“‘The Challenge’ Winner Receives Long-Awaited Millions
- The winner of “Squid Game: The Challenge”, Mai Whelan, is said to receive her $4.56M winnings soon. However, due to the terms of her contract, she will have to wait until 30 days after the finale aired, which will be on Friday, January 5, 2024.
- Mai Whelan’s statement last week about not having received any of the prize money yet was not a complaint but rather a reminder to the producers about the nearing payout date. However, it remains unclear whether she will receive the money as a lump sum or in increments.
- Despite not having received her winnings yet, Mai, who escaped Vietnam as a young girl during the communist regime, has already splurged on luxury items like Jimmy Choo shoes and a Ralph Lauren dress. Yet, she has expressed her plans to spend her winnings more responsibly in the future, with intentions to buy a retirement home and donate to charity.
“Squid Game: The Challenge” Winner’s $4.56M Prize Delayed by Contract Terms
The “Squid Game: The Challenge” winner, Mai Whelan, is still awaiting her $4.56M prize due to contract terms, sources disclosed. The contract stated that the jackpot would be disbursed 30 days after the finale, which aired on December 6. This means Mai won’t receive her winnings until January 5, 2024.
Mai had full awareness of the payout schedule as stated in the contract. When she publicly revealed she hadn’t received any prize money, many mistook this as a complaint. In reality, she was likely reminding producers of the upcoming payout date.
It is yet unclear whether the total amount will be received as a lump sum or in increments. Despite not yet receiving her prize, Mai has already made some luxury purchases, including Jimmy Choo shoes and a Ralph Lauren dress.
When the prize money finally arrives, Mai plans to spend responsibly, investing in a retirement home and making charitable donations.
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