This episode of What Next, originally aired on August 15, discusses the recent lawsuit against MrBeast by contestants on his new show, Beast Games. The episode explores the contrast between MrBeast's known philanthropic stunts and the alleged less savory conditions on his set.
If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support.We are showing you options for a computer but if you're on a phone or tabletWhile the What Next team enjoys some rest, enjoy this episode, originally aired on August 15. Since then, a group of contestants sued Mr. Beast over conditions on the set of his new show, Beast Games. MrBeast is known for videos that blend stunts and philanthropy, but his new team-up with Amazon and MGM is bringing some of his less savory aspects to light.
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