LL.BREAKING NEWS:After 14 years and 46 seasons, MTV is officially ending its legendary run of “Ridiculousness” hosted by Rob Dyrdek! The final new episodes will run through 2026, marking MTV’s shift toward more creative and curated content.
In a move marking the close of one of the most enduring shows in its lineup, MTV has officially cancelled the long-running clip-show phenomenon Ridiculousness, hosted by Rob Dyrdek. The decision comes after a staggering 46 seasons over 14 years on air.
📌 Key Facts at a Glance
- Ridiculousness premiered in 2011 and became one of MTV’s most consistent fixtures.
- The show produced thousands of episodes, featuring viral-video fails, celebrity guest commentary, and the signature red-couch discussion format
- While no new episodes will be produced beyond the current cycle, first-run episodes already in production will continue to air through 2026.
- MTV will still air reruns of past seasons, and select seasons remain available for streaming on Paramount +.
🎬 Why This Matters
This cancellation isn’t just the end of a popular show—it signals a major programming shift for MTV. According to multiple sources, the network is moving away from its long-time clip-show strategy and toward “a more curated slate” of content featuring fresh creative voices and experimental formats.
For many viewers, Ridiculousness was more than filler—it helped define the late-night and off-hour identity of MTV in the 2010s and 2020s. Its end signals a broader re-imagining of the network’s brand, just as its parent, Paramount Global, completes the merger with Skydance Media.
📺 The Legacy of Ridiculousness
From its launch, Ridiculousness tapped into the rise of viral internet culture—funny fails, wacky stunts, celebrity reactions—and converted that into long-running weekly (and often daily) programming. Hosts and regulars, such as Rob Dyrdek alongside co-hosts like Chanel West Coast (who left in 2023) and Steelo Brim, helped the show stay anchored even as formats changed.
Over time, the show became a staple of MTV’s late-night schedule, heavily repeated across the network’s blocks. It helped sustain MTV’s presence when its core focus shifted away from music videos and toward reality/clip content.
🧭 What Comes Next for MTV?
With the end of Ridiculousness, MTV is reportedly gearing up to:
- Launch shows with diverse creative voices and formats that depart from the long-running clip-show model.
- Lean further into curated, branded programming rather than heavy rerun blocks.
- Re-position its brand identity in the streaming era, where the competition for attention is greater and audience tastes continue to evolve.
📅 What to Expect from Here
- Viewers can still watch new first-run episodes of Ridiculousness through 2026—but after that, no further production is expected.
- Reruns will continue to air across MTV’s programming blocks for an unspecified period.
- Related formats or spinoffs may emerge as MTV tries to retain loyal viewers while forging new paths.
📝 Final Thoughts
The cancellation of Ridiculousness marks the end of a significant chapter—not only for MTV, but for a particular style of television that thrived in the age of viral videos and appointment-viewing. While it will be missed by fans who tuned in regularly (or enjoyed it in reruns), the move illustrates MTV’s bet that change is necessary to stay relevant in a fast-shifting media landscape.
