After a two-year hiatus, popular YouTuber Tom Scott has returned to the platform with a new video announcing his comeback. The creator, known for educational content and unique field experiments, posted "I left YouTube two years ago. Time to come back" which quickly amassed 2.8 million views. Scott maintains a substantial following of 6.68M subscribers who eagerly welcomed his return after his extended absence.

The video serves as an announcement for Scott's upcoming projects, including his return to regular YouTube content creation. Scott has been active on other platforms during his hiatus, running the LATERAL podcast and THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES channel while maintaining his weekly newsletter. His return comes as content creators increasingly diversify their platforms while maintaining their core channels.

Scott's decision to return to YouTube reflects the platform's continued dominance for video creators despite recent changes to algorithms and monetization. His announcement video acknowledges his previous departure while signaling renewed commitment to creating content directly for YouTube's massive audience. The strong initial viewership suggests his audience remained engaged during his time away from the platform.