Summary
YouTubepersonality MrBeast and Amazon are being sued by participants of the content creator’s Prime game show, alleging instances of misconduct and extreme distress. As one of the most successful creators onYouTube, MrBeast has become an internet phenomenon, but the production of his ambitious game show venture with Amazon has stirred controversy.
MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, skyrocketed to YouTube fame with his outrageous and large-scale videos. From videos of recreatingSquid Gamein real life to charitable pursuits,MrBeast reached the apex of the platformwith his unique approach. This eventually landed him a deal with Amazon to create a game show, titledBeast Games. The show has yet to premiere, but several contestants have spoken about the conditions of the production, which has now led to a lawsuit.
MrBeast and Amazon Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
In a report byVariety, five anonymousBeast Gamesparticipants have filed a class-action lawsuit against MrBeast and Amazon on September 16. The lawsuit cites claims of ongoing mistreatment and sexual harassment of contestants. Filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court, the claims of these five contestants paint a picture of a mismanaged set that neglected the overall well-being of contestants. WithMrBeast’s philanthropic public persona, the lawsuit is a surprise for many.
The lawsuit cites claims of ongoing mistreatment and sexual harassment of contestants.
The lawsuit in question contains serious allegations. Creating an unsafe space for women, failing to pay proper wages, depriving contestants of food and sleep, and ignoring medical and hygiene needs are the main complaints. The five unnamed participants emphasized that they were subjected to a “hostile work environment.” Instances of contestant hospitalization and physical and mental complications reportedly made production onBeast Gamesincredibly difficult. Reports of set conditions have trickled in since the show’s mid-July filming began, but they have now culminated in official legal action. This isn’t the first big controversy to hit the MrBeast brand this year. Recentgrooming allegations against Ava Kris Tyson, Donaldson’s longtime collaborator, caused him to launch an investigation and work toward internal changes.
Further claims allege that water was not readily available for contestants, and people were forced to sleep on turf in sleeping bags.
How Will This Affect Beast Games?
As of now, neither Donaldson nor Amazon have made an official statement regarding the lawsuit. There is no official word on how this will affect the rest ofBeast Games' production, either.MrBeast has laid lowsince the reports ofBeast Games' bad set conditions started to get media coverage, but a statement may hopefully come in the following days.
