In a recent lawsuit filed on Tuesday, popular content creator MrBeast, known by his real name Jimmy Donaldson, is facing serious accusations of creating "unsafe" employment conditions, including allegations of sexual harassment, and misrepresenting contestants' odds of winning the grand prize in his new Amazon reality show. The lawsuit was brought forth by five unnamed participants who were involved in the show.

According to the filing, the large-scale production company behind YouTube's most popular channel failed to provide essential employee benefits such as minimum wages, overtime pay, uninterrupted meal breaks, and rest time for the contestants. The participants argue that their work on the show was the actual entertainment product sold by MrBeast, making them entitled to fair treatment and compensation.

The lawsuit claims that MrBeast's show, titled "Beast Games," was promoted as the "biggest reality competition." It was intended to showcase the North Carolina content creator to audiences beyond the YouTube platform, where he boasts an impressive 316 million subscribers. However, the show faced criticism from its inception in Las Vegas.

During the initial tryouts, which took place in July, Donaldson's companies cast 2,000 individuals, with the possibility of only half advancing to the actual filming in Toronto. However, upon arrival in Las Vegas, the contestants discovered that the number of competitors exceeded 1,000, significantly reducing their chances of winning. The lawsuit argues that this constituted "false advertising," violating California business laws that prohibit the misrepresentation of winning odds in sweepstakes.

Additionally, the participants allege that they were subjected to "limited sustenance" and "insufficient medical staffing," posing health risks. The lawsuit claims that female contestants faced a "toxic" work environment characterized by sexual harassment throughout the competition. Some sections of the lawsuit have been redacted to comply with confidentiality provisions signed by the competitors, as stated in a press release from their legal representatives.

The lawsuit also accuses MrBeast's team of "knowingly misclassifying" the contestants' employment status when reporting to the Nevada Film Commission, allegedly to obtain a state tax credit of over $2 million.

In response to these allegations, a spokesperson for MrBeast declined to comment on the lawsuit.

This recent lawsuit adds to the already circulating complaints from online influencers who participated in the show, highlighting an unorganized set with contestants suffering injuries and experiencing limited access to food and medication. Other contestants have disclosed receiving only two light meals per day and MrBeast branded chocolate bars.

Among the relief sought by the five anonymous competitors, they are requesting an order for MrBeast to implement "workplace reforms" and receive all wages owed to them.

Last month, following various public relations setbacks, MrBeast ordered a thorough evaluation of the internal culture within his YouTube empire. He also announced plans to implement company-wide sensitivity training.

As the legal battle unfolds, the future of MrBeast's reality show and his online empire remains uncertain.