<P> The eighth season of the obstacle course reality competition series American Ninja Warrior premiered on June 1 , 2016 , on NBC . Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja - Biamila returned for their respective seventh and fourth seasons , alongside sideline reporter Kristine Leahy who returned for her second season . The grand prize stayed even with season 7 , at $1,000,000 . In addition , 28 new obstacles were created for this season , and there were 40 % more female applicants over last season . </P>
<P> The eighth season of the obstacle course reality competition series American Ninja Warrior premiered on June 1 , 2016 , on NBC . Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja - Biamila returned for their respective seventh and fourth seasons , alongside sideline reporter Kristine Leahy who returned for her second season . The grand prize stayed even with season 7 , at $1,000,000 . In addition , 28 new obstacles were created for this season , and there were 40 % more female applicants over last season . </P>
what is the latest season of american ninja warrior
what is the latest season of american ninja warrior
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