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MTV Shutters 5 UK Channels, Flagship Station Remains
13 Oct
Summary
- MTV to shut down 5 UK channels by year-end
- Flagship MTV HD channel to continue airing reality shows
- MTV first launched in US in 1981, expanded to Europe in 1987
As of October 13, 2025, the iconic music channel MTV is undergoing a significant restructuring of its UK operations. According to reports, the network will be shutting down 5 of its UK-based channels by the end of this year, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live.
Despite these closures, the flagship MTV HD channel will remain on air, continuing to broadcast popular reality television shows such as Naked Dating UK and Geordie Shore. This move marks a shift in MTV's programming focus, moving away from its music video roots towards more reality-based content.
MTV first launched in the United States in 1981, with its inaugural broadcast featuring The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star." The network expanded to Europe in 1987 and established a dedicated UK channel in 1997. However, the changing media landscape and viewer preferences have now led the company to streamline its UK operations, focusing its resources on its core channel.
