Wipeout is an
American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest
obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by
John Henson and
John Anderson, while
Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was
Jill Wagner. The creators and executive producers are
Matt Kunitz and Scott Larsen. Distribution of the show is handled by
Endemol USA. The show is taped at
Sable Ranch in
Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California, about 40 miles north of Los Angeles. The show holds a "
TV-PG L" rating for mild language by participants and some
crude humor. Syndicated reruns of Wipeout are airing on
truTV.