MrBeast has responded to escalating criticism over his $500,000 fire stunt video. After the release sparked controversy across social media, the YouTube star clarified the safety protocols behind the production of the video.
MrBeast talks about safety measures taken in $500,000 fire stunt video
YouTube creator MrBeast has defended his latest production after facing backlash over his fire stunt video.
The backlash started after MrBeast released a video titled “Would You Risk Dying For $500,000?” on Saturday, September 27. The challenge focused on a stuntman referred to as Eric. He attempted to win the prize money by navigating seven fire-themed traps. The video began with him tied to a chair inside a burning room with cash placed behind him. It then escalated to increasingly dangerous setups, including fire rings and cannon launches.
While the production generated millions of views, it also garnered mixed reactions on social media platforms. Some described the stunt as irresponsible and exploitative, with others labeling it “dystopian.”
One user wrote, “Nothing about this is entertaining. For someone to go to the lengths of intentionally being in a burning house to secure life changing money and for you to turn it into content is dehumanizing. If you have free money to give away just give it away.”
Meanwhile, others dismissed the backlash, insisting the stunt was voluntary. One commented, “The person trapped was a professional stuntman. I mean I don’t really like MrBeast anymore but still despite a lot of his videos looking pretty dangerous they are probably all safe. There’s like a big crew of hundreds of people involved in his filmings and just like.”
MrBeast responded directly to the concerns through a post on X, highlighting that his team prioritizes safety above everything else. He wrote, “This blew up, if you’re curious obviously we had ventilation for the smoke and a kill switch to cut off the fires. We had professionals test this extensively and the guy in the video as stated is a professional stunt man.”
