Controversial YouTuber Samay Raina has re-uploaded videos from his popular YouTube show, 'India's Got Latent', following a recent controversy. Raina faced backlash after a contentious question posed to Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) during an episode.
Entertainment: Comedian, YouTuber, and stand-up star Samay Raina has finally returned with his popular show, ‘India’s Got Latent’, after a four-month hiatus. However, the return isn't as straightforward as fans might have hoped. Following controversy and social media criticism, clips from the show have reappeared on YouTube – but with a twist: they're not on his original YouTube channel, but on a separate one.
What's the story?
In February 2025, during an episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’, Raina asked guest Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) a question that sparked significant controversy. The show faced social media criticism, with some calling it insensitive, leading to a rapid escalation of the issue. This controversy forced Raina to remove all episodes of the show from his channel, prompting a public statement from him: "My intention was never to offend anyone; I only wanted to make people laugh."
Surprise for Fans – Videos Back Online
After four months of silence, episodes – or rather, clips – of ‘India’s Got Latent’ have reappeared on YouTube, but not on Raina's original channel. Instead, they've been posted on a new channel, "India's Got Latent Clips." This channel currently hosts over 522 videos, some of which are membership-exclusive, while others are publicly accessible. Fans have reacted enthusiastically, with comments like "Comeback of the Year" flooding Twitter and Instagram.
It remains unclear whether this is simply a re-upload of old content or if Raina plans to regularly relaunch the show. He is currently busy with his international stand-up tour, which began on June 5th and concludes in Sydney on July 20th. During this tour, Raina is performing across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. He's sharing snippets of his performances on social media, but hasn't made any definitive statements about the future of ‘India’s Got Latent’.
Fans Show Their Love
Raina's return has delighted his fans. Social media comments include:
- 2025 is the year of comebacks. The legend is back.
- This is more exciting than any web series comeback!
- Always been a Latent fan, watch party's on again!
Sources suggest Raina is now more cautious about his content. Having learned from the past controversy, he may implement new formats or filter systems in future episodes. ‘Latent’ might transition from a free-form Q&A to a more scripted or managed format.
