Who Is Player 566 in Beast Games & Why Do Fans ‘Hate’ Him?

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The buzz surrounding Beast Games remains high on various social media platforms. This unique reality game show, masterminded by MrBeast, features grueling physical and mental challenges for numerous contestants. Although every participant aims to perform their best, only one will eventually claim the substantial prize money as the series approaches its finale. Recently, however, a wave of criticism has been directed at Player 566, also known as JC, on social media. Let’s explore who Player 566 is and understand why online users seem to dislike him.

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that there’s been quite a buzz among fans regarding one of the contestants on the show. Let me share with you some key points about their criticisms.

Beast Games’ Player 566 explained

Player 566’s actual name is JC Gallego Iori.

According to his LinkedIn page, Iori completed his education at St. John’s Prep High School and St. John’s University in New York. He began working for JPMorgan Chase Bank as a System Analyst/User Support in 1996. Subsequently, he held the position of Retail Manager at Pacific Sun Tanning. Later, Iori worked as a Customer Service Representative at Washington Mutual and then advanced to be a Team Lead – Senior Claims Specialist at 21st Century Insurance.

As a gamer, I’ve had quite a journey in the professional world too. I’ve held roles like a Claims Adjuster at Explorer, worked in Learning & Development, served as QC Manager at Alliance United Insurance Company, and ascended to Senior Team Lead at AAA-The Auto Club Group. Right now, I’m proudly serving dual roles as the Claims CSR Manager and Claims Project & Training Supervisor at Aspire General Insurance.

Regarding the private life of JC Gallego Iori, it’s known that he is married to a partner named Joseph, and together they are proud parents of two boys, Ashton and Preston.

Here’s why fans don’t like Player 566, JC in Beast Games

Supporters found issue with Player 566, also known as JC, within Beast Games because he attempted to solicit a bribe from another competitor in order to make it to the final round. Additionally, numerous individuals considered his actions to be self-centered.

Episode 9 of the reality series showcased the top 10 competitors aiming to make it into the Top 6. In a captivating competition, they were tasked with persuading one another to cast their votes for them. Moreover, participants had the option to employ funds from the Mystery Chest to offer bribes or purchase votes.

As the game progressed, Yessi found herself running low on funds. Just when it seemed she had no other options, JC contacted her to offer $10,000 for a place in the Top 6. Despite her initial inclination, she couldn’t provide that amount. However, fans were not impressed with JC’s actions, as they felt he was asking for a bribe even after taking out $650k from the Black Box in Episode 8. This incident sparked criticism on social media.

In simpler terms, one user commented on X (previously known as Twitter), “User 66 continues to demand $10,000 in bribes even after receiving $650,000 in the last episode, it just disgusts me.” Another user said, “66 is STILL asking for more money. What a greedy person.” On the contrary, others perceived that JC was only on the show to earn money rather than make friends.

Meanwhile, viewers can catch the Beast Games finale on February 13, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video.

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2025-02-08 01:40