“Entertainment Tonight” kicked off their “Can Cam?” series by challenging host Cameron Mathison to become an American Ninja Warrior.
Sure. Super easy task, right?
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Smartly, Cameron started his Ninja journey by training with one of the best, Jessie Graff.
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He also got in a session at Arnold Hernandez’s LA Ninja gym.
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But after that, it was off to Cleveland for the real thing.
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Cameron still needed the expertise of a Ninja, so he tagged in Natalie Duran to be his sideline coach.
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He was all smiles as he started the course.
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That is, until he got a good look at the Rolling Log.
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He managed to hold on for dear life on the log! On third obstacle, Cameron’s speed and balance was tested.
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Unfortunately, he wouldn’t make it past that point. Ouch.
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But hey, he gave it his all! And he scored a Pom Wonderful towel as a souvenir.
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Great job, Cameron!