Why did MTV cancel the show Ridiculousness after 46 seasons?
1 november 2025 в 20:13
The merger of Paramount Global with David Ellison’s Skydance Media has led to serious changes in all of Paramount’s subsidiary companies. From shocking departures (such as Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan) to numerous layoffs and cancellations (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), it is becoming clear that changes are happening at CBS, MTV, and other Paramount companies. The recently popular MTV comedy show Ridiculousness, hosted by Rob Dyrdek, has been canceled by MTV. Now the question is, why would the network cancel a hit show after 46 seasons.
Below, Hollywood Life has gathered all the information we have at the moment about the current events at MTV Paramount and what is happening with Ridiculousness.
Yes, MTV has canceled Ridiculousness, reports TMZ. The publication reported that employees were told in the last week of October 2025 that the 46th season would be the last. This was reported by the head boss of MTV, according to the publication.
At the time of publication, none of the participants of Ridiculousness, including Rob, publicly discussed the removal of their show from MTV’s future schedule.
Ridiculousness was canceled because Paramount is looking to «reimagine MTV» and explore «fresh formats, different creative voices, and updated programming», - reports TMZ.
The shocking cancellation occurred immediately after the merger of MTV’s parent company Paramount Media Networks with Skydance Media. This business move led to at least 1000 layoffs in October 2025, and according to additional reports, more layoffs are ahead.
Previous episodes of Ridiculousness will continue to air on MTV until 2026, and some seasons will be available for viewing on Paramount+.
According to Bloomberg, Rob was earning $ 21,000 per episode as an executive producer shortly before the cancellation of Ridiculousness was announced. Additionally, the publication reported that MTV was paying the former skateboarder an astounding $ 32.5 million per year under a contract for 336 episodes per year.
Furthermore, Rob’s salary could have increased to over $ 45 million per year if the show had been extended to 2028 and 2029, according to Bloomberg.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rob is estimated to have a fortune of $ 200 million
Below, Hollywood Life has gathered all the information we have at the moment about the current events at MTV Paramount and what is happening with Ridiculousness.
Yes, MTV has canceled Ridiculousness, reports TMZ. The publication reported that employees were told in the last week of October 2025 that the 46th season would be the last. This was reported by the head boss of MTV, according to the publication.
At the time of publication, none of the participants of Ridiculousness, including Rob, publicly discussed the removal of their show from MTV’s future schedule.
Ridiculousness was canceled because Paramount is looking to «reimagine MTV» and explore «fresh formats, different creative voices, and updated programming», - reports TMZ.
The shocking cancellation occurred immediately after the merger of MTV’s parent company Paramount Media Networks with Skydance Media. This business move led to at least 1000 layoffs in October 2025, and according to additional reports, more layoffs are ahead.
Previous episodes of Ridiculousness will continue to air on MTV until 2026, and some seasons will be available for viewing on Paramount+.
According to Bloomberg, Rob was earning $ 21,000 per episode as an executive producer shortly before the cancellation of Ridiculousness was announced. Additionally, the publication reported that MTV was paying the former skateboarder an astounding $ 32.5 million per year under a contract for 336 episodes per year.
Furthermore, Rob’s salary could have increased to over $ 45 million per year if the show had been extended to 2028 and 2029, according to Bloomberg.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rob is estimated to have a fortune of $ 200 million
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