iQIYI announces that its original comedic variety show “The King of Stand-Up Comedy” returns for a third season. The company says the programme is positioned as part of iQIYI’s broader effort to strengthen China’s comedy ecosystem. According to a July 3 statement, the new season is released simultaneously on iQIYI and iQIYI, following the show’s earlier success as an “original hit” series. PR Newswire reports the announcement from Beijing and frames the third season as a continuation of the series, marking its return after earlier editions. Business Line and The Hindu both repeat the same core information: iQIYI is bringing “The King of Stand-Up Comedy” back for Season 3, with the rollout tied to iQIYI’s online entertainment platform. The available coverage does not provide further details such as participating hosts or performers, episode count, or specific release dates beyond the July 3 announcement. The reporting is consistent in describing the return as the show’s third season and emphasizing iQIYI’s role as the platform behind the series.