Australian Ninja Warrior auditions are open for 2021 season

Do YOU have what it takes? Auditions open for Australian Ninja Warrior 2021 – as Nine reveals new obstacle course will be ‘completely transformed’

Auditions are open for the 2021 season of Australian Ninja Warrior.

And those looking to try their luck on the show’s notoriously tough obstacle course and Mount Midoriyama, a 20-metre vertical rope climb, are being invited to apply.

This year the course was conquered by 27-year-old Perth videographer, Ben Polson.

Do YOU have what it takes? Auditions are officially open for next year’s season of Channel Nine’s Australian Ninja Warrior. Pictured: 2020 winner Ben Polson 

Applicants must be 18 years or older and either an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia for at least 2 years at the time of application.

Auditions will close at the end of this month. 

Channel Nine recently said at their 2021 Upfronts event: ‘Nothing in Ninja land is guaranteed and it will be no different in 2021. 

Pure strength: Channel Nine recently said at their 2021 Upfronts event: 'Nothing in Ninja land is guaranteed and it will be no different in 2021.' Pictured is contestant Olivia Vivian

Pure strength: Channel Nine recently said at their 2021 Upfronts event: ‘Nothing in Ninja land is guaranteed and it will be no different in 2021.’ Pictured is contestant Olivia Vivian 

‘Australian Ninja Warrior will be completely transformed as our Ninjas tackle more obstacles that defy gravity in show-stopping television of Olympic proportions.’

This year’s winner Ben Polson set a record climbing up Mount Midoriyama in 25.56 seconds and took home a whopping $400,000 in the finale.

Reflecting on his win, Ben he said: ‘I wasn’t your average kid at school. I felt like an outcast and got bullied a lot.’

Winning smile: This year's winner Ben Polson set a record climbing up Mount Midoriyama in 25.56 seconds and took home a whopping $400,000 in the finale

Winning smile: This year’s winner Ben Polson set a record climbing up Mount Midoriyama in 25.56 seconds and took home a whopping $400,000 in the finale

‘It wasn’t until I discovered Ninja training that I once again felt I had a purpose. It helped me build myself back up physically and mentally.’ 

Last year, an Australian Ninja Warrior producer revealed the secrets of the show. 

Julie Ward told TV Tonight: ‘It’s one of the most challenging things because a lot of people who do this sort of thing have a lot of things in common.’

Casting secrets: Last year, an Australian Ninja Warrior producer Julie Ward revealed a potential ninja warriors must show 'a combination of ability, diversity of character to be able to take on the course. Pictured is contestant Charlie Robbins

Casting secrets: Last year, an Australian Ninja Warrior producer Julie Ward revealed a potential ninja warriors must show ‘a combination of ability, diversity of character to be able to take on the course. Pictured is contestant Charlie Robbins

She said while the final 200 competitors must show athleticism and personality, they are not the only attributes befitting a potential ninja warrior.  

‘It’s a combination of ability, diversity of character. Only someone who can actually do the course will get up there,’ she said.

Once producers have an idea of the who they feel most suits the qualities of a Ninja Warrior, hopefuls are asked to attend a face-to-face casting in their major cities. 

Check: Producer Julie said that before filming on the course commences, each athlete is expected to conduct a master interview - usually in their hotel room, before undertaking a medical test. Pictured is contestant Skye Haddy

Check: Producer Julie said that before filming on the course commences, each athlete is expected to conduct a master interview – usually in their hotel room, before undertaking a medical test. Pictured is contestant Skye Haddy

The producer said each of the final 200 contestants, who make it to filming of the heats, will have their own unique character and a crowd-pleasing nickname.

But before filming commences, each athlete is expected to conduct a master interview – usually in their hotel room, before undertaking a medical test.

In addition to their physical strength and outgoing personality, athletes must also be able to withstand extreme weather conditions and late night filming.

Can they handle it? In addition to their physical strength and outgoing personality, athletes must also be able to withstand extreme weather conditions and late night filming. Pictured is contestant Eloni Vunakece

Can they handle it? In addition to their physical strength and outgoing personality, athletes must also be able to withstand extreme weather conditions and late night filming. Pictured is contestant Eloni Vunakece