MTV Cancels One of Its Longest-Running Shows

Ridiculousness is ending after 14 years and 46 seasons. The comedy clip show, hosted by Rob Dyrdek, will continue airing previously filmed episodes into 2026, but no new episodes will be produced. Season 46 will be the last, though reruns will remain on MTV and select seasons will stream on Paramount+. TMZ first reported the news.

A source familiar with the decision said the network, now part of the Paramount umbrella, is aiming for “a more curated slate of content” that “embraces its experimental DNA” and features “different creative voices” alongside “refreshed programming.”

It is not yet clear how this shift will affect MTV’s schedule or its heavy reliance on Ridiculousness, according to TMZ.

With over 1,700 episodes, Ridiculousness is one of the longest-running series in MTV history. The show has dominated the network’s programming, often taking up more than 100 hours per week of the 168-hour schedule, according to a 2020 Variety report. Many critics have said the series became a symbol of MTV’s move away from original programming and music content.

Bloomberg reported that Dyrdek was earning at least $32.5 million per year from the show, which included bonuses, a $21,000-per-episode executive producer fee, and an escalating $61,000-per-episode on-camera fee. With hundreds of episodes ordered each year, these payments added up quickly.

Ridiculousness first premiered in August 2011 and was originally co-hosted by Chanel West Coast and later Lauren “Lolo” Wood. The series featured viral videos of failed stunts and pranks, with Dyrdek and his co-hosts providing comedic commentary.

The cancellation marks a significant change for MTV as the network restructures following Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance.

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