Philip DeFranco has announced that he plans to donate the entire $1 million prize won in MisterBeast’s recent YouTube Challenge. The longtime creator shared the news in a TikTok video on June 16, saying the money would go to his customers instead of staying in their pockets. According to DeFranco, the 40 people will each receive $25,000, though he has not yet revealed how fans can enter the giveaway.The surprise announcement came shortly after DeFranco was announced as the winner of MisterBeast’s 50 YouTubers Challenge. DeFranco admitted that he never expected to win the competition and was surprised to be invited in the first place. He said he originally joined because he wanted to see what a MisterBeast production looked like behind the scenes, believing he would be eliminated early in the competition.
Philip DeFranco Says Subscribers Will Get $1 Million Won From MisterBeast
In his video, DeFranco explained that winning the challenge was never part of his plan. With 50 creators competing, he thought his chances of making it far were slim. Instead, he survived round after round and ultimately won the entire competition with a $1 million prize.After his win, DeFranco decided that the money should be given to those who have supported him throughout his career. He said this gift is for his subscribers, whom he often refers to as “Beautiful Bastard” Of Franco Nation. Their current plan is to split the money equally among 40 winners, with each person receiving $25,000.Speaking about the challenge, DeFranco also shared an unexpected claim about what happened during the competition. He said that after filming, he learned that some creators may have been offered money to vote against him in the final stage of the competition. DeFranco pointed to comments from fellow producer Jesse Kellen, who said during a livestream that he was allegedly offered money to not vote for DeFranco.DeFranco said he had no knowledge of any alleged efforts to influence voting during the challenge. He also thanked the creators who supported him and helped him reach the final victory.For now, fans will have to wait for more details about the gift. Although prize money has already been set aside for subscribers, DeFranco has not yet announced the entry process. He said additional details will be shared soon, giving viewers a chance to compete for a share of the $1 million won in MisterBeast’s challenge.