest. 1064 00:39:16,287 --> 00:39:17,622 - Matt, she doesn't like to lose. 1065 00:39:17,722 --> 00:39:19,757 She literally focuses on winning. 1066 00:39:19,858 --> 00:39:22,126 - Well, it reminds me a lot of "Flex" Labreck, 1067 00:39:22,227 --> 00:39:25,697 the woman whose buzzer record she is chasing. 1068 00:39:25,797 --> 00:39:28,066 - Yeah, that's right, and we've seen her grow up, Matt. 1069 00:39:28,166 --> 00:39:30,068 I can't believe she's in college now. 1070 00:39:30,168 --> 00:39:31,936 - Yeah, she's going to the University of 1071 00:39:32,036 --> 00:39:34,205 Northern Colorado, studying nursing. 1072 00:39:34,305 --> 00:39:36,908 wants to help people. 1073 00:39:37,008 --> 00:39:39,544 Just needs the dismount here on Tilt-A-Whirl. 1074 00:39:39,644 --> 00:39:41,679 [crowd cheering] 1075 00:39:41,779 --> 00:39:44,048 Well, she has made it look so easy so far, 1076 00:39:44,148 --> 00:39:46,117 but needs to get past Kaleidoscope 1077 00:39:46,217 --> 00:39:48,653 to assure her spot in the next round. 1078 00:39:48,753 --> 00:39:51,489 Right now, she's on track to beat Baylee Beckstrand 1079 00:39:51,589 --> 00:39:53,324 for the fastest time for the women. 1080 00:39:53,424 --> 00:39:55,593 These ninjas really pushing the pace. 1081 00:39:55,693 --> 00:39:59,130 - Ooh, that was a low flight right there. 1082 00:39:59,230 --> 00:40:00,832 I got a little scared and nervous. 1083 00:40:00,932 --> 00:40:02,367 [crowd cheering] 1084 00:40:02,467 --> 00:40:04,269 Nice. Good--good form. 1085 00:40:04,369 --> 00:40:05,403 - And she moves ever closer-- 1086 00:40:05,503 --> 00:40:06,804 - Watch the way she comes up. 1087 00:40:06,905 --> 00:40:08,940 I mean, these are literally, like, doing pullups. 1088 00:40:09,040 --> 00:40:11,009 [crowd cheering] 1089 00:40:11,109 --> 00:40:13,678 - Well, a strong run. - Nice. 1090 00:40:13,778 --> 00:40:14,946 - Can she get the dismount? 1091 00:40:15,046 --> 00:40:16,381 - To be good is not good enough, 1092 00:40:16,481 --> 00:40:17,749 if you dream of being great. 1093 00:40:17,849 --> 00:40:19,817 And Taylor Greene dreams of being great 1094 00:40:19,918 --> 00:40:21,419 because she is great. 1095 00:40:21,519 --> 00:40:23,888 - I was gonna say, Akbar, it feels like she's there, 1096 00:40:23,988 --> 00:40:27,625 as Taylor Greene, her ninth buzzer! 1097 00:40:27,725 --> 00:40:28,826 [buzzer blares] 1098 00:40:28,926 --> 00:40:31,829 [crowd cheering] 1099 00:40:32,930 --> 00:40:34,832 Taylor, it feels like when the pressure 1100 00:40:34,933 --> 00:40:38,136 is at its highest, that's when you shine the brightest. 1101 00:40:38,236 --> 00:40:40,772 You just got your ninth buzzer. 1102 00:40:40,872 --> 00:40:43,508 Fastest time of the night for the women, Taylor. 1103 00:40:43,608 --> 00:40:46,911 What's it like just crushing these courses? 1104 00:40:47,011 --> 00:40:48,012 - I mean, it's amazing. 1105 00:40:48,112 --> 00:40:50,014 I always focus on hitting a buzzer 1106 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:53,084 and expect to hit a buzzer, but sometimes the pressure, 1107 00:40:53,184 --> 00:40:54,152 I can really feel it. 1108 00:40:54,252 --> 00:40:55,620 And today was one of those days, 1109 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:56,954 where I was kind of feeling it, but I'm glad I was able 1110 00:40:57,055 --> 00:40:58,189 to pull it out and get past that-- 1111 00:40:58,289 --> 00:41:00,591 - Wait, this was you feeling the pressure? 1112 00:41:00,692 --> 00:41:02,994 Oh, my goodness. - Wow. 1113 00:41:03,094 --> 00:41:05,430 - Well, Taylor Greene, you are money. 1114 00:41:05,530 --> 00:41:06,864 Hit that buzzer one more time 1115 00:41:06,964 --> 00:41:08,166 and go celebrate with your friends. 1116 00:41:08,266 --> 00:41:09,267 [buzzer blares] 1117 00:41:09,367 --> 00:41:11,736 [crowd cheering] 1118 00:41:11,836 --> 00:41:14,539 Now, remember, only the top six women will advance 1119 00:41:14,639 --> 00:41:16,240 to race in the next round. 1120 00:41:16,341 --> 00:41:17,942 Taylor and the others who've hit buzzers 1121 00:41:18,042 --> 00:41:21,212 are now locked in, with only two more ladies left to run. 1122 00:41:21,312 --> 00:41:24,215 On the men's side, only 14 will move on, 1123 00:41:24,315 --> 00:41:27,118 and right now, 9 have guaranteed their spot 1124 00:41:27,218 --> 00:41:29,354 with a few more runners left to go. 1125 00:41:29,454 --> 00:41:31,456 And it's looking like you'll have to hit a buzzer 1126 00:41:31,556 --> 00:41:33,024 and do it in a fast time 1127 00:41:33,124 --> 00:41:35,893 to have a chance of getting to the next round. 1128 00:41:35,994 --> 00:41:38,396 Up next, Jessie Graff has a chance 1129 00:41:38,496 --> 00:41:40,264 to get her ninth buzzer. 1130 00:41:40,365 --> 00:41:44,669 And she's doing it once again in high heels. 1131 00:41:44,769 --> 00:41:47,205 The "Ninja" legend runs when we come back 1132 00:41:47,305 --> 00:41:49,440 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1133 00:41:53,411 --> 00:41:54,712 - Welcome back to the Regional Finals 1134 00:41:54,812 --> 00:41:56,381 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1135 00:41:56,481 --> 00:41:58,049 In the last few minutes, we've had 1136 00:41:58,149 --> 00:42:00,685 a flurry of fast finishers, with Simeon Serrano... 1137 00:42:00,785 --> 00:42:02,620 - Wow, that's a good time. 1138 00:42:02,720 --> 00:42:03,721 - Max Manson... 1139 00:42:03,821 --> 00:42:06,124 - Okay! - Ah! 1140 00:42:06,224 --> 00:42:08,893 - Colt Elder... - That was fast. 1141 00:42:08,993 --> 00:42:10,495 - And Max Feinberg 1142 00:42:10,595 --> 00:42:12,930 all finishing with times to guarantee them 1143 00:42:13,030 --> 00:42:15,366 a spot in the next round. 1144 00:42:15,466 --> 00:42:17,802 All those fast finishes left Brian Beckstrand 1145 00:42:17,902 --> 00:42:19,670 on the bubble in 14th place. 1146 00:42:19,771 --> 00:42:21,739 His fate would be decided by round one's 1147 00:42:21,839 --> 00:42:24,876 final male competitor, Colorado's Glenn Albright. 1148 00:42:24,976 --> 00:42:26,744 The seven-time "Ninja" veteran would need 1149 00:42:26,844 --> 00:42:28,479 to finish faster than Beckstrand's time 1150 00:42:28,579 --> 00:42:30,882 of 2 minutes, 15 seconds. - Ooh. 1151 00:42:30,982 --> 00:42:32,283 Wow, he fell forward. 1152 00:42:32,383 --> 00:42:33,751 If you gonna fall, fall forward. 1153 00:42:33,851 --> 00:42:35,887 - The former track star had the speed 1154 00:42:35,987 --> 00:42:37,688 but started to run out of gas at the end. 1155 00:42:37,789 --> 00:42:39,023 - Oh, he's feeling it now. 1156 00:42:39,123 --> 00:42:40,992 That grimace is never a good thing. 1157 00:42:41,092 --> 00:42:43,294 - Fingertips locked in! 1158 00:42:43,394 --> 00:42:45,029 Can he get the dismount? 1159 00:42:45,129 --> 00:42:46,798 - You're too close. Oh! 1160 00:42:46,898 --> 00:42:49,267 He just keeps falling forward! 1161 00:42:49,367 --> 00:42:51,169 - It wasn't always pretty, but he made it 1162 00:42:51,269 --> 00:42:52,670 to the buzzer fast enough, 1163 00:42:52,770 --> 00:42:54,505 and he's moving on to the Tripleheader. 1164 00:42:54,605 --> 00:42:56,340 He knocks out Brian Beckstrand, 1165 00:42:56,441 --> 00:42:58,676 who will not advance, but he'll still get to 1166 00:42:58,776 --> 00:43:01,612 cheer on his three kids in the next round. 1167 00:43:01,712 --> 00:43:03,915 Among the women, the next-to-last athlete 1168 00:43:04,015 --> 00:43:05,917 was LA's Daniella Blanchard, 1169 00:43:06,017 --> 00:43:07,919 roommates with "Ninja" great Jessie Graff. 1170 00:43:08,019 --> 00:43:09,420 - Whoo! 1171 00:43:09,520 --> 00:43:10,721 - Two years ago, Blanchard fell 1172 00:43:10,822 --> 00:43:12,256 on the very first obstacle, 1173 00:43:12,356 --> 00:43:13,825 and she almost fell early tonight. 1174 00:43:13,925 --> 00:43:15,226 - Hell of a save right there. 1175 00:43:15,326 --> 00:43:17,929 [crowd cheering] 1176 00:43:18,029 --> 00:43:19,931 - But she battled... - Yeah! 1177 00:43:20,031 --> 00:43:21,499 She does like diamonds! 1178 00:43:21,599 --> 00:43:23,034 [crowd cheering] 1179 00:43:23,134 --> 00:43:24,402 - And made it to the Warped Wall. 1180 00:43:24,502 --> 00:43:26,104 - Do not succumb to the pain. 1181 00:43:26,204 --> 00:43:28,239 - She couldn't get to the top two weeks ago, 1182 00:43:28,339 --> 00:43:29,340 but tonight, she did. 1183 00:43:29,440 --> 00:43:30,608 - On the first go. 1184 00:43:30,708 --> 00:43:31,976 [buzzer blares] 1185 00:43:32,076 --> 00:43:34,245 [crowd cheering] 1186 00:43:34,345 --> 00:43:36,013 - This is not real! 1187 00:43:36,114 --> 00:43:38,282 - She punched her ticket to the Tripleheader. 1188 00:43:38,382 --> 00:43:39,817 Now it's her roommate's turn, 1189 00:43:39,917 --> 00:43:42,253 and Zuri's gonna get her started. 1190 00:43:42,353 --> 00:43:45,056 - Guys, Jessie Graff hit a buzzer a couple 1191 00:43:45,156 --> 00:43:46,958 of weeks ago in high heels, 1192 00:43:47,058 --> 00:43:50,661 and now she is back to try and do it again. 1193 00:43:50,761 --> 00:43:53,197 She is showing off those flexible Hero Heels 1194 00:43:53,297 --> 00:43:55,733 that she helped design for her movie stunt work. 1195 00:43:55,833 --> 00:43:58,436 She's confident she can finish the course in them, 1196 00:43:58,536 --> 00:44:01,072 and there's a lot riding on this run. 1197 00:44:01,172 --> 00:44:03,774 Jessie currently has eight career buzzers. 1198 00:44:03,875 --> 00:44:06,043 If she gets another one, she'll be tied 1199 00:44:06,144 --> 00:44:08,012 for second among the women with Taylor Greene, 1200 00:44:08,112 --> 00:44:10,848 who just got her ninth minutes ago. 1201 00:44:10,948 --> 00:44:14,018 - Jessie's mom, Ginny, will be leading the cheers, 1202 00:44:14,118 --> 00:44:16,454 along with Jessie's roommate, Daniella, 1203 00:44:16,554 --> 00:44:18,055 who just hit a buzzer. 1204 00:44:18,156 --> 00:44:21,759 And as always, lots of Jessie fans in the crowd. 1205 00:44:21,859 --> 00:44:24,162 Remember, only six women from tonight will move on, 1206 00:44:24,262 --> 00:44:26,397 and five have already hit buzzers. 