Ridiculousness co-host Chanel West Coast departs Rob Drydek’s show

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

Ridiculousness co-host Chanel West Coast has announced that she is leaving the hit TV show. West Coast, born Chelsea Dudley, has been on the show since 2011 with Rob Dyrdek and Sterling “Steelo” Brim.

Dyrdek is a former professional skateboarder. Dudley was previously on the show Fantasy Factory with Dyrdek before Ridiculousness.

She has signed a deal with Paramount Media Networks. She will have her own show.

Plus, according to Variety, she will do scripted and unscripted projects for MTV. This news comes months after she gave birth to her first child.

“After years of being a part of the ‘Ridiculousness’ family, I’m sad to say goodbye to the show but very excited to announce my next big venture with MTVE/Paramount,” she said in a statement to Variety. “It’s time for me to step off the red couch and step into the role of executive producer. My passion has always been to create, whether it is music, clothing, or film and tv. I plan to bring some of my wildest ideas and dreams to life through amazing film & television projects, build my teams, and work with other creatives paving the way on the screen.

“I’m also very excited for the world to see me beyond ‘the laugh’ and for once, see the real me.”

It is not clear how much longer she will be on the show. Usually, shows are taped far in advance before they air.

She has also appeared on Wild Grinders as a voice character. She also appeared on “Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood.”

Dudley is also a recording artist.

”The personality 🤌 The laugh 🤌 The presence 🤌 ,” Ridiculousness said in a Facebook post. “While we’ll miss Chanel on this iconic red couch, we can’t wait to see all of the amazing things she has in store for this next stage of her artistic career 🙌 Here’s a look back at some of Chanel’s most iconic looks and memorable moments through the years ❤️ #ridiculousness #chanelwestcoast”