Britain’s Got Talent 2015: behind-the-scenes on the first day of auditions

Britain’s Got Talent 2015 springs into action today as the judges arrive in Edinburgh for the first day of live auditions, with the usual opera singers and dancing dogs expected to grace the stage.

It’s series nine and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams are back. All four are ready to get hitting those buzzers: red if they’re not keen and want the act to exit stage left, and gold if they’re super impressed. Yep, the Golden Buzzer is back. With one press apiece, the judges can choose to shower an act in gold ticker tape, thereby giving them their backing and a free pass straight through to this year’s live semi-finals.

Up and at ’em, everyone’s favourite presenting duo is ready

Morning. It's day 1 of @BGT auditions 2015! Excited to be kicking off in Scotland and to see what we'll find this year. D #BGT

— antanddec (@antanddec) January 19, 2015

They’ll all get their chance to take to this very stage

The stage is set… *excited face* #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/TkfH02KgFc

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

Pssst, look – it’s Ant and Dec’s dressing room

.@antanddec We said we'd see you later, boys… #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/Xh7137JEGU

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

The buzzers are shined up real nice

GOOD NEWS: The Golden Buzzer's back. BAD NEWS: There are still four Red Buzzers too! #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/AFbdhSARDe

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

The red, blue and white carpet is in place

Our first Judge is nearly here and the red, white and blue carpet is ready. #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/kEeEyElhUz

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

David Walliams has arrived and is wearing a kilt

It's Simon's 2nd favourite boy and OF COURSE he's wearing a kilt, it's @davidwalliams!! #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/w26Ozkr6YG

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

Amanda Holden looking sensational in red

Looking as gorgeous as ever, it's @Amanda_Holden!! #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/Fdj7T1u2qx

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

Here’s Alesha…

Looking RIDICULOUSLY glam, it's @AleshaOfficial!! #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/1cllNEAVlg

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

And the boss himself, Mr Simon Cowell

Here he is, it's the boss: it's @SimonCowell!! #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/qw3VSWtx7k

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

Let the auditions begin…

OK, the first set of auditions are about to start. Good luck, Scotland!! ? #BGT2015

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

Annnnd they’re off

Everyone in position? Good, let's get this party started!! #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/vw8FMB4Rz6

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

Look who’s side of stage…

What do you think of the auditions so far, @antanddec? #BGT2015 pic.twitter.com/Jtfyb5EvTd

— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) January 19, 2015

Don’t forget to keep up to date with the day’s action as it unfolds here