It’s looking like Wipeout is all washed up on ABC. The competition series hit some lows in the ratings last summer, was left off the schedule this summer, and now, it’s been removed from the network’s website.
On Wipeout, contestants try to make it through the “world’s largest obstacle course.” The person that makes it in the shortest time wins a cash prize. The program is hosted by John Anderson, John Henson, and Jill Wagner.
The show’s ratings have been coming down over the years and the seventh season was no exception. The 12 episodes, which finished airing in September 2014, registered just a 0.97 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.52 million viewers. That was down about 10% season-to-season.
Some assumed that the show had been renewed because applications were being accepted for a new version of the show called Wipeout Extreme. However, it’s worth remembering that it’s not uncommon for production companies to do that to prepare in case another season gets greenlit and needs to be produced quickly.
ABC hasn’t publiclly renewed or cancelled Wipeout but the network has now removed all traces of the show from their website. They could bring it back at some point but, for now, it looks like Wipeout is done on ABC.
What do you think? Do you like the Wipeout TV show? Would you like to see it return for an eighth season — on ABC or some other channel?
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312 Comments on "Wipeout: Cancelled by ABC, No Season Eight?"
I miss the show! Maybe another network needs to pick it up! Always made my family laugh!
I loved Wipeout! I wish that ABC or some other channel could bring it back because this show never fails to put a smile on my face!
I miss the show wipeout. If I was ever having a bad day the show made me laugh. Please put wipeout back on or atleast do re-runs.
Would love to see it on again! Really enjoyed watching with the whole family
Just want to say bring it back. It was one of the best shows on tv. But it needs the original cast they were hilarious.
Would love this show to come back. I really enjoyed watching this and rooting for the contestants. It was fun not to mention funny and I take my hat off to these participants to attempt those obstacle course. Please bring it back. Miss John Henson’s comments and one liners. Truly enjoyable.
We really miss Wipeout. My whole family loved it and my 7 year old keeps asking when we can watch it again.
We really miss Wipeout! Who family loved it and my 7 year old keeps asking why they quit making it.
Bring back wipeout the best show ever
Would love to see it back on the air again!
Bring back Wipeout. You can’t get ratings if it’s not advertised like EVERYTHING else; the world could use less Viagra and Feminine product commercials.
Wipeout is hilarious! Mix it up a bit with more teams, maybe company vs company; competitors.
wipeout made me laugh till I cried!! I loved the show enthusiasm, and it was an inspiration for kids to be athletic….
Wipeout was my childhood favorite, I wish and wish for it to come back. It made the whole family laugh.
I miss Wipeout. I loved the show.? Really hope it comes back sometime.