MTV has canceled « Ridiculousness » after 46 seasons and 14 years on air. Here’s why the network is reportedly ending the long-running Rob Dyrdek-led comedy series.
After 14 years and 46 seasons, MTV’s Ridiculousness era is coming to a close. The long-running comedy clip series, which has served as a staple of the network’s programming slate, will conclude following previously produced episodes airing into 2026.
A spokesman for the company confirmed the cancellation to The New York Times on Friday, Oct. 31. Hosted by Rob Dyrdek with Steelo Brim and Lauren « Lolo » Wood, the series debuted in 2011 and quickly became a dominant ratings driver across MTV.
The show, which airs on MTV and select seasons stream on Paramount+, will continue into 2026 with previously shot first-run episodes. Ridiculousness reportedly went dark in July and was supposed to return in January 2026, but moving forward, no new episodes will be produced.Why Was Ridiculousness Cancelled?
MTV has not publicly commented on the cancellation. However, sources told TMZ that the network, which is housed under Paramount, is undergoing a broader programming reset as it “reimagines MTV for the future,” focusing on “fresh formats, different creative voices, and refreshed programming.
