Squid Game: Contestant 301 Counters Allegations of Rigging
Squid Game's contestant 301 firmly denies rigged accusations, debunking claims that the reality TV show was manipulated, and dismissing allegations of being an actor
Player 301 from Squid Game: The Challenge has responded to fans who accused the reality TV show of being rigged. In 2021, following the immense success of Squid Game, Netflix released a reality show based on the series, featuring 456 players vying for a $4.56 million prize.
The Challenge, a spinoff of the original Squid Game series, became a viral sensation, dominating the internet for weeks. With its immense success, Netflix has opened applications for Season 2 of the reality show.
Despite speculation from fans that certain aspects of the show were manipulated, a contestant from The Challenge has refuted these claims.
Squid Game’s 301 shuts down claims the show was rigged
Contestant number 301, known as Trey Plutnicki, participated in Squid Game: The Challenge with his mother, LeAnn Plutnicki (contestant number 302), who is 64 years old. Following the conclusion of the series, allegations of rigging have surfaced, with some asserting that LeAnn is in fact an Australian actress.
On December 11, Trey took to Twitter to respond to the allegations made against him. He addressed claims by Squid Game truthers on TikTok who believe the game is rigged and that his mom is an Australian actress. Trey called on fans to help debunk the speculation by getting his mom to attempt an Australian accent in public and videotape the encounter.
"If you happen to come across my mom in public, could you please ask her to do an Australian accent and record it? Thank you," Trey requested.
Studio Lambert, the production company behind Squid Game: The Challenge, has announced that they are open to bringing back players from the first season as casting applications for Season 2 are now open.
Player 301 acknowledged the possibility of participating in the games again, but expressed concerns about it being a "bad idea." Nevertheless, this does not eliminate the possibility of his mother's return in Season 2.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about the allegations of rigging in Squid Game: The Challenge. On the one hand, I can understand why some fans might be skeptical, given the show's immense popularity and the large amount of money at stake. The fact that contestant 301's mother is allegedly an Australian actress certainly raises some eyebrows.
On the other hand, I think it's important to remember that these are just allegations at this point. Contestant 301 has vehemently denied them, and there is no concrete evidence to support them. I believe that we should give the show the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.
Overall, I think the allegations of rigging are a bit of a distraction from what should be the main focus of the show: the competition itself. I'm excited to see who will come out on top in Season 2, and I hope that the best player wins, regardless of whether or not they have any acting experience.
