Exactly one year and two months after removing every episode of his breakout show from YouTube, Samay Raina used his comeback stand-up special to make the announcement fans had been waiting for

New Delhi: On April 7, 2026, at 7 PM, Samay Raina released his debut stand-up special Still Alive on YouTube. The 1-hour-21-minute show was recorded during his sold-out tour and became his most personal work so far. In the special, he talked about his journey through the 2025 controversy, the emotional impact it had on him, and finally ended with a clear confirmation about the future of India’s Got Latent.

The Exact Announcement of Season 2

Towards the end of Still Alive, Samay directly told the audience that India’s Got Latent Season 2 is officially happening. He said he had thought about the decision for a long time and finally decided to bring the show back because “it used to be fun making it.”

He also explained the new format for the show. The live performances will remain raw and completely unfiltered, but audience members will have to give up their phones during the show to keep the experience private. At the same time, edited and softer versions of the show will be released online.

This means the show will follow a hybrid format — live shows for the raw experience and carefully edited digital versions for the internet. According to Samay, this new approach comes after the legal and public backlash that followed Season 1.

He did not reveal the premiere date or details of the first episode, but the announcement itself was very clear and received loud cheers from the audience during the recorded show.

Why the Format Change Matters

Samay explained that the 2025 controversy, which started after comments made by guest Ranveer Allahbadia in February 2025, forced him to delete every episode of the show and cooperate fully with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell.

In the special, he admitted that the situation “broke me like anything” and that he felt stuck in the middle of the entire controversy. The new Season 2 format appears to be designed to protect the show’s bold style while also reducing the chances of the same problems happening again.

The Personal Reflection That Led to the Announcement

Before confirming Season 2, Samay spoke openly about how the controversy affected him. He used the line “Hum Kashmiri cross fire me hi marte hain” to describe how he felt trapped in a bigger conflict.

During the special, he also took several sharp and humorous jabs at people who had criticised him publicly in 2025:

• Sunil Pal: He reminded the audience that Kapil Sharma was scheduled for the very next episode of the original show.
• B Praak: He joked, “Kaun bulaya tereko bhai?”
• Mukesh Khanna: He questioned the sudden moral high ground from someone famous for playing Shaktiman.
• Ranveer Allahbadia: He jokingly called him “the monk who sold my Ferrari.”

These moments were raw, direct, and turned the controversy itself into part of the comedy.

From November Tease to April Confirmation

The Season 2 announcement did not come completely out of nowhere. In November 2025, during a live show in Delhi, Samay had already teased fans by saying, “Show toh main wapas launga.”

The April 7 Still Alive special finally turned that tease into a clear and official confirmation, along with details about the new format.

The Internet Reaction

As of April 8, 2026, the Still Alive special is trending heavily online. Clips showing the Season 2 announcement, the Kashmiri line, and Samay’s celebrity jokes have gone viral across Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and X.

So far, Sunil Pal, B Praak, Mukesh Khanna, and Ranveer Allahbadia have not publicly responded to the jokes made about them in the special.

What It Means for Fans and the Show

Samay Raina’s announcement in Still Alive shows that India’s Got Latent is not only returning but also changing its format.

The live + edited digital model allows the show to keep its bold, unfiltered energy for the people attending the live shows, while giving online viewers a safer and edited version.

After 14 months of silence and a very personal stand-up special, Samay Raina has moved past the 2025 controversy and decided to bring the show back on his own terms.

Fans have already started guessing who the first guests might be and when the show will start. But for now, one thing is clear: Samay Raina has officially announced India’s Got Latent Season 2.