MTV Pulls the Plug: Catfish The TV Show Cancelled After 9 Wild Seasons of Internet Drama

Catfish: The TV Show, the ultimate exposé on online dating deception, has officially been cancelled by MTV after a nine-season run. That’s right — no more camera crews chasing shady profiles and exposing digital double lives. The show that made you side-eye every Tinder match has swiped left for good.

Let’s break down what happened, why fans are buzzing, and whether this really is the end for Nev and his never-ending parade of wild online mysteries.

A Cultural Phenomenon That Defined Internet Dating

Catfish: The TV Show first hit MTV in 2012, inspired by Nev Schulman’s 2010 documentary Catfish. Co-hosted by Nev and originally Max Joseph (later replaced by Kamie Crawford), the show quickly became a pop culture staple. For over a decade, it unmasked some of the internet’s most outrageous lies — from fake boyfriends to people pretending to be celebrities’ cousins. It was cringy, unpredictable, and absolutely addictive.

With nearly 300 episodes under its belt, the show served as a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of falling for a DM without a FaceTime.

Why MTV Cancelled Catfish

According to Nev and Max, MTV officially pulled the plug in 2024. They announced the news on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt (and slightly sassy) farewell. MTV is reportedly allowing producers to shop the series around, so there’s still a glimmer of hope it could resurface on another platform. But as of now, it’s curtains for the catfish hunters.

So why cancel such a fan-favorite? Ratings, network shifts, and a changing digital landscape probably all played a role. MTV is clearly doubling down on reality dating chaos like Ex on the Beach and Are You the One — shows that bring the drama without the tech support.

Is This Really Goodbye?

Not necessarily. In true catfish fashion, nothing is ever exactly what it seems. Nev hinted the show might just be "on pause" and could find a new home. Until then, fans can relive the drama through reruns or stream old episodes online.

Catfish: The TV Show getting cancelled feels like the internet lost one of its most chaotic truth-tellers. For nine seasons, it made us laugh, cringe, and question our online choices. Whether it returns or not, one thing’s for sure — we’ll never trust a profile pic again.

Want to see Catfish make a comeback? Sound off on social media and let MTV know the internet still needs Nev.