ET Exclusive: Will Melissa Rycroft Wipe Out on ‘Wipeout’?

ET special correspondent Melissa Rycroft has bravely decided to take on the wacky TV challenge that is "Wipeout," but has she bitten off more than she could chew?

"I was really nervous," admits Melissa. "I knew there was a potential to get hurt even though everybody said there wasn’t."

The ABC competition pits 24 thrill-seekers against each other in the world’s largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills, face plants and, of course, wipeouts! The winner earns the title of "Wipeout Champion" and a grand prize of $50,000. The hit summer series returns on Wednesday, May 27.

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