1207 00:44:26,497 --> 00:44:28,833 [countdown clock beeping] 1208 00:44:28,933 --> 00:44:31,536 So Jessie needs at least reach the Warped Wall 1209 00:44:31,636 --> 00:44:33,638 faster than Violet Kepo'o's time 1210 00:44:33,738 --> 00:44:35,740 of 2 minutes, 29 seconds. 1211 00:44:35,840 --> 00:44:37,608 - Daniella's like, come on, roomie. 1212 00:44:37,708 --> 00:44:39,310 I want you to join me. 1213 00:44:39,410 --> 00:44:43,614 - One of the top stunt women in Hollywood. 1214 00:44:43,714 --> 00:44:45,082 Ooh! - Wow. 1215 00:44:45,182 --> 00:44:47,852 - A little split. She knows how to dismount. 1216 00:44:47,952 --> 00:44:50,254 The former pole vaulter moving quickly. 1217 00:44:50,354 --> 00:44:51,989 - In heels, though, Matt, in heels. 1218 00:44:52,089 --> 00:44:52,990 She's doing that. 1219 00:44:53,090 --> 00:44:54,392 That's what we call a flex. 1220 00:44:54,492 --> 00:44:56,627 And I'm not talking about her flexing her muscles. 1221 00:44:56,727 --> 00:44:57,728 That's a flex. 1222 00:44:57,828 --> 00:44:59,263 I'm so good, I can run 1223 00:44:59,363 --> 00:45:01,198 a "Ninja Warrior" course in heels. 1224 00:45:01,299 --> 00:45:03,100 - Her upper-body strength is insane. 1225 00:45:03,200 --> 00:45:07,071 I believe she was up to 41 pullups. 1226 00:45:07,171 --> 00:45:08,439 - Yeah. 1227 00:45:08,539 --> 00:45:10,808 - Just incredible. 1228 00:45:10,908 --> 00:45:12,176 And look at that. 1229 00:45:12,276 --> 00:45:14,178 Just wheeling her whole body to get 1230 00:45:14,278 --> 00:45:16,514 the Tilt-A-Whirl into place. 1231 00:45:16,614 --> 00:45:19,116 What an athletic dismount. 1232 00:45:19,216 --> 00:45:21,085 The Godfather, Captain NBC, 1233 00:45:21,185 --> 00:45:23,921 all the "Ninja" greats out to watch this one. 1234 00:45:24,021 --> 00:45:25,790 [crowd cheering] 1235 00:45:25,890 --> 00:45:28,092 She's smiling, but it's not over. 1236 00:45:28,192 --> 00:45:30,261 Still needs to get through Kaleidoscope, 1237 00:45:30,361 --> 00:45:33,097 and we've seen plenty of top ninjas fall here. 1238 00:45:33,197 --> 00:45:37,602 Jessie hoping to get that ninth career buzzer. 1239 00:45:37,702 --> 00:45:39,537 [crowd cheering] 1240 00:45:39,637 --> 00:45:42,273 - Well, you know the one thing Jessie's known for 1241 00:45:42,373 --> 00:45:43,407 is her grip strength. 1242 00:45:43,507 --> 00:45:45,610 She's got incredible grip strength. 1243 00:45:45,710 --> 00:45:47,878 She's also a really good strategist. 1244 00:45:47,979 --> 00:45:50,748 She really maps out what she's going to do. 1245 00:45:52,650 --> 00:45:55,119 - And Jessie Graff. 1246 00:45:55,219 --> 00:45:56,487 She's done it! 1247 00:45:56,587 --> 00:45:58,823 With that, she beats Violet Kepo'o's time 1248 00:45:58,923 --> 00:46:00,358 to the Warped Wall, 1249 00:46:00,458 --> 00:46:03,561 so she's definitely in the top six, and she's moving on. 1250 00:46:03,661 --> 00:46:05,696 Now she wants that ninth buzzer. 1251 00:46:05,796 --> 00:46:08,065 crowd: [chanting] Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 1252 00:46:08,165 --> 00:46:12,970 - Jessie Graff in high heels for her ninth buzzer. 1253 00:46:13,070 --> 00:46:15,473 And she does it! 1254 00:46:15,573 --> 00:46:17,942 [buzzer blares] 1255 00:46:18,042 --> 00:46:20,945 [upbeat music] 1256 00:46:21,045 --> 00:46:24,282 Jessie Graff gets another buzzer! 1257 00:46:24,382 --> 00:46:26,550 - I thought last one was my favorite. 1258 00:46:26,651 --> 00:46:28,953 That one was my favorite ever. 1259 00:46:29,053 --> 00:46:31,322 - The next one is always your favorite. 1260 00:46:31,422 --> 00:46:32,990 - That's the one that pushes me. 1261 00:46:33,090 --> 00:46:34,091 - That might be true. 1262 00:46:34,191 --> 00:46:35,292 - Well, I gotta say, you know what? 1263 00:46:35,393 --> 00:46:37,628 Those Hero Heels performed admirably. 1264 00:46:37,728 --> 00:46:38,629 - They did. 1265 00:46:38,729 --> 00:46:40,331 - Your ninth all-time buzzer. 1266 00:46:40,431 --> 00:46:41,599 Jessie, love watching you perform. 1267 00:46:41,699 --> 00:46:42,967 Hit the buzzer one more time. Let's celebrate. 1268 00:46:43,067 --> 00:46:44,702 - I love you guys too. 1269 00:46:44,802 --> 00:46:47,838 [crowd cheering] 1270 00:46:48,973 --> 00:46:51,242 - Always a pleasure, Akbar, watching one 1271 00:46:51,342 --> 00:46:53,244 of the best who's ever done it. 1272 00:46:55,246 --> 00:46:57,314 So Jessie's one of the six women 1273 00:46:57,415 --> 00:46:58,916 who will now move on to go racing 1274 00:46:59,016 --> 00:47:01,218 on our three-lane race course. 1275 00:47:01,318 --> 00:47:03,320 Among those joining her is her roommate, 1276 00:47:03,421 --> 00:47:04,455 Daniella Blanchard, 1277 00:47:04,555 --> 00:47:06,624 who got her first buzzer. 1278 00:47:06,724 --> 00:47:08,426 For the men, Luke Beckstrand had 1279 00:47:08,526 --> 00:47:10,328 the fastest time in round one. 1280 00:47:10,428 --> 00:47:12,129 He'll now join his sister Baylee 1281 00:47:12,229 --> 00:47:14,031 and brother Kai in round two. 1282 00:47:14,131 --> 00:47:16,667 Ashton Myler will be joining his sister Payton 1283 00:47:16,767 --> 00:47:18,202 for the racing as well. 1284 00:47:18,302 --> 00:47:20,604 Among the other 14 men who advanced from 1285 00:47:20,705 --> 00:47:24,241 this round is dad-to-be Zay Keaton. 1286 00:47:24,342 --> 00:47:26,043 And the final two spots were captured 1287 00:47:26,143 --> 00:47:27,778 by veterans Nick Hanson 1288 00:47:27,878 --> 00:47:30,648 and the Godfather, David Campbell. 1289 00:47:30,748 --> 00:47:32,183 They'll now join the 10 athletes 1290 00:47:32,283 --> 00:47:33,884 who got a bye in the first round, 1291 00:47:33,984 --> 00:47:36,887 including our defending champ, Kai Beckstrand. 1292 00:47:36,987 --> 00:47:39,690 All ten of these ninjas were so fast in qualifying, 1293 00:47:39,790 --> 00:47:43,094 they got to jump directly to round two. 1294 00:47:43,194 --> 00:47:44,929 So now we're on the move. 1295 00:47:45,029 --> 00:47:48,099 When we come back, we'll be on our three-lane race course, 1296 00:47:48,199 --> 00:47:51,068 watching three ninjas go head to head to head. 1297 00:47:51,168 --> 00:47:53,370 - It's our first look at the Tripleheader. 1298 00:47:53,471 --> 00:47:55,072 I can't wait. 1299 00:47:55,172 --> 00:47:58,008 - It's all next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1300 00:48:02,680 --> 00:48:04,682 - Welcome back, as we open a new chapter 1301 00:48:04,782 --> 00:48:07,084 in "American Ninja Warrior" history. 1302 00:48:07,184 --> 00:48:11,689 For the first time, we'll have three ninjas racing each other. 1303 00:48:11,789 --> 00:48:13,124 - This is gonna be crazy. 1304 00:48:13,224 --> 00:48:14,658 And I can't wait to watch. 1305 00:48:14,759 --> 00:48:16,227 - For a look at this unique course, 1306 00:48:16,327 --> 00:48:17,528 let's go down to Zuri. 1307 00:48:17,628 --> 00:48:20,464 - Guys, the race starts here with three ninjas, 1308 00:48:20,564 --> 00:48:22,633 but only two will move on. 1309 00:48:22,733 --> 00:48:25,970 First up, it's a mad dash across the uneven steps 1310 00:48:26,070 --> 00:48:27,805 of Island Hopper. 1311 00:48:27,905 --> 00:48:29,874 Then it's the iconic Cliffhanger 1312 00:48:29,974 --> 00:48:31,375 with its tiny ledges. 1313 00:48:31,475 --> 00:48:32,810 But there's a twist. 1314 00:48:32,910 --> 00:48:35,746 We've added a dangerous leap to grab the flaps 1315 00:48:35,846 --> 00:48:38,315 on that birdhouse at the end. 1316 00:48:38,416 --> 00:48:41,051 Finally, it's a brand-new one, Bounce House. 1317 00:48:41,152 --> 00:48:42,553 The ninjas will have to maneuver 1318 00:48:42,653 --> 00:48:45,589 through a series of bungees to reach the buzzer. 1319 00:48:45,689 --> 00:48:47,391 Only the top two ninjas in each race 1320 00:48:47,491 --> 00:48:48,793 advance to the National Finals. 1321 00:48:48,893 --> 00:48:50,060 [buzzer blares] 1322 00:48:50,161 --> 00:48:52,830 - Moments ago, our ninjas determined 1323 00:48:52,930 --> 00:48:54,565 the matchups for these races. 1324 00:48:54,665 --> 00:48:56,367 - Glenn Albright. - Rematch. 1325 00:48:56,467 --> 00:48:57,735 - Here we go again. 1326 00:48:57,835 --> 00:48:59,603 - The athletes who got a bye in the first round 1327 00:48:59,703 --> 00:49:01,906 pulled names of who they'll be racing against. 1328 00:49:02,006 --> 00:49:03,440 - Here we got Nick Hanson. 1329 00:49:03,541 --> 00:49:05,242 [crowd cheering] 1330 00:49:05,342 --> 00:49:09,113 - That's created some interesting matchups, 1331 00:49:09,213 --> 00:49:11,916 like defending champ Kai Beckstrand in a group 1332 00:49:12,016 --> 00:49:14,785 with the Godfather, David Campbell. 1333 00:49:14,885 --> 00:49:17,988 And Jessie Graff's group includes her roommate, 1334 00:49:18,088 --> 00:49:19,924 Daniella Blanchard. 1335 00:49:20,024 --> 00:49:21,892 [crowd cheering] 1336 00:49:21,992 --> 00:49:25,229 This three-lane course is like nothing we've ever seen before. 1337 00:49:25,329 --> 00:49:28,432 And the first to try it out is a veteran group. 1338 00:49:28,532 --> 00:49:30,067 In the far lane, we've got 1339 00:49:30,167 --> 00:49:31,902 the 5'2" fan favorite, 1340 00:49:32,002 --> 00:49:33,237 Nate Hansen. 1341 00:49:33,337 --> 00:49:34,271 In the middle, 1342 00:49:34,371 --> 00:49:35,706 it's the Coast Guard recruiter 1343 00:49:35,806 --> 00:49:37,641 from Guam, Deren Perez. 1344 00:49:37,741 --> 00:49:38,709 And in the red lane, 1345 00:49:38,809 --> 00:49:39,910 it's one of the favorites 1346 00:49:40,010 --> 00:49:41,912 to win it all, Josiah Pippel. 1347 00:49:42,012 --> 00:49:43,347 [upbeat music] 1348 00:49:43,447 --> 00:49:45,015 - Tripleheader's something we've never done before, 1349 00:49:45,115 --> 00:49:46,851 and so I guess we're the pioneers, 1350 00:49:46,951 --> 00:49:48,752 which is gonna be really interesting. 1351 00:49:48,853 --> 00:49:49,954 - Still neck-and-neck! 1352 00:49:50,054 --> 00:49:50,955 - In every season I've competed, 1353 00:49:51,055 --> 00:49:52,590 I've done some form of racing. 1354 00:49:52,690 --> 00:49:54,058 I feel confident that I can win this. 1355 00:49:54,158 --> 00:49:55,559 [crowd cheering] 1356 00:49:55,659 --> 00:49:59,196 - Josiah, a Stage 4 National Finalist. 