​Samay greets fans as he makes his first public appearance

Comedian

Samay Raina

seems to be making a strong comeback following the controversy surrounding the show India’s Got Latent. He is now preparing for a tour across the

UK and Europe

. Samay has hinted that his upcoming show will be more personal and will reflect on how the controversy affected him. He was recently spotted stepping out for the first time since the incident, happily greeting fans and posing for selfies.Comeback tour announcedOn Tuesday, Samay took to Instagram to announce the first leg of his return. He shared that he’ll be going on a comedy tour across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The tour will kick off in Köln on 5 June and conclude in Sydney on 20 July.

Hints at addressing controversy in comedy setSamay gave a sneak peek into what fans can expect from his show, suggesting it will include references to the India’s Got Latent controversy. On Instagram, he wrote, “The most testing time of my life makes for the best comedy. See you on the tour.” He also joked, “We have crashed the ticketing websites, should be fine in a bit guys.” Fans quickly filled the comment section with messages of support. One wrote, “We want you back SAMAY RAINA. Life is miserable without your videos! Period.” Another added, “Now latent comeback also please.”Fans welcome his returnAfter announcing his comeback, he made a public appearance dressed in a casual outfit. He also interacted with the paparazzi and the fans.

What was the controversy about?The India’s Got Latent controversy erupted when an FIR was filed against Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija, YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia, and others associated with the show. They were accused of promoting obscenity and discussing sexually explicit topics on the publicly available YouTube series.The backlash intensified after Ranveer made remarks that were widely considered insensitive. The clip quickly went viral and drew heavy criticism on social media, with many users condemning the comments.Despite the storm, Samay appears ready to move forward—and take the laughs with him.