As a long-time fan of MrBeast, I must say I am truly disheartened by the recent revelations about the conditions during the filming of his upcoming show, Beast Games. Having watched Jimmy Donaldson, or MrBeast, grow from a young YouTuber to a global phenomenon, I have always admired his generosity and creativity. However, it’s troubling to see such allegations about the treatment of participants on his show.
MrBeast is once more facing criticism: the current issue revolves around allegations of substandard working conditions, as well as insufficient food and healthcare provisions during the shooting of his new Amazon MGM Studios series titled Beast Games.
In a recent article from The New York Times, over a dozen individuals involved in the debut of the reality competition show back in July shared their experiences under the condition of confidentiality. Known as Beast Games, this show was officially introduced in March and is inspired by MrBeast’s (Jimmy Donaldson) popular YouTube series where he awards lavish prizes through high-risk games and competitions.
As a gamer participating in an unforgettable competition, I can share that we spoke out to the Times about our concerns during the filming, which happened at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada over the summer. Unfortunately, we felt that the food and medical care provided were not up to par, and some of us even sustained injuries from the rigorous physical challenges. Interestingly, a preliminary event was filmed for Donaldson’s YouTube channel as a means to pick the participants who would move on to the main show filming later in Toronto, Canada.
As a gamer, I’d put it this way: “I acknowledge that the thrilling challenges I might face could potentially lead to harm, ranging from minor injuries like burns or heatstroke, to more serious ones such as exhaustion, dehydration, or overexertion. This is just part of the exciting world of reality TV shows.”
Although some contestants declared they faced hazardous conditions, it seems they weren’t anticipating such circumstances. One participant expressed their disappointment to the newspaper, saying, “We agreed to take part in the show, but we didn’t agree to starve, dehydrate or be treated inhumanely.”
A participant claimed to have witnessed some individuals being carried off the contest venue in wheelchairs, despite no major accidents being announced. Meanwhile, another contender told the newspaper they observed people retching and fainting. There were numerous cases of minor injuries requiring medical attention.
Some individuals voiced concerns about the food quality and accommodations to The Times, stating there were only two meals served daily without consideration for dietary restrictions and allergies. However, a representative from MrBeast refuted these claims, sharing that three meals were actually provided every day, with several options available to cater to various dietary requirements.
Some competitors asserted that their prescribed medicines, given to organizers before the event, weren’t dispensed in a timely manner. Additionally, others stated they endured long waits, sometimes for days, to get fresh undergarments they provided to the production team, as per instructions.
Furthermore, the competitors expressed their confusion upon discovering that there were twice as many participants in the competition than they initially believed. They thought only 1,000 people were vying for the $5 million prize on the show, unaware that there were 2,000 contestants at the July event. In reality, this larger group was used to select the final 1,000 competitors who would appear on the Amazon show, with a preliminary event serving as the selection process.
A representative for MrBeast explained to The Hollywood Reporter that the video shoot promoting MrBeast was hampered by several difficulties, such as the CrowdStrike incident, harsh weather conditions, and unforeseen logistical and communication issues. These issues are currently being investigated, but it’s worth noting that most of those who were invited to Toronto for our upcoming production have been eager to join us.
“We’ve reached out directly to 97% of the 2,000 attendees for feedback, initiated a thorough examination of the process, and made necessary adjustments based on our learnings. We can’t wait to invite hundreds of people from around the world to be part of the biggest game show ever produced!”
Competitors had the freedom to withdraw from the tournament whenever they wished, yet several chose to remain, aspiring for the major award, disregarding the reported difficulties.
The 1,000 individuals who successfully navigated the initial hurdles in July and managed to avoid elimination are now gearing up for the upcoming event in Toronto. One competitor shared with the Times that despite feeling apprehensive about their safety, they were determined to move forward to the next level. Moreover, many of the remaining contestants seemed unfazed by the stadium experience, as depicted in screenshots from a group chat reviewed by the newspaper.
THR also reached out to representatives for Amazon but didn’t immediately hear back.
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2024-08-03 04:25