Celebrity Deathmatch (1998–2007) User Reviews

Movie stars, TV stars, and rock stars make each other see stars...

[Monkasi · 15 April 2002]

Part WWF freak show, part celebrity roast, and 100 percent outrageous satire, "Celebrity Deathmatch" is one of the best ideas for a novelty TV show to come out in years. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing snobbish starlets, overhyped matinee idols, and self-aggrandizing mega-entertainers maim each other and humiliate themselves in front of the entire world (as clay facsimiles, of course).

But despite all the schadenfreude, it's all in good fun. Fictional hosts Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond provide a hilarious running commentary on the grisly goings-on with nonstop puns, quips, and zingers at the unfortunate celebrities' expense. Real-life referee Mills Lane moderates the bouts and sometimes even plays a crucial role in which celebrity will win. And the celebrities themselves (actually impersonated by voiceover artists) have the most fun of all, coming up with ever more creative ways to annihilate each other while making references galore to their own movies, their opponents' movies, and pop culture in general.

"Celebrity Deathmatch" is even more fun to watch if you have a bunch of friends over and you want to do some Vegas-style gambling. Wagering on the outcome of the fights can be fun, but be forewarned: don't always root for the more popular celebrity (for example, Eddie Murphy over Nick Nolte). The playing field is level in these fights, and just about anything goes - so the victor may surprise you. Bet on your personal favorite instead.

Miss it!

[dwn-63584 · 10/10 · 23 December 2019]

When Tv was TV! If you could think it then you could watch it! Sigh the good ol' 90s nostalgia! Maybe bring it back for a random SuperBowl surprise halftime show. Would be epic, and would get tons of ratings!

Loved that show & it will be missed

[juliancraig · 9/10 · 12 August 2019]

I used to watch this when I was little, got in trouble a lot watching that but couldn't help watching it

New celebrity deathmatch SUCKS!!

[thesimpleman89 · 3/10 · 3 March 2007]

The new celebrity deathmatch is terrible. They kill off the popular people and make the low budget celebs win. I mean...Andy Milonakis? Lil' flip? Lil flip and Lil Wayne should of both died.Lil' flip sucks. the fight between Lil' Jon and Lil' bow wow and Lil flip was MAD corny and short. They should of just kill off all of them. Why did Tobey lose to Jake and Christian lose to Adam? they are better actors and superheroes. They also spend too much time on talking rather than fighting which can bore the viewers. Everything seems rushed for some reason, they can't just make a long fight? the old deathmatch is way better.

This show will be missed.

[slimshady5623 · 9/10 · 24 June 2012]

I remember back in the day, I used to watch this show every time it came on. This show is pretty cool because its the only show that you can see celebrity's fight one another. The announcer's had the most of the comedy but the stars had more of the intense violence and it's shocking to see that it's a show only for teenagers for that type of violence it shows. Some episodes however were to live on and some were at least to say to be blown up in smithereens. The battles are really funny, and well written, but there is a few episodes that are actually pretty nasty in certain ways. I remember there was this pattern in the show. Usually, the celebrity that seemed to be winning at first, always ended up as the loser.

Original was better.

[Tenchi64589 · 5/10 · 24 August 2006]

In 1998 onward, this show was very entertaining.

Hell, I even used to bet on it sometimes with my school friends... unfortunately, time has done its damage and now the jokes have gotten stale, Mills Lane's clay likeness (and Johnny and Nick's) looks like crap, and the return of the series wasn't as good as I had hoped.

I mean no disrespect to the fans of the series, but the least they could have done was to keep the same look and maybe even show the old episodes once in a while.

Also, could they be anymore overly-PC with their new reporter? Tally Wong? Who are you kidding? I still like the show, but it's getting harder to enjoy an already burnt-out series.

5/10

let's get it on

[rossrobinson · 12 September 2003]

I remember when i first watched celebrity deathmatch way back in 1998, i absolutely loved it and i still do, i like the celebrities fighting. I thought that the creation of each celebrity was fantastic to do, i hope that this programme will go on for a long while, like the same with the simpsons

Best clay wrestling ever on TV

[cjclouse · 9/10 · 5 April 2019]

Many people enjoy parodies of their favorite celebrities, with this show these celebrities fight to the death from Marilyn Manson to Madonna, see these people fight to the finish to qoute the ref "lets get it on" and let this show live on forever

Great show

[JayPatton88 · 9/10 · 2 August 2020]

Laughs all around for this series. At times I forget it is clay-Marion and not the real celebrities!

Rich and Famous Mashup

[hellraiser7 · 9/10 · 21 February 2024]

This is one of my favorite animated shows of all time. I was a teen from the 90's and I still watched "MTV" (when it was still good that is) but also, I was looking and watching anime and adult animation. As I was a teen, I had access to seeing the mature side of the animation genre which fascinated me because I was seeing how it can be more and take the next step with itself and this is one of the shows that prove it can.

