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?
Bing wipe out back on ABC it’d a good show and make me laugh please
Bing wipe out back on ABC it’s a good show and make me laugh
Bing wipe out back on ABC it’d a good show and make me laugh
Bring wipe out back to ABC its a good show and a lot people watched the show I don’t care the ratings to low just bring it back.
I think ABC bring Wipe out back. Because I love that show in the summer time and if you win you get money at the end I know the ratings to low but I will try bring it back.
I would love to see the show return. It’s a kid and family show to watch. I hate the fact that programs. Don’t consider young viewers. And it’s a lot adolescence shows where the young people having sexual and relationship issues. TV isn’t geared to for kids and young teenagers.
Another fun family show gone, what a shame!
Great Family Show, so sad, my kids 6 & 9, really enjoyed
Great family show, fun to watch, usually DVR and watch
I’ve literally just learned about Wipeout being cancelled. I am not happy, AT ALL. I watched every season of the show, and loved every minute of it. Please bring it back, it gives me something to look forward to.
Wipeout was amazing! Who doesn’t love to see people face planting and Skorpion folding. If that wasn’t funny enough you had the John’s adding in their hilarious commentary and an attractive Jill wagner cheering on the broken contestants as she lures them into some crazy obstacle. Please bring it back!!!!
I loved wipeout. I finally decided to watch it on TV and now it is GONE!!!!So sad. Please. Bring.it. back!!!!!!!!!
Really really sad that you took Wipeout off the air. Looked forward to that show every week. Please bring it back!!!!!!!
Always enjoy watching Wipeout! The 2 Johns and Jill have a good mix. Enjoyed the different themes they would do as well. Please bring them back!’
I miss wipeout. It was so fun to watch and loved the announcers. Hope it comes back