Wipeout
The game show Wipeout pits contestants against each other on a rigorous obstacle course. Contestants must perform various physical challenges which are designed to cause collisions and "wipe-outs."
The program is overseen by former Fear Factor executive producer Matt Kunitz.
Fast Facts
- Season premiere: June 24, 2008
- New episodes: Tuesdays 8/7c
- Network: ABC
- Executive producer: Matt Kunitz
- Co-executive producers: Scott Larsen and Shye Sutherland
- Each episode winner receives $50,000
- Run time: 60 minutes
Host Information
- John Henson - Host
- John Anderson - Host
- Jill Wagner - Co-host
Challenges
- Dizzy Dummy
- Dirty Balls
- The Dreadmill
- The Sweeper
- Big Balls
- The Spinner
Producer Quote
“We discovered early on, every time you bounce off of something, that’s pretty funny. Just dropping into the water isn’t funny, but if there’s a bounce and a ricochet and another bounce, that’s always good.”—Matt Kunitz1
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