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‘Wipeout’ is casting throughout the summer
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“Wipeout” originally aired on ABC from 2008 to 2014. The reimagined “Wipeout” features a three-stage obstacle course designed to challenge competitors of all backgrounds and fitness levels.
The 2022 Royal Court will ride down Colorado Boulevard on the Royal Court float in the 133rd Rose Parade, presented by Honda, and attend the 108th Rose Bowl Game, both on Saturday, Jan. 1.
Applications opening for Royal Court
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Pasadena Weekly Executive Editor
pplications for the 2022 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank will be available on Monday, July 26, on the Tournament of Roses website. The 2022 Royal Court members will each receive a $7,500 educational scholar-
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Pasadena Weekly Executive Editor
he John Cena-hosted competition show “Wipeout” is casting Southern California residents for its next season through the summer. Cena is joined by Nicole Byer for “Wipeout,” which was 2021’s highest-rated new unscripted cable series. Season one airs 9 p.m. Thursdays on TBS. Duos who are interested, no matter their athletic capability, can apply at wipeoutcasting.com. “It’s going to be a really fun season,” said casting director Katy Wallin and president/chief executive officer of MysticArt Pictures. “We’re casting teams of two. It could be a friend, coworker, neighbor, family member. People have come in with interesting hobbies, occupations, men and women, female-female teams, male-male, coed. You’re going to have a blast with it.” To apply to be on the series, applicants must be legal U.S. residents ages 18 and older. They must be able to travel to the Los Angeles region for approximately three nonconsecutive days during the shooting period, as well as any additional days to comply with COVID-19 testing protocols. “Thousands upon thousands apply for the show,” Wallin said. “It’s one of those bucket list things. The show has a huge following and people love the opportunity to think they could actually face the big ball.” “Wipeout” originally aired on ABC from June 24, 2008, to Sept. 7, 2014. The reimagined “Wipeout” features a three-stage obstacle course designed to challenge competitors of all backgrounds and fitness levels. The new format twists and elements that will push the athleticism and willpower of each contestant pairing to even greater extremes. “We look for people who have great, great energy who have larger than life personalities,” she said. “The duo has to have great chemistry. Contestants have a lot of fun on the course no matter what. “We have a team of talented producers who review all the applications.” From there, those who are in the running undergo a series of interviews.
ship and serve as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community and the greater Los Angeles area. All are encouraged to apply and participate in one of the initial interview sessions at Tournament House on Saturday, Sept. 11, or Monday, Sept. 13. Participants are selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, youth leadership, academic achievement and community and school involvement. Eligibility requirements are on the Tournament of Roses website. With the cancellation of the 2021 Rose Parade, those who were looking forward to applying for the 2021 Royal Court, are encouraged to apply for the 2022 Royal Court. Eligibility requirements have been extended to include applicants who would have been eligible for the 2021 Royal Court. Royal Court members experience countless benefits — becoming part of an organization dedicated to hands-on volunteerism, discovering opportunities to connect with and give back to the local community, developing public speaking skills and growing self-confidence. The Rose Queen and Royal Court are iconic traditions, steeped in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ history and will continue as a treasured legacy. Royal Court interview participants, and those who are selected for the Royal Court, are required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination during the application process before the initial interview sessions. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after having all doses of a CDC-approved COVID-19 vaccine; two doses for Pfizer or Moderna and one dose for Johnson & Johnson. Royal Court eligibility requirements and additional information can be found at https://tournamentofroses.com/about/royal-court/.
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