The contestant of the game show ‘Wipeout’ died on Wednesday after going into cardiac arrest after completing the final hurdle course, a spokesman for TBS and production company Endemol Shine North America confirmed.
Sources close to the construction say the contestant completed the course, but needed medical help after leaving the course. He was then present at the scene by emergency professionals, then paramedics were called to the set, and the contestant was moved to a local hospital.
No further information has been released about the contestant. All “wipeout” contestants undergo medical examinations before being cleared to participate.
TMZ first gave the news of his death.
A spokesperson for TBS, a spokesperson for the media-owned network that broadcasts the series, said: Diversity“We are devastated by what we have learned about his death and our deepest sympathies go out to the family.”
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and our thoughts are with them at this time,” said Andipam Shine North America.
Shooting for the Thanksgiving holiday is a planned break. Shooting of the show is planned to resume after the break of the show.
