MrBeast—aka Jimmy Donaldson—and Amazon are caught up in a courtroom circus!
It turns out that MrBeast, the 26-year-old YouTube sensation known for turning challenges into gold, and Amazon, the behemoth of online shopping, are facing a lawsuit that’s juicier than a drama-filled reality TV show. The case was filed on September 16 in Los Angeles Superior Court by a gang of disgruntled contestants from MrBeast’s upcoming Prime Video extravaganza, “Beast Games.”
Now, before you think this is just another case of “oh, you forgot to give me extra guac,” hold your horses. The plaintiffs are claiming they got more than just an awkward TikTok dance for their troubles. They’re alleging that MrBeast and Amazon cooked up a recipe of mistreatment that included a side of neglect, a splash of harassment, and a dollop of emotional distress. And don’t even get started on the working conditions—they’re saying it was like working in a blender set to “puree.”
According to the lawsuit, these contestants didn’t just skip dessert—they missed out on basic needs like food, sleep, and even a decent bathroom break. It’s like being on a really bad camping trip where instead of s’mores, you get “severe emotional and physical damage.”
And if you think things couldn’t get worse, think again. The plaintiffs are coming forward with their own superhero masks, as they’re filing under pseudonyms and have their lawsuit pages redacted like a spy thriller. They’re doing everything they can to dodge the paparazzi and keep their identities under wraps, all while exposing what they claim are some serious workplace horrors.
One contestant shared, “I joined because I was a fan of MrBeast’s videos. I thought it would be fun and challenging, but it turned out to be more like ‘Survivor’—minus the tropical island and with extra hostile working conditions. We were treated like we were less than nothing. And I’m not talking about the reality show kind of nothing. I’m talking about a complete and utter lack of respect.”
So, what does this mean for “Beast Games,” the show promising a mind-boggling $5 million prize? Well, it’s still in the works, but with these legal fireworks, it’s safe to say the launch might get a few delays.
And let’s not forget fellow YouTuber Rosanna Pansino, who had her own drama last year when she accused MrBeast of editing her out of the spotlight. She later had a change of heart, but the social media waves keep rolling, and Rosanna’s been busy shedding light on the alleged mistreatment.
Stay tuned—this legal rollercoaster is just getting started!
