Was Glass Bridge rigged in ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’? Fans suspect Netflix show’s producers ‘manipulated’ eliminations at crucial stage

Viewers argued that every glass panel appeared equally treacherous, making it suspicious when certain players consistently faced less hazardous paths
UPDATED NOV 30, 2023
'Squid Game: The Challenge' was dubbed as a 'dumb show' by some viewers (Instagram/@squidgamenetflix)
'Squid Game: The Challenge' was dubbed as a 'dumb show' by some viewers (Instagram/@squidgamenetflix)

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Fans delved into their conspiracy theories, convinced that the 'Squid Game The Challenge' was rigged for a variety of reasons.

First off, the unpredictability of the challenges, particularly the glass game, seemed too perfect to be random.

Viewers argued that every glass panel appeared equally treacherous, making it suspicious when certain players consistently faced less hazardous paths.

The timing of eliminations also fueled suspicions.

Some fans believed that producers strategically orchestrated eliminations to keep the narrative tense and unpredictable, rather than relying on genuine outcomes based on player choices and luck.

Most importantly, fans thought that the glass challenge was more than just a game – it was a meticulously crafted and potentially rigged game.

 "Yup! The producers have the possibility to completely control," a user wrote on Reddit

"If the glass bridge was rigged, Trey ain't dying. They pretty much killed off most of their main characters on the bridge," wrote another. 

"After hearing how some players still got kicked out of the game after finishing red light green light and how some still survived after their dalgona broke. I think this game wouldn't be an exception," added one user. 

"It's just weird how if they did rig the game, they should've kept 301 and TJ around longer. So many of those people who crossed the bridge were pure randoms," mentioned another. 

Fans call ‘Glass Challenge’ the easiest game to rig

Viewers were buzzing with conspiracy theories, convinced that the glass challenge in 'Squid Game: The Challenge' was a rigged spectacle.

They claimed the producers had the ultimate power, selecting who advanced to the next level. According to the whispers, it was the easiest challenge to manipulate.

Fans argued that every glass panel seemed capable of dropping someone, and the producers, like puppet masters, controlled the outcome with a mysterious button, ensuring certain players moved forward while leaving others shattered.

Fans left disappointed seeing there was no 'Squid Game' Season 2 (Netflix)
Fans left disappointed seeing there was no 'Squid Game' Season 2 (Netflix)

Captain TJ eliminated first in the Glass Challenge 

Captain TJ exuded confidence in the game, expressing a determination to fight until the last second for victory.

His intense focus on winning was evident to everyone.

However, the shockwave hit when he unexpectedly lost the glass challenge.

Many, who hadn't anticipated his elimination, were left wide-eyed and surprised by his sudden exit from the game.

TJ gets eliminated (Netflix/ Squid Game The Challenge)
TJ was eliminated from the challenge (Netflix/ Squid Game The Challenge)

Eliminated contestants claim some games were ‘rigged and scripted’

In a Rolling Stone article, ousted players spilled the tea on their 'Squid Game' journey, claiming the competition was rigged and the conditions were downright unsafe.

Despite Netflix denying the allegations, it's only fueled more interest in the show.

According to contestants who spoke to Variety, they endured the infamous "Red light, green light" game in freezing temperatures for over seven hours, witnessing people collapse.

One participant anonymously quipped, "This isn't a Bear Grylls survival show. If they had warned us about the deep freeze, none of us would've signed up for this."

'Squid Game: The Challenge' was filmed in the United Kingdom (YouTube/Netflix)
'Squid Game: The Challenge' was filmed in the United Kingdom (YouTube/Netflix)
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