Ninja Warrior host Rebecca Maddern hits back at haters over ‘jinxing’ contestants

WHILE fans of Australian Ninja Warrior accused host Rebecca Maddern of jinxing the talent on last year’s season of the hit Channel 9 show, they have it all wrong.

• Host Ben Fordham thought producers wanted him to compete

WHILE fans of Australian Ninja Warrior accused host Rebecca Maddern of jinxing the talent on last year’s season of the hit Channel 9 show, they have it all wrong she told Confidential.

Fans branded Maddern’s commentary the “Curse of Rebecca Maddern”, saying she continuously jinxed contestants by talking up their chances, only to see them crash out of the course seconds later.

Rebecca Maddern with Ninja's The Misfits Georgia Bonora, Ashlin Herbert and Kadeem Aarons who are returning for the upcoming television series. Picture: Ian Currie

However viewers were wrong to assume contestants could hear her commentary, Maddern told Confidential.

“They couldn’t even hear me,” Maddern said.

“I just call the action as I see it, but the competitors can’t hear me. I am not on a loud speaker, so what happens is up to them.”

Maddern who had the best excuse possible to not test out the obstacle course while filming last year — she was pregnant with now 11-week-old daughter Ruby Mae Miller — promised the 2018 season which starts tonight, will “blow your mind.”

MORE: Former Bachelor star to fight for Ninja Warrior title

MORE: Professional boxer taking on the challenge of Ninja course

A number of familiar faces will try to tackle the course including Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and his celebrity PT partner Lauren Hannaford. Picture: Justin Lloyd

Corey Worthington who became known for his ACA interview will also be on the show. Picture: Supplied/Channel 9

“Last year was so well received that I didn’t think we could improve on season one, but somehow we have,” she said.

“Our returning heroes have had 12 months to train, so they are in even better shape than they were before. And last year fantastic athletes were watching season one and wanted to get involved, so the calibre of competitors is even better.”