Isaac Caldiero who made NBC history by conquering Mt.
Midoriyama in 2015 is returning to the hit competition series after a three-year break from the action.
Everyone thinks I disappeared but I havent, the 36-year-old Caldiero tells EW exclusively.

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Ive been watching and waiting seeing whos strong, who are the big competitors.
So I decided, okay, Ill come back and let everyone know Im here.
Yes, they have changed, but they arent that much harder, he says.
Im looking forward to hitting some buzzers and having a good time.
Caldiero will run in the shows Indianapolis qualifying round on April 29.
American Ninja Warriorseason 10 premieres May 30 at 8 p.m. on NBC.