Dan Saltman tore into ExtraEmily on the AnythingElse podcast over her involvement with a reality show project that has since disappeared from the internet.
One clip circulating online shows Dan arguing that ExtraEmily “doesn’t get to play dumb” about promoting what viewers quickly flagged as suspicious. His point centers on accountability. When you attach your name to something that could cost your audience money, you can’t claim ignorance after the fact.
The controversy surrounds a fan reality show that promised absurdly high $20m. The project operated like a paid raffle where fans could buy entries to compete.
Here’s where things got sketchy. The website reportedly featured fake sponsors, inconsistent address information, and questionable rules. Users claim they could purchase unlimited entries with no refund policy. Then the entire online presence vanished. Website gone. Promotional materials scrubbed. Money presumably kept.
ExtraEmily wasn’t the only creator involved. Esfand, Knut, Yvonne, and the Botez sisters also promoted or mentioned the project. According to community reports, the opportunity came through talent agency Mythic and was pitched to creators as an Amazon Prime-backed show.
ExtraEmily has reportedly stated she’s under NDA and limited in what she can discuss. She claims the project was presented as legitimate through official channels. Some viewers note she distanced herself once red flags emerged and never heavily promoted it on stream.
MoistCr1TiKaL covered the situation in a video, and the timing of the website’s disappearance roughly coincided with increased scrutiny from larger creators.
The structure itself raised alarm bells for anyone familiar with sweepstakes law. Combining paid entry with chance and prizes can classify as an illegal lottery in many jurisdictions. Legitimate competitions typically offer free entry methods and transparent official rules backed by established entities.
The Mythic connection adds another layer. Creators often rely on talent agencies to vet opportunities. But the public-facing responsibility still lands on the person doing the promoting. Agency involvement doesn’t shield you from negative reaction when things go wrong.
