I was looking forward to the new season but due to COVID-19, there were some changes. One of the changes that I noticied that didn't seem to have anything to do with the virus was the participants I saw that were wearing the yellow shirts with the words "Ninjas For Black Lives" and the image of an upraised fist, colored in black. Some also had what appeared to be a tattoo or decal with the same image.

I must have missed the "ninjas" wearing the "Ninjas For Law and Order" and the "Ninjas Against Violence" shirts.

Inappropriate is how I categorize this type of thing. It looks like just another program that I'll be adding to my "no longer watch" list.

I've loved this show, athletic competition at a very high level, tons of drama.

What I've seen this year is meaningless exhibitions. I've not stuck with it long enough to notice the disturbing woke crap you saw, I'll go delete those couple of saved DVR's I've yet to watch.

On top of ANW's other problems, last year's champ and perennial contender Drew Drechsel is gone, caught up in a child sex scandal --

‘American Ninja Warrior’ Cuts Ties With Drew Drechsel Amid Child Sex Abuse Charges

they had their fifteen minutes of fame. now they can go back to the crossfit gyms

The original Japanese Ninja Warrior show 'Sasuke', was much, much better.

^^^ Yep