The concept of this show is yeah, all kinds of ridiculous which is what makes it even more brilliant, and you can say predates "Robot Chicken" and others that go that extra mile in animated parody; though could also say the "Super Smash Bros" video games which has a lot of famous characters in a mashup. The show pretty much plays out like one big "MAD Magazine" cartoon as it parodies celebrities but also WWE wrestling and the "Mortal Kombat" franchise. All those things have been put into the blender and as you guessed it made one hell of a smoothie.

I really love Claymation which is something you honestly don't see much of these days and really makes me long for more. Reminds me of the work of Will Vinton as the designs, movements and the practicality are all top notches. But what I love are the gore effects, for gore hounds this show is worth sniffing out as it really goes all the way with it not holding back. I'll admit I was really surprised by this, describing what happens wouldn't do it justice and it would be a spoiler as part of the joy of this show is seeing it all for yourself to believe it.

The voice acting is top notch from the people that imitate and impersonate the celebrities, even though it would have been cool and even more funny is some of them did their own voices for the characters but oh well. However, it's the commentators and referee who in a way are the ones that really help drive the show. Comediators Johnny Gomez and Nick Dimond are probably another one of my favorite animated comic duos that I think are a little underrated. Both bounce off each other well and really have good voices that sound like they could be real sports commentator professionals. What makes them effective is how straight both play it, despite how much chaos goes on in the ring they both act as though it's another sports game day which makes sense as this violent sport is a regular norm.

Even like the referee Mills Lane, he's got a good voice too as he was an actual referee; it just funny how straight he plays it out where he states out certain odd rules before he has both contenders fight. And there's Stone Cold Steve Austin whom is voiced by the actual wrestler, he's in a few episodes and it's just funny how he plays that persona that we usually see from him but slightly exaggerated.

And of course, the other things that drive the show are the verbal humor, the dialog in the show is just hilarious. There are just so many memorable lines and puns that are dished out faster than the celebrities deliver the punches, kicks, and finishing blows. Some of them say some of the most ridiculous and outlandish things, but also in their dialog it's a parody and satire on the celebrity subculture and how crazy it can truly be. The action is great as we see the celebrities are just fighting the fight but what makes those fights stand out is how they're all playing all kinds of dirty. As they are breaking bones, tearing out limbs, using any to all kinds of bashing weapons, while dishing out the anger. The show was sort of a game show much like with the animated show "Wacky Races" (show I reviewed), as you couldn't help but wanted to place beats on who was going to win.

It would be awesome if there was a revival to this show (if it's done right and in good hands that is) as there are so many more possibilities to play with considering now. Like you can have an episode where's it's comic book movie fight night and you have the actors and actresses from the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and DCCU (DC Cinematic Universe, pitted against each other; a nice thought to consider.

This mashup packs the punches and gore with hilarity to match.

Rating: 3 and a half stars.

Fun, entertaining, and GORY!!!

[jsnyang48 · 26 February 2002]

CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH is full of entertainment. Even though 3 celebrities (the 3 losers) are mocked each week, but still, its done in a fashion that makes the scenes memorable and entertaining (Clay). The best fight in my personal opinion is the one with John Travolta versus Nicholas Cage in the Face/off action. That one was funny, entertaining, and like any other deathmatches, gory. Most of the fights are either very bloody or gory, but they're all presented in comical action. That really is what made the show so great, and I just can't deny it.

10/10

Please bring this show back!!!

[safenoe · 10/10 · 11 March 2016]

Okay, I may not be high brow for enjoying and laughing out loud at Celebrity Death Match, and guilty I am for enjoying this pleasure of a show from MTV!!!

Congratulations to MTV for commissioning Celebrity Death Match, as the imaginative match pairings were so hilarious and inspiring, big time. Loved it! Some were risqué, exhibit A Tommy Lee Jones.

I especially loved the one with the Seinfeld cast, where Michael Richards, Jason Alexander and Julia Louis-Dreyfus gang up against Jerry Seinfeld for ending his hit show. Seeing their facial expressions (all in clay!!) was unforgettably hilarious.

Pop open a soda and enjoy

[ThunderKing6 · 9/10 · 24 March 2021]

A show about nothing but jokes and brawling.

CDM is a fun little show that sometimes appeared as a 10 min segment or 30 min. It was produced using stop motion animation. It was just about a spoof of celebrities brawling each other with silly commentary.

It was a fun show to sit and wop down a soda after a long day.

What can be learned? Nothing.

Verdict: Brawling

Great Show!

[Pat-88 · 9 August 1999]

This is a great show. Celebrities beating the crap out of each other is pretty funny and sometimes entertaining. If you haven't seen this show before, you should check it out. It rocks!

WARNING: This show contains graphic clay violence.

I give this show ***1/2

"Let's get it on!"

[Michael_Pilkington · 14 September 1999]

Along with MTV's animated shows, such as Beavis and Butt-head and Daria, this show is equally enjoyable. Much better than the sock duo, Sifl and Olly. It's fun watching celebrity look-alikes beat the crap... uh, clay out of each other. Mills Lane lends his voice to the referee as himself. Before every match he repeats his famous quote, "Let's get it on!" Note to parents: it's only clay, so ignore that TV14 rating and sit back with your kids and watch your favorite celebrities slug it out. My evaluation: B+.

