Pakistan’s Got Talent has been facing backlash on social media over the recent episode in which the male performers wearing women clothing.

Karachi-based contestant Yousha Hussain, a male belly dancer, appeared on the Geo Entertainment show in makeup, jewellery and feminine clothing before performing to the drama OST “Jey Deyo Ijazat Tey”.

The performance quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions from social media users. Some critics accused the program of promoting LGBTQ-related themes and questioned the appropriateness of the performance for mainstream television in Pakistan.

The episode has triggered a broader online discussion about gender expression, cultural values and the boundaries of televised entertainment in Pakistan.

Several users criticized the show’s producers and broadcaster, while others urged viewers to appreciate the performance as an artistic act rather than attach broader social or political interpretations to it.

Here’s how the netizens reacted;