1357 00:49:59,296 --> 00:50:02,199 - Matt, he's got a great pace going right now. 1358 00:50:02,299 --> 00:50:04,235 - Gnarly Nate, also an amazing athlete. 1359 00:50:04,335 --> 00:50:07,571 - Never underestimate Gnarly Ninja Nate! 1360 00:50:07,671 --> 00:50:09,006 - I'm like, all right. [laughs] 1361 00:50:09,106 --> 00:50:10,241 Here I am. 1362 00:50:10,341 --> 00:50:11,909 Let's do it. - Here we go. 1363 00:50:12,009 --> 00:50:13,177 Whoa, Nelly! 1364 00:50:13,277 --> 00:50:14,545 - If you're getting chased by a bear, 1365 00:50:14,645 --> 00:50:15,880 you don't have to be the fastest. 1366 00:50:15,980 --> 00:50:18,382 Just don't be last. 1367 00:50:18,482 --> 00:50:21,018 - Deren's got the group from Guam cheering for him, 1368 00:50:21,118 --> 00:50:23,220 including Rai Flores, who runs later. 1369 00:50:23,320 --> 00:50:24,989 - Biba! 1370 00:50:25,089 --> 00:50:26,891 - Nate's getting support from his friends, 1371 00:50:26,991 --> 00:50:29,059 including Taylor Greene. 1372 00:50:29,159 --> 00:50:30,861 And Josiah's family and girlfriend 1373 00:50:30,961 --> 00:50:33,464 will be on his sideline. - I love you, Josiah! 1374 00:50:33,564 --> 00:50:34,965 You got it! 1375 00:50:35,065 --> 00:50:37,167 - Josiah was the fastest in qualifying, 1376 00:50:37,268 --> 00:50:39,036 so he's probably the favorite. 1377 00:50:39,136 --> 00:50:42,072 But remember, it's top two who move on, 1378 00:50:42,172 --> 00:50:43,607 and finishing the course is important. 1379 00:50:43,707 --> 00:50:45,709 That'll get you a better seed for racing 1380 00:50:45,809 --> 00:50:47,845 in the National Finals. 1381 00:50:47,945 --> 00:50:50,114 [crowd cheering] 1382 00:50:50,214 --> 00:50:51,749 Well, here we go. 1383 00:50:51,849 --> 00:50:54,451 It's our first-ever three-lane race. 1384 00:50:54,552 --> 00:50:56,620 [countdown clock beeping] 1385 00:50:56,720 --> 00:50:57,988 Island Hopper is first. 1386 00:50:58,088 --> 00:50:59,189 - Nice and quick here. 1387 00:50:59,290 --> 00:51:00,724 - And Josiah jumps out in front. 1388 00:51:00,824 --> 00:51:02,660 - Wow. - [laughs] 1389 00:51:02,760 --> 00:51:04,795 - He's a strong climber, Josiah Pippel, 1390 00:51:04,895 --> 00:51:06,030 favored in this one. 1391 00:51:06,130 --> 00:51:08,299 - Those ledges are only two inches deep. 1392 00:51:08,399 --> 00:51:10,134 Then you have to jump to the birdhouse. 1393 00:51:10,234 --> 00:51:12,169 Those flaps will come down. 1394 00:51:12,269 --> 00:51:14,338 Got it! 1395 00:51:14,438 --> 00:51:16,173 Now he'll give us our first look 1396 00:51:16,273 --> 00:51:18,175 at this new obstacle, Bounce House. 1397 00:51:18,275 --> 00:51:20,477 Gotta hop up to the top then grab those bungees. 1398 00:51:20,578 --> 00:51:22,546 This takes a lot of grip. 1399 00:51:22,646 --> 00:51:23,981 It's so easy to slip off. 1400 00:51:24,081 --> 00:51:25,950 Well, it's not over, Akbar. 1401 00:51:26,050 --> 00:51:27,318 Anything can happen. 1402 00:51:27,418 --> 00:51:28,719 This is a battle. 1403 00:51:28,819 --> 00:51:31,322 And remember, second place moves on as well. 1404 00:51:31,422 --> 00:51:34,224 - We got all three of them on the Bounce House now. 1405 00:51:34,325 --> 00:51:36,594 And Josiah Pippel hit the buzzer first! 1406 00:51:36,694 --> 00:51:38,829 Now who's coming in second? 1407 00:51:38,929 --> 00:51:40,297 - Yeah, it's not over. 1408 00:51:40,397 --> 00:51:41,865 Whoever comes out on top between these two 1409 00:51:41,966 --> 00:51:43,233 will also advance. 1410 00:51:43,334 --> 00:51:44,935 [dramatic music] 1411 00:51:45,035 --> 00:51:46,003 Nate's got the lead right now. 1412 00:51:46,103 --> 00:51:48,939 Can he hold on? 1413 00:51:49,039 --> 00:51:52,176 - Deren Perez is pushing Nate Hansen! 1414 00:51:52,276 --> 00:51:53,744 - And Nate Hansen is stopped! 1415 00:51:53,844 --> 00:51:55,779 He's trying to figure out if he should go! 1416 00:51:55,879 --> 00:51:58,782 He needs enough momentum to make that transition! 1417 00:51:58,882 --> 00:52:00,050 Who can make the leap? 1418 00:52:00,150 --> 00:52:01,552 - All right. Just go for it! 1419 00:52:01,652 --> 00:52:02,553 Go for it! 1420 00:52:02,653 --> 00:52:03,854 - Oh, my goodness! 1421 00:52:03,954 --> 00:52:04,922 - Oh, wow! 1422 00:52:05,022 --> 00:52:07,458 - Deren Perez... 1423 00:52:07,558 --> 00:52:09,560 [buzzer blaring] 1424 00:52:09,660 --> 00:52:12,696 Shockingly takes out Nate Hansen! 1425 00:52:12,796 --> 00:52:16,133 Nate just couldn't find the momentum, Akbar. 1426 00:52:16,233 --> 00:52:18,802 - Josiah jumped out to a lead on Island Hopper 1427 00:52:18,902 --> 00:52:20,304 and never looked back. 1428 00:52:20,404 --> 00:52:23,207 He cruised through Bounce House for the easy win. 1429 00:52:23,307 --> 00:52:25,843 But for the other two, it was a battle. 1430 00:52:25,943 --> 00:52:28,812 Nate had the lead but got hung up on the bungees, 1431 00:52:28,912 --> 00:52:32,349 and Deren sailed past him to capture second place. 1432 00:52:32,449 --> 00:52:35,686 - Congratulations, all three of you, on a great race. 1433 00:52:35,786 --> 00:52:38,155 Deren, Josiah, we'll see you in the next round. 1434 00:52:38,255 --> 00:52:39,990 - Thank you. 1435 00:52:40,090 --> 00:52:42,226 - Awesome. Awesome. - Good job, bros. 1436 00:52:42,326 --> 00:52:43,761 [crowd cheering] 1437 00:52:43,861 --> 00:52:45,896 - Our next group is heading to the start line, 1438 00:52:45,996 --> 00:52:47,631 led by the Papal Ninja. 1439 00:52:47,731 --> 00:52:49,199 He had the bye in the first round 1440 00:52:49,299 --> 00:52:51,335 and pulled the names of Max Manson, 1441 00:52:51,435 --> 00:52:53,904 the Stanford grad student and rocket scientist, 1442 00:52:54,004 --> 00:52:56,106 plus Alaska's Nick Hanson. 1443 00:52:56,206 --> 00:52:58,275 Sean and Nick, two crowd favorites, 1444 00:52:58,375 --> 00:53:01,011 have a long "Ninja" history together. 1445 00:53:02,579 --> 00:53:04,214 - Nick and I have been competing together for 1446 00:53:04,314 --> 00:53:05,582 quite a number of years now, 1447 00:53:05,682 --> 00:53:07,384 and he's always been really inspiring. 1448 00:53:07,484 --> 00:53:09,286 - Redemption, baby! 1449 00:53:09,386 --> 00:53:10,754 Let's go! - Nice! 1450 00:53:10,854 --> 00:53:14,158 - Got it! - I feel accomplished! 1451 00:53:14,258 --> 00:53:15,826 [dramatic music] 1452 00:53:15,926 --> 00:53:18,128 Sean, Brian, and I have been battling these courses 1453 00:53:18,228 --> 00:53:20,197 for years, so it's pretty cool 1454 00:53:20,297 --> 00:53:22,066 to have the honor to race against him. 1455 00:53:22,166 --> 00:53:23,500 He's a legend. 1456 00:53:24,735 --> 00:53:27,538 - Both of them have experience racing on the show. 1457 00:53:27,638 --> 00:53:28,839 It's definitely a little intimidating 1458 00:53:28,939 --> 00:53:30,074 going up against that. 1459 00:53:30,174 --> 00:53:33,177 But I think that I have a solid chance. 1460 00:53:33,277 --> 00:53:36,547 - And he gets that buzzer. 1461 00:53:36,647 --> 00:53:38,882 - I don't think I get nervous, no matter who I race, 1462 00:53:38,982 --> 00:53:41,051 but there's gonna be no mercy on this course. 1463 00:53:42,820 --> 00:53:44,088 [crowd cheering] 1464 00:53:44,188 --> 00:53:45,756 - Well, Akbar, these athletes have 1465 00:53:45,856 --> 00:53:49,293 experienced racing head-to-head but not head-to-head-to-head. 1466 00:53:49,393 --> 00:53:51,395 [countdown clock beeping] 1467 00:53:51,495 --> 00:53:53,197 - All right. It's showtime. 1468 00:53:53,297 --> 00:53:55,199 Ooh! Okay! 1469 00:53:55,299 --> 00:53:56,467 I see you, Nick Hanson! 1470 00:53:56,567 --> 00:53:59,203 Looks like he's running on top of glaciers! 1471 00:53:59,303 --> 00:54:03,140 - All three so close as they take on Cliffhanger. 1472 00:54:03,240 --> 00:54:04,942 Max Manson is an experienced climber 1473 00:54:05,042 --> 00:54:07,344 and looks like he's pulling ahead. 1474 00:54:07,444 --> 00:54:09,813 - And you saw Brian with the quick lache! 1475 00:54:09,913 --> 00:54:11,815 Oh! - Oh! 1476 00:54:11,915 --> 00:54:14,651 Max Manson is down! - Wow! 1477 00:54:14,752 --> 00:54:17,754 - The climber couldn't make the final grab on the birdhouse. 1478 00:54:17,855 --> 00:54:20,257 So that means Nick Hanson is moving on. 1479 00:54:20,357 --> 00:54:21,425 - Yeah. 1480 00:54:21,525 --> 00:54:23,460 - So these two experienced veterans, 1481 00:54:23,560 --> 00:54:25,629 Sean Bryan and Nick Hanson, will be moving on 1482 00:54:25,729 --> 00:54:27,231 to the National Finals. 1483 00:54:27,331 --> 00:54:28,565 But this is for seeding now. 1484 00:54:28,665 --> 00:54:30,300 Let's see who can win this. 1485 00:54:30,400 --> 00:54:32,569 The faster you finish means a better seed, 1486 00:54:32,669 --> 00:54:33,804 and you'll be in a group 1487 00:54:33,904 --> 00:54:35,472 with slower competition in the finals. 1488 00:54:35,572 --> 00:54:37,307 - Sean Bryan making his way through. 1489 00:54:37,407 --> 00:54:39,076 But don't count out Nick Hanson. 1490 00:54:39,176 --> 00:54:41,945 - Watch your feet! And hangs on! 1491 00:54:42,045 --> 00:54:42,946 - Whoo! 1492 00:54:43,046 --> 00:54:45,115 - Sean Bryan gets the win! 1493 00:54:45,215 --> 00:54:46,717 - Of course, for seeding it's so important, 1494 00:54:46,817 --> 00:54:48,519 so Nick Hanson still wants to finish. 1495 00:54:48,619 --> 00:54:49,720 - Absolutely. - Ooh. 1496 00:54:49,820 --> 00:54:51,255 He's at the bottom part of the bungee. 1497 00:54:51,355 --> 00:54:53,090 He might go down, Matt. Ooh. 1498 00:54:53,190 --> 00:54:54,424 - He is looking gassed. 1499 00:54:54,525 --> 00:54:57,327 All he's got. - Ooh. 1500 00:54:59,663 --> 00:55:01,832 He's holding on. 1501 00:55:01,932 --> 00:55:04,201 Hold on, Nick! 1502 00:55:04,301 --> 00:55:05,369 Oh, oh! 1503 00:55:05,469 --> 00:55:07,037 - No! 1504 00:55:07,137 --> 00:55:08,539 He doesn't make it to the buzzer, 1505 00:55:08,639 --> 00:55:10,741 and that will hurt his seeding in the next round, 1506 00:55:10,841 --> 00:55:14,912 but Nick Hanson is still moving on to the National Finals. 