Five contestants on MrBeast highly anticipated reality show “Beast Games” have filed a class-action lawsuit against the YouTube star’s production company and Amazon, alleging unsafe working conditions, lack of pay, and a toxic culture of sexism. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, also claims several players were hospitalized due to inadequate medical care and food, adding further controversy to the show before its release.
Key Points:
- Allegations in the Lawsuit: Contestants claim they were subjected to “unreasonable” and “unsafe” conditions, with poor access to food, hygiene products, and medical care, resulting in multiple hospitalizations.
- Misogyny and Sexual Harassment Claims: The lawsuit also alleges a culture of misogyny and sexism on set, though many specific details were redacted from the filing.
- Tax Credit Dispute: The lawsuit accuses the production of obtaining tax credits from Nevada under false pretences by misclassifying contestants as volunteers.
- Production Issues: MrBeast’s spokesperson previously cited logistical complications, extreme weather, and communication issues during filming, but did not address specific claims of unsafe conditions.
- Previous Controversy: Before the lawsuit, MrBeast faced criticism over a 2017 video in which he made inappropriate comments, further adding to the controversy surrounding the star.
With allegations of unsafe conditions and sexism on set, the lawsuit casts a shadow over MrBeast’s upcoming “Beast Games” reality show. As the production faces formal review, the legal and reputational fallout could impact one of YouTube’s most influential creators.
