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MTV Cancels 'Ridiculousness' After 14 Years and 46 Seasons

MTV shifts to a more curated slate under new ParamountSkydance ownership.

Overview

  • Previously produced first‑run episodes will continue airing into 2026, while reruns stay on MTV and select seasons stream on Paramount+.
  • Sources tie the decision to the company’s broader restructuring and a pivot toward experimental formats and new creative voices.
  • Cast and crew were told this week that the current season will be the last, according to TMZ, which first reported the news.
  • The clip show became a programming mainstay with roughly 1,700 episodes that frequently filled large blocks of MTV’s schedule.
  • Context includes Bloomberg’s report that Rob Dyrdek was paid at least $32.5 million annually and a recent bankruptcy filing by Superjacket Productions.