McFly enthusiasts were in for a delightful surprise during Saturday night’s episode of The Voice UK, as Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher delivered a captivating rendition of the Backstreet Boys’ hit song, I Want It That Way.
In anticipation of the next contestant’s performance, the duo spontaneously broke into song, leaving fellow coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am and LeAnn Rimes spellbound.
Following their impromptu act, the long-time friends received a roaring applause from the audience before the next performer took to the stage.
Viewers at home were equally captivated and rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their reactions, reports .
One viewer queried: “Where do we start the petition to get @TomFletcher @itsDannyJones, @DougiePoynter and @mcflyharry to release the @mcflymusic version of @thebackstreetboys “I Want It That Way”?! @thevoiceuk #TheVoiceUK.”
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Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher sang an iconic song
Another fan enthused: “I need the @itsDannyJones and @TomFletcher version of I Want it that way released ASAP so I can listen to it on repeat #thevoiceuk.”
A third person wrote: “Errr… @mcflymusic sooo need to release a cover of “I want it that way” now!! #TheVoiceuk #Backstreetboys.”
Another comment read: “I need Tom and Danny’s version of I want it that way on Spotify please and thank you #TheVoiceUK.” While a fifth viewer added: “Loved Danny and Tom singing backstreet boys tonight #TheVoiceUK.”
In a historic first for the show, Tom and Danny became the first pair to share one seat as a duo in the past 13 series.
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Fans proposed a petition for Danny and Tom to release their cover
Danny has previously lent his expertise to The Voice Kids, but this marks his first appearance on the main show.
Joining him as a new addition is American singer LeAnn Rimes, who made her debut this season. Will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones are the stalwarts of the show, having been coaches since its inception, appearing in all 13 series.
The duo first graced the show in 2012, alongside The Script’s lead vocalist Danny O’Donoghue and singing sensation Jessie J.
The Voice UK continues next Saturday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.