1507 00:55:15,012 --> 00:55:17,648 - Well, Max Manson looked strong early but couldn't 1508 00:55:17,748 --> 00:55:20,250 clamp down on the birdhouse. 1509 00:55:20,350 --> 00:55:22,419 That made it easy for the other two. 1510 00:55:22,519 --> 00:55:24,855 For Sean Bryan, he barely stayed out of the water 1511 00:55:24,955 --> 00:55:26,223 on his way to the buzzer. 1512 00:55:26,323 --> 00:55:27,658 [crowd cheering] 1513 00:55:27,758 --> 00:55:30,928 So Sean Bryan moves on to his ninth National Finals, 1514 00:55:31,028 --> 00:55:34,164 while Nick Hanson will be appearing in his sixth. 1515 00:55:34,264 --> 00:55:37,668 Just ahead, Jessie Graff and Daniella Blanchard 1516 00:55:37,768 --> 00:55:39,570 hang out together as roommates in LA. 1517 00:55:39,670 --> 00:55:41,638 - Can you pass the pepper? - Oh, yeah. 1518 00:55:41,738 --> 00:55:44,041 - Now they'll have to race each other in Vegas 1519 00:55:44,141 --> 00:55:46,610 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1520 00:55:51,648 --> 00:55:53,417 - It's already been a big night for the ladies. 1521 00:55:53,517 --> 00:55:56,053 We had six women hit buzzers in round one. 1522 00:55:56,153 --> 00:55:57,421 - Wow! 1523 00:55:57,521 --> 00:55:59,590 - And now three of them are about to face off 1524 00:55:59,690 --> 00:56:01,124 on the Tripleheader. 1525 00:56:01,225 --> 00:56:03,860 This showdown features impressive teenager 1526 00:56:03,961 --> 00:56:06,496 Baylee Beckstrand along with two ninjas 1527 00:56:06,597 --> 00:56:08,632 who spend a lot of time together, 1528 00:56:08,732 --> 00:56:12,002 LA's Daniella Blanchard and the great Jessie Graff. 1529 00:56:12,102 --> 00:56:13,437 [crowd cheering] 1530 00:56:13,537 --> 00:56:15,939 - Got myself into a predicament. 1531 00:56:16,039 --> 00:56:18,375 - Yeah, what's happening? - [laughs] 1532 00:56:18,475 --> 00:56:21,778 So I have a new roommate, Daniella Blanchard. 1533 00:56:21,878 --> 00:56:23,380 - You need help with anything? 1534 00:56:23,480 --> 00:56:25,015 - Can you pass the pepper? 1535 00:56:25,115 --> 00:56:27,618 I've had roommates before, but Daniella 1536 00:56:27,718 --> 00:56:31,221 appreciates my decorations more than anyone I've ever met. 1537 00:56:31,321 --> 00:56:32,756 - This is fun. - Right? 1538 00:56:32,856 --> 00:56:33,857 - [laughs] 1539 00:56:33,957 --> 00:56:35,158 - We're pretty normal roommates. 1540 00:56:35,259 --> 00:56:36,627 [upbeat music] 1541 00:56:36,727 --> 00:56:39,096 You know, we clean up the house, 1542 00:56:39,196 --> 00:56:43,767 wash dishes, do laundry. 1543 00:56:43,867 --> 00:56:45,035 I mean, we don't touch the floor 1544 00:56:45,135 --> 00:56:48,839 while we do it, but the usual stuff. 1545 00:56:48,939 --> 00:56:51,375 ♪ ♪ 1546 00:56:51,475 --> 00:56:53,277 You ran harder, which means you have 1547 00:56:53,377 --> 00:56:54,278 to get your chest up earlier. - Yes. 1548 00:56:54,378 --> 00:56:56,013 Okay. - You know. Okay. 1549 00:56:56,113 --> 00:56:57,581 - Living with Jessie has improved my skills, 1550 00:56:57,681 --> 00:56:58,982 like, 1,000%. 1551 00:56:59,082 --> 00:57:01,184 - Whoa! [laughs] 1552 00:57:01,285 --> 00:57:04,054 - And now we get to race, so that'll be really interesting. 1553 00:57:04,154 --> 00:57:06,223 And hopefully neither of us get to go home. 1554 00:57:10,360 --> 00:57:11,695 - Well, those two better keep an eye 1555 00:57:11,795 --> 00:57:14,498 on the third member of this group, Baylee Beckstrand. 1556 00:57:14,598 --> 00:57:17,467 She got her second straight buzzer earlier tonight. 1557 00:57:17,567 --> 00:57:18,802 Jessie's got more experience 1558 00:57:18,902 --> 00:57:19,870 than the other two 1559 00:57:19,970 --> 00:57:21,204 and is taller, 1560 00:57:21,305 --> 00:57:22,406 but that may not be an advantage 1561 00:57:22,506 --> 00:57:24,308 on this fast course. 1562 00:57:24,408 --> 00:57:27,477 - Jessie ain't wearing those heels for this race. 1563 00:57:27,577 --> 00:57:29,513 - The families and everyone in this crowd 1564 00:57:29,613 --> 00:57:31,148 excited for this one. 1565 00:57:31,248 --> 00:57:33,317 Only two will move on. 1566 00:57:33,417 --> 00:57:35,185 [countdown clock beeping] 1567 00:57:35,285 --> 00:57:37,587 - It's a straight-up sprint. Here we go. 1568 00:57:37,688 --> 00:57:39,456 - Well, Jessie Graff, a big height advantage. 1569 00:57:39,556 --> 00:57:40,457 But look at Baylee! - Whew! 1570 00:57:40,557 --> 00:57:42,459 - Jessie's down! - Whoa! 1571 00:57:42,559 --> 00:57:46,463 - Jessie's down, and she is out! 1572 00:57:46,563 --> 00:57:47,731 - Oh, wow. 1573 00:57:47,831 --> 00:57:49,566 This could be Baylee's game here, but now look! 1574 00:57:49,666 --> 00:57:50,567 - Oh, my goodness! 1575 00:57:50,667 --> 00:57:52,269 - Look at Daniella! 1576 00:57:52,369 --> 00:57:54,671 Jessie's roommate has got to now carry the load! 1577 00:57:54,771 --> 00:57:56,273 - Well, both of them are advancing, 1578 00:57:56,373 --> 00:57:57,808 but Akbar, this is important. 1579 00:57:57,908 --> 00:57:59,876 This determines your seeding. 1580 00:57:59,976 --> 00:58:02,679 So they wanna race to the end, and-- 1581 00:58:02,779 --> 00:58:03,880 Daniella Blanchard is down! 1582 00:58:03,980 --> 00:58:05,248 - Oh! 1583 00:58:05,349 --> 00:58:08,418 - And Baylee makes the grab, so she gets the win. 1584 00:58:08,518 --> 00:58:10,320 But she's gonna keep going. 1585 00:58:10,420 --> 00:58:11,488 - Impressive. 1586 00:58:11,588 --> 00:58:12,990 [crowd cheering] 1587 00:58:13,090 --> 00:58:15,692 - What a night for this Utah high schooler. 1588 00:58:15,792 --> 00:58:17,761 Now she's gonna try to complete the course 1589 00:58:17,861 --> 00:58:19,863 and show the other women how it's done. 1590 00:58:19,963 --> 00:58:21,398 - She's got it going now, Matt. 1591 00:58:21,498 --> 00:58:23,066 She's pushing it. She knows. 1592 00:58:23,166 --> 00:58:26,269 She doesn't need the motivation from the race. 1593 00:58:26,370 --> 00:58:28,105 It's just all her. 1594 00:58:28,205 --> 00:58:30,006 - So Baylee is the first of the Beckstrands 1595 00:58:30,107 --> 00:58:32,142 to qualify for the National Finals. 1596 00:58:32,242 --> 00:58:33,510 [crowd cheering] 1597 00:58:33,610 --> 00:58:34,845 - Anticipate the slide. 1598 00:58:34,945 --> 00:58:36,513 It's a slide! - Go! 1599 00:58:36,613 --> 00:58:37,781 - Got it! 1600 00:58:37,881 --> 00:58:42,018 Baylee Beckstrand does it, wins this race! 1601 00:58:42,119 --> 00:58:43,487 [crowd cheering] 1602 00:58:43,587 --> 00:58:46,089 She and Daniella Blanchard are moving on, 1603 00:58:46,189 --> 00:58:50,761 but Akbar, we have to say goodbye to Jessie Graff. 1604 00:58:50,861 --> 00:58:53,363 - Jessie went with regular shoes this time, 1605 00:58:53,463 --> 00:58:55,298 but I don't think it made a difference. 1606 00:58:55,399 --> 00:58:57,234 Those steps aren't in a straight line, 1607 00:58:57,334 --> 00:58:59,436 which can cause you to lose your balance. 1608 00:58:59,536 --> 00:59:02,239 Daniella couldn't make the grab on the birdhouse, 1609 00:59:02,339 --> 00:59:04,775 while Baylee battled through all the obstacles 1610 00:59:04,875 --> 00:59:06,777 and made it to the end. 1611 00:59:06,877 --> 00:59:08,979 - Baylee, what a moment. 1612 00:59:09,079 --> 00:59:11,248 You just not only got a win, 1613 00:59:11,348 --> 00:59:13,150 but you did it against Jessie Graff. 1614 00:59:13,250 --> 00:59:14,384 How's it feel? 1615 00:59:14,484 --> 00:59:16,553 - It's crazy 'cause I've always looked up to her. 1616 00:59:16,653 --> 00:59:18,455 She was my favorite ninja growing up, 1617 00:59:18,555 --> 00:59:20,457 so I just never thought this would ever happen. 1618 00:59:20,557 --> 00:59:21,458 [crowd cheering] 1619 00:59:21,558 --> 00:59:22,692 - Congratulations. 1620 00:59:22,793 --> 00:59:24,594 Go celebrate with your family. 1621 00:59:24,694 --> 00:59:27,531 So Jessie will now cheer on her roommate Daniella 1622 00:59:27,631 --> 00:59:28,999 in the National Finals, 1623 00:59:29,099 --> 00:59:31,635 who will be there along with Baylee Beckstrand. 1624 00:59:31,735 --> 00:59:33,236 And we move on to our next race, 1625 00:59:33,336 --> 00:59:35,372 which features Idaho's Devin Harr, 1626 00:59:35,472 --> 00:59:37,507 a dentist with seven kids. 1627 00:59:37,607 --> 00:59:40,277 He's facing two college-aged speedsters, 1628 00:59:40,377 --> 00:59:44,047 Utah's Colton Skuster and Colorado's Max Feinberg. 1629 00:59:44,147 --> 00:59:45,782 And those two have a history. 1630 00:59:45,882 --> 00:59:47,517 [upbeat music] 1631 00:59:47,617 --> 00:59:49,853 - Me and Max, college kids, University of Denver, 1632 00:59:49,953 --> 00:59:51,488 University of Utah. 1633 00:59:51,588 --> 00:59:54,191 [crowd cheering] 1634 00:59:54,291 --> 00:59:55,592 Pretty similar. 1635 00:59:55,692 --> 00:59:58,495 - This kid's so fast, so strong. 1636 00:59:58,595 --> 01:00:01,198 He is running at a breakneck pace. 1637 01:00:01,298 --> 01:00:02,699 - I know Skuster's gonna come in 1638 01:00:02,799 --> 01:00:04,134 with a lot of confidence. 1639 01:00:04,234 --> 01:00:07,838 - Colton Skuster! Yes! 1640 01:00:07,938 --> 01:00:11,007 He's got it! - We raced last season. 1641 01:00:11,108 --> 01:00:13,643 I ended up taking the win. 1642 01:00:13,743 --> 01:00:16,146 - Oh! And he does it! 1643 01:00:16,246 --> 01:00:18,815 Max Feinberg gets the win! 1644 01:00:18,915 --> 01:00:22,285 - But I know he's wanted this rematch for the last year. 1645 01:00:22,385 --> 01:00:24,020 - So that one's been bugging me 1646 01:00:24,120 --> 01:00:25,722 for a whole year now. [chuckles] 1647 01:00:25,822 --> 01:00:28,325 And then we've got just some dentist dad in the group... 1648 01:00:28,425 --> 01:00:30,560 ♪ ♪ 1649 01:00:30,660 --> 01:00:32,896 Which obviously doesn't fit the vibe. 1650 01:00:32,996 --> 01:00:35,732 - Devin Harr looking strong, Akbar. 1651 01:00:35,832 --> 01:00:37,501 - Devin comes in kind of as the underdog. 1652 01:00:37,601 --> 01:00:39,970 - Big move! Okay! - And he holds on! 1653 01:00:40,070 --> 01:00:42,539 - But he's hit two buzzers this year, 1654 01:00:42,639 --> 01:00:44,341 so we can't count him out. 1655 01:00:44,441 --> 01:00:46,643 - And he does it! 1656 01:00:46,743 --> 01:00:49,813 Dadiator cleaning up once again! 