The Exit: Jay Shetty Took On Purpose Off YouTube for a Reported $100 Million Netflix and Spotify Deal

Most creators treat YouTube as the front door. Shetty’s 2026 deal traded the biggest free audience in video for two paying platforms, and the price tag is the part nobody has confirmed.

— By Authority Daily · OCT 22, 2026 · 3 MIN —

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