Mr. Beast is linked to several investors linked to buy TikTok and reports say he is now officially in the running.

MrBeast, a prominent YouTuber, is exploring potential purchase of TikTok, amidst discussions with various interested buyers. His role is expected to be operational rather than financial. TikTok has two months to secure a buyer or face a potential ban in the US.

After the bipartisan TikTok law was signed by former President Joe Biden in April, ByteDance said it did not have plans to sell the platform and fought the statute in court for months. China also rebuked Washington over the divestment push, though more recently it appears to be softening its stance.