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Desus & Mero was a late-night talk show hosted by the comedy duo Desus Nice and The Kid Mero. After an initial run on Viceland from 2016 to 2018, the program moved to Showtime, where it aired from 2019 until its conclusion in 2022. The show was distinguished by its unscripted, fast-paced commentary on current events, pop culture, and sports, featuring a mix of celebrity interviews and segments filmed with their trademark humor.

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What are the real names of Desus Nice and The Kid Mero?

Desus Nice is the professional name of Daniel Baker, and The Kid Mero is Joel Martinez. The Bronx duo became known for their fast, unscripted conversations about news, sports, internet culture, and celebrity life. [TIME](https://time.com/6198915/the-five-most-iconic-desus-and-mero-interviews/)

Which networks carried Desus & Mero?

The show first ran on Viceland from 2016 to 2018 before moving to Showtime in 2019. The Showtime version continued until the program ended in 2022. [TIME](https://time.com/6198915/the-five-most-iconic-desus-and-mero-interviews/)

What was the format of the Desus & Mero talk show?

The Showtime program was a late-night half-hour built around off-the-cuff commentary, celebrity interviews, and discussion of pop culture, politics, sports, and current events. Its style grew out of the duo's earlier Bodega Boys podcast and Viceland work. [Paramount Plus](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/desus-and-mero/)

Why did Desus & Mero end on Showtime?

Showtime announced in 2022 that the series would not return, while Desus and Mero said they were pursuing separate creative projects. The ending followed four seasons of the Showtime version and a longer collaboration that began before television. [TIME](https://time.com/6198915/the-five-most-iconic-desus-and-mero-interviews/)

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