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NBC has officially renewed American Ninja Warrior for Season 18, bringing back its high-energy obstacle course competition. The new season will feature a supersized three-lane racecourse, adding an exciting head-to-head dynamic. Filming kicks off in Las Vegas this fall with returning hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Zuri Hall. Contestants will battle for a $250,000 prize in this fan-favorite summer series.

Key Points: NBC Renews American Ninja Warrior for Season 18 With New Racecourse

  • Season 18 introduces a new three-lane racecourse format
  • Filming begins in Las Vegas this fall
  • $250,000 prize for winning competitors
  • Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Zuri Hall return
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Entertainment reality show 'American Ninja Warrior' renewed for Season 18

NBC confirms American Ninja Warrior Season 18 with a supersized racecourse, $250K prize, and returning hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Zuri Hall.

"A supersized three-lane racecourse, where ninjas will face off head-to-head-to-head in thrilling side-by-side races. – Variety"

Washington DC, August 4

The sports entertainment reality show 'American Ninja Warrior' has been renewed for Season 18 by NBC, reported Variety.

The new season of the hit summer competition series will begin filming in Las Vegas this fall.

As per NBC, Season 18 will introduce a new round featuring what they describe as "a supersized three-lane racecourse, where ninjas will face off head-to-head-to-head in thrilling side-by-side races," as quoted by Variety.

The casting for the new season is currently underway.

Season 18 will see competitors facing off in a series of physical challenges for the chance to win 250,000 USD, reported Variety.

The head-to-head race format was introduced in Season 17, which also features a knockout elimination bracket.

Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Zuri Hall will return for Season 18 to commentate on the action, according to Variety.

'American Ninja Warrior' Season 17 kicked off in June on NBC.

A longtime staple of NBC's summer schedule, the series has reached 23 million total viewers across Peacock so far this summer, the broadcaster says, as per Variety.

'American Ninja Warrior' is based on the global hit format 'Sasuke,' from Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, which has aired 42 seasons in Japan.

Along with 'American Ninja Warrior,' NBC has a large number of unscripted series making up their summer schedule.

Other series include 'Destination X,' and 'America's Got Talent,' reported Variety.

- ANI

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Priya S
$250,000 prize money is huge! I wonder if any of our Indian athletes from Khelo India or Pro Kabaddi could compete. Our gymnasts would do really well in these obstacle courses.
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Arjun K
The original Japanese version Sasuke is still the best. I've been watching it since 2000s when it used to air on AXN India. The American version is good but too much drama sometimes.
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Sarah B
I enjoy watching this with my kids in Mumbai. It's great family entertainment and teaches them about perseverance. But I wish they'd reduce the commercial breaks - they're longer than the actual show!
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Karthik V
Why don't we have an Indian version? Imagine contestants from rural India who climb trees and mountains daily - they'd dominate this competition! Star Sports or Sony should consider this format.
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Nisha Z
The hosts make this show! Akbar's commentary is hilarious and inspiring. But I hope they focus more on the athleticism than sob stories this season. We want to see the obstacles, not crying backstories.

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