Paramount Global’s merger with David Ellison‘s Skydance Media brought a major shakeup across all of Paramount’s subsidiaries. From shocking departures (i.e., Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan) to countless layoffs and cancellations (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), it’s clear that change is coming to CBS, MTV and more of Paramount’s companies. Most recently, MTV’s popular comedy clip show, Ridiculousness, hosted by Rob Dyrdek, was canceled by MTV. Now, the question is why the network could cancel a hit show after 46 seasons.
Below, News47.us has compiled all the information we have so far about the ongoing developments at Paramount’s MTV and what’s happening with Ridiculousness.
Yes, MTV canceled Ridiculousness, according to TMZ. The outlet reported that staffers were told during the last week of October 2025 that season 46 would be its last. The announcement came from MTV’s top boss, per the outlet.
You wouldn’t have gone to Taco Bell if you decided to go to the gym.#BuildWithRob Episode 107 pic.twitter.com/TLduy7iunc
— Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) May 6, 2024
At the time of publication, no one from Ridiculousness, including Rob, has publicly addressed their show’s removal from MTV’s future lineup.
Ridiculousness was axed because Paramount is seeking to “reimagine MTV” and will explore “fresh formats, different creative voices, and refreshed programming,” according to TMZ.
The shocking cancellation came right on the heels of MTV’s parent company Paramount Media Networks’ merger with Skydance Media. The business move has resulted in at least 1,000 layoffs in October 2025, and according to additional reports, more are on the horizon.
