A real odyssey was the path followed by Mai Whelan after winning the Netflix reality show “The Squid Game: The Challenge”.

Player 287 of the exciting thriller adaptation of “The Squid Game” still hasn’t received her $4.56 million prize. This happens even after he passed the show’s impossible tests, and after patiently waiting for almost a year.

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According to Fotogramas, the streaming platform’s original sequel finished filming in January 2023. Just before plunging headlong into 2024, Whelan is publicly lamenting the time it took for him to receive his well-deserved award.

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Mai Whelan complains about Netflix

In an interview with The Times, quoted and translated Frames, Mai Whelan complains about the time it took before she could see her prize. Literally, the naturalized American said: “I feel like Tom Cruise in ‘Jerry Maguire’. ‘Show me the money!'”

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In addition, Whelan also pointed out that he invested a lot of money for the Netflix reality show from his own pocket. Given her new wealth, she bought a designer dress to attend an event by the same entertainment company. Therefore, their cravings seem to be getting bigger and bigger.

Why hasn’t Mai Whelan been paid?

In the midst of the surprise over what is happening with the participant of the “Squid Game”, it is necessary to point out a very important fact. According to an anonymous source cited by People, Mai Whelan was aware that she would not see a cent of the prize money until the show aired. The reasons for this are still unclear.

Meanwhile, People also details Maia’s plans to spend her money. These include complementing the dress she bought for the Netflix gala, buying a retirement home, sponsoring children’s education and helping the elderly with their basic needs and medical care.

Mai Whelan is currently 55 years old and has positioned herself in the public eye for the first time in her life since winning the reality show in question.

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