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MrBeast Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unsafe Conditions on 'Beast Games' Set

The YouTuber denies claims of mistreatment and promises behind-the-scenes footage to counter allegations as the show premieres December 19 on Prime Video.

  • MrBeast's upcoming reality competition show 'Beast Games,' featuring 1,000 contestants and a $5 million prize, is set to debut on December 19 on Prime Video.
  • A class-action lawsuit filed in September accuses the production of unsafe working conditions, inadequate food and rest, and sexual harassment, among other labor violations.
  • Five anonymous contestants claim they were treated poorly, with some describing the environment as hostile and alleging they were not properly compensated for their participation.
  • MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has dismissed the allegations as exaggerated, stating that behind-the-scenes footage will refute the claims once the show airs.
  • The show, inspired by Netflix's 'Squid Game,' includes elaborate challenges involving helicopters, pirate ships, and monster trucks, with Amazon promoting it as the 'world’s largest live gameshow.'
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