A contestant competes on the reboot of Wipeout. Photo: Jeff Samaripa, New York Post.Source:Supplied
(KXAN/CNN) — Earlier this week, a contestant on TBS' game show 'Wipeout' died hours after completing an obstacle course, according to CNN. Sources close to production tell CNN the man received on-site emergency medical attention, but later died. As CNN and TMZ note, potential Wipeout contestants must undergo a medical exam prior to taking part in the show. In 2009, another Wipeout contestant, Tom Sparks, died of an apparent stroke. Wipeout is a rare show loved by both kids and adults, a true co-viewing experience. Watch a scene from 'No Regrets,' the episode of The Last Alaskans that deals with Bob Harte's death,.
A contestant on the American reboot of popular action series Wipeout has died after completing the show's obstacle course.
A male contestant needed help and was tended to by on-set emergency personnel after tackling the course on Thursday (AEDT), sources close to production told The New York Post.
The participant was on the set in Santa Clarita, California — but not on the course itself — when he reportedly experienced chest pains before noon and medics used a defibrillator on him.
Paramedics were called and he was transported to the hospital, where he later died.
Contestants undergo medical exams ahead of filming, and the show, which has yet to air on the network, has on-site paramedics and doctors, as well as a safety producer.
An unrelated image of an Australian contestant competing in Channel 9's edition of the show, which was filmed in Argentina.Source:Supplied
Network TBS paused production on Friday and Saturday, and the show was heading into a pre-planned week off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Production is scheduled to resume sometime after the break.
No further information was released about the contestant.
'We are devastated to have learned of his passing, and our deepest sympathy goes out to the family,' a TBS spokesperson told The Post in a statement.
The show is distributed by Endemol Shine North America, which told The Post, 'We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, and our thoughts are with them at this time.'
The revival will be co-hosted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Camille Kostek — also known as Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend — as well as pro wrestler and actor John Cena and comedian Nicole Byer.
The series, which originally aired on ABC from 2008 to 2014, features athletic competitors navigating a number of obstacles on a course.
'Wipeout will feature twists and new elements that will push contestants' athleticism and determination to even greater extremes, all while delivering some wildly epic fails!' reads the show's official description.
A contestant competes on the reboot of Wipeout. Photo: Jeff Samaripa, New York Post.Source:Supplied
'Each game is three rounds, with each round featuring a jaw-dropping, multi-stage obstacle course with numerous strategy and decision points designed to further challenge the stamina of the competitors and deliver hilarious and surprising wipeouts. And of course, the iconic staple of the show – the big balls! – are returning with a vengeance.'
TBS has not announced a premiere date for the show, but it will not be until sometime later in 2021.
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A male 'Wipeout' contestant has died after suffering cardiac arrest following completion of the TBS competition's obstacle course, a person close to production told TheWrap. Due to privacy laws, we do not currently have any additional information about the man's age or identity.
Danball senki wars. The contestant required medical attention after completing and leaving the obstacle course in the late-morning hours on Wednesday, the production insider said. The contestant was first attended to by on-site emergency professionals. Paramedics were then called to set and the man was transported to a local hospital.
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The show's talent, like hosts John Cena and Nicole Byer and 'host in the field' Camille Kostek, were not on set at the time of the incident, we're told.
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The rebooted show, which is midway through production on Season 1, paused production for Thursday and Friday of this week.
'Wipeout' had a preplanned holiday break next week, which will last a few days into the post-Thanksgiving week. The show plans to return to production then.
'Wipeout' has two paramedics and two set doctors on-set at all times, as well as a safety producer and a paramedic coordinator, the production insider said. All contestants undergo medical exams before being cleared to participate.
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'We are devastated to have learned of his passing and our deepest sympathy goes out to the family,' a TBS spokesperson said in a statement provided to TheWrap.
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'We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and our thoughts are with them at this time,' producer Endemol Shine North America said in a statement of their own.
Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre and Shyam Balsé are executive producers. Matt Kunitz, the creator of the original 'Wipeout,' is executive producer and showrunner.
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The original 'Wipeout' aired from 2008 to 2014 on ABC. The TBS version has a 20-episode order.
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Drop patch l2 interlude multiprof. If you're unfamiliar, here is the official series description for the TBS reboot: 'The re-imagined series will feature new twists and elements that will push contestants' athleticism, approach, and determination to even greater extremes, all while delivering some wildly epic fails! Each game is three rounds with each round featuring a jaw-dropping, multi-stage obstacle course with numerous strategy and decision points designed to further challenge the stamina of the competitors and deliver even more hilarious and surprising wipeouts! And of course, the iconic staple of the show – the big balls! – are returning with a vengeance.'
TMZ first reported the news of the contestant's passing.
