Controversy surrounds popular YouTuber MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, as court documents reveal shocking allegations from contestants of his upcoming series Beast Games. The participants have sued the production companies involved, including MrB2024 and Amazon, claiming they were “shamelessly exploited” during the show.
The series, which was set to be the biggest live game show in the world, offered a cash prize of $5 million to 1,000 participants. However, the contestants allege they were not paid, subjected to unsafe conditions, and experienced sexual harassment.
The legal papers, filed in a Los Angeles court, detail claims of contestants being under surveillance, controlled in their basic needs, and denied privacy and access to the outside world. They also mention being underfed, overtired, and subjected to dangerous sets and insufficient background checks.
Furthermore, the set was accused of fostering a “culture of misogyny and sexism,” creating a hostile environment for women that included sexual harassment. The contestants are seeking compensation for their time, arguing that they should have been classified as employees and not working for free.
This controversy comes on the heels of previous allegations against MrBeast, who earlier this year hired private investigators to look into accusations of grooming against a co-host on his channel. Amazon and MrBeast have yet to comment on the current situation, while a production company named in the papers, Off One’s Base LLP, remains unreachable.
The shocking revelations have sparked outrage among fans and the online community, raising questions about the treatment of contestants in reality TV shows and the responsibility of creators towards their participants. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
