MrBeast’s new show already faced controversy and may have more after partnership [Video]

NEW YORK — MrBeast’s ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on recent controversies, is already raising questions from consumer advocates over a partnership with a fintech company.

Prime Video’s Thursday premiere of the record-setting “Beast Games” capped off a tumultuous year for Jimmy Donaldson and his production company. Shortly after reaching never-before-seen YouTube subscriber totals, MrBeast began facing heightened scrutiny over past “inappropriate content,” the channel’s philanthropic efforts, its workplace culture and allegations of dangerous on-set conditions that Donaldson has denied.

As MrBeast’s loyal following tunes in to watch 1,000 contestants compete for $5 million on “Beast Games,”they are invited to scan a QR code for a shot at winning their own life-changing money. It’s a $4.2 million …