Wipeout (2009 Australian game show)

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Wipeout
Genre Game show
Created by Matt Kunitz, Scott Larsen
Presented by James Brayshaw
Josh Lawson
Kelly Landry
Country of originAustralia
Original language English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Production locations Buenos Aires, Argentina
Running time60 minutes
(including commercials)
Production company Endemol Southern Star
Release
Original network Nine Network
Picture format 576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release3 February (2009-02-03) 
24 March 2009 (2009-03-24)
External links
Website

Wipeout, presented on air as Wipeout Australia, is an Australian game show, which is based on the U.S. game show of the same name. The game show premiered on the Nine Network on Tuesday 3 February 2009 at 7:30 pm for an initial run of eight episodes. The show was produced by Endemol Southern Star. The show is currently being re-aired on GO!, a Nine Network multi-channel.

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Production

Potential contestants had to fill out a 14-page application and attend auditions in Sydney, which were held on 2 August 2008. The 160 successful contestants then participated in the filming of the series over a period of one week starting 2 October 2008 at the international Wipeout obstacle course, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. [1] [2] Post-Production began in Sydney in November 2008.

Presenters

On 8 September 2008, it was announced that Kelly Landry has been given the on-location reporter role on the show. [3] She is the only one of the three presenters to actually talk with contestants and observe their attempts to complete the various stages of the Wipeout course.

James Brayshaw, a sports presenter for the Nine Network, and actor Josh Lawson were announced as the two co-hosts on 26 November 2008. [4] Brayshaw and Lawson provide commentary from within a studio setting.

Format

Wipeout Australia's format follows that of its American forerunner, although the initial number of contestants who compete in the first (Qualifier) round is 20, rather than 24. Thus only eight competitors do not advance, rather than the half who are eliminated in the US show. Most of the competitors dress up in a costume and act like they are that person.

The twelve fastest competitors to complete the Qualifier advance to the Sweeper round, wherein they attempt to maintain their balance on a 3m-high metal pole while a rotating "Sweeper" arm tries to unseat them. After six players fall into the water, the remaining six advance; the sweeper arm continues to rotate however, with the last contestant standing winning a A$1,000 bonus.

The remaining six contestants then compete in the Dizzy Dummy round, where they are spun on the titular dummy and then required to navigate a short assault course. One player advances, and the remaining contestants are re-spun until the four finalists have been selected.

The dizzy dummy had been replaced with the Dreadmill, where contestants must try to walk through the treadmill to complete certain task with obstacles.

These four enter the Wipeout Zone, and attempt to complete the major final course in the fastest time. The winner is awarded A$20,000 in prize money.

Episodes

Episode 1

Competition:Finals
Week:QualifierSweeper DodgeballDizzy DummyWipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1"The Hulk" Jack Anslow3rd (1:23)3rd3rd1st (10:13) (A$20,000)
2"Pony Boy" Jarrad Greenfield12th (5:01)2nd1stOut Of Time
3"Samurai" Andrew Leece2nd (1:19)**6th2nd3rd (13:57)
4"Water Boy" Jon Wright6th (1.52)A$1,0004thOut of Time but Left with A$1,000
5Geoff "Cougar" Coombes10th (4:00)5thEliminated
6"God's Gift" Adam Marshall1st (1:14)*4thQuit
7"Cop" Daniel Rose5th (1:40)**Eliminated
8"Navy Girl" Jennifer Cartledge11th (4:10)Eliminated
9"Human Cannonball" Angus Tandy9th (3:56)Eliminated
10"Sexy Back" Cassie Kennedy7th (1:53)Eliminated
11"The Accountanator" Nathan Petrie8th (2:25)**Eliminated
12"Bully Beater" Lindsey Green4th (1:30)Eliminated

* Adam Marshall became the first contestant to cross the Big Balls successfully

** Nathan was the first contestant to cross the Cookie Cutter; Later on, Andrew, Adam and Daniel were the second, third and fourth contestant to cross the Cookie Cutter

