MTV to close all UK music channels by December 2025, marking the end of its iconic music era as it shifts focus to reality programming

MTV, once the global symbol of music television, is closing a major chapter in its history. The network will shut down its five UK music channels — MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live — by December 31, 2025. The move signals a decisive shift from MTV’s legacy of music video programming toward a future dominated by reality television.

According to reports, the main channel, MTV HD, will continue to air reality shows such as Geordie Shore and Naked Dating UK . However, for millions who grew up with MTV’s music-first identity, this marks the end of an era that shaped generations of pop culture.

Former MTV VJ Simone Angel expressed sad

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