'AGT: Fantasy League' fans unimpressed by Uganda's Ghetto Kids performance, say they 'aren't a Las Vegas act'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mel B said on the January 22 episode of 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' that Ghetto Kids went viral after participating on 'Britain's Got Talent' Season 16 and are extremely popular on TikTok. Despite the subsequent recognition, viewers regarded the group's performance to be "nothing special" after the Monday night episode.
The dancers are children from a Ugandan orphanage. They ultimately encountered the king of their native land.
THAT’S how you do it!!! Beautifully done @ghettokidstfug 👏👏👏 #AGT pic.twitter.com/4q4yBXHMLs
— Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) January 23, 2024
They are inexperienced, yet they are full of enthusiasm and excitement when they enter the stage. HUGE SMILES.
Howie Mandel has followed them on social media. "You always put a smile on my face."
Heidi Klum stated, "All of you are absolutely adorable." Simon Cowell called them, "Just brilliant."
On X, viewers wrote, "That was cute. Dunno if it's enough to go on though." While another user chimed in, "never have i ever have been gagged at kids dancing ….."
That was cute.
— Allie Bish (@AllieIsBatman18) January 23, 2024
Dunno if it's enough to go on though. #AGT
never have i ever have been gagged at kids dancing …..
— Taylor’s Live-Tweet Account! 🍉 (@tayquack_LT) January 23, 2024
[#AGTFantasyLeague #AGT]
One viewer even pointed out, "I mean just the shortest performances ever right now. Am I missing something or do these feel like montages?" A fourth person wrote, "Okay they're cute but they're nothing that special, they're certainly not a Las Vegas act."
I mean just the shortest performances ever right now. Am I missing something or do these feel like montages? #AGT
— AGTCommenter 🏆🏆 (@AGTCommenter) January 23, 2024
Okay they're cute but they're nothing that special, they're certainly not a Las Vegas act.
— Vibrani (@VibraniNora) January 23, 2024
On Instagram, fans even blamed the way the dance was shot, writing, "The camera panning made it difficult to see their actual dance and performance. I think it’s why a lot of dances groups don’t move on, the camera needs to stop panning to the audience and let viewers see the full dance."
What age is the 'AGT: Fantasy League' dance group Ghetto Kids?
The Ghetto Kids is a dancing company made up of youngsters aged five to thirteen who grow up in a Ugandan childcare institution. The youngsters advanced to the final after delivering thrilling performances that showcased their personalities and amazing dancing.
Are the 'AGT: Fantasy League' dance group Ghetto Kids orphans?
The Ghetto Kids group was organized by the Inspire Ghetto Kids Foundation, a charity founded by Kavuma Dauda, a Ugandan volunteer who rescued the children from the Katwe slum in Kampala. "I have 30 kids that I'm taking care of," he remarked on the show.
"Some are orphans."
Which of the 'AGT: Fantasy League's Ghetto Kids died?
Alex Bambi, a member of Ghetto Kids, died in 2015 as a result of a bicycle accident; he was part of the group's first generation.
@ghettokids_tfug256 In God's hands you rest, in our Hearts you live forever! "Rest in Peace Alex" 💔🙏 - We always pray and remember our big Brother "ALEX" who passed on in 2015 after a bicycle accident, he was one of the first generation group from Ghetto Kids. - #inspireghettokids #ghettokids #RiPAlex #Love #MakingLifeBetterthroughDance ♬ original sound - Triplets Ghetto Kids
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