Get ready to rumble

[Op_Prime · 13 January 2000]

This show is great. Watching celebrities beating the hell out of each other is hilarious and can be fun for all. The TV14 isn't really needed, considering it's just clay. Note to all: get some food, sit back, turn to MTV and watch celebrities duke it out. Don't be the only one to miss it.

If you want to see celebrities die in the comical way, this is for you.

[somedudetmb · 17 April 2003]

Celebrity Deathmatch is what you could call like professional wrestling, but with a whole lot more blood, decapitations, and laughs with the same thrill of wanting to know who will reign victor in the ring. With over 300 episodes, many of your favorite and lesser known celebrities end up on their claymated deathbed.

This claymation is really a must-see. It's really entertaining to see two celebrities I do not like beat themselves with weapons and their own fists, and occasionally both dying in the ring. Even though it's disappointing to see the better celebrity get killed, I still watch this for the fun of it.

Celebrity Deathmatch Is the best clay show ever!!!

[sweetKLP4 · 2 March 2003]

I was twelve years old when I saw this show. This was a funny show. It's coool how MTV thought up a way to make this show out of clay. Well If it was real people in stead of clay, you would never see them again in movie's, show's, music video's, or comercial's. One of my favorite brawls was Beavis VS Butthead because they were stupid and they were just screwing around for most of the match until Beavis gets hyper on sugar and turns him self into "Cortfolio" and Kills Butthead. That is one of the funniest death match brawls ever. MTV should put Celebrity Deathmatch on more often. That show Kicks ass. Ha! Get it!? Kicks ass!!! MTV should make that show an hour long instead of half an hour long. This show is 10,000 times beter then WWF.

My rating to this show: 10/10 and *****

It's a sick idea, so why is it so damn entertaining?

[Greatwhitewhale · 15 October 2003]

2 Celebrities (or more). Beat the crap out of each other in the ring. And the celebrity who kills the other wins. That's pretty sick so why is it good?

Probably because it's a show that concentrates on trying to make it funny as well as violent. It's quite a satirical show as it pokes fun at the world of celebrities and the celebrities themselves. (Movie stars act like famous characters they play, sports people usually fight like they play that sport). They also got their own characters. Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond the commentators who get into situations during the show. Stacy Cornbred the backstage reporter, Mills Lane (though he's real) the referee. So it's a pretty fun show.

I'll never forget the first time I saw this show. It was the sci-fi special. Celine Dion was performing the national anthem and they poke fun at how she sings. Then Keith Flint from Prodigy comes in with a chair and whacks her with it. Then Celine Dion battered Keith till she pulls his head off and swallowed it whole. She turned into an alien and went into Don King's head. And I wanted to see more. And before I knew it, I saw David Duchovny and Gillian Anderon vs. Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, Jim Carrey vs. Mariah Carey, Quentin Tarantino vs. Spike Lee, Backstreet boys vs. Beastie boys, 3 Stooges vs. 3 Tenors and more!

So great show, see it unless you're faint-hearted.

Funny Funny Funny Funny

[steph_hhh83 · 3 September 2001]

This show is Funny Funny Funny Funny. I like how they have the celebrities beat each other up. My favorite ones are when is was Hanson vs Spice Girls and Marilyn Manson interfered and killed them both. Because both of those bands such. And Manson rules both of them. My second was Vince McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin. But my very very favorite was the halloween one with Undertaker. Because the Undertaker is my favorite wrestler.

One of the best shows on television!

[Pat-181 · 2 February 2000]

This show is great! Clay celebs beating the crap out of each other doesn't sound too intelligent, but I think 75% of this shows jokes are genius! In fact, pretty much all the gags will have you laughing yourself to death. The fights are smart, although they always jab at the celebs movies, it's funny, and it never fails to find a new way to write off one of your favorite (or least favorite) celebrities.

Overall: A laugh out loud, smart, and incredibly entertaining show! 9.5/10

Suggestions

[batman65 · 23 June 2000]

I was just wondering why Celebrity Deathmatch doesn't have a place where people could suggest future matches that they would like to see???? I believe that this would be a great tool to come up with matches not thought of by the show.

While Very Creative and At Times Insightful, the Material Seems to Be Lacking In Certain Areas

[TMC-4 · 26 February 2000]

Celebrity Deathmatch can be entertaining and is inventive with the way it can take various attributes that lie within celebrities and taking them a step further along with the numerous gags. The show will occasionally throw in some type in joke about the celebrities in the process of the fights. While Celebrity Deathmatch makes numerous references to particular movies, television shows, etc., there seems to be a certain restraint in these areas. Rather then attempt to be a hard hitting satire of the way the entertainment industry functions and the various topics that surround it, episodes tend to break down into an assortment of typical parodies of movies and television shows that rely heavily on sight gags (which at times can be fairly predictable) and puns.