Social Media Buzz: Reactions to Liema Pantsi’s Surprising Victory

• Liema Pantsi’s victory on Big Brother Mzansi has sparked significant anger among some viewers who did not foresee her win
• The contestant is currently facing backlash and conspiracy theories regarding the factors that may have influenced her success, particularly her pre-existing fame
• While she has secured the cash prize, it seems that many viewers believe another contestant was more deserving and feel she was unfairly elevated to victory

The outcome of Big Brother Mzansi Contestant Liema Pantsi’s win on March 22, 2026, has led to widespread discontent on social media.

The singer and social media influencer made an impactful return in season five, but not all viewers are happy with her victory.

On X (formerly Twitter), user ChrisExcel102 voiced the anger of many viewers, suggesting that Liema’s win had been predetermined.

“Liema is signed under a record label, African Unite, a record label owned by Millionaires. Other housemates stood no chance.”

According to this user, Liema’s connections within the music industry afforded her an undue edge, enabling her to “buy” victory through massive voting drives that competitors without such resources could not replicate.

Eliminated contestant Dene Jones echoed similar views during her eviction, indicating the challenge newcomers face against competitors with extensive social media followings.

Liema, along with Dube, Mmeli, Fahima, Sipha Lee, Bravo B, and Lerato was given the chance to return to the house for a second attempt at claiming the prize.

ChrisExcel102 characterized Big Brother Mzansi as fundamentally flawed, stating:

“This Big Brother nonsense was fraud from the start, no new beginnings, just pushing a person who already made it.”

Many viewers expressed that they felt the newcomers were unfairly disadvantaged, suggesting the competition is more about attracting ratings than providing a fair opportunity for all participants.

See ChrisExcel102’s post below.

Reactions on social media to Liema Pantsi’s victory

Audiences took to social platforms to share their dissatisfaction with the outcome.

User exile66923 expressed:

“@BBMzansi, do not ever bring back that second chance nonsense again. That was so ridiculous, really.”

Another user, mphoray22 commented:

“I noticed how those housemates were happy when they arrived, but when they saw Liema, most of them changed on their faces. You could see they were disappointed ’cause now the pressure will be high, having to compete with a celebrity.”

User talker987 wrote:

“I said from the start, these returning people had an advantage except for Bravo B.”

l_Samuh added:

“I wonder why Big Brother didn’t just give the R2M away because seems like he wanted to give it to her.”

Others pointed to fellow contestant Thandeka Tshabalala as more deserving of the title, with many insisting she deserved to be the winner.

Mphoent14640133 remarked:

“We all know Thandeka Shabalala deserved to win this.”

MissRebecca_M stated:

“Thandeka should have won.”

malihlex2 expressed:

“Thandeka was the bazozwa main character, I can’t wait to see what’s next for her.”

GhostYamaGhoStt claimed:

“I saw it by that wheel that Thandeka was robbed.”