Starstruck viewers were unimpressed after tonight's premiere.
The brand new ITV singing competition is hosted by Olly Murs and sees four teams of contestants perform as their musical heroes for the night.
The routines are judged by a panel that includes Beverley Knight, Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and Jason Manford.
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A team of contestants on Saturday's programme performed renditions of classic songs by famous musicians such as Freddie Mercury, Marvin Gaye, Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga.
The Freddie Mercury team were crowned the winners of tonight's first episode with one contestant progressing to the final.
However, viewers of the show took to Twitter to slam the show over its similarities to 1990s show Stars in Their Eyes.
Amy said: "So they're dressing up as famous singers? So basically a rip off stars in their eyes?"
Sarah commented : "And tonight Matthew I’m going to be a rip off of Stars In Their Eyes. I bet there’s a Cher, there’s always a Cher!"
Melissa posted: "Rip off of stars in their eyes…"
Samantha said: "In summary #Starstruck is the reason why our televisions have off buttons!"
Elysia added: "Starstruck is feeling like a knock off version of Stars in Their Eyes. PLEASE, BRING BACK STARS IN THEIR EYE"
Chris said: "PLEASE @ITV IM BEGGING YOU NOT TO SHOW #STARSTRUCK NEXT WEEK... MY EARS AND EYES CANNOT TAKE ANY MORE PAIN"
However, other viewers were fans of the show and are looking forward to next week's episode.
Laura said: "New favourite TV programme #Starstruck Don’t judge me"
Helen added: "oh god! #starstruck is just brilliant!!!!!"
Ben commented: "So #Starstruck was actually a lot of fun! I’m so glad Rob won. He literally sounded EXACTLY like Freddy Mercury!"
Pat posted : "Absolutely loved #Starstruck tonight @adamlambert has a voice beyond phenomenal with charisma to match, a pleasure to watch"
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