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, I want the show back.
Was a very funny and thrilling program. I was amazed to find it not making it longer. I would hope even after a few years it could be picked up by another station, perhaps non network.
Please renew! My family loves this game show! My son dreams about being on it. Bring it back!
I loved that show miss it very much. Please bring it back. Can’t stand the new shows on TV these days, I watch TVland and the hallmark channel or watch DVD’s. We need wipeout to come back.
Well of course it got cancelled, it lacked dysfunction, drama, nudity, curse words & everything else that gets the high ratings. That’s why I enjoyed WIPEOUT so much. Anything that isn’t trash t.v. gets cancelled. If ABC no longer wants to be affiliated with it, why can’t another station air it? I looked forward to it & would enjoy seeing it again.
I loved Wipe out and so did my family! We watched every episode we could find. PLEASE give this great show a second chance even if it’s on a cable channel! I know it would still have a huge following!
I really miss Wipeout and wish they would bring it back.
I cant believe they have taken it off TV! I would watch it every time it was on TV. Now I hate to watch it on YouTube. 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁
We really miss the Wipeout show! We would watch it all the time! Miss the excitement and unprofessional ism that the players had. The show that is on now is all about jocks who are trained to win!~!Any channel, just let us know when it comes back and we will watch it!
Bring wipeout back I really miss it
I used to watch Wipeout all the time I really wish that it would come back it was the greatest show on ABC in my opinion you really need to come back Wipeout I can’t stand it much longer!!!
Wipeout was a fun show. I even thought of participating in it with my husband. It would be fun. We need these types of shows.
I would love wipeout to return I really enjoyed watching the show it was great entertainment and it always made my day. I also thought John Henson and John Anderson were very funny. Please bring the show back.
Wow just ..j…just … No Why WWWWWWWWWWWWHYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! This is why you lose ratings, you need to NEVER give up hope. Even if YOUR ratings is Low. Don’t lose hope. Just DO IT!!! Don’t let your dreams be dreams. BTW I’ll Hope for the best that season 8 comes back To Wipeout ABC. I’m just a BIIIIGGGG fan with a Big heart so We Need the Big Red Balls back. Here’s an idea for an obstacle do a mini scareocel as the first obstacle. Mud or water Don’t mind .But abc YOU need to bring Wipeout Back NOW The fans need… Read more »
We loved this show. We found it entertaining and always had us laughing at times. It was fun to watch the contestants go thru the obstacles. We would definitely love to see it come back on.