Broadcast from | April 11 | – May 30, 2015
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Presenter(s) |
Ben Shephard Chris Kamara Rochelle Humes |
Broadcaster | ITV |
Competitors | 250 |
Finals venue | Manchester Central |
No. of episodes | 8 |
The first series of Ninja Warrior UK premiered on 11 April 2015. The show was presented by Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara and Rochelle Humes. The top contestant in the first series was Timothy Shieff. Although many women competed in the competition, no women advanced past the semi-finals.
Ninja Warrior UK is the British version of the Japanese entertainment television series Sasuke. The show features different obstacles per heat. It is presented by Good Morning Britain presenter, Ben Shephard, former footballer, Chris Kamara, and singer, Rochelle Humes, on ITV.
The first series first aired on 11 April 2015 on ITV. The show premieres on Saturdays at 7:00pm and is followed by Britain's Got Talent at 8:00pm. The series is part of "Super Saturdays" with features Ninja Warrior UK, Britain's Got Talent and Play to the Whistle.