'An absolute joke' — Fans shocked by Musa Motha not winning 'Britain's Got Talent'

He may not have been crowned Britain's Got Talent champion, but South African dancer Musa Motha won over audiences worldwide with his breathtaking performance in Sunday night's finale.

The amputee, who lost his leg after being diagnosed with cancer, made history last week when he achieved the show’s first-ever group golden buzzer.

He competed in the final against singer Amy Lou, comedic dancer Viggo Venn, singer Olivia Lynes, Ugandan dancers Ghetto Kids, singer Travis George, singer Malakai Bayoh, acrobats Duo Odyssey, magician Cillian O'Connor and dancer Lillianna Clifton.

He was reportedly the bookies' favourite but failed to make the top three. The act with the most votes on the night is declared the winner of the competition.

Motha gave it his all on the night, in a stunning performance of light and darkness. His performance drew on themes of struggles, support and victory.

It earned him a standing ovation from the audience and judges, as thunderous cheers could be heard across the venue.

While he may not have got the most votes on the show, social media was flooded with support for Motha.

Here is a look at some of the reactions:

Never watching Britains got talent again. Musa Motha should have won. Then the 14 year old boy singing. Then the ghetto kids. What is wrong with our country 🧐🤯 Vigo Ven even being in the top 3 is a joke. How is that talent in any way shape or form? #BritainsGotTalent
— Sophie Bruyea (@sophiebruyea) June 4, 2023

I can’t be the only one who thinks Musa isn’t that good. #BritainsGotTalent
— Cara (@InceCara) May 29, 2023

I find it absolutely disgusting that some idiotic act won compared to someone like #musamotha
What a brain-dead nation we live in.
Someone like musa ACTUALLY deserved to win. He made a massive difference to people and gave people hope and happiness#BritainsGotTalent
— 🦋🦋Lara🦋🦋 (@laraddev95) June 4, 2023

Musa missing out in top 3 is nuts #BritainsGotTalent
— Hilmy Lightning Shawwal (@shawwal_96) June 4, 2023

I don't get this type of dance Musa is doing. Just looks like he's flapping his arm and jumping around. #BGT #BritainsGotTalent
— Craig ⒸⓉ (@CtTweets08) June 4, 2023

Beautiful! Such an emotional & talented dancer. Well done Musa 👏 He really puts ability into disability.#BritainsGotTalent
— IanEccles (@Spinkzilla) June 4, 2023

Game on for Viggo IMO, underwhelming from Musa. Viggo's odds are value right now. #BGT #BritainsGotTalent
— Dan @ TellyStats.com: #Strictly (@TellyStats) June 4, 2023

How has Musa not won Britains Got Talent 😳😩🤯 I’m actually shocked at how the bottom 3 turned out… MADNESS 😐
— C o r a l (@coralaimeexx) June 4, 2023

I don’t know if any of my followers watch Britain’s Got Talent or not, but anyway…

How Malakai Bayoh & Musa Motha didn’t even get into the top 3 there is an absolute joke.

Used to love this show when I was younger, now it’s just becoming a joke 😒#BritainsGotTalent #BGT pic.twitter.com/rNMwqOzqnq
— ADW FC (@ADW_FC) June 4, 2023

Musa didn't even get into the top 3!? And then Vigo won... he was funny but oh my gosh I feel disappointed. Leliana is my winner! #BGT #bgt2023 #britainsgottalent pic.twitter.com/haTxYqTJvH
— ShannonMx (@MinShannon10) June 4, 2023