MTV, once a major force in popular culture, now largely relies on repeat episodes of Ridiculousness, with RuPaul’s Drag Race as a standout program. And Rob Dyrdek, the host of Ridiculousness, is earning a substantial income from it. Recent financial documents show he makes $32.5 million a year for hosting the show, according to Bloomberg. If the show is renewed for 2028 and 2029, his earnings could jump to $45 million – a likely scenario, considering Ridiculousness is one of the few programs still airing on MTV.
Though Ridiculousness is known for showing funny fail videos, Rob Dyrdek earns a lot of money because the show produces a huge number of episodes – 336 each year, almost one per day! Since the show began in 2011, there have been over 1,500 episodes. Dyrdek profits from each episode in two ways: as an on-screen personality and as an executive producer. He currently earns $61,000 per episode for appearing on camera and $21,000 as a producer, plus around $10 million in bonuses. When his contract is renegotiated, his on-camera fee will increase to $101,000 per episode. This puts him on track to earn at least $45 million annually by the end of his contract, before any bonuses are added.
Ridiculousness didn’t start as the huge hit it is today. When Rob Dyrdek began the show in 2011, hoping to create a more modern take on America’s Funniest Home Videos, he was also filming season three of his MTV show, Rob & Big. He revealed on the Trading Secrets podcast in 2021 that he only earned $35,000 per episode for the first seasons. Now, with its continued popularity, especially among late-night MTV viewers, it’s clear who’s getting the last laugh.
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2025-10-31 00:54