Beast Games Season 2’s Ethan Just Made the Worst Decision in Game Show History

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The latest episode of Prime Video’s Beast Games Season 2, Episode 4, featured a major surprise: Ethan accepted a $50,000 bribe, a move considered a disastrous decision in game show history. This episode also marked the first time Beast Games crossed over with Survivor, giving ten contestants from Beast City the chance to compete for a $1.8 million private island. In a surprising turn of events, the competition came down to the final three, and Ethan made the unexpected choice to let his two opponents advance to the final round instead of competing himself.

The second challenge in the combined Beast Games-Survivor competition was called “Get a Grip.” Contestants had to hold onto small poles for as long as possible, and the last two remaining players then faced a vote, similar to a Tribal Council in Survivor, to decide who would win the island. The final three players competing were Ethan, JC (a returning player from Season 1 of Beast Games who came back for Season 2), and Ian.

Ethan seemed the most stable and confident while holding onto the pole, while JC and Ian were having a harder time. Jeff Probst, the host of Survivor, even tried to tempt them with a burger and fries, but none of them took the offer. Then, MrBeast offered $50,000 to anyone who would give up voluntarily.

JC and Ian advised Ethan to accept the guaranteed money, but the other players tried to talk him out of it, arguing he didn’t really need it. Despite their efforts, JC and Ian successfully convinced Ethan to take the $50,000, which resulted in him being eliminated from the game.

Ethan shared the surprising reason behind his choice, saying that a guaranteed income is exactly what he’s always desired, and he still has a chance to win $5 million when he goes back to Beast City.

Honestly, my main goal was financial security, and this delivers that. Fifty thousand dollars is a good amount, and I also have the chance to win five million, which is amazing.

Many fans believe he made a terrible mistake by accepting the money, as he was very likely to win the “Get the Grip” challenge and claim the $1.8 million island prize. He essentially gave up a near-certain victory.

Giving up a potential $1.8 million prize is a huge deal, so it makes sense why people are questioning Ethan’s choice. The fact that those who lost were already promising to vote for him suggests he made the wrong move.

New episodes of Beast Games Season 2 premiere every Wednesday on Prime Video. 

I Think I Know Why Ethan Made the Worst Decision In Beast Games 

Ethan is facing a lot of criticism for accepting the $50,000 bribe, but it was a sure thing. He wasn’t certain he’d win the $5 million prize, and he was already unsure about his chances of winning the island.

It’s been suggested that Ethan’s background and previous experiences might have led him to accept the $50,000 bribe. He may have doubted his chances of winning the jury’s vote, so taking the money felt like a guaranteed win, and staying in the competition for the $5 million prize was just an added benefit.

Getting some money is better than getting none at all, and the unpredictable nature of Beast Games showed that not everyone comes away with a prize. That’s why Ethan made a smart move by guaranteeing himself a win – he’ll definitely walk away with $50,000, no matter what happens.

Ethan coaches chess and likely knew the chances of someone from his group winning the $5 million prize were slim, considering how many strong players were competing. Recognizing his own limitations, he made a practical decision and accepted the $50,000 offer instead.

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2026-01-16 01:05