MrBeast’s Close Friends Surprisingly Go Against Olympic Legend Michael Phelps With $10,000 on the Line

Published 08/16/2022, 1:15 PM EDT

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We all know it’s always a good time when MrBeast gets along with his crew for an exciting challenge. Recently, the YouTuber asked his friends to react to some videos and choose the winner amongst them. He set a $10,000 cash prize for the contender with the most points. However, both of his crew members, Chandler and Karl, shook us with one of their answers, picking the rival option.

 

MrBeast is the king of bizarre challenges and expensive stunts, as he always goes out of his comfort zone while producing content. Fans adore his entertaining nature, allowing him to bag a massive watch time on his videos. However, Jimmy not only focuses on his main channel but also brings out entertainment for sub-channels such as BeastReacts, Beast Philanthropy, and many more. So, this time, he’s back with a fresh challenge alongside Chandler and Karl. 

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MrBeast calls out friends for a This or That challenge

On August 16, 2022, MrBeast uploaded a new video on his reaction channel. He invited his best friends, Chandler and Karl, for a “This or that challenge.” The contestants had to choose either of the players/things in the videos, and the correct one would get the point. MrBeast also announced a $10,000 cash prize for the top scorer, allowing his friends to earn some easy cash. 

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Both Chandler and Karl were ready with their iPads to write their answers, as Jimmy played the videos. While the competition was going well, one of their options shook us all, as it wasn’t something we expected. MrBeast played a challenge that featured the veteran olympian, Michael Phelps, going against a shark. Both contenders had to swim through a certain patch in the ocean while multiple cameras recorded it live. Before the video started, both Chandler and Karl chose the “shark” instead of Phelps, thinking it was the right choice.

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They weren’t wrong on their part as a human was going against one of the toughest fishes. But that did not mean the other contender was less. After all, he’s one legend in the swimming industry, inspiring millions of swimmers to chase their dreams.

The result of the competition was in favor of MrBeast’s friends as the shark defeated the Olympian. However, it was important to note that Phelps swam the slowest stroke, the Breastroke. If he would’ve dived into swimming freestyle, there were high chances he would win.

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What are your thoughts about this bizzare challenges by MrBeast? Would you pick Phelps for the challenge, or would you go with Chandler and Chris? Let us know your valuable answers in the comments section.

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Atharv Phadke

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Atharv is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism from Mumbai University, Atharv has a keen eye for writing engaging content. He enjoys all kinds of games but thoroughly follows FPS games such as Call of Duty, Apex Legends and Fortnite.
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Vibhanshu Kumar