A Tyrannosaurus Rex – the 65 million-year-old carnivore – took to the course, wowing viewers by doing remarkably well, especially considering its little arms.
Ninja Warrior has become another one of those staples; so much so ITV picked up a UK edition in 2015.
Of course, this wasn’t an actual T-Rex (no way), but one unlikely hero dressed in an inflatable costume.
“Remember, T-Rex weighs about five tonnes, so he’s one of our heavier competitors,” adds the other.