Jess Robinson proved that an impressionist act can be far more than a collection of familiar accents when she took the Britain’s Got Talent stage and stunned the judges with a string of remarkably accurate singing impressions.

Appearing in the opening episode of the 2017 series on ITV, Robinson quickly set herself apart from the typical impressionist performance. Instead of simply mimicking celebrities’ voices and mannerisms, she recreated their singing styles while showcasing an impressive vocal range of her own.

By the end of the audition, she had earned a standing ovation from the judges and four unanimous “yes” votes.

From Shirley Bassey to Britney Spears

Robinson opened her performance with an uncanny impression of Shirley Bassey singing “Goldfinger”.

Without breaking momentum, she then shifted into a powerful rendition of “The Sound of Music”, demonstrating how easily she could move between dramatically different vocal styles.

Next came Britney Spears’ “I’m Not a Girl”, giving the performance another completely different sound.

Robinson briefly stepped away from singing impressions to deliver an impersonation of Sharon Osborne, before returning to music for the finale.

She closed the audition with the rousing ending of Cabaret, hitting the song’s demanding high notes and bringing the performance to a spectacular finish.

Viewers were immediately impressed

The reaction was just as enthusiastic online.

Many viewers praised Robinson’s ability to switch between voices so seamlessly, with some suggesting that she had the potential to go all the way and win the competition.

Others felt her natural singing voice was so strong that she could succeed even without the impressions.

The audition also sparked a more unexpected discussion on social media. Some viewers questioned Robinson’s previous professional experience and the fact that she already had a verified Twitter account, arguing that contestants with professional backgrounds should not appear on the show.

But those criticisms were overshadowed by the overwhelmingly positive response to her audition.

Robinson had managed to take a familiar talent-show format and turn it into something considerably more impressive: a rapid-fire showcase of famous voices combined with genuine vocal ability.

Her standing ovation and four yeses from the judges sent her through in the competition, while viewers were left wondering just how many more voices she could produce.