Tom Sparks

Wipeout 2 is a Party game that recreates the over-the-top, physical obstacle course fun of the hit television show Wipeout on your game console. The game version for PlayStation 3 is compatible with the PlayStation Move (sold separately) whose motion sensing functionality brings the physical nature of the game show to life. Features include: multiplayer support, replay functionality, commentary by John Anderson, John Henson and Jill Wagner, and the ability to heckle and harass other players...Read Full Story

A contestant on the reality show Wipeout, which airs on the ABC network, has died due to a rare condition. Tom Sparks and his wife were competing on a Wipeout episode that was supposed to air in 2010 when he suddenly reported a sharp pain in his knee.  Medics on the show's set decided to stop the contest after they realized that Sparks was also having difficulty breathing. He was taken to a local hospital where, after multiple brain surgeries, he died of a stroke. Doctors determined that the...Read Full Story

A contestant on the reality show Wipeout, which airs on the ABC network, has died due to a rare condition. Tom Sparks and his wife were competing on a Wipeout episode that was supposed to air in 2010 when he suddenly reported a sharp pain in his knee.  Medics on the show's set decided to stop the contest after they realized that Sparks was also having difficulty breathing. He was taken to a local hospital where, after multiple brain surgeries, he died of a stroke. Doctors determined that the...Read Full Story

The L.A. County Coroner’s office confirms to ET that a contestant who participated in the reality series “Wipeout,” Tom Sparks, has died. A source tells ET the 33-year-old was admitted to the hospital approximately two weeks ago after complaining of knee pain during the taping of the popular ABC show. ABC and the company that produces “Wipeout,” Endemol, released a joint statement to ET: “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family. This is a tragic loss and our thoughts are with them at...Read Full Story

While the 2010 FIFA World Cup international soccer tournament continues in South Africa, ABC's "Wipeout" gets in the soccer spirit! On tonight's episode of the ABC reality competition, contestants will attempt to take a running leap between giant soccer balls. Watch our clip to see the hilarity unfold, and tune in to ABC tonight to see which contestant will be crowned champion!Related stories: 'Wipeout' Contestant Dies: Pre-Existing Condition Possible Cause  ET Exclusive: Will Melissa Rycroft...Read Full Story