“Wipeout” Gains truTV Reruns; Loses Jill Wagner

There’s been a lot of Wipeout news recently, coinciding the special Name the Stunt competition going on.  Even more updates are going through the news cycle.  First of all, fans of the show are getting even more chances to watch.  The show is being syndicated to cable.  truTV has acquired the rights to the show.  Reruns will begin Fall 2011.  Wipeout has been on the air for four seasons and over 50 episodes. “Wipeout is the kind of fun, action-packed series that will resonate strongly with our network’s core audience of young adult viewers,” said Marc Juris, executive vice president and general manager of truTV. “We’re extremely excited to add the show to our lineup.”

Second, Wipeout will be losing a host.  Popular sideline reporter/insult comic Jill Wagner will be leaving the show after this summer’s season.  Wagner is leaving to concentrate on her acting career.  Endemol producers are searching for a new host to join returning John Anderson and John Henson.  Wagner told TV Guide Magazine, “After four seasons of co-hosting Wipeout I have been given the opportunity to pursue new directions in my acting career, which I am very passionate about. I am extremely grateful to all those at Wipeout, Endemol and ABC, who have been so supportive of me through these years.”

Sources :

TV Guide: http://www.tvguide.com/News/Jill-Wagner-Wipeout-1031727.aspx
The Futon Critic: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/04/12/trutv-acquires-hit-reality-competition-series-wipeout-701410/20110412trutv02/