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Variety Universal Kids has set the premiere date for “American Ninja Warrior Junior,” with Olympic gold medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez set to join the show as co-host, Variety has learned exclusively. Hernandez joins previously announced hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila (pictured below), with the “American Ninja Warrior” spinoff set to bow on Oct. 13 at 7…

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Laurie Hernandez is joining the American Ninja Warrior Junior as a co-host. The show will have contestants between the ages of 9 and 14 competing the Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Hernandez will co-host with Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja-Biamala who are also the hosts of American Ninja Warrior.