BBC One 6.15pm – 7.35pm

The show launched live from the new Academy at Tower Bridge with Pat & Cat striding into an electrically charged studio where an audience of supporters and fans were ready for some singing from the familiar circle of fear stage. On the viewers right hand side Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood joined Operatic diva Lesley Garrett and head teacher Richard Park on the judging panel which will be in place for every show of this series, guest judges will join on certain nights. While placed on the viewers left were vocal coaches Carrie and David Grant, relegated from the judging positions they held during the 2003 series of this talent show to mere tutors. Personal tutor Jeremy Milnes and fitness coach and choreographer Kevin Adams were up on the back balcony watching the show as audience members. The thirteen celebrities were then introduced on stage and took their place on the left of the performance area behind the Grants. First up to sing was: Kim