The talent contest returned to ITV tonight and viewers were left distracted just a few minutes in
Samantha King Content Editor
19:24, 28 Feb 2026
The new episode showcased auditions from Blackpool(Image: ITV)
Britain’s Got Talent returned to TV screens tonight (February 28) with a brand new episode spotlighting auditions from the seaside town of Blackpool.
However, just minutes in to the show viewers were left saying the exact same thing following the opening act’s performance. Bournemouth-based boyband SOS opened the episode with their rendition of the Backstreet Boys’ hit, Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).
Their hard rock version of the song immediately won over the audience and the group won four yes votes from judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and KSI, who was made a permanent addition to the judging panel this year.
Viewers at home were also left impressed, with many flooding social media with their thoughts on the group. “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,” gushed one ITV viewer.
Boyband SOS won over the hearts of viewers at home(Image: ITV)
“Oh yeah my vibe,” another penned, while a third remarked: “SOS- fantastic audition that’s how how you do it!” Another fan, full of praise for the group, added: “Backstreet Boys and Rock. That’s right up my street.”
The alt-rock group are made up of lead singer Josh Vaughan, Sparxx Jenkins, Ash Jenkins and Josh Rose. The group announced to their followers they would be appearing on the show earlier today, posting on their social media pages: “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.”
Fans were full of praise for the opening act(Image: ITV)
Their followers were quick to flood their post with well-wishes with one writing: “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.”
A second follower penned: “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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