Episode 2

Competition:Finals
Week:QualifierSweeper (Ball Crusher)Dizzy DummyWipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1"Buffman" Shannon Fowler1st (1:34)3rd2nd1st (06:17) (A$20,000)
2"Tango" Tony Leoni3rd (1:47)A$1,0001stOut of Time but Left with A$1,000
3Angus "Fish Fingers" Ingram2nd (1:40)2nd3rd3rd (07:19)
4"Sister Bella" Isabella Leone6th (2:07)Failed**4th4th (08:42)
5"Rare Breed" Dan Ryan4th (1:58)*5thEliminated
"Nurse" Irene Fangoulis10th (3:00)4thEliminated
7"Brother" Luke Leone5th (2:00)6thWithdrew**
8Gail "Very Tinkerbell" De Costa7th (2:34)Eliminated
9"Parking Cop" Merridy Carin-Duff8th (2:45)Eliminated
10"Astrologer" Renee Gadd12th (3:24)Eliminated
11"Rock Star" Nick Cushen9th (2:47)Eliminated
12Will McKinnon11th (3:13)Eliminated

* First to cross the Sucker Punch.

** Before the start of the dizzy dummy Luke Leone quit the competition so Bella Leone replaced him.

Episode 3

Competition:Finals
Week:All-Ball Qualifier SweeperDizzy DummyWipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1Ryan "Tom Cruise" Newland2nd (1.31)2nd1st1st (4.57) (A$20,000)
2Kane "Mikey" Broadrick1st (1.28)A$1,0002nd2nd (11.18) (A$1,000)
3Beth "Fight Hug" Reid9th (3.10)6th4thOut of Time
4Shane "Metro" Mann8th (3.02)4th3rd4th (16.50)
5Caroline "Disco" Durston5th (2.35)Failed*Eliminated
6"Queenslander" Shane Ellis4th (2.29)**3rdQuit*
"Swim Coach" Natalie Maclarn10th (4.02)5thQuit*
8Stephen "Bingo" Abela11th (5.34)Eliminated
9David "Nocky" Hennock7th (3.01)Eliminated
10"Purple Policewoman" Kirsteen Stewart12th (6.11)Eliminated
11"Personal Trainer In The Mud Pit" Amelia Patomaki6th (3.00)Eliminated
12"Netball Champ" Lisa Ellis3rd (2.11)**Eliminated

Episode 4

Competition:Finals
Week:QualifierSweeper (Toothbrush)Dreadmill (Doors)Wipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1"Herr" Chris Rudduck2nd (1.10)*A$1,0001st (0.37)***1st (5.26) (A$21,000)****
2"Excito" Matthew Earle3rd (1.18)**2nd3rd (1.56)Out Of Time
3"Let's Get Physical" Renee Bradford9th (3.40)6th4th (3.09)3rd (8.24)
4"Country Boy" Josh Anderson6th (2.51)4th2nd (1.22)Quit
5Scott "Scotty Six Toes" Hubbock1st (1.01)*5thEliminated (3.13)
6"Nat with the Tats" Natalie Richardson4th (2.12)3rdQuit
7"Call Center Girl" Penny McMulin10th (4.12)Eliminated
8Sharon Carson7th (2.54)Eliminated
9"Blondie" Tamara Drybec5th (2.30)Eliminated
10"Cheerleader" Fabiola Aguirre8th (3.01)Eliminated
11"Suit Man" Josh Hawkins12th (4.29)Eliminated
12"Ambo" Bill Skelly11th (4.22)Eliminated

* Scotty became the second to cross the Big Balls (Adam Marshall was first) and was the first to cross the Block Swing. He also posted the fastest qualifier time set on Wipeout Australia. Later, Chris was the second contestant to cross the Block Swing.

** Dubbing himself as a superhero "Excito", Matthew became the second contestant to past the Sucker-Punch (Dan Ryan was first).

*** Chris Ruddock posted in the Dreadmill one of the fastest time ever on the Wipeout course history.

**** Chris was the first contestant to cross the Spinner on the first try.

Episode 5

Competition:Finals
Week:QualifierSweeper (With Sacks)Dizzy DummyWipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1"Gentle Giant" Tim Watts1:52 (4th)2nd2nd1st (3:02) (A$20,000)
2"The Decorator" Lisa Masden2:40 (8th)6th3rdLate Finish **
3"Eco Warrior" Sara Hely2:39 (7th)4th1st3rd (3:41)
4"Ladies Man" Lockie McDonald1:30 (1st)3rd4thOut Of Time
5"Surfer Dude" Miles Cattman1:37 (2nd)A$1,000Eliminated but Left with A$1,000*
"The Lifesaver" Naomi Flood2:09 (6th)5thEliminated
7Bridgette Starr2:41 (9th)Eliminated
8"Birdman" Jamie Kelso2:59 (12th)Eliminated
9Ritchie Gibson2:50 (10th)Eliminated
10Adam "Malcolm in the Middle" Malcolm1:59 (5th)Eliminated
11"Pocket Rocket" David Clarke2:56 (11th)Eliminated
12"Bucket List" Candice Boyd1:46 (3rd)Eliminated

