Netflix's Squid Game The Challenge Winner Mai Whelan Yet To Receive $4.56 Million Prize: 'Show Me The Money'

Netflix's Squid Game The Challenge winner Mai Whelan is still awaiting her staggering prize money of $4.56 million. In February this year, the 55-year-old beat as many as 455 contestants on the really series to emerge victorious. However, she has not received the cash prize yet. The show started streaming on November 22.

Mai Whelan opens up

In a recent interview, Mai Whelan opened up about not receiving the prize money yet. She said, “I feel like Tom Cruise in Jerry McGuire... Show me the money.” Further, she spilled the beans on her post-victory spending spree. Treating herself to a glamorous Squid Game gala night, she donned a chic black Ralph Lauren dress, paired with Jimmy Choo shoes, and flaunted a stylish short haircut. Despite some lingering buyer's remorse, Mai Whelan asserted, "I think it’s well deserved."

Mai Whelan also revealed that she intends to explore retirement home options. Despite being content with her current waterside residence, she hinted at a potential relocation. "I’m thinking about a retirement home somewhere. We don’t know where yet, and we are happy with where we are. We live on the water. It’s very peaceful."

Beyond personal indulgences, Mai Whelan expressed her commitment to philanthropy. She pledged to contribute to causes close to her heart, including charities for the underprivileged, wildlife, and climate change. However, she clarified that sharing the wealth with her former competitors is off the table, adhering to contractual obligations.

Responding to Mai Whelan's claims of a 10-month delay in receiving her prize money, insiders shed light on the payment plan intricacies. According to sources, the delay was within the parameters of the show's payment schedule, and Mai Whelan is poised to receive her winnings as the show airs.

Mai Whelan's journey to victory reached its pinnacle when she outplayed fellow contestant Phill Cain in a game of rock, paper, scissors. The thrilling finale, which aired on December 6, left fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming second season.