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MTV Cancels 'Ridiculousness' After 14 Years

MTV cites a post-merger programming reset for the decision.

Overview

  • Network leadership informed the cast and crew this week that the current season will be the last, with no new episodes ordered.
  • Previously shot first-run episodes will continue airing through 2026, with reruns remaining on MTV and select seasons streaming on Paramount+.
  • The cancellation follows the Paramount–Skydance merger and companywide layoffs as MTV seeks fresher formats and different creative voices.
  • Variety reports the franchise spans 46 seasons and more than 1,700 episodes, though other outlets list lower totals.
  • One day earlier, Bloomberg reported host Rob Dyrdek is paid at least $32.5 million annually for the series, citing court documents.