ITV bosses have reportedly “sacked Ninja Warrior”.
In the grueling obstacle course, contestants performed hair-raising jumps, nearly impossible climbs, and the final challenge of running down a nearly vertical ramp.
But the success of another athletic spectacle has reportedly been the cause of its demise.
the sun reported that ITV had to cancel the show, which first aired in 2015, as the Gladiators reboot soared in the ratings.
A source told the publication: “For years, Ninja Warrior was one of ITV’s biggest shows and attracted all those families who missed Gladiators.
ITV bosses have reportedly ‘sacked Ninja Warrior’
In the grueling obstacle course, contestants performed hair-raising jumps, nearly impossible climbs, and the final challenge of running down a nearly vertical ramp.
‘Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Kammy made the series a huge success.
‘But when the BBC revived Gladiators last year, it sounded the death knell for ITV’s ninjas. It was an absolute ratings champion, attracting more than six million viewers compared to 1.6 million for the last Ninja Warrior series in 2022.
They later confirmed that the decision to eliminate it “forever” had been finalized.
The decision to cancel the show comes after furious parents criticized Chris Kamara after traveling to the Ninja Warrior UK grand final, only to be left queuing for hours in 30C temperatures and watching 40 seconds of action on a TV screen. television.
The ITV series, presented by Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara and Rochelle Humes, has just returned after a three-year hiatus.
But hundreds of people branded the event in Manchester a “disaster” and a “one-day shit show” during a final in 2022.
The backlash began after Chris Kamara posted on Twitter encouraging more people to buy tickets to the show.
He told his 1.8 million followers: “There are still a few spaces left for the Ninja Warrior UK Grand Final…come to Manchester and join in the brilliant fun.”
But the success of another athletic spectacle has reportedly been the cause of its demise. The Sun reported that ITV had to cancel the show, which first aired in 2015, as the Gladiators reboot soared in the ratings.
The decision to cancel the show comes after furious parents criticized Chris Kamara after traveling to the Ninja Warrior UK grand final, only to be left queuing for hours in 30C heat watching 40 seconds of action on a television screen.
One parent tweeted: ‘Kammy, we just came out. We queued for 4 hours to watch a rope climb – two very upset kids! Nobody even walked the field. “We watched the rope go up from a television screen.”
Another user pleaded: ‘I know it’s not your fault but can you please get involved?’ “They were looking forward to this and it ended up being a horrible experience.”
The sixth season of the show, based on the Japanese show Sasuke, 25, has returned with an updated format, which sees ordinary contestants take on ‘Ninjas’.
Commenting on the show’s return, Katie Rawcliffe, head of ITV’s Entertainment Commission, said the show will be “completely new, improved and revitalized and will contain all the electricity, excitement and entertainment needed to make the show bingeable on Saturday.” at night”.
The new ITV series, presented by Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara and Rochelle Humes, has just returned after a three-year hiatus.
Hundreds of people branded Wednesday’s event in Manchester a “disaster” and a “one-day shit show.”
After the event ended, Kamara was greeted online by furious parents, all sharing their disappointing experience of the day.
However, excitement quickly turned to disappointment.
One user tweeted: “Honestly it was an absolute shame and my kids were heartbroken.”
‘We waited in line for four hours to climb a 40-second rope that we couldn’t even see. “They are devastated, I have run out of money and the whole day was in vain and it was very disappointing.”
Another, who had traveled more than 130 miles from Newcastle, said: “Today wasn’t brilliant, it was horrible.”
‘I traveled 130 miles from Newcastle with my 3 children, stood and queued for four hours in 29 degree sunshine, all to watch 10 seconds of rope climbing. Huge waste of our time. What a shame.’
A spokesperson for Potato, producers of Ninja Warrior UK, said: “The Ninja Warrior UK team is sincerely disappointed that a small number of viewers at yesterday’s final did not enjoy their experience.”
‘Audiences are an integral part of Ninja Warrior UK, with over 800 people attending each filming session each day.
‘The production team, presenters and staff at Manchester Central work incredibly hard to ensure the audience experience is exciting, enjoyable and entertaining.
‘Throughout the filming of this series, it has been evident that the audience has thoroughly enjoyed watching the programme.
“But we absolutely take the feedback into account and this is something we will keep in mind for the future.”
“The producers offer their unreserved apologies and assure that they will work closely with their partners at Ninja Warrior UK to address audience complaints as quickly as possible.”
