Wipeout contestant dead following ‘chest pains’ after completing TV obstacle course as TBS says ‘we’re devastated’

A CONTESTANT on Wipeout tragically died following emergency medical attention for “chest pains” after he completed the television show obstacle course.

The man was rushed to the hospital after being attended to by on-set medics but was later pronounced dead on Wednesday, TMZ first reported.

A contestant passed away on the set of Wipeout on Wednesday Credit: Instagram

The man [not pictured] suffered from 'chest pains' after doing the course — The man [not pictured] suffered from ‘chest pains’ after doing the course

Wipeout shows contestants completing potentially dangerous obstacles Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Law enforcement officials told the outlet that they received a call for a male suffering from cardiac arrest.

As emergency personnel arrived to the game show, the on-site medical team had already began using a defibrillator.

The man reportedly completed the entire course and began complaining of chest pains soon after.

Wipeout is said to have taken numerous precautions and safeguards to attempt to prevent harm to those who are cast on the series.

The show hired on-set medics to attend any injuries Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Wipeout is intended to have contestants crash on the course Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Risky obstacles are put in place for daredevils to try and complete Credit: Getty Images – Getty

According to sources, every contestant undergoes various medical exams before they are able to participate.

In addition, production hires at least two paramedics, a safety producer and a paramedic coordinator to be on-set.

“We are devastated to have learned of his passing and our deepest sympathy goes out to the family,” the show’s network TBS said in a statement about the contestant’s death.

The production company, Endemol Shine North America, added: ”We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and our thoughts are with them at this time.”

Paramedics are hired to remain on-site due to the potential danger Credit: Getty Images – Getty

The last person standing on the series is awarded $50,000Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Wipeout is famously known for its risky stunts it asks of those who go on and even describes it self as “an extreme obstacle course that has been designed to provoke an unprecedented number of crashes, face plants and wipeouts.”

Through a series of courses, one competitor is left at the end to claim the $50,000 prize.

The show first became a hit on ABC in 2008 but ended up being canceled by the network in 2014.

However, TBS announced this year it was rebooting the show as production is currently underway.