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?
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.
Really missing wipeout this summer. Sorry to say, but with all the presidential shenanigans it would be an awesome distraction. Please return Wipeout!
I loved the show and would love to see it come back to tv
Such a family friendly show and always funny and exciting. Think the day and time slot were not best but as a family we looked forward to it! Add the commentators and it was hilarious to boot!
They could also bring back I survived a Japanese game show. It was funny.
I liked most of it, they began to try too hard and do too many extreme things. They needed to get back to basics. We want it fun not dangerous.
Hilariously Entertaining ! !!!!!!!
I really miss this show. I keep hoping it is coming back. It is my favorite show, so hilarious. It really needs to come back. ABC isn’t the only station, it could come back on a different one.
Yes bring wipeout back it was funny
yes I think that they should bring it back because people liked that show a lot so they should bring back season !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved this show…really made me laugh out loud
Wipeout better be coming back! I don’t care if it isn’t on ABC!
Wipeout must return. When you plan your evenings on a TV show, it’s a darn good show. I would like to see the final challange in its original format. One must start over when you wipeout.