CBS and Paramount Channels at Risk of Disappearing from YouTube TV Amid Ongoing Contract Dispute
YouTube TV subscribers are facing potential blackouts of CBS and several other Paramount channels, including MTV and Nickelodeon, as negotiations over carriage rights stall. The dispute comes just weeks before key events like March Madness and the Masters, raising concerns among viewers who rely on these networks for live programming. CBS has communicated updates to its audience, indicating that if an agreement is not reached, these beloved channels could go dark on the platform soon. Fans have expressed their frustration, with some threatening to switch to alternative streaming services. The situation remains fluid as both companies vie for a renewed contract.
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