Update: Death of a contestant in a reality barrier show Wipe out Thanks to coronary artery occlusion.
Initial: No competitor on incoming reboot Wipe out Died after completing the show’s obstruction course.
Deadline with sources close to the product confirmed that the contestant on TBS showed a need for medical assistance after completing the course and was visited by medical professionals before paramedics were called and the contestant was taken to hospital, where he later died.
The incident happened Wednesday at the show’s location in the Santa Clarita, CA area.
The show is hosted by John Cena (Suicide Squad) And Nicole Byrne (Nile done!) With Camille Kostek (I feel so beautiful) As the gateway host in the field.
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The reboot was ordered by Warnermedia cable network to make a 20-episode run by End Rdmol Shine North America in April.
The series previously aired on ABC in seven seasons and 1,130 episodes between 2008 and 2001. The series, produced by Matt Kunitz and Scott Larson, originally filmed at the Sable Ranch in Santa Clarita, became a huge international hit with local versions. In more than 30 regions, including the UK and Germany.
The obstacle course competition returned with a new format twist. Each game has been designed in three rounds and now has a three-stage, obstacle course that includes multiple strategy and decision issues, designed to challenge the next, and the endurance of competitors. The big red balls, the show’s iconic mainstay, are also back.
“We are saddened to learn of his death and extend our deepest sympathies to the family,” a TBS spokesman said.
A spokesman for Endemol Shine North America added, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and our thoughts are with them at this time.”
