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?
Please bring it back.
Please bring it back!! Loved watching with the fam!! John, John and Jill were hilarious! Miss this show greatly!
Miss it! Please bring it back!
I liked watching Fear Factor a lot! My mother told me at the time I couldn’t try out, because I couldn’t run w/ my big boot for my right leg. I was excited seeing Wipe Out! There was one confusing thing w/ the turning ________s, and having to move from _______ poll, to the next. PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!
I DON’T like it that ABC also removed the Extreme Makeover Home Edition, too.
Wipeout was a great family show where you could laugh over and over again and as silly as some of it seemed – it was awesome!!
Miss it was a great family show
I enjoyed Wipeout when it was on-air, it is missed.
Wipeout is a light humor, and entertaining show. Sorry to see it off-air.
I want to see wipeout back again! The show rocks!
i would also like to see Wipeout come back. its a health laugh for everyone. best program of all time and they drop it. wonder why these companies struggle.
Please bring wipeout back. Such an enjoyable family show, I miss it!
Please bring back Wipeout! We are so lacking in family tv shows to watch together! My grandchildren loved this show!
I really miss seeing Wipeout on TV. Too many stupid reality shows that don’t make much sense. At least Wipeout brings some fun into your home.
Bring it back…fun family show..take off the garbage and reality shows….noone cares about stupid celebrities.
One of the very few family shows we could watch together with kids! So sad to see it go! We have to watch every thing our kiddos watch these days, but Wipeout was perfect! Please bring it back! We truly miss it.
Bring it back bring it back