1657 01:00:49,913 --> 01:00:51,314 - I got seven kids. 1658 01:00:51,414 --> 01:00:52,849 I'm chasing them around all the time. 1659 01:00:52,949 --> 01:00:54,618 - [shrieks] 1660 01:00:54,718 --> 01:00:56,152 - Go, go, go. Jump! 1661 01:00:56,253 --> 01:00:57,187 There you go. 1662 01:00:57,287 --> 01:00:58,722 I know how kids think. 1663 01:00:58,822 --> 01:01:01,858 These guys are kids to me, and I'm gonna get in their heads. 1664 01:01:01,958 --> 01:01:04,961 ♪ ♪ 1665 01:01:05,061 --> 01:01:06,429 [crowd cheering] 1666 01:01:06,530 --> 01:01:08,265 - Devin Harr is gonna have his hands full, 1667 01:01:08,365 --> 01:01:10,534 but gotta be used to that with seven kids at home. 1668 01:01:10,634 --> 01:01:12,235 They'll be cheering on the sidelines. 1669 01:01:12,335 --> 01:01:14,170 Colton's parents are over there... 1670 01:01:14,271 --> 01:01:15,505 - Let's go, Max! 1671 01:01:15,605 --> 01:01:18,341 - Along with Max's parents and friend Taylor Greene. 1672 01:01:18,441 --> 01:01:20,010 - I think the best strategy here 1673 01:01:20,110 --> 01:01:23,446 is try to find the best way to get through Island Hopper. 1674 01:01:23,547 --> 01:01:25,582 - Well, look at the dentist leading the way! 1675 01:01:25,682 --> 01:01:26,950 - Okay! All right! 1676 01:01:27,050 --> 01:01:28,518 Oh! - Oh! 1677 01:01:28,618 --> 01:01:30,654 - That was a big jump he couldn't make! 1678 01:01:30,754 --> 01:01:33,990 - And Devin Harr, after a great season, is out. 1679 01:01:34,090 --> 01:01:38,528 Well, with that, Colton Skuster and Max Feinberg are moving on. 1680 01:01:38,628 --> 01:01:40,297 But this is a grudge match. 1681 01:01:40,397 --> 01:01:43,133 Neither one of them's gonna take their foot off the gas. 1682 01:01:43,233 --> 01:01:44,868 They are synchronized. 1683 01:01:44,968 --> 01:01:46,603 - Oh, you see him looking over there? 1684 01:01:46,703 --> 01:01:49,706 All right, hard to do what you do when you do peekaboo! 1685 01:01:49,806 --> 01:01:51,541 You gotta run your own race! 1686 01:01:51,641 --> 01:01:53,743 - A finish means a better seed in the finals. 1687 01:01:53,843 --> 01:01:57,380 But Skuster really wants a win to get his revenge on Max. 1688 01:01:57,480 --> 01:01:59,416 - Oh, look at Skuster! - Skuster reaching out! 1689 01:01:59,516 --> 01:02:01,218 - Oh, scoot, scoot, scoot, scoot! 1690 01:02:01,318 --> 01:02:03,486 - But out comes Feinberg! 1691 01:02:03,587 --> 01:02:06,289 And Skuster can't get his momentum! 1692 01:02:06,389 --> 01:02:07,324 Oh! 1693 01:02:07,424 --> 01:02:09,259 Look at that time save! - Wow! 1694 01:02:09,359 --> 01:02:10,727 Whoa! 1695 01:02:10,827 --> 01:02:13,663 - Colton Skuster delivers. 1696 01:02:13,763 --> 01:02:17,000 He flips the script on Max and wins the rematch. 1697 01:02:17,100 --> 01:02:19,636 - You can't do it twice. You can't do it twice. 1698 01:02:19,736 --> 01:02:21,705 - I heard you there. What'd you say? 1699 01:02:21,805 --> 01:02:23,607 You did it last year. You ain't doing it twice? 1700 01:02:23,707 --> 01:02:25,308 - He's not beating me twice, man. 1701 01:02:25,408 --> 01:02:27,611 I'm not letting it happen again. 1702 01:02:27,711 --> 01:02:29,412 - Look at this race again. 1703 01:02:29,512 --> 01:02:31,214 Devin Harr was right there till 1704 01:02:31,314 --> 01:02:32,983 he tried to skip the first ledge 1705 01:02:33,083 --> 01:02:35,719 and jump to the second. That didn't work. 1706 01:02:35,819 --> 01:02:38,388 And it was a duel between Colton and Max. 1707 01:02:38,488 --> 01:02:40,090 They were looking at each other, 1708 01:02:40,190 --> 01:02:43,760 but ultimately Colton came out on top. 1709 01:02:43,860 --> 01:02:45,662 - So proud to do it with this guy, 1710 01:02:45,762 --> 01:02:46,863 and I'll see him again in the finals. 1711 01:02:46,963 --> 01:02:47,964 Let's do it again. - Oh! 1712 01:02:48,064 --> 01:02:49,566 Whoa, whoa, whoa! You calling him out? 1713 01:02:49,666 --> 01:02:51,334 - I am. - You calling him out? 1714 01:02:51,434 --> 01:02:53,203 - We're getting a rematch. Two out of three. 1715 01:02:53,303 --> 01:02:54,304 - Okay. All right. 1716 01:02:54,404 --> 01:02:55,305 - Oh, I love it! - I like that! 1717 01:02:55,405 --> 01:02:56,439 - Scoot, scoot. It's on. 1718 01:02:56,539 --> 01:02:59,142 Go celebrate with your crew, guys. 1719 01:02:59,242 --> 01:03:01,845 - Yeah, sometimes you think that the ninjas are nice. 1720 01:03:01,945 --> 01:03:05,248 And they're nice, but they still want to compete. 1721 01:03:05,348 --> 01:03:08,385 - Ah, A-Max-ing Feinberg, he threw down the gauntlet. 1722 01:03:08,485 --> 01:03:10,086 [crowd cheering] 1723 01:03:10,186 --> 01:03:13,857 - Coming up, they're a couple of country boys. 1724 01:03:13,957 --> 01:03:16,893 Can Colt Elder and Kieran Yuan hold off 1725 01:03:16,993 --> 01:03:18,628 city slicker Zay Keaton? 1726 01:03:18,728 --> 01:03:20,930 - People underestimate the power of a country boy. 1727 01:03:21,031 --> 01:03:25,168 - Their race is next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1728 01:03:29,472 --> 01:03:30,740 - Welcome back to Vegas, where every ninja 1729 01:03:30,840 --> 01:03:32,542 dreams of winning it all. 1730 01:03:32,642 --> 01:03:34,644 And this season, viewers at home 1731 01:03:34,744 --> 01:03:37,781 can be winners, too, with our Win Like a Warrior 1732 01:03:37,881 --> 01:03:40,483 Sweepstakes presented by the Active Cash Credit Card 1733 01:03:40,583 --> 01:03:41,851 from Wells Fargo. 1734 01:03:41,951 --> 01:03:46,256 Enter for a chance to win at NBC.com/anwsweeps. 1735 01:03:46,356 --> 01:03:47,657 - Well, this next race 1736 01:03:47,757 --> 01:03:49,059 is a Guam sandwich. 1737 01:03:49,159 --> 01:03:51,628 Rai Flores, the first teenager from the island, 1738 01:03:51,728 --> 01:03:54,364 is in the middle between two Colorado ninjas, 1739 01:03:54,464 --> 01:03:56,232 Glenn Albright and Kaden Lebsack, 1740 01:03:56,332 --> 01:03:57,901 who had a bye in round one 1741 01:03:58,001 --> 01:04:00,170 and picked his opponents. 1742 01:04:00,270 --> 01:04:02,972 - Glenn Albright. - Yeah! 1743 01:04:03,073 --> 01:04:05,575 - When Kaden pulled out my name, 1744 01:04:05,675 --> 01:04:08,011 I instantly thought, the rematch. 1745 01:04:08,111 --> 01:04:09,646 [dramatic music] 1746 01:04:09,746 --> 01:04:11,147 - Back in season 15, 1747 01:04:11,247 --> 01:04:12,882 we raced head-to-head on the semifinals. 1748 01:04:12,982 --> 01:04:14,317 - Oh! 1749 01:04:14,417 --> 01:04:16,820 - I ended up winning that one, so I know Glenn's gonna 1750 01:04:16,920 --> 01:04:19,255 have some revenge in his eyes. 1751 01:04:19,356 --> 01:04:22,358 - When I first met him, he was only ten years old. 1752 01:04:22,459 --> 01:04:24,594 And now he's, like, this full-grown adult 1753 01:04:24,694 --> 01:04:26,963 that's doing amazing things on this show. 1754 01:04:27,063 --> 01:04:30,900 - Kaden Lebsack is the Last Ninja Standing! 1755 01:04:31,000 --> 01:04:33,236 - He won season 13 and 14. 1756 01:04:33,336 --> 01:04:36,239 So it's like meeting a celebrity for me. 1757 01:04:36,339 --> 01:04:37,507 - I know that I'm fast. 1758 01:04:37,607 --> 01:04:39,175 I know what I'm capable of. 1759 01:04:39,275 --> 01:04:41,678 I'm ready to shock the world. 1760 01:04:45,482 --> 01:04:47,617 - Matt, this is gonna be a tough one. 1761 01:04:47,717 --> 01:04:49,452 Kaden Lebsack has to be the favorite. 1762 01:04:49,552 --> 01:04:53,490 But the X factor is King Rai, Rai Flores. 1763 01:04:53,590 --> 01:04:55,925 - Can that propeller hat lift him up one more time 1764 01:04:56,025 --> 01:04:57,727 and get him into the National Finals? 1765 01:04:57,827 --> 01:04:59,062 - Let's go, Rai! 1766 01:04:59,162 --> 01:05:01,030 [countdown clock beeping] 1767 01:05:01,131 --> 01:05:02,999 - Don't count out Glenn Albright. 1768 01:05:03,099 --> 01:05:04,567 He's a former track star. 1769 01:05:04,667 --> 01:05:06,536 And he's out to an early lead. 1770 01:05:06,636 --> 01:05:07,871 - All right, run your race. 1771 01:05:07,971 --> 01:05:09,205 Don't look over! 1772 01:05:09,305 --> 01:05:12,108 - Glenn Albright. A bold start. 1773 01:05:12,208 --> 01:05:13,877 - Lebsack is pulling away! 1774 01:05:13,977 --> 01:05:17,847 - Look at Glenn, though, keeping up! 1775 01:05:17,947 --> 01:05:19,849 Kaden makes the grab. 1776 01:05:21,351 --> 01:05:23,052 So does Rai. 1777 01:05:23,153 --> 01:05:26,055 - No! - Glenn Albright is out. 1778 01:05:26,156 --> 01:05:29,726 That means Kaden Lebsack and Rai Flores are gonna move on. 1779 01:05:29,826 --> 01:05:32,529 And what a night for the island of Guam. 1780 01:05:32,629 --> 01:05:35,598 Deren Perez qualified for the National Finals earlier. 1781 01:05:35,698 --> 01:05:39,068 Now his prized pupil, Rai Flores, will join him. 1782 01:05:39,169 --> 01:05:41,337 Kaden Lebsack just so consistent, 1783 01:05:41,438 --> 01:05:44,574 two-time Last Ninja Standing, final four last year, 1784 01:05:44,674 --> 01:05:47,110 considered one of the favorites to win it all. 1785 01:05:47,210 --> 01:05:50,914 And he's just gonna glide his way to the buzzer 1786 01:05:51,014 --> 01:05:53,016 as Kaden Lebsack takes the win. 1787 01:05:53,116 --> 01:05:56,019 [upbeat music] 1788 01:05:56,119 --> 01:05:57,787 ♪ ♪ 1789 01:05:57,887 --> 01:06:00,790 And King Rai gets another completion. 1790 01:06:00,890 --> 01:06:03,760 [crowd cheering] 1791 01:06:05,695 --> 01:06:07,831 - Kaden Lebsack and Rai Flores 1792 01:06:07,931 --> 01:06:10,500 are headed to the National Finals. 1793 01:06:10,600 --> 01:06:12,268 - Yes! 1794 01:06:12,368 --> 01:06:15,171 - And we're gonna roll right into our next race, 1795 01:06:15,271 --> 01:06:17,240 which features two high schoolers. 1796 01:06:17,340 --> 01:06:20,143 We've got Kieran Yuan, who works on a ranch, 1797 01:06:20,243 --> 01:06:22,712 Colt Elder, who works on a chicken farm, 1798 01:06:22,812 --> 01:06:25,748 and Zay Keaton, who's a Hollywood stuntman. 