MrBeast and Amazon face a class-action lawsuit from contestants of the upcoming Beast Games show, alleging serious mistreatment and sexual harassment. Five unnamed participants claim they endured emotional distress, inadequate pay, lack of meal breaks, and insufficient medical care. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, also highlights a hostile environment for female contestants and seeks compensation for unpaid wages and punitive damages. The production supposedly left contestants without basic needs, leading to hospitalization for some. Despite the controversies, MrBeast’s popularity remains high, with over 316 million YouTube subscribers, as the situation unfolds around the show that promises a massive cash prize for its participants.

What is Beast Games and why is it controversial?

Beast Games is a reality competition show developed by MrBeast for Amazon's Prime Video, reportedly featuring 2,000 contestants competing for a $5 million prize. The controversy stems from serious allegations of chronic mistreatment, lack of proper conditions for contestants, and claims of a hostile work environment, particularly for female participants. These issues have raised significant concerns about the ethics of competition shows and the treatment of participants.