- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss 19: Just weeks after lifting the Bigg Boss 19 trophy, actor Gaurav Khanna faced an unexpected setback when his newly launched YouTube channel was suspended within 24 hours. What was meant to be a fresh digital start and a closer connection with fans quickly turned into a topic of concern and speculation across social media. Gaurav launched his official YouTube channel on December 16, 2025, shortly after his reality show victory. However, by the next day, both the channel and its first video had disappeared, leaving fans shocked and confused.
What Was In Gaurav Khanna’s First YouTube video?
In his debut video, Gaurav spoke candidly about his journey over the past few months. He reflected on his experience inside the Bigg Boss 19 house and shared how the show changed him personally and professionally. He also touched upon his acting career, including his popular role in Anupamaa and his participation in Celebrity MasterChef. Alongside the YouTube upload, Gaurav shared a short teaser on Instagram with the caption, “The surprise is here. From my heart to yours.” Fans responded warmly, celebrating his move into the digital space, unaware that the video would soon be taken down.
What happened to Gaurav Khanna Official YouTube channel. Can’t find it anymore.
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On December 17, a Reddit user pointed out that Gaurav Khanna’s YouTube channel could no longer be found. When fans clicked the link shared on his Instagram stories, they were met with a message saying, “This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated.” Soon after, speculation began spreading online. One user claimed, “It happened due to artificial traffic and bots… Likely because I have seen new accounts with more subs in a day than him, so yes, it’s artificial and curated… YouTube terminated his account.” Another wrote, “The YouTube algorithm is no joke. It takes fake subscribers and fake views very seriously. GK thought, just like Bigg Boss, there’s a rigged system running on YouTube too.”
While rumours continued to circulate, Gaurav Khanna addressed the issue, suggesting that the suspension may not be permanent. According to reports, he said, “It happens when there is an instant increase in the number of subscribers. It's quite common; it happens to most celebrities. His team can get it back.” His response hinted that the issue could be technical and linked to YouTube’s strict policies on sudden subscriber growth rather than any intentional wrongdoing.
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Bigg Boss 19 Win
The YouTube setback comes soon after Gaurav’s big win on Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan. The season concluded earlier this month, with Gaurav taking home the trophy and a Rs 50 lakh cash prize. Farrhana Bhatt finished as the first runner-up. In his first video, Gaurav also thanked his fans and gave a special mention to his co-contestants Pranit More and Mridul Tiwari. He said, “The people who didn’t like or love me on the show, I will try to do better in the next show… This is me trying something new.”