The latest episode of India’s Got Latent 2, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has triggered fresh debate after a contestant’s controversial remarks about men went viral on social media. The contestant, identified as Sakshi Jha, introduced herself as a “man hater” during her audition and went on to make several provocative statements that left both the judges and viewers divided.
According to the viral video from the official indiasgotlatent Instagram account, the contestant claimed she disliked men as a whole and made comments about marriage and even male members of her own family. Her statements quickly became one of the most discussed moments from the episode, prompting criticism across social media platforms.
Panel gives unanimous zero score
The remarks failed to impress the judging panel, which unanimously awarded her zero points. Reports said she became the first contestant in the new season to receive a zero from every judge.
After the scores were announced, the contestant reportedly suggested that gender bias influenced the judges’ decision. However, even members of the audience, including women, did not support her arguments, further adding to the criticism surrounding the performance.
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Social media calls performance ’embarrassing’
Clips from the episode soon spread online, with many users describing the contestant’s act as “embarrassing” and accusing her of promoting hatred instead of comedy. Several viewers argued that the performance crossed the line between satire and hostility.
One Instagram user wrote, “This is not feminism. This is just hatred.” Another commented, “Embarrassing. Imagine saying you hate an entire gender and expecting applause.” A third user added, “The judges were right to give zero. This wasn’t funny.” Many users also commented how Samay Raina promoted Teach For India at the right moment, talking about educational equity.
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Another viral moment for Latent
India’s Got Latent 2 has continued to generate online discussion since its launch, with several clips from the show regularly going viral. While supporters argue that the format encourages edgy humour and unconventional performances, critics believe some acts rely on shock value rather than genuine talent.
The latest controversy has once again sparked conversations about the limits of comedy, free expression and whether content built around provocative statements ultimately helps or hurts public discourse.
FAQs
Who is the contestant facing backlash on India’s Got Latent 2?
Sakshi Jha, a contestant from Bihar, drew criticism after calling herself a “man hater” during her audition.
Why are viewers criticising the episode?
Many social media users felt the contestant’s remarks promoted hatred rather than humour, leading to widespread backlash.
