Ninja Warrior axed by ITV

ITV has axed Ninja Warrior UK.

According to The Sun, the programme met its end after being trounced in the ratings by the BBC’s revival of Gladiators.

A source tells the newspaper:  “For years Ninja Warrior was one of ITV’s biggest shows and scooped up all those families who missed Gladiators.

“Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes, and Kammy made the series a big success.

“But when the BBC revived Gladiators last year, it sounded the death knell for ITV’s ninjas.

“A decision was therefore taken to rest Ninja Warrior for good.”

Gladiators was watched by more than six million people when it made its debut on BBC One and a second series, plus a celebrity special was ordered.

Fans can get their next dose this Christmas.