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?
Yes my entire family wants Wipeout to come back. It’s funny as heck and it’s a great show for a family to watch together it’s a wholesome show not much of that left anymore, plus we laughed so hard all the way through it. It’s healthy and fun to laugh with your family. It did start to get a little silly and not in a good way and I think that could of brought ratings down. The hosts tried to be funny and they really weren’t and the female host tried to hard also. I think if you got one… Read more »
Excellent show.loved watching it on Sunday nights.A lot better than some of those reality shows. Bring it back someone!
I miss this great show… as others have said “it’s good to laugh, it’s actually healthy”. I saved all the shows from the last season, but recently lost them all with glitch in tv service! Please bring it back!
Please bring wipeout back. Love the show; I watch it every day on my phone
Bring it back. I would watch this every week with my granddaughter. We made up songs for when they fell in the mud, and when they got to the big balls. We watch it sometimes on you tube, fun, buy not the same.
YES!!!, PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE! Bring it back there are people out there who miss watching your show and miss seeing your people and your obstacle courses and it’s not just me it’s everybody who’s ever watched you or seen your show or even been or has ever wanted to be on your show like me and that’s why you have to, have to, have to come back please do it not just for yourself but for your fans and fans who still love you !
I loved watching this show. Please bring it back!
WHAT THE HECK! ABC said that there will be Wipeout Extreme and all we got is a cancellation with NO reasons? They have to bring it back, America is not fun without Wipeout
I agree, maybe it will return this very summer!
If they dont bring it back, I WILL NEVER WATCH ABC EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just can’t stand it being cancelled, maybe it will return this very summer!
Wipeout was great family entertainment for kids of all ages. Nothing like it on TV right now. Need more shows like this. Bring Wipeout back.
The show was great family entertainment. My kids laughed and laughed every episode. TV needs more shows like this. American Ninja is for a completely different audience and not really a show for kids.
Would be great to have the tv show wipeout again. It was entertaining. It also encouraged physical activity, social engagement and connectedness with others. I’ve always wanted the chance to enter onto the show also. I wish the network brought it back or another one.
Would like to see Wipeout, need escape.
My husband and I we love wipe out we didin’t miss no show it was very funny it made our night. please bring the show back with the 2 Johns.
Yes! I’m a big fan of Wipeout! Please bring it back!?!