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Reports Say MTV Will Close Five UK Music Channels by December 31, 2025

Outlets citing the BBC link the shutdowns to a $500 million cost‑reduction push focused on streaming.

MTV first launched in the US in 1981.
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Overview

  • MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live are reported to end broadcasting in the UK and Ireland after December 31, 2025.
  • MTV HD will remain on air, with schedules centered on reality series rather than music video blocks.
  • Coverage attributes the plan to Paramount Global’s broader spending cuts targeting about $500 million and a shift in emphasis to Paramount+.
  • Paramount has not issued an official statement on the closures, and a company spokesperson declined to comment.
  • Reports indicate similar shutdowns are expected in other markets such as Australia, Poland, France and Brazil, as audiences increasingly watch music videos on YouTube and social platforms.