Fri Dec 20 08:09:33 UTC 2024: ## MrBeast’s Amazon Prime Video Show Faces Lawsuit Amidst Claims of Unpaid Wages and Hospitalizations
**Los Angeles, CA** – MrBeast’s new Amazon Prime Video competition series, *Beast Games*, is generating controversy even as it premieres. The show, featuring 1,000 contestants vying for millions of dollars in prizes including a $5 million cash prize (billed as the largest in TV history), has been hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging unpaid wages and unsafe working conditions.
Several contestants reportedly suffered injuries requiring hospitalization during filming, while others complained of inadequate food provisions, described as “small and sporadic.” The lawsuit names both MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and Amazon Prime Video as defendants.
Despite the allegations, the first two episodes of *Beast Games* are now streaming on Prime Video, with new episodes airing weekly until the finale on February 13th. A promotional video showcasing the initial contestant selection process is available on YouTube. The show itself, however, will not be accessible on the platform. The series promises high stakes and substantial prizes, but the legal challenges raise serious questions about the production’s practices.
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