Contestants on the British game show "Squid Game: The Challenge" have reportedly hired a personal injuries law firm to represent them in a potential lawsuit against Netflix and the show's producers. The contestants claim to have suffered hypothermia and nerve damage while filming in cold conditions in the UK, according to a report by Deadline.

Two unnamed potential plaintiffs have alleged that they experienced distressing health issues during the shooting of the show. Lawyers representing them have sent letters to Studio Lambert and The Garden, co-producers of "Squid Game: The Challenge." The show, which offers a cash prize of $4.56 million - the largest ever in reality TV history, is a British adaptation of the popular South Korean dystopian drama series, "Squid Games."

In particular, the contestants' grievances revolve around the opening game of the show, "Red Light, Green Light." During this game, players must freeze in position to avoid the attention of a robotic doll. The game was filmed at Cardington Studios in Bedford, England, during a cold snap where temperatures dropped to 32 degrees. Variety reported that some contestants collapsed after playing the game for six hours.

According to one contestant, the conditions were unbearable, stating, "You can't tell people they have to stand in below freezing temperatures in just a tracksuit and two pairs of socks. Come on." Another contestant expressed their frustration, emphasizing that the conditions were "inhumane" and had nothing to do with the actual game.

Contestants also complained about the limitations imposed on their clothing choices, being restricted to the provided jumpsuits instead of warmer clothing. They were also made to hold poses for up to 20 minutes, despite initially being informed that they would only have to do so for two minutes. Additionally, contestants cited early morning wake-up calls at 3:30 am and inadequate food provisions after filming, contributing to widespread exhaustion among participants.

Variety confirmed that three out of the 456 contestants required medical attention due to the challenging conditions.

In response to the allegations, a representative for Netflix, Studio Lambert, and The Garden expressed their commitment to contestant welfare, stating, "No lawsuit has been filed by any of the Squid Game contestants. We take the welfare of our contestants extremely seriously."

As the threat of a lawsuit looms, it remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will develop. The controversy surrounding "Squid Game: The Challenge" sheds light on the importance of ensuring the well-being of reality show contestants and raises questions about the responsibilities of producers and networks in maintaining humane conditions during filming.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the claims made by unnamed contestants and statements from involved parties. No lawsuit has been confirmed or filed at the time of writing.