Samay Raina set to return to YouTube months after India's Got Latent controversy: Report
Comedian Samay Raina is set to return to YouTube after removing all videos due to backlash over a comment on India's Got Latent. His channel was made private amid controversy. Fans are excited, and he has announced a European and UK tour following his successful US-Canada Unfiltered tour.
After facing backlash for a controversial comment about parents on India's Got Latent, comedian Samay Raina removed all his videos from his
YouTube
channel. Now, he is reportedly set to return, much to the excitement of his eager fans.
Channel Content Made Private Amid Controversy
Following the controversy involving Ranveer Allahbadia, the YouTube channel, which hosted 522 videos including exclusive material, has set all its content to private, according to social media reports.
Fans Celebrate Comeback on Reddit
Fans of Samay took to Reddit to express their excitement about his comeback on YouTube. One user added it up perfectly, saying, 'Sab Samay ka khel hai.' Another shared their observations, mentioning, 'I watched a few clips, they have beeped out most of the abuses, it seems, before making them public.' A third user said, 'Now that it has arrived, the Samay Raina channel will also return, right?'
Upcoming European and UK Tour Announced
Following the triumph of his US-Canada tour Unfiltered by Samay Raina, the comedian has unveiled plans for a European and UK tour.
He has already entertained audiences at various stops along the way.
Controversy and Apology
For the unversed, Samay Raina encountered several FIRs and intense criticism after Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial comment about parents on India's Got Latent. This led him to remove all his show episodes and postpone his Indian comedy tour. He later apologized to the police, revealing the ordeal affected his mental health, and admitted his Canada tour didn't go well, expressing regret for his mistakes.
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