Wipeout (2021 game show)

Wipeout is an upcoming American television game show hosted by John Cena, Nicole Byer, and Camille Kostek which will air on TBS.[1][2] It is a reboot of ABC's Wipeout (2008–2014).

Wipeout
GenreSports
Comedy
Created byMatt Kunitz
Scott Larsen
Based onWipeout
Presented by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producersMatt Kunitz
Sharon Levy
DJ Nurre
Shyam Balsé
Kevin Wehrenberg
ProducersHeather Finnegan
Sean Jennings
Eric Timm
John Cena
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesEndemol Shine
Lock and Key Productions
Pulse Creative
DistributorEndemol Shine Group
Release
Original networkTBS
External links
Website

History

In April 2020, it was announced that the series would be rebooted by TBS.[1] In September 2020, John Cena, Nicole Byer, and Camille Kostek were announced as hosts of the show.[2]

A day after completing the course on November 18, 2020, 38 year-old contestant Michael Paredes[3] died from coronary artery disease.[4][5]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
120[6]2021 (2021)TBA (TBA)

References

  1. Michael Schneider (April 29, 2020). "Wipeout Revival Lands at TBS, Which Promises New Twists and the Return of Big, Red Balls". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  2. Denise Petski (September 10, 2020). "Wipeout: John Cena & Nicole Byer To Host TBS' Revival Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. Low, Elaine (2020-11-24). "L.A. County Officials Identify 'Wipeout' Contestant Who Died After Completing Show's Obstacle Course". Variety. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  4. Low, Elaine (2020-11-20). "'Wipeout' Contestant Dies After Completing Game-Show Obstacle Course". Variety. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  5. Haring, Peter White,Bruce; White, Peter; Haring, Bruce (2021-01-30). "'Wipeout' Contestant Died From Coronary Artery Blockages On TBS Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  6. "TBS Orders 20-Episode Revival of Obstacle Course Game Show 'Wipeout'". TheWrap. 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
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