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Samay Raina's India's Got Latent faces fresh backlash over viral Epstein Island joke
Updated On: 21 June, 2026 07:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India’s Got Latent Season 2 faced backlash after a joke referencing Epstein Island went viral online. While some viewers criticised the humour as insensitive and the show as overly scripted, others defended its edgy comedy, keeping the series at the centre of debate

A poster of India's Got Latent 2 (Pic/YouTube)
The return of India’s Got Latent Season 2 has sparked mixed reactions online, with one particular joke drawing criticism from viewers and reigniting debates about the show’s content. While the premiere episode generated significant buzz thanks to celebrity guests Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, not all viewers were impressed with the humour on display.
India's Got Latent 2's first episode sparks controversy
A segment from the episode recently went viral after a contestant made a joke referencing the infamous Epstein Island scandal. The remark was met with laughter from some members of the panel, but many social media users felt the joke crossed a line and was in poor taste. Soon after clips of the episode surfaced online, viewers began sharing their reactions across platforms, with several questioning the creative direction of the show.
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