The winner of “Squid Sport: The Problem” is inching nearer to lastly seeing her $4.56M payday, however by the phrases of her contract … TMZ has discovered she’s nonetheless gotta play the ready sport.
Sources inform TMZ … present champ Mai Whelan — who just lately stated her winnings from the Netflix collection have but to hit her checking account — signed a contract alongside all different contestants that said the jackpot can be disbursed 30 days after the finale aired.
The finale aired December 6, so 30 days later can be Friday, January 5, 2024 — so Mai will not get these tens of millions till subsequent 12 months.
Principally, Mai knew all alongside she’d have to attend some time for the massive bucks to roll in … ‘trigger the contract she signed knowledgeable her concerning the fee plan.
When she revealed final week she nonetheless hadn’t seen a dime … everybody took it as her complaining — however with the total context of her contract, it is extra seemingly she was reminding producers the clock’s ticking!
We’re additionally advised it is unclear if she’ll obtain the cash as a lump sum or in increments.
Regardless of not receiving the dough, Mai — who escaped Vietnam as a younger woman through the communist regime — has already splurged on some luxe gadgets reminiscent of Jimmy Choo footwear and a Ralph Lauren gown.
Though, when the examine does come by means of, Mai says she’ll be spending it extra responsibly … on a retirement residence, and donating to charity.
