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The union of Paramount Global with David Ellison‘s Skydance Media instigated a significant alteration across all of Paramount’s branches. Ranging from surprising exits (such as Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan) to several workforce reductions and show closures (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), it’s evident that modifications are impacting CBS, MTV, and other Paramount divisions. Lately, MTV’s well-known comical video compilation, Ridiculousness, presented by Rob Dyrdek, faced termination by MTV. The burning question now is why the channel would discontinue a successful program after 46 installments.
Ahead, Hollywood Life has gathered every piece of information we currently possess regarding the evolving developments at Paramount’s MTV and the current status of Ridiculousness.
Was Ridiculousness Truly Discontinued?
Indeed, MTV canceled Ridiculousness, as per TMZ. The media source indicated that staff members were notified during the concluding week of October 2025 that the 46th season would be the last. According to the source, the announcement was made by MTV’s head executive.
At the moment of this article’s publishing, no one affiliated with Ridiculousness, including Rob, has publicly commented on the program’s deletion from MTV’s upcoming schedule.
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— Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) May 6, 2024
Why Was Ridculousness Canceled?
Ridiculousness was terminated due to Paramount’s endeavor to “reimagine MTV” and explore “new concepts, diverse creative influences, and modernized content,” according to TMZ.
The unexpected cancellation occurred shortly after MTV’s parent company Paramount Media Networks’ alliance with Skydance Media. This business transaction resulted in a minimum of 1,000 job terminations in October 2025, and additional reports imply that further reductions are imminent.
Where Can I Watch Ridiculousness Episodes?
Past episodes of Ridiculousness will remain available on MTV through 2026, and specific seasons will still be obtainable for streaming on Paramount+.
How Much Did Rob Dyrdek Make Per Episode of Ridiculousness?
Rob was obtaining $21,000 for each episode as a producer, Bloomberg stated shortly before the revelation of Ridiculousness’ termination. The media outlet also disclosed that MTV had been compensating the former skateboarder with a substantial $32.5 million annual compensation in a contract involving 336 episodes each year.
Additionally, Rob’s compensation could have increased to beyond $45 million annually if the program was greenlit for 2028 and 2029, according to Bloomberg.
How Much Is Rob Dyrdek Worth?
Rob’s estimated total assets amount to $200 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
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