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.

First up for Melissa is a little torture device they call The Sucker Punch, a wall over frigid mud that has multiple fists coming out while spraying the climber with goo. Despite a valiant effort, Melissa makes a splash of the wrong kind.

"You know what, they do not heat that water," she says. "When I landed in there, it felt like knives going all through my body."

Next, she has to conquer the Big Balls -- several giant, bouncy red balls over water -- and Melissa recalls her strategy: "My goal was to make it across, not to fall, and I figured fast, large jumps. I basically closed my eyes [and] prayed my legs would stay together."

Does Melissa make it? Watch the video to find out!