Britain's Got Talent made its return to television screens this evening (February 28) with a fresh episode featuring auditions from the coastal resort of Blackpool.

Yet within moments of the programme starting, viewers found themselves making identical observations following the opening performance.

Bournemouth boyband SOS kicked off proceedings with their take on the Backstreet Boys' classic, Everybody (Backstreet's Back).

Their heavy rock interpretation of the track instantly captivated the crowd and secured four yes votes from judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and KSI, who became a permanent member of the judging panel this series.

Home viewers were equally impressed, with countless people taking to social media to share their reactions to the band.

"A great start to the show - this is right up my street. We don't get many rock bands on #BGTand I love this version of the song they performed. I enjoyed the performance," one ITV viewer enthused.

"Oh yeah my vibe," another wrote, whilst a third commented: "SOS- fantastic audition that's how how you do it!"

A further fan, heaping praise on the band, said: "Backstreet Boys and Rock. That's right up my street," reports the Mirror.

The alternative rock outfit comprises lead vocalist Josh Vaughan, Sparxx Jenkins, Ash Jenkins and Josh Rose. Earlier today, the band revealed to their followers they would be featuring on the programme, sharing on their social media accounts: "Huge news. We are buzzing to finally announce that your boys will be ON THE TELLY.

"Tune in to Britain's Got Talent tonight at 7pm on @itv and @itvxofficial to see if we can rock the judges world."

Their followers swiftly inundated their post with messages of support, with one stating: "We can't wait to watch you we've followed you on your journey. You've always been great performers with great talent. Good luck we will be glued to your performance tonight along with the rest of your many fans."

Another follower wrote: ""Good luck guys you show them and Simon Cowell you can rock the roof of that place and proof to the judges that you've got what takes to beat all the other acts. I've been following you guys for years and i believe in you guys your gonna rock that night away."

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