British viewers were divided over the Michael Jackson documentary as the explosive claims against the King of Pop were aired in the UK for the first time.
Many TV viewers reacted with disgust as two men accused Jackson of abusing them as children, voicing support for the two alleged victims as they relived their 'pain and trauma'.
However others leaped to the singer's defence and said it was a 'shame we can't hear Michael's side of the story' after he died in 2009.
The first half of Leaving Neverland aired on Channel 4 on Wednesday night, with part two due to be broadcast on Thursday night. It has already been shown in the US.
The first half of Leaving Neverland aired on Channel 4 on Wednesday night, in which Jimmy Safechuck (left) and Wade Robson (right) alleged that Michael Jackson abused them
Many viewers were moved by the testimony of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who allege that they were sexually abused by the King of Pop.
One user called Millie said: 'My heart breaks for these guys. They were so overjoyed and happy to meet this megastar - their idol and he abused them in return.
'You can hear the pain and trauma in their voices when they're recalling what happened.'
Caleb Staples said: ''I don't know if I believe the victims in Leaving Neverland but if what they're saying is true by heart goes out to them.'
Rayanne Rodier said: 'I am so impressed by the courage of James Safechuck and Wade Robson. It breaks my heart to see how they are struggling with what happened to them.'
Many users watching the documentary as it aired in the UK for the first time took to Twitter to voice their support for the two men who allege that Jackson sexually abused them
Another user said: 'Watching part one of the Leaving Neverland doc and my heart is literally shattered for these men.'
However fans of Michael Jackson were more skeptical of the claims against him, which have provoked a fierce reaction from the singer's family.
One user said: 'It's such a shame that we can't hear Michael's side of the story and we never will.'
JReg said: 'I'm only 30 minutes into this documentary but it's a shame Michael Jackson is dead because I'd love to hear what he had to say about it.'
Another user called Rob said: 'However terrible the things he did are, they don't detract from the quality of the music he made.'
Steve M wrote: 'Nothing would stop me listening to Michael Jackson's music and this hash of a documentary with badly acted 'victims' certainly won't.'
Other users leaped to Michael Jackson's defence, saying it was a shame he was no longer alive to defend himself against the accusations
Christopher Wade said: 'Massive fan of Michael Jackson. Don't want to believe it, so not going to.'
Another commenter called Ashley said: 'Nothing was any more proven in Leaving Neverland than it was in any of the old court cases. So don't let this documentary taint Michael's genius music.'
Mr Safechuck was 10 years old when he met Jackson in 1986 on the set of a Pepsi advert.
He alleges that Jackson, who throughout his life denied any allegations of sexually abusing children, showered him with gifts while grooming both him and his family.
Mr Robson, an Australian, was five when he first met Jackson after winning a dance competition in Brisbane. He alleges similar abuse.
In the wake of Leaving Neverland, there have been reports of radio stations dropping Jackson's music from their playlists, while some fans on social media have said they are boycotting the star.
Michael Jackson fans stage a protest outside the headquarters of Channel 4 on Horseferry Road, London, on Wednesday ahead of the airing of the documentary Leaving Neverland
Jackson's estate wrote to Channel 4 last month claiming the documentary violates the network's programming guidelines.
The family has denounced Leaving Neverland, saying: 'Michael always turned the other cheek, and we have always turned the other cheek when people have gone after members of our family — that is the Jackson way.
'But we can't just stand by while this public lynching goes on…. Michael is not here to defend himself, otherwise these allegations would not have been made.'
The family points out that Jackson was subjected to a thorough investigation which included a surprise raid of his home, the Neverland Ranch, but was still acquitted at his criminal trial in 2005, in a case involving another young man.
Mr Robson testified at that trial, saying he had slept in Jackson's room many times, but that Jackson had never molested him.
Mr Safechuck made similar statements to investigators as a boy.
Both men filed lawsuits in 2013 saying stress and trauma had forced them to face the truth and admit they were sexually abused.
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It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.
Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.
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