Fans of Taylor Sheridan’s spy thriller series Lioness have been shocked to learn that one of the show’s stars, Jill Wagner, was also the host of an iconic, now-axed ABC game show. Wagner plays the tough CIA agent Bobby in the series, which follows an all-female team of operatives who go undercover in the war on terror. However, fans of the series are just now realizing why Wagner seems familiar — as co-host of the popular ABC game show, Wipeout.
As the on-field host, Wagner would interview the contestants after they finished the extreme obstacle course, which included dodging swinging objects, large bouncing balls and balancing on rotating platforms and slippery ramps, usually placed over a large body of water. The show ran from 2008 to 2014. Wagner said in a recent Instagram video that she was getting messages from fans who had recently made the connection.
There is this video out that says I was this many days old when I figured out that the host on Wipeout, that Jill, was Lioness Bobby Jill,” she said. I know, it’s crazy,” she said, referencing her other credits, including the 2011 high school drama Teen Wolf and the Great American Christmas movie franchise. She continued: “But here’s the thing.
Guys, it is our job as actors to fool you. To make you think we’re the characters that we’re playing. So, first of all, thank you.
That’s like the biggest compliment: that you people don’t know who I am.” “I actually kind of prefer it like that,” she added. New subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.
This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. Fans shared their amazement online, with one person writing: “My mind is blownnnn!!!” “I’m waiting for the big red balls in a Lioness episode,” said another, as one person added: “Wow!!!!!!!! Today years old.” “How could I forgettttt Teen Wolf!!!
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