(Los Angeles, Calif...December 30, 2008)  Are up to the next big reality show challenge? If so, there will be an open casting call you will not want to miss - for season two of ABC's summer series, WIPEOUT! and I Survived a Japanese Game Show.  The casting call will be held at southern California's largest and best-known fitness event, The ProFight Supplements Los Angeles Fitness Expo, Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Halls G & H. 

"While our event attracts all levels of fitness enthusiasts from beginners to professionals, we certainly have our share of the world's strongest, fastest and most competitive weekend warriors," said Erin Ferries, Executive Director, The ProFight Supplements Los Angeles Fitness Expo. "WIPEOUT! focuses on the fun of fitness and shares with us the philosophy that fitness is for everyone.  And I Survived a Japanese Game Show is wild, outrageous fun.  We look forward to seeing Expo attendees on both shows next season!"

WIPEOUT! contestants do not have to be athletes to participate but must meet the following requirements:

    * Must be over 18 years of age and a legal resident of the United States.
    * Must be able to swim.
    * Must currently be a resident of California.
    * Must be strong-willed, outgoing, and possess a strong sense of humor.

I Survived a Japanese Game Show contestants must meet the following requirements:

    * Must be at least 21 years old and a US resident.
    * Must have a valid US passport through May 2009.
    * Must be dynamic, competitive and energetic and able to travel to travel to Tokyo if selected.

To apply to I Survived a Japanese Gameshow Season 2 NOW CASTING!! click on the link below:

http://www.realitywanted.com/call/3689-i-survived-a-japanese-gameshow-season-2-now-casting

To learn more about WIPEOUT! and to view episodes visit http://abc.go.com/primetime/wipeout/index?pn=index.  For information on I Survived a Japanese Game Show, visit http://abc.go.com/summer/isurvivedajapanesegame/index.

Adult admission tickets toThe ProFight Supplements Los Angeles Fitness Expo are $15 per day or $20 for the full weekend, children 12 years and under are $5 per day and children under six are free. All WIPEOUT! and I Survived a Japanese Game Show casting call contestants must purchase an admission ticket to the Expo.  Show hours are Saturday, 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Plenty of parking is available.  For more information on ticketing, exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities call (818) 545-0290 or visit www.thefitexpo.com.