MTV Cancels Rob Dyrdek’s Long-Running Comedy Hit Ridiculousness After 14 Years

After more than a decade on air, MTV has officially canceled Ridiculousness, marking the end of an era for one of its most recognizable and longest-running shows. The network confirmed that the current season will be its last, although first-run episodes will continue to air through 2026.

Ridiculousness, which first premiered in 2011, quickly became a cornerstone of MTV’s programming. Hosted by Rob Dyrdek, alongside co-hosts Steelo Brim and Lauren “Lolo” Wood (and formerly Chanel West Coast), the show became known for its viral-video commentary format. Over the years, it aired 46 seasons and produced 1,689 episodes, including six TV specials — a massive output by any standard.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the decision to cancel the show was made internally at the top levels of Paramount Global, MTV’s parent company. Cast and crew were informed earlier this week, but neither Dyrdek nor his co-hosts have made public statements about the cancellation. Despite the end of new production, reruns and recent episodes will continue to play on MTV and are also available for streaming on Paramount+.

The move comes amid a major corporate overhaul at Paramount, which recently completed a merger with Skydance Media. As part of the post-merger restructuring, the company has announced thousands of employee layoffs and a strategic revamp across its networks. A spokesperson told Decider that MTV is pivoting toward “a more curated slate” that will “embrace its experimental DNA and feature new creative voices.”

This shift has already resulted in significant programming changes. Paramount confirmed plans to shut down five MTV UK channels — MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live — effective December 31, 2025. These closures, coupled with the end of Ridiculousness, signal a broader transformation in MTV’s identity and global operations.

For fans, the show’s cancellation might come as a shock, given its near-constant presence on the network. For much of the past decade, Ridiculousness dominated MTV’s schedule, often running in marathon-style blocks that filled entire days. The series’ simple premise — showing and reacting to internet fail videos — resonated with audiences and became a defining part of MTV’s late-night and daytime lineup.

Financial factors may also have played a role in the decision. Reports suggest that Dyrdek’s annual compensation exceeded $30 million, a figure that likely made the series expensive to maintain amid Paramount’s broader cost-cutting measures.

While it’s unclear what new shows will replace Ridiculousness, this decision highlights a significant change in MTV’s direction. Once home to music videos and youth-focused reality hits, the network is now aiming to reinvent itself for a new generation of viewers — one less driven by reruns and nostalgia, and more by fresh concepts and diverse creative talent.

Fans of Rob Dyrdek and his signature brand of humor can still revisit the show’s massive back catalog on MTV and Paramount+, but after 14 years, the ride of viral laughs and failed stunts has officially reached the end of the road.