Elvish Yadav’s “AI” Defense: YouTuber Jokes About Maxtern Slap on Engaged S2

In a move that has set social media abuzz, YouTuber Elvish Yadav has used the premiere of his new reality show to take a sharp, humorous dig at his most infamous controversy. During the second episode of Engaged Season 2, which premiered on Valentine’s Day 2026, Elvish joked that his 2024 physical altercation with fellow YouTuber Sagar Thakur (Maxtern) was actually the work of Artificial Intelligence.

The “AI” Joke Breakdown

While hosting a segment with co-host Jiya Shankar, the duo engaged in a “Red Flag-Green Flag” game with contestants. When the topic of “violence in relationships” came up, specifically regarding a slap:

• The Setup: Former Splitsvilla contestant Nikhil Malik correctly guessed a prompt about a female contestant who had once slapped a co-worker.
• The Punchline: Elvish, with a smirk, remarked: “Violence is not the solution, especially slapping… I am against these things.” * The “Defense”: As the contestants and Jiya burst into laughter at the irony, Elvish added: “Woh maine nahi maara, woh AI tha” (That wasn’t me hitting him, that was AI).

Context: The 2024 Maxtern Slap

For those who might have forgotten, the joke refers to a viral video from March 2024:

• The Incident: Elvish was caught on camera entering a garment shop in Gurugram and assaulting Maxtern following a social media feud.
• The Fallout: An FIR was filed against Elvish under sections of the IPC for assault and criminal intimidation.
• The Resolution: The two later reconciled through the mediation of influencer Rajat Dalal, posing for a “Bhaichara” (brotherhood) photo that went equally viral.

Parallel Reality: Maxtern on The 50

Interestingly, while Elvish is joking about the incident on Engaged S2, Maxtern is currently a contestant on another reality show, The 50 (which premiered Feb 1, 2026).

• Shocking Claims: On The 50, Maxtern recently alleged that Elvish had sent him ₹1 lakh before the 2024 clash and had supposedly asked him to shoot a “slapping scene” for a music video that never materialized—hinting that the “real” fight might have been a planned PR stunt gone wrong.
• On-Screen Tension: Maxtern’s claims have caused friction within The 50 house, especially with Elvish’s close friends and co-contestants Lakshay Chaudhary and Lovekesh Kataria.

Engaged Season 2 Quick Facts

The dating reality show marks the first major collaboration between the “Abhiya” or “Elvisha” favorites since Bigg Boss OTT 2.