It’s hook, line and sinker for Catfish.
The MTV reality show’s host, Nev Schulman, and former costar Max Joseph confirmed in a Monday, September 22, Instagram video that the show has been canceled after 12 years and nine seasons. (Variety first broke the news of Catfish’s cancellation on Monday.)
Schulman served as host of all nine seasons, while Joseph, 43, appeared alongside him for seven seasons. Kamie Crawford took over as cohost for the final two seasons after appearing as a guest cohost on season 7. Crawford left the show in October 2024 and in Monday’s Instagram video, Joseph revealed he was due to return if the show was renewed for a 10th season.
“That’s a wrap on Catfish,” Joseph began the video.
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Schulman took over, saying, “After 12 years, almost 300 episodes and just a lot of traveling around this incredible country … Catfish has officially been canceled.”
“Catfish as we’ve known it is over, which is sad, but at the same time, what an incredible journey it’s been,” Schulman continued, while Joseph noted that the show may “be on pause” and return in the future.
Joseph went on to congratulate Schulman for steering the show for the entirety of its run. “Over a decade on cable television in this day and age … you did it,” he complimented his longtime friend. “Congrats to you, man.”
Schulman thanked the show’s crew for their “dedication, patience and commitment to making sure everything was exactly what it needed to be.”
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As for the fans, Joseph said, “You guys have been awesome and you’ve made the show worth continuing to do. Even though I left, you still come up to me and tell me how much you love watching it.”
“That’s what the show was: you guys,” Schulman added. “Thank you for being a part of this, for turning what was an idea and a documentary into a global conversation about curiosity, compassion, and really setting a higher standard for how we should treat people and treat ourselves.”
Schulman and Joseph wrapped the video with some tongue-in-cheek final words of wisdom for viewers. “No matter what ever happens in your life, no matter how someone treats you, or how angry or upset you are, never call someone a fat-ass Kelly Price,” they said, referring to one of the show’s most memorable — and viral — moments.
