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Beast Games Season 2 Part 1 Ends on Cliffhanger Amid Hidden Clues

January 8, 2026

Beast Games Season 2 Part 1 concluded with an intense cliffhanger, leaving fans eager to discover who accepted the $1 million bribe. The upcoming Episode 4 is set to reveal the truth, but eagle-eyed viewers have uncovered a subtle detail that hints at the outcome.

New Format and High Stakes

In Season 2, MrBeast revamped his Prime Video competition series, reducing initial contestants from 1,000 to just 200, split evenly into two teams: ‘strong’ and ‘smart’. Over the course of the season, these numbers will dwindle until only one winner remains, walking away with a staggering $5 million cash prize. Not everyone exits empty-handed—after the third game, the ‘Captain Bribe’ challenge made its return.

The Captain Bribe Challenge

During this challenge, team captains could press a button to claim a cash prize—at the expense of their team being eliminated. This twist echoes the format from Season 1, heightening tension and strategic deception.

Who Took the Bribe?

While the final decision remains unknown until the release of Episode 4, fans strongly suspect Player 126, Joseph Torres (JT), captain of the Pink Team, is the one who took the $1 million bribe.

The Captain Bribe Mechanics

In the challenge, captains are presented with a button that, when pressed, instantly awards them the current prize amount. If they accept, their entire team is eliminated, but they keep the money.

Teams and Captains

  • Pink Team: Player 126, JT
  • Yellow Team: Player 99, Hannah
  • Blue Team: Player 831, Jeff
  • White Team: Player 118, Nick
  • Orange Team: Player 162, Tyler

Clues From Episode 1

The episode cuts off just as the prize reaches $1 million, leaving viewers guessing. Social media and Reddit users have analyzed previews and video cues, proposing theories:

  • User Theories: Many believe JT, the Pink Team captain, took the bribe, especially after commentary from a Reddit user who pointed out details in the preview.

  • Visual Evidence: A clip from the end of Episode 1 shows a quick flash of the button being pressed. Close inspection reveals a pink underarm illumination and a figure to the left with a short arm—both clues that point toward JT.

  • Additional Observations: Commenters noted a yellow panel next to the figure, consistent with JT's position, and the arm's length matches that of the Pink Team captain.

The Verdict?

While these deductions are compelling, they remain speculative until the episode officially airs next week. Fans will have to wait until January 14 to confirm who took the bribe and which team was eliminated.

Stay Updated

Meanwhile, viewers are intrigued about other season developments, such as whether Players 152 and 173 are still paired. For more reality show insights, check out who won Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 and Physical: Asia.

Images and clips referenced are part of the show's teaser material, sparking lively discussions across social platforms.