MrBeast apologises after 'horrible' Las Vegas event

MrBeast, the well-known YouTuber famous for his extravagant stunts and charitable acts, has recently issued an apology following a disappointing event he hosted in Las Vegas. His real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and he boasts an impressive following of over 385 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. The event, known as the MrBeast Experience, was expected to be an exciting and unforgettable occasion, but MrBeast admitted that it 'definitely isn't the experience we hoped they'd deliver. ' To make amends, he promised to invite all those who were dissatisfied to his studio for a better experience. The event took place at Resorts World Las Vegas and was marketed as an 'immersive' experience filled with exclusive games, a MrBeast-themed menu, and mystery bags that were believed to contain limited edition merchandise, including a chance to win a $10,000 gift voucher. However, many attendees expressed their dissatisfaction and demanded refunds. A group of frustrated fans confronted the resort's CEO, Alex Dixon, on Tuesday, asking for a refund of the $1,000 they spent on the three-day event. Fans arrived at the resort with high hopes of enjoying fun games and unique experiences with MrBeast, but some reported that they spent long hours waiting in their hotel rooms for their mystery bags, which left them feeling underwhelmed. Theresa Metta, who traveled to Las Vegas with her mother, shared her disappointment with 8NewsNow, a CBS News affiliate, stating, 'It should have been like mini-games, meet and greets, photo ops, special drinks, and things. Unfortunately, we didn't get any of that. ' Instead of engaging in exciting activities, guests found themselves waiting in their hotel rooms for days for their bags to arrive. When the bags finally did arrive, many were left feeling disappointed. Theresa recounted, 'I was told to wait in my room for two days for a package to come, so I legit spent two days in my room for a package to come, and it was a box of chocolates. ' Several attendees took to social media to express their frustration, revealing that they received t-shirts in various sizes, which were available for purchase online for just $9. One individual even posted a video on TikTok accusing the hotel and MrBeast of 'false advertising,' describing the experience as 'horrible. ' In response to a fan's complaint on X, MrBeast acknowledged that the event did not meet expectations and reiterated his commitment to making it right by inviting everyone affected to his studio. Following the backlash, the event has been removed from the hotel's website. The BBC has reached out to both MrBeast and Resorts World Las Vegas for further comments.