* Miles Cattman is the first to win the sweeper but get eliminated on the 3rd round

** Lisa was the second contestant to cross the spinner on the first try

Episode 6

Competition:Finals
Week:QualifierSweeper (Hoop)Dreadmill (Tube)Wipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1"The Perfect Specimen" Seamus Rodden2:01 (4th)3rd1st (1:45)1st (2:52) (A$20,000)*
2"Golden Guns" Marisa Heuttner3:10 (10th)4th3rd (2:12)2nd (3:13)
3"Skater Boy" Chris Elder1:26 (1st)A$1,0004th (3:02)3rd (3:34) (A$1,000)
4"Big Cat" Robbie Doyle1:39 (2nd)5th2nd (2:11)Out Of Time
5"Breakdancing Big Al" Alexander Mesa3:02 (9th)2ndEliminated (3:40)
6"The Count" Robert Vanderpluym3:30 (12th)6thQuit
7"The Female Jim Carrey" Jordana Cashman2:13 (6th)Eliminated
8"Personal Trainer" Phillipa Robinson3:00 (8th)Eliminated
9"Drag Queen" Gerard Robinson1:57 (3rd)Eliminated
10"School Teacher" Kay Redding3:29 (11th)Eliminated
11"G.I." Jody Collier2:51 (7th)Eliminated
12"Ex-Bikini Model" Tianne Hawkins2:11 (5th)Eliminated

Episode 7

Competition:Finals
Week:QualifierSweeper (Fly Screen)Dizzy DummyWipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1"Demolition" Dave Marschall1:46 (4th)2nd1st1st (4:03) (A$20,000)*****
2"Strategy Man" Ed Mulvey1:34 (1st)4th2nd2nd (4:29)*****
3"Rubber Woman" Jane Altschwager 3:10 (12th)6th4th**3rd (5:44)
4"Dark Horse" Kobie Mulligan1:46 (3rd)***5th3rdQuit
5"Circus Wannabe" Lisa Talianna (Age 27)2:23 (10th)3rdEliminated
"Loudmouth" Layton Mills1:57 (5th)*A$1,000Eliminated but Left with A$1,000
7Brett Garland (Age 23)2:02 (7th)Eliminated
8"Foot Model" Rob Stanley2:38 (11th)Eliminated
9"Barman" Simon Harari2:01 (6th)Eliminated
10"Bighead" Rob Green1:36 (2nd)Eliminated
11"Mom Of Two" Karen Black2:10 (8th)Eliminated
12"Firefighter" Linda Wilton2:16 (9th)Eliminated

Episode 8

Competition:Finals
Week:QualifierCrusherDreadmill (Wrecking Ball Basket)Wipeout Zone
PlaceContestantResult
1"Dodgeball" Dan Bennett (Age 25)1:28 (1st)6th3rd (2:46)1st (6:20) (A$20,000)*
2"The Kid" Jordan Mueck (Age 18)1:35 (2nd)4th2nd (2:12)Out Of Time
"Ballerina" Melanie Andrews (Age 26)2:40 (8th)5th4th (3:29)Out Of Time**
"Soccer Head" Andrew Boothe (Age 25)1:44 (3rd)2nd1st (1:12)Out Of Time
5"Unlucky in Love" Andrew Stephenson (Age 32)3:52 (12th)A$1,000Elimanted (3:37)
"Captain" Robert James Cook2:58 (9th)3rdEliminated (3:46)
7Jackie Buckthought2:22 (7th)Eliminated
8"Personal Trainer" Jennifer Boyd (Age 36)2:20 (6th)Eliminated
9"The Hostess with the Most-ess" Corrine Taylor (Age 24)3:06 (10th)Eliminated
10"Redhead" Angela Southern (Age 23)2:10 (5th)*Eliminated
11"Warrior Princess" Sarah Ciantar-Goold3:35 (11th)Eliminated
12"The Wookiee" Shane Arthurson2:00 (4th)Eliminated

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