1799 01:06:25,849 --> 01:06:27,083 ♪ ♪ 1800 01:06:27,183 --> 01:06:29,552 - It's gonna be a country versus city type of race. 1801 01:06:29,652 --> 01:06:31,554 [rooster crows, car horn honking] 1802 01:06:31,654 --> 01:06:33,456 I'm kind of the outlier for sure. 1803 01:06:33,556 --> 01:06:35,124 They're both farm town types of guys. 1804 01:06:35,225 --> 01:06:37,193 I grew up in the city. 1805 01:06:37,293 --> 01:06:40,964 - Country guys have so many more unique opportunities 1806 01:06:41,064 --> 01:06:43,600 to train, a lot of running between different stations, 1807 01:06:43,700 --> 01:06:45,869 running to get your job done. 1808 01:06:45,969 --> 01:06:49,472 - People underestimate the power of a country boy. 1809 01:06:49,572 --> 01:06:51,808 Out on the farm, I can find many creative ways 1810 01:06:51,908 --> 01:06:53,276 to stay strong. 1811 01:06:53,376 --> 01:06:55,612 I go around and I--you chase the chickens sometimes. 1812 01:06:55,712 --> 01:06:57,180 Gotta keep them active with their workouts. 1813 01:06:57,280 --> 01:06:58,481 [chicken squawks] 1814 01:06:58,581 --> 01:07:00,817 - Zay, I know he's a super accomplished 1815 01:07:00,917 --> 01:07:04,521 Chase Tag athlete, so I know he's gonna be booking it. 1816 01:07:04,621 --> 01:07:07,690 - Colton, Kieran, the fastest farmers that I've ever met. 1817 01:07:07,790 --> 01:07:09,692 So, yeah, it's gonna be fun. 1818 01:07:12,095 --> 01:07:14,831 - Well, this should be a fun one to watch. 1819 01:07:14,931 --> 01:07:16,699 You've got Kieran and Zay, who are rookies. 1820 01:07:16,799 --> 01:07:20,136 Colt's the veteran, but it's just his second season. 1821 01:07:20,236 --> 01:07:22,238 [countdown clock beeping] 1822 01:07:22,338 --> 01:07:24,307 - Oh, you gotta get out of the blocks quick. 1823 01:07:24,407 --> 01:07:25,575 But it's hard to get out when the... 1824 01:07:25,675 --> 01:07:26,976 - Wow. - Steps are offset like that. 1825 01:07:27,076 --> 01:07:28,645 - Look at Kieran Yuan. - All right. 1826 01:07:28,745 --> 01:07:29,679 Now it's go time. 1827 01:07:29,779 --> 01:07:31,014 - Let's get it, guys! 1828 01:07:31,114 --> 01:07:32,882 - A great start, and he's launching 1829 01:07:32,982 --> 01:07:34,117 himself on Cliffhanger! 1830 01:07:34,217 --> 01:07:36,185 But Colt the Bolt keeping pace. 1831 01:07:36,286 --> 01:07:37,720 - Oh, Colt the Bolt is just moving. 1832 01:07:37,820 --> 01:07:39,022 He's got a nice, steady pace. 1833 01:07:39,122 --> 01:07:41,824 - Wow, great transition! 1834 01:07:41,925 --> 01:07:43,626 He's the first off the Cliffhanger. 1835 01:07:43,726 --> 01:07:45,762 Oh, Kieran Yuan is down! 1836 01:07:45,862 --> 01:07:49,699 That means Colt Elder and Zay Keaton are moving on. 1837 01:07:49,799 --> 01:07:52,769 We say goodbye to Kieran Yuan. 1838 01:07:52,869 --> 01:07:55,972 And Colt may not even be aware of what's happened behind him. 1839 01:07:56,072 --> 01:07:58,775 He's taking care of business on Bounce House. 1840 01:07:58,875 --> 01:08:00,977 Now, keep in mind, Akbar, it does matter 1841 01:08:01,077 --> 01:08:02,679 when you finish for seeding. 1842 01:08:02,779 --> 01:08:04,647 [crowd cheering] 1843 01:08:04,747 --> 01:08:07,650 And Colt "The Bolt" Elder gets to the buzzer first. 1844 01:08:07,750 --> 01:08:10,887 He's got the second-fastest finish so far. 1845 01:08:10,987 --> 01:08:12,455 Let's see if Zay can finish. 1846 01:08:12,555 --> 01:08:14,357 - Ooh, bro hanging on by a thread. 1847 01:08:14,457 --> 01:08:15,358 No! 1848 01:08:15,458 --> 01:08:17,393 - So the rookie splashes down 1849 01:08:17,493 --> 01:08:19,462 on Bounce House, but he's moving on. 1850 01:08:19,562 --> 01:08:22,098 His season continues, as does that 1851 01:08:22,198 --> 01:08:24,067 of Colt "The Bolt" Elder. 1852 01:08:24,167 --> 01:08:25,568 So after six races, 1853 01:08:25,668 --> 01:08:27,837 here's who's punched their ticket so far. 1854 01:08:27,937 --> 01:08:31,074 Josiah Pippel leads the pack, Colt right behind him. 1855 01:08:31,174 --> 01:08:34,210 And from Guam, we've got teenager Rai Flores 1856 01:08:34,310 --> 01:08:36,546 making his first appearance in the National Finals, 1857 01:08:36,646 --> 01:08:38,848 along with his mentor, Deren Perez, 1858 01:08:38,948 --> 01:08:40,883 and from Alaska, Nick Hanson. 1859 01:08:40,984 --> 01:08:44,287 - Man, Ninja is taking over the world. 1860 01:08:44,387 --> 01:08:48,291 - Up next, a race with plenty of star power. 1861 01:08:48,391 --> 01:08:50,860 We've got YouTube sensation Ashton Myler... 1862 01:08:50,960 --> 01:08:52,729 - Whoever does the best flip wins. 1863 01:08:52,829 --> 01:08:56,799 - Our most experienced ninja, the Godfather, David Campbell, 1864 01:08:56,899 --> 01:08:59,936 and our defending champ, Kai Beckstrand. 1865 01:09:00,036 --> 01:09:01,270 - Yes! 1866 01:09:01,371 --> 01:09:02,805 - Who will survive? 1867 01:09:02,905 --> 01:09:05,475 When "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1868 01:09:09,212 --> 01:09:10,513 - It's our first night of racing 1869 01:09:10,613 --> 01:09:12,548 on our Tripleheader course, and this is a matchup 1870 01:09:12,649 --> 01:09:13,816 we've been waiting for. 1871 01:09:13,916 --> 01:09:15,084 Zuri, tee 'em up. 1872 01:09:15,184 --> 01:09:17,920 - This next group has star power. 1873 01:09:18,021 --> 01:09:21,424 We've got our defending champ, Kai Beckstrand, 1874 01:09:21,524 --> 01:09:24,694 Ninja legend David "The Godfather" Campbell, 1875 01:09:24,794 --> 01:09:28,231 and Ashton Myler from the YouTube sensation 1876 01:09:28,331 --> 01:09:30,600 the Ninja Kidz. 1877 01:09:30,700 --> 01:09:33,236 - 43 years old. 1878 01:09:33,336 --> 01:09:34,237 Can he make it up 18 feet? 1879 01:09:34,337 --> 01:09:35,505 - I want him to get that money. 1880 01:09:35,605 --> 01:09:37,707 - Oh! Oh, my! 1881 01:09:37,807 --> 01:09:39,509 What a send! 1882 01:09:39,609 --> 01:09:41,110 Never doubt the Godfather. 1883 01:09:41,210 --> 01:09:43,212 - My opponents are living legends. 1884 01:09:43,312 --> 01:09:44,647 Got David Campbell. 1885 01:09:44,747 --> 01:09:46,649 He's been here for so long on so many seasons 1886 01:09:46,749 --> 01:09:47,950 of "American Ninja Warrior." 1887 01:09:48,051 --> 01:09:50,887 And Kai Beckstrand literally won last year. 1888 01:09:50,987 --> 01:09:53,990 - Kai Beckstrand! 1889 01:09:54,090 --> 01:09:58,094 He is your season 17 champion! 1890 01:09:58,194 --> 01:10:00,763 - This isn't the match I was hoping for. 1891 01:10:00,863 --> 01:10:02,799 - David Campbell. - I knew it! 1892 01:10:02,899 --> 01:10:03,800 I knew it! 1893 01:10:03,900 --> 01:10:05,501 [laughter, applause] 1894 01:10:05,601 --> 01:10:08,037 But there is a certain poetic significance to it. 1895 01:10:08,137 --> 01:10:10,640 It's kind of the OG versus the new G. 1896 01:10:10,740 --> 01:10:13,476 - David Campbell is a very seasoned veteran at this point. 1897 01:10:13,576 --> 01:10:16,112 He's competed on every season of "American Ninja Warrior." 1898 01:10:16,212 --> 01:10:18,414 He's been able to kind of grow and progress. 1899 01:10:18,514 --> 01:10:20,049 - 18 1/2 feet. 1900 01:10:20,149 --> 01:10:23,586 Got it! - Oh! Whoa! Oh! 1901 01:10:23,686 --> 01:10:25,855 - Kai Beckstrand! 1902 01:10:25,955 --> 01:10:28,091 - I'm actually a year older than his dad, 1903 01:10:28,191 --> 01:10:29,559 Brian Beckstrand. [laughs] 1904 01:10:29,659 --> 01:10:30,893 These young kids better watch out, 1905 01:10:30,993 --> 01:10:32,495 'cause the Godfather's coming. 1906 01:10:32,595 --> 01:10:34,764 [dramatic music] 1907 01:10:34,864 --> 01:10:36,199 [crowd cheering] 1908 01:10:36,299 --> 01:10:37,767 - Aw, man. 1909 01:10:37,867 --> 01:10:40,103 I love the Tripleheader, Akbar. 1910 01:10:40,203 --> 01:10:43,106 - This is, like, a generational race right here. 1911 01:10:43,206 --> 01:10:45,208 - Well, no one wants to miss this. 1912 01:10:45,308 --> 01:10:47,577 All three have big groups on the sideline. 1913 01:10:47,677 --> 01:10:50,179 You have to make Kai Beckstrand the favorite, 1914 01:10:50,279 --> 01:10:52,982 but anything can happen in these races. 1915 01:10:53,082 --> 01:10:55,051 [countdown clock beeping] 1916 01:10:55,151 --> 01:10:57,787 Showtime. Ooh, a good start! 1917 01:10:57,887 --> 01:10:59,422 - Wow! - David Campbell! 1918 01:10:59,522 --> 01:11:00,423 My goodness! 1919 01:11:00,523 --> 01:11:01,791 My apologies! 1920 01:11:01,891 --> 01:11:04,026 I did not see him coming up that fast! 1921 01:11:04,127 --> 01:11:05,895 - All three now on the Cliffhanger, 1922 01:11:05,995 --> 01:11:07,964 but the defending champ, Kai Beckstrand, 1923 01:11:08,064 --> 01:11:09,999 is getting separation from the others. 1924 01:11:10,099 --> 01:11:11,134 Oh, my. 1925 01:11:11,234 --> 01:11:13,436 - But remember, the top two will go. 1926 01:11:13,536 --> 01:11:15,805 - Akbar, somebody's gonna be going home. 1927 01:11:15,905 --> 01:11:16,973 - Whoa. 1928 01:11:17,073 --> 01:11:19,842 - It's Campbell who's falling behind. 1929 01:11:19,942 --> 01:11:21,477 - Myler just separated. 1930 01:11:21,577 --> 01:11:24,914 But remember the Godfather has incredible upper body strength. 1931 01:11:25,014 --> 01:11:27,416 - Well, Kai Beckstrand is running away with it. 1932 01:11:27,517 --> 01:11:30,786 He's gonna slide to the buzzer with the fastest finish so far. 1933 01:11:30,887 --> 01:11:32,955 Joining his sister in the next round. 1934 01:11:33,055 --> 01:11:34,290 - Ooh. 1935 01:11:34,390 --> 01:11:36,826 - But who will claim the other spot in the final? 1936 01:11:36,926 --> 01:11:38,494 - Oh! 1937 01:11:38,594 --> 01:11:40,530 And David Campbell is down! 1938 01:11:40,630 --> 01:11:42,098 [crowd cheering] 1939 01:11:42,198 --> 01:11:45,067 - So it's Ashton Myler who's moving on, 1940 01:11:45,168 --> 01:11:46,736 and he finishes with a buzzer. 1941 01:11:46,836 --> 01:11:50,339 The two Utah teenagers are going to the National Finals. 1942 01:11:50,439 --> 01:11:52,675 Kai Beckstrand just crushed this course, 1943 01:11:52,775 --> 01:11:57,280 finished in 33 seconds, the best time so far. 1944 01:11:57,380 --> 01:11:59,816 The Godfather fought to the end, 1945 01:11:59,916 --> 01:12:03,219 but unfortunately his season is now over. 1946 01:12:03,319 --> 01:12:05,288 - Couldn't have lost to a better couple of guys. 1947 01:12:05,388 --> 01:12:08,057 [crowd cheering] 1948 01:12:08,157 --> 01:12:09,592 - Well, we've got three rising stars 1949 01:12:09,692 --> 01:12:10,960 in our next group. 