'American Ninja Warrior' Launches Challenge to Tom Cruise

Host Akbar Gbaja-Biamila wants the 'Mission: Impossible' actor to come on the sports competition series and 'try the course.'

May 27, 2015

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"American Ninja Warrior" aims high when it comes to dream celebrity guests. Sitting down for an interview with TV Insider, presenter Akbar Gbaja-Biamila issues a challenge to Tom Cruise when asked which stars would be perfect for the course.

"This is a direct challenge to you, Tom Cruise. I am challenging you to come out to 'American Ninja Warrior' and try the course," Akbar says, citing the stunts the actor performed in his "Mission: Impossible" movies as the reason he challenges the A-lister.

Co-presenter Matt Iseman, meanwhile, teases a possible appearance by "Arrow" star Stephen Amell. "He's talked to us, he wants to get on the course," he says. As for sideline reporter Kristine Leahy, she wants to see Lil Wayne's performance on the show as he has great abs. She also claims that "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon wants to come to the show.

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"American Ninja Warrior" just kicked off its 7th season on Monday, May 25.

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