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?
How about that last season of American Idol? I think thats a big loss….
Why are you canceling all of the good shows? Wipeout, was great. My grand kids and I always enjoyed watching this show together. Bring it back! !!!!!!
Where are the reruns??
All of my favorite shows are getting canceled. First this, now MYTHBUSTERS?!?!?!? What on earth am I supposed to watch anymore?!?!?
Unfortunately it’s probably too late for wipeout to come back. A lot of shows suffer a slump in their ratings and it’s common. However MXC from Japan has claimed that wipeout was copying their format. I do believe that threatened litigation in this matter was the reason why wipeout was taken off. Wear ABC would claim low ratings. It would seem since we don’t watch Japanese TV why there would be a lawsuit regarding these shows being almost alike. Perhaps they can come up with a new game show in the same style but not be a threat to infringement… Read more »
They settled that back in 2011, so it wouldn’t be a factor now. Ratings were a bit of an issue last year, but I ont feel enough to warrant a full cancellation.
Please bring the show back! I loved this show so much! It’s really funny and entertaining
I disagree about the cast. The cast was fine. It was some of the jokes that need brushing up. Probably more time allotted to the crack ups and Falls. The last round I feel is important. However an effort should be made to balance the genders where both male and female have an equal chance to get to the final round. Most shows that I saw relied on raw strength that left just men. Make some of the stunts separate for the strength of the men and the intelligence of the women. Thus giving an equal chance for all. The… Read more »
Loved that show. Loved the suckered punch.!!
Yes we want the show back 3.52million is a lot of people still loving the show. Please bring it back at least one more season!!!
Wipeout was one of the best game shows I had ever seen. Very entertaining. Since that left television there has been nothing like it. I wish ABC would bring it back
Oh My Gosh!!! Why would you cancel such a good show!!?? I loved everything about that show. My boyfriend and I would sit and watch this together and laugh our butts off. This was a funny a** show!!
Please bring it back. It was my son’s and my favorite show to watch together.
I love the TV show I watch it everyday it’s on and when I’m bored
I did’nt like the hosts but but the show was hilarious and I always wanted to be one of the contestants ever since I was little
Plesae bring this show back. No one wants to see all these stupid reality shows. Had a six year old ask about this show. I truly enjoyed it myself.
Bring the show back. It was hilarious and it was a great show to watch with the family. Don’t change anything. Bring back both Johns and Jill