Who could fail to love this modern day twist on It’s A Knockout, in which plucky contestants take on challenges with names like Sucker Punch, Big Balls and Cradles Of Doom? With lashings of mud and water everywhere, it’s no wonder the Saturday teatime show has become a huge hit with British families. The action’s filmed with presenter Amanda Byram in Argentina, while co-host Richard Hammond films his contribution in the UK.
'This is the first award that Total Wipeout has ever won. It means so much to us, it’s like our Oscar!' says Amanda Byram.
‘The show’s appeal is that it’s mindless silly fun and being able to take the mickey out of people doing silly things. I think the reason why it works so well is because it’s for young kids, teenagers, adults, grannies and granddads. We’ve got an audience across the board. It’s just a simple formula watching people fall off things. It’s funny. It’s not brain surgery.'
TV Choice Awards Winners 2010
Best Gameshow - Total Wipeout
