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Samay Raina's India's Got Latent returns to YouTube; Months after controversy: Fans call it 'Best comeback ever'

Samay Raina's India's Got Latent returns to YouTube; Months after controversy: Fans call it 'Best comeback ever'

Time of India23-06-2025
After a turbulent four-month hiatus, comedian Samay Raina's popular YouTube talent show India's Got Latent has quietly staged a digital comeback—this time through a new clips channel.
The return comes months after a major controversy involving fellow YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia forced the original channel to pull down all content and sparked legal action.
The Controversy that took the show offline
Earlier in 2025, India's Got Latent found itself at the center of a public and legal firestorm after Ranveer Allahbadia allegedly made an inappropriate comment to a contestant.
The backlash was swift and severe and the FIRs were reportedly filed not only against Ranveer but also co-panelists Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija, and
Ashish Chanchlani
.
The fallout prompted Samay to take down all episodes from his official channel. He further released a statement expressing emotional exhaustion and regret. 'Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle,' he wrote. 'My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time.'
A Quiet Comeback With Loyal Support
Now, the show's revival on a separate platform—India's Got Latent Clips—has taken the internet by surprise.
Including public and previously members-only content, over 500 videos are reuploaded. Fans are celebrating the return. The comment sections are overflowing with enthusiasm, with messages like 'Finallyyyyyyyy… comeback ho hi gaya Latent ka' and 'Best comeback everrr.'
While the revival lacks the pomp of a full-scale relaunch, it indicates that the show's core community has remained firmly in place.
What's Next for Samay Raina?
Even as India's Got Latent finds its way back into the YouTube algorithm, host Samay Raina is far from idle. The comedian is currently on an international stand-up tour that spans Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The tour kicked off on June 5 and will wrap up in Sydney on July 20.
Samay Raina Speaks Out, DELETES All India's Got Latent Videos From YouTube: 'Too Much To Handle'
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