1950 01:12:11,060 --> 01:12:12,228 It features California's 1951 01:12:12,328 --> 01:12:13,696 Xzavian Ochoa, 1952 01:12:13,796 --> 01:12:16,199 Minnesota teenager Andreas Johnson, 1953 01:12:16,299 --> 01:12:18,601 and another Beckstrand, Luke. 1954 01:12:18,701 --> 01:12:21,003 He's a top competitor who shockingly fell 1955 01:12:21,103 --> 01:12:24,674 in qualifying and was the name no one wanted to draw. 1956 01:12:24,774 --> 01:12:27,844 - When I drew my two names for the seeds, I pulled... 1957 01:12:27,944 --> 01:12:29,145 Luke Beckstrand. 1958 01:12:29,245 --> 01:12:30,846 [group oohing] 1959 01:12:30,947 --> 01:12:32,615 And my jaw instantly dropped. 1960 01:12:32,715 --> 01:12:36,519 I was like, there's no way I got a bye just to pick 1961 01:12:36,619 --> 01:12:38,387 the fastest ninja in my group. 1962 01:12:38,487 --> 01:12:40,690 - Boy, he is showing he's got some speed. 1963 01:12:40,790 --> 01:12:42,258 - He's got the pedal to the metal, big man. 1964 01:12:42,358 --> 01:12:46,662 - Luke I mostly know through his reputation 1965 01:12:46,762 --> 01:12:48,864 and obviously being Kai's brother. 1966 01:12:48,965 --> 01:12:51,000 - He's gonna destroy his brother's time 1967 01:12:51,100 --> 01:12:53,269 by almost 30 seconds! 1968 01:12:53,369 --> 01:12:57,673 - I know him well enough to know where my odds are at. 1969 01:12:57,773 --> 01:13:00,209 Slim, but not zero. 1970 01:13:00,309 --> 01:13:02,011 [dramatic music] 1971 01:13:02,111 --> 01:13:04,880 - I'm kind of, like, a threat to the competition. 1972 01:13:04,981 --> 01:13:06,349 Nobody really wants to race me, 1973 01:13:06,449 --> 01:13:07,650 and that just makes me feel good. 1974 01:13:10,019 --> 01:13:11,520 - Luke is such an incredible ninja. 1975 01:13:11,621 --> 01:13:12,655 I know that he's so fast, 1976 01:13:12,755 --> 01:13:15,057 but he's already fell once. 1977 01:13:15,157 --> 01:13:17,493 - Oh, my goodness! - Oh! No! 1978 01:13:17,593 --> 01:13:18,794 - Sometimes people make mistakes, 1979 01:13:18,894 --> 01:13:20,196 and that could happen tonight. 1980 01:13:20,296 --> 01:13:25,201 - Has energy for days, strength, endurance for days. 1981 01:13:25,301 --> 01:13:26,502 - Kai got his win. 1982 01:13:26,602 --> 01:13:28,337 Now it's my turn to get mine. 1983 01:13:30,172 --> 01:13:31,941 [crowd cheering] 1984 01:13:32,041 --> 01:13:33,509 - So here they come. 1985 01:13:33,609 --> 01:13:35,311 And this is a big day for Luke. 1986 01:13:35,411 --> 01:13:36,579 It's his birthday, 1987 01:13:36,679 --> 01:13:39,315 and you know the gift he wants is a buzzer. 1988 01:13:39,415 --> 01:13:41,017 His siblings, Baylee and Kai, 1989 01:13:41,117 --> 01:13:43,386 have already punched their ticket to the National Finals. 1990 01:13:43,486 --> 01:13:46,122 Luke could be the third Beckstrand to do it. 1991 01:13:46,222 --> 01:13:48,357 - But don't underestimate Andreas Johnson. 1992 01:13:48,457 --> 01:13:50,693 He had the second-fastest time in qualifying. 1993 01:13:50,793 --> 01:13:53,029 - He could give Luke a run for his money. 1994 01:13:53,129 --> 01:13:55,331 [countdown clock beeping] 1995 01:13:55,431 --> 01:13:57,133 All right, get out of there. Drive face. 1996 01:13:57,233 --> 01:13:58,167 You gotta get out there quick. 1997 01:13:58,267 --> 01:13:59,535 Oh, nice. - Wow. 1998 01:13:59,635 --> 01:14:00,536 - Ooh! 1999 01:14:00,636 --> 01:14:02,038 - A little stumble by Luke. 2000 01:14:02,138 --> 01:14:03,506 - But Luke is moving fast. 2001 01:14:03,606 --> 01:14:05,274 You know he can move fast on the Cliffhanger! 2002 01:14:05,374 --> 01:14:07,443 - Luke just going hand-over-hand! 2003 01:14:07,543 --> 01:14:08,644 - Look at them! - Look at this! 2004 01:14:08,744 --> 01:14:10,646 - Nice. - Oh! 2005 01:14:10,746 --> 01:14:12,348 Andreas is down! 2006 01:14:12,448 --> 01:14:14,817 And now it's up to Xzavian Ochoa. 2007 01:14:14,917 --> 01:14:16,519 Can he make the tough grab? 2008 01:14:16,619 --> 01:14:17,520 Got it! 2009 01:14:17,620 --> 01:14:19,221 [crowd cheering] 2010 01:14:19,322 --> 01:14:20,790 And he's moving on. 2011 01:14:20,890 --> 01:14:22,024 [crowd cheering] 2012 01:14:22,124 --> 01:14:24,260 Meanwhile, Luke Beckstrand is flying. 2013 01:14:24,360 --> 01:14:25,661 [crowd cheering] 2014 01:14:25,761 --> 01:14:27,897 He might be able to beat his brother's time. 2015 01:14:27,997 --> 01:14:29,031 Can he do it? 2016 01:14:29,131 --> 01:14:30,366 [crowd cheering] 2017 01:14:30,466 --> 01:14:32,535 Oh, just a second slower. 2018 01:14:32,635 --> 01:14:34,470 But that's now three Beckstrands 2019 01:14:34,570 --> 01:14:36,072 going to the National Finals. 2020 01:14:36,172 --> 01:14:39,141 Xzavian Ochoa trying and finish himself 2021 01:14:39,241 --> 01:14:41,344 That's his mom, Daniella, cheering him on. 2022 01:14:41,444 --> 01:14:42,812 Got two buzzers this year. 2023 01:14:42,912 --> 01:14:45,881 A third one will help his seeding in the finals. 2024 01:14:45,982 --> 01:14:48,384 - Hold on! Oh. 2025 01:14:50,720 --> 01:14:53,222 - Good work, Luke. 2026 01:14:53,322 --> 01:14:56,058 - Andreas Johnson was move-for-move with Luke, 2027 01:14:56,158 --> 01:14:58,260 but as he went to grab the birdhouse, 2028 01:14:58,361 --> 01:15:00,363 his fingers peeled right off. 2029 01:15:00,463 --> 01:15:02,498 And Luke was flawless. 2030 01:15:02,598 --> 01:15:04,633 He finished in 34 seconds, 2031 01:15:04,734 --> 01:15:07,269 just behind his big brother, Kai. 2032 01:15:07,370 --> 01:15:10,106 - Well, Luke, happy 18th birthday. 2033 01:15:10,206 --> 01:15:12,308 - Happy birthday, man! - Thank you. Thank you. 2034 01:15:12,408 --> 01:15:13,943 - You did not look like you were fazed 2035 01:15:14,043 --> 01:15:16,379 by the competition whatsoever. 2036 01:15:16,479 --> 01:15:17,680 What was your secret? 2037 01:15:17,780 --> 01:15:20,449 - I just had to do my race, not focus on them, 2038 01:15:20,549 --> 01:15:22,618 be smooth through the course and obstacles, 2039 01:15:22,718 --> 01:15:23,953 and just get it done. 2040 01:15:24,053 --> 01:15:25,388 - Well, it probably helps that you get to train 2041 01:15:25,488 --> 01:15:26,922 with your brother and sister. I think they push you. 2042 01:15:27,022 --> 01:15:28,457 - Oh, yeah. - Congratulations! 2043 01:15:28,557 --> 01:15:29,658 Happy birthday! 2044 01:15:29,759 --> 01:15:30,693 Go celebrate with your family, buddy. 2045 01:15:30,793 --> 01:15:32,061 - Thank you. 2046 01:15:32,161 --> 01:15:33,796 - Well, we're gonna see a lot of the Beckstrand family 2047 01:15:33,896 --> 01:15:36,532 when we get to the National Finals. 2048 01:15:36,632 --> 01:15:40,302 Coming up, Taylor Greene, Payton Myler, 2049 01:15:40,403 --> 01:15:44,040 and Emily Gardiner have all hit buzzers tonight. 2050 01:15:44,140 --> 01:15:46,342 But one of them is about to go home. 2051 01:15:46,442 --> 01:15:49,912 Their race is next on "American Ninja Warrior." 2052 01:16:02,191 --> 01:16:03,793 - For the last three weeks, 2053 01:16:03,893 --> 01:16:05,795 we've seen the best ninjas from the West. 2054 01:16:05,895 --> 01:16:07,997 Next week, top competitors from the East 2055 01:16:08,097 --> 01:16:11,100 get their shot, including former women's champ 2056 01:16:11,200 --> 01:16:14,303 Addy Herman, speedster RJ Roman, 2057 01:16:14,403 --> 01:16:18,174 and social media star Bob Reese. 2058 01:16:18,274 --> 01:16:20,676 But we're not done with our races tonight. 2059 01:16:20,776 --> 01:16:24,180 Stepping up now is high school student Simeon Serrano, 2060 01:16:24,280 --> 01:16:26,282 Hollywood actor Cal Plohoros, 2061 01:16:26,382 --> 01:16:30,553 and the Reach, 6'6" college student John Mack. 2062 01:16:30,653 --> 01:16:33,255 For Mack and Serrano, this year has already been 2063 01:16:33,355 --> 01:16:35,090 an emotional journey. 2064 01:16:35,191 --> 01:16:37,493 [somber music] 2065 01:16:37,593 --> 01:16:39,829 Simeon's dad, Jerome, was severely burned 2066 01:16:39,929 --> 01:16:42,031 and almost died in a refinery explosion 2067 01:16:42,131 --> 01:16:45,034 in California back in 2023. 2068 01:16:45,134 --> 01:16:47,636 John Mack spent almost two months in the NICU 2069 01:16:47,736 --> 01:16:51,807 with his son Jason after he was born 11 weeks premature. 2070 01:16:51,907 --> 01:16:54,577 - To go from happy, smiling, excited to be a dad, 2071 01:16:54,677 --> 01:16:59,248 to we might lose our baby, to, oh, he's doing better, 2072 01:16:59,348 --> 01:17:01,684 it's been a whirlwind of emotions. 2073 01:17:01,784 --> 01:17:04,019 Cool dads hit buzzers. 2074 01:17:04,120 --> 01:17:05,855 - Go, big fella! 2075 01:17:05,955 --> 01:17:08,090 - Both hit buzzers back in qualifying. 2076 01:17:08,190 --> 01:17:09,558 - How sweet is that? 2077 01:17:09,658 --> 01:17:11,760 - And they're hoping to hit another one tonight. 2078 01:17:11,861 --> 01:17:14,396 - I'm very excited. I like to race. 2079 01:17:14,497 --> 01:17:16,465 I am ready to race. 2080 01:17:16,565 --> 01:17:18,601 - Racing against guys I don't really know makes me nervous. 2081 01:17:18,701 --> 01:17:19,902 Like, I don't know what to expect. 2082 01:17:20,002 --> 01:17:22,004 But I'll still go out there and do my best. 2083 01:17:22,104 --> 01:17:24,006 [upbeat music] 2084 01:17:24,106 --> 01:17:26,442 [crowd cheering] 2085 01:17:26,542 --> 01:17:28,777 - Simeon's dad watching tonight 2086 01:17:28,878 --> 01:17:30,579 from back home in Texas. 2087 01:17:30,679 --> 01:17:33,949 John's wife and newborn watching from Utah. 2088 01:17:34,049 --> 01:17:37,686 His mom and other friends down on the sidelines. 2089 01:17:37,786 --> 01:17:41,257 And Cal's had some big changes in his life, too-- 2090 01:17:41,357 --> 01:17:43,158 moved to Hollywood to pursue acting. 2091 01:17:43,259 --> 01:17:46,162 His stage name? Cal Tolentino. 