MTV Drops Long-Running Comedy Show After 14 Years

MTV has decided to stop producing new episodes of "Ridiculousness," a comedy show hosted by Rob Dyrdek. The show, which has been on air for 14 years and has 46 seasons, will still have some new episodes coming out until 2026. But after that, there won't be any more.

A Shift in Content Strategy

The decision to cancel the show is part of MTV's plan to change its content. They want to show more different kinds of shows and try new things. "Ridiculousness" started in 2011 and was about funny viral videos and stunts. It was one of the longest-running shows on MTV, with over 1,700 episodes.

Popularity and Criticism

The show was very popular and took up a lot of time on MTV. But some people thought it was a sign that MTV didn't have enough new and original shows. Before the cancellation news, it was reported that MTV was paying Dyrdek a lot of money, including bonuses and fees for each episode.

Changes at Paramount

This change is happening as MTV's parent company, Paramount, is making big changes after merging with Skydance. The news about the cancellation was first reported by TMZ.