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Paramount Global Cuts MTV UK Shows Amid Layoffs

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 27, 2025

What we know

Location: UK.

Department affected: MTV.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Paramount Global has laid off approximately 50 employees in the UK as part of a restructuring effort affecting its MTV division. The layoffs coincide with the cancellation of the shows 'Gonzo' and 'Fresh Out', which are part of the company's strategy to streamline operations and focus on more profitable content. This decision reflects broader challenges within the media industry, as companies adapt to changing viewer preferences and economic pressures. The layoffs are part of a larger trend affecting various media organizations as they seek to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

LayoffTalk has tracked 36 layoff events at Paramount Global since October 2023, including 1,559 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 25 additional events known from news reporting.

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Paramount GlobalPARA
Communication Services · 21,900 employees
36
EVENTS TRACKED
1,559
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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