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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Greg Evans

MrBeast responds after trapping man in burning house stunt sparks backlash

YouTuber MrBeast has said that he takes “safety seriously” after being accused of putting someone’s life at risk for his latest video.

The 27-year-old, real name Jimmy Donaldson, has the most followed account on YouTube, with more than 440 million subscribers, and often orchestrates elaborates stunts for cash prizes.

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