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India's Got Latent Contestant Sakshi Jha Receives Zero Scores Amid Controversy

Analysed 17 Jul 2026·4 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
India's Got Latent Contestant Sakshi Jha Receives Zero Scores Amid ControversyPreviousNext

In India's Got Latent Season 2 Episode 3 on Netflix, contestant Sakshi Jha from Bihar introduced herself as a 'man hater' and made controversial remarks about men, marriage, and her family. She became the first participant this season to receive zero points from all judges, including Samay Raina, despite rating herself an eight. Her audition sparked widespread online debate, with some viewers criticizing her comments as hostile toward men rather than addressing broader gender issues.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
40%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 17 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a range of perspectives focusing on Sakshi Jha's self-description as a 'man hater' and the judges' unanimous zero scores. Coverage includes criticism from viewers who see her remarks as antagonistic toward men and some framing her as representing extreme feminist views. The sources emphasize the controversy without endorsing any political stance, reflecting both the show's entertainment context and public reactions.

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining elements of humor, criticism, and controversy. While the judges' zero scores and audience reactions highlight disapproval, the coverage also notes the viral and widely discussed nature of the audition. The sentiment reflects both negative responses to Sakshi's remarks and the entertainment value perceived by viewers.

How 4 sources covered this story

AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnowIndia's Got Latent Season 2: 'Man Hater' Girl Is FIRST Contestant To Get Zero, Brutally Roasted By PanelCenterNeutral
news18India's Got Latent S2: Sakshi Jha Calls Herself A 'Man Hater', Receives All ZeroesCenterNeutral
english'Man-Hater' Sakshi Jha Becomes First Contestant To Score An Absolute Zero On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2CenterNeutral
freepressjournal'Pati Ko Daru Pi Ke Marna Hai': India's Got Latent S2 Ep 3 Contestant Sakshi Jha's Audition Ends With All 0s, Sparks OutrageCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 17 Jul, 04:10 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal17 Jul, 04:10 pm
    'Pati Ko Daru Pi Ke Marna Hai': India's Got Latent S2 Ep 3 Contestant Sakshi Jha's Audition Ends With All 0s, Sparks Outrage
  2. 2
    english17 Jul, 04:14 pm
    'Man-Hater' Sakshi Jha Becomes First Contestant To Score An Absolute Zero On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2
  3. 3
    news1817 Jul, 04:41 pm
    India's Got Latent S2: Sakshi Jha Calls Herself A 'Man Hater', Receives All Zeroes
  4. 4
    timesnow17 Jul, 07:31 pm
    India's Got Latent Season 2: 'Man Hater' Girl Is FIRST Contestant To Get Zero, Brutally Roasted By Panel

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
17 Jul 2026
Key entities
IndiaSamay RainaBiharSakshi (newspaper)Social mediaNetflixVishal DadlaniPatriarchyInstagramFeminismYouTubeViral phenomenon