2092 01:17:46,262 --> 01:17:48,230 - And we know Cal can go fast. 2093 01:17:48,330 --> 01:17:50,766 [countdown clock beeping] 2094 01:17:50,866 --> 01:17:52,568 Oh, it's go time. It's showtime. 2095 01:17:52,668 --> 01:17:53,636 Uh-oh, keep your feet hot. 2096 01:17:53,736 --> 01:17:54,637 Look at Cal. 2097 01:17:54,737 --> 01:17:55,771 Cal off to a nice start! 2098 01:17:55,871 --> 01:17:57,406 And Cal is moving quickly. 2099 01:17:57,506 --> 01:17:59,408 - A tight race so far. 2100 01:17:59,508 --> 01:18:00,543 Look at that. 2101 01:18:00,643 --> 01:18:02,645 Simeon Serrano, though, pulls ahead! 2102 01:18:02,745 --> 01:18:05,080 - Oh, yes! Simeon's onto it! 2103 01:18:05,180 --> 01:18:07,983 - It's back and forth, anyone's race. 2104 01:18:08,083 --> 01:18:09,818 - Oh! - Reese pulls ahead. 2105 01:18:09,919 --> 01:18:12,988 - Oh, Cal Plohoros is down! 2106 01:18:13,088 --> 01:18:15,024 - So John Mack and Simeon Serrano 2107 01:18:15,124 --> 01:18:18,360 are moving on. 2108 01:18:18,460 --> 01:18:20,329 These two are in. 2109 01:18:20,429 --> 01:18:23,032 Now they're gonna try to get past Bounce House and finish. 2110 01:18:23,132 --> 01:18:25,267 That will improve their seeding in the finals. 2111 01:18:25,367 --> 01:18:27,836 What a year for rookie Simeon Serrano. 2112 01:18:27,937 --> 01:18:30,272 - Okay, now John Mack's gotta be careful here. 2113 01:18:30,372 --> 01:18:32,608 He's so tall, his feet may hit the water 2114 01:18:32,708 --> 01:18:34,443 when he grabs the final bungee. 2115 01:18:34,543 --> 01:18:39,381 - The 6'6", 200-pound Reach comes up big, 2116 01:18:39,481 --> 01:18:41,183 gets the win! 2117 01:18:41,283 --> 01:18:44,687 [crowd cheering] 2118 01:18:44,787 --> 01:18:47,389 Can Simeon reach the buzzer? 2119 01:18:47,489 --> 01:18:49,692 - It was Simeon who ended up needing 2120 01:18:49,792 --> 01:18:52,127 to watch his feet at 5'11". 2121 01:18:52,228 --> 01:18:53,696 - But it doesn't matter. 2122 01:18:53,796 --> 01:18:55,297 He's going to the finals. 2123 01:18:55,397 --> 01:18:58,400 - Simeon made some big moves on Cliffhanger. 2124 01:18:58,500 --> 01:19:02,071 Cal missed the grab on the birdhouse to end his run. 2125 01:19:02,171 --> 01:19:04,807 John Mack avoided the water coming home. 2126 01:19:04,907 --> 01:19:06,642 Simeon Serrano didn't. 2127 01:19:06,742 --> 01:19:09,044 But both keep their season alive. 2128 01:19:09,144 --> 01:19:11,814 John, you get yourself through the course fastest. 2129 01:19:11,914 --> 01:19:14,116 What was it like, going on that Tripleheader, buddy? 2130 01:19:14,216 --> 01:19:16,085 - Aw, it was so cool. 2131 01:19:16,185 --> 01:19:17,519 I mean, that was awesome. 2132 01:19:17,620 --> 01:19:19,088 I was definitely nervous, but I think 2133 01:19:19,188 --> 01:19:21,557 the ideal body type for Ninja is 6'6", 2134 01:19:21,657 --> 01:19:22,891 200 pounds right here. 2135 01:19:22,992 --> 01:19:24,693 - Let's go, baby! - Let's go. 2136 01:19:24,793 --> 01:19:26,161 - That's what I'm talking about! 2137 01:19:26,262 --> 01:19:27,796 [laughter] 2138 01:19:27,896 --> 01:19:29,898 - Go celebrate, brother. 2139 01:19:34,637 --> 01:19:36,639 Well, we've had some great races tonight 2140 01:19:36,739 --> 01:19:38,707 on the Tripleheader, and our final group 2141 01:19:38,807 --> 01:19:41,043 should give us another good show. 2142 01:19:41,143 --> 01:19:44,813 What a matchup between these three teenagers. 2143 01:19:44,913 --> 01:19:48,317 In the blue lane, we've got YouTube star Payton Myler. 2144 01:19:48,417 --> 01:19:51,220 In the middle, it's college student Emily Gardiner, 2145 01:19:51,320 --> 01:19:52,721 and in the red lane, our reigning 2146 01:19:52,821 --> 01:19:54,456 women's champ, Taylor Greene. 2147 01:19:54,556 --> 01:19:55,658 Taylor has to be considered 2148 01:19:55,758 --> 01:19:56,659 the favorite. 2149 01:19:56,759 --> 01:19:57,660 She's closing in on 2150 01:19:57,760 --> 01:19:58,661 the all-time record 2151 01:19:58,761 --> 01:20:00,162 for buzzers among women. 2152 01:20:00,262 --> 01:20:01,430 Emily Gardiner, though, having 2153 01:20:01,530 --> 01:20:02,665 a breakout year. 2154 01:20:02,765 --> 01:20:04,566 She's captured two buzzers already. 2155 01:20:04,667 --> 01:20:06,201 And Payton Myler got her first 2156 01:20:06,302 --> 01:20:07,636 buzzer earlier tonight. 2157 01:20:07,736 --> 01:20:09,304 She's part of the social media 2158 01:20:09,405 --> 01:20:11,040 sensation the Ninja Kidz. 2159 01:20:11,140 --> 01:20:14,310 Her brother Ashton punched his ticket to the finals earlier. 2160 01:20:14,410 --> 01:20:16,145 Payton can make it two finalists 2161 01:20:16,245 --> 01:20:17,479 from the Myler family. 2162 01:20:17,579 --> 01:20:19,048 - The Beckstrands have three. 2163 01:20:19,148 --> 01:20:21,150 - Nobody wants to miss this race. 2164 01:20:21,250 --> 01:20:24,086 - Well, when it comes down to racing, blonde hair don't care. 2165 01:20:24,186 --> 01:20:26,055 It comes down to speed and precision. 2166 01:20:26,155 --> 01:20:29,224 [countdown clock beeping] 2167 01:20:29,325 --> 01:20:33,195 - For the final two spots from the Western region. 2168 01:20:33,295 --> 01:20:37,266 Payton Myler just a step behind, right into Cliffhanger. 2169 01:20:37,366 --> 01:20:38,767 - And look at Taylor Greene already trying 2170 01:20:38,867 --> 01:20:40,369 to create some separation. 2171 01:20:40,469 --> 01:20:42,304 Wow! But watch out. 2172 01:20:42,404 --> 01:20:43,305 - But look at this! 2173 01:20:43,405 --> 01:20:45,207 - Payton Myler's coming! 2174 01:20:45,307 --> 01:20:48,277 - What an even matchup between these three. 2175 01:20:48,377 --> 01:20:51,046 But this last move is where we've seen so many falls. 2176 01:20:51,146 --> 01:20:52,748 And Taylor makes the grab. 2177 01:20:52,848 --> 01:20:55,084 And Payton makes it. 2178 01:20:55,184 --> 01:20:57,386 Gotta get the dismount. 2179 01:20:57,486 --> 01:20:58,654 Oh! 2180 01:20:58,754 --> 01:21:00,723 - Emily's down! 2181 01:21:00,823 --> 01:21:03,759 - So it's Payton Myler and Taylor Greene moving on! 2182 01:21:03,859 --> 01:21:05,294 But who will be first? 2183 01:21:05,394 --> 01:21:08,664 [crowd cheering] 2184 01:21:08,764 --> 01:21:10,699 - Well, you gotta stay focused on this one. 2185 01:21:10,799 --> 01:21:12,468 There is no room for recovery. 2186 01:21:12,568 --> 01:21:13,635 You just gotta go. 2187 01:21:13,736 --> 01:21:15,804 - Akbar, Payton Myler! 2188 01:21:15,904 --> 01:21:17,873 And it's dead even! 2189 01:21:17,973 --> 01:21:19,541 - This is what racing is all about! 2190 01:21:19,641 --> 01:21:22,010 - Who makes the move? - Oh! 2191 01:21:22,111 --> 01:21:23,545 - Hang on! 2192 01:21:23,645 --> 01:21:24,747 - Wow! 2193 01:21:24,847 --> 01:21:28,117 - Taylor Greene seemed to levitate! 2194 01:21:28,217 --> 01:21:29,852 And here comes Payton Myler. 2195 01:21:29,952 --> 01:21:32,121 She's gonna finish too. 2196 01:21:32,221 --> 01:21:35,290 Well, this race lived up to the hype. 2197 01:21:36,925 --> 01:21:39,928 - Go, Payton! - Whoo! 2198 01:21:40,028 --> 01:21:43,098 - Well, these three were neck-and-neck early, 2199 01:21:43,198 --> 01:21:44,733 but like many others tonight, 2200 01:21:44,833 --> 01:21:47,102 Emily missed the grab on the birdhouse. 2201 01:21:47,202 --> 01:21:49,204 Taylor and Payton stayed close. 2202 01:21:49,304 --> 01:21:52,875 First Taylor then Payton snagged the final bungee, 2203 01:21:52,975 --> 01:21:55,477 and both slid to the finish. 2204 01:21:55,577 --> 01:21:56,745 - What a race! 2205 01:21:56,845 --> 01:21:58,280 You guys were fantastic! 2206 01:21:58,380 --> 01:22:00,582 Taylor, what was that race like for you? 2207 01:22:00,682 --> 01:22:03,786 - It was definitely scary and something that I haven't, like, 2208 01:22:03,886 --> 01:22:05,387 done before 'cause, I mean, in my lane, 2209 01:22:05,487 --> 01:22:06,488 I could see both of them. 2210 01:22:06,588 --> 01:22:08,290 - I saw you over there, Payton. 2211 01:22:08,390 --> 01:22:09,892 You took a look to see where she was. 2212 01:22:09,992 --> 01:22:11,660 Did it create a little bit of nerves? 2213 01:22:11,760 --> 01:22:14,430 - I mean, I saw her go, but I felt like 2214 01:22:14,530 --> 01:22:15,931 I had to do one more swing. 2215 01:22:16,031 --> 01:22:18,267 So I took one more, and it better be 2216 01:22:18,367 --> 01:22:19,635 finish than fall, so-- 2217 01:22:19,735 --> 01:22:21,036 - Well, congratulations. 2218 01:22:21,136 --> 01:22:23,238 You guys are both moving on to the National Finals. 2219 01:22:23,338 --> 01:22:26,108 [crowd cheering] 2220 01:22:26,208 --> 01:22:28,544 - And here's our list of those moving on 2221 01:22:28,644 --> 01:22:30,012 from the Western region. 2222 01:22:30,112 --> 01:22:31,146 The Beckstrand brothers 2223 01:22:31,246 --> 01:22:32,881 have the two fastest times. 2224 01:22:32,981 --> 01:22:34,149 Only a few spots down 2225 01:22:34,249 --> 01:22:36,618 is another Utah teen, Ashton Myler. 2226 01:22:36,718 --> 01:22:38,153 Among the others moving on, 2227 01:22:38,253 --> 01:22:39,721 two-time Last Ninja Standing 2228 01:22:39,822 --> 01:22:40,989 Kaden Lebsack 2229 01:22:41,089 --> 01:22:43,192 and the Papal Ninja, Sean Bryan. 2230 01:22:43,292 --> 01:22:45,761 Payton Myler joins her brother Ashton in the finals, 2231 01:22:45,861 --> 01:22:49,064 and Baylee Beckstrand will be there with her two brothers. 2232 01:22:49,164 --> 01:22:52,734 That's five National Finalists from two Utah families. 2233 01:22:52,835 --> 01:22:54,470 These 20 ninjas from the West 2234 01:22:54,570 --> 01:22:56,171 will eventually be joined by 20 2235 01:22:56,271 --> 01:22:59,408 from the East region and 20 from the Central region 2236 01:22:59,508 --> 01:23:01,877 in the National Finals later this summer. 2237 01:23:01,977 --> 01:23:03,712 That wraps up our first regional finals. 2238 01:23:03,812 --> 01:23:06,348 Next week, we'll see the best ninjas from the East. 2239 01:23:06,448 --> 01:23:09,151 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, I'm Matt Iseman. 2240 01:23:09,251 --> 01:23:13,155 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior." 2241 01:23:13,255 --> 01:23:16,158 [dramatic music] 2242 01:23:16,258 --> 01:23:23,298 ♪ ♪