Three participants on a Squid Game-style game show were taken to the hospital.

It has been reported that three contestants participating in a new ITV program have been rushed to the hospital. This program, inspired by the popular show Squid Game, features 100 players competing in various challenges to avoid elimination. One of these challenges involved searching for chopsticks in a 20ft pile of hay, but things took a chaotic turn when some contestants needed urgent medical attention.

According to sources, three players had an allergic reaction and were treated at the scene. One of them even fainted in the bathroom after the challenge, suffering a head injury. Thankfully, no one had any serious injuries and there was a medic present during the game to assist anyone in need. The game was deemed low-risk after a thorough risk assessment was conducted beforehand.

However, filming for the program has been temporarily suspended and is set to resume later this week. The show, titled "99 to Beat", is hosted by brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas and has already been a hit in other European countries. The premise of the game is simple - 100 contestants compete in a series of challenges and the last person standing wins a cash prize. But there's one rule - don't come in last place.

A spokesperson for the South Central Ambulance Service confirmed that they were called to the scene and took three patients to the hospital for non-life threatening issues. Others were assessed on site but did not require hospital treatment. The majority of patients were experiencing breathing difficulties, likely due to the large amount of hay bales used during filming. A spokesperson for the production company assured that the safety and well-being of contestants is their top priority and they have strict health and safety protocols in place.

This is not the first time a show similar to Squid Game has faced safety concerns. Ahead of the release of "Squid Game: The Challenge" on Netflix, there were reports of serious injuries on set. However, these claims were denied by the streaming platform and the production companies involved. It was later revealed that three players had minor medical conditions, but medics were present on set at all times.

In the end, contestant Mai, also known as Player 287, emerged as the winner of the $4.56 million jackpot after enduring 16 days of physically and mentally challenging tasks. The Agency has reached out to ITV for comment on the matter. For those interested, "Squid Game: The Challenge" is now available to watch on Netflix. If you have a story to share, you can contact the The Agency entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting their website.

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