I had the same Issue. I can very much recommend the Browser Extension "Distraction free youtube". It has the option to remove shorts, the recommended page and s

I had the same Issue. I can very much recommend the Browser Extension "Distraction free youtube". It has the option to remove shorts, the recommended page and sidebar etc. from the Page completely. Enables you to watch the stuff you are subscribed to without getting sucked into some random shit on the side.