YouTube Says It Hasn’t Found Any Evidence of Momo Challenge

A 3D-printed YouTube icon is seen in front of a displayed YouTube logo in this illustration taken October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Ilustration/File Photo

YouTube has responded to claims that the “Momo challenge” has appeared in YouTube Kids videos, including about Peppa Pig and Fortnite.

There were reports that Momo, which is a disturbing figure with a bird-like appearance and bulging eyes, has been spliced into kids’ videos.