(L-R) Richard, Michael, Matt, Thomas and Jamie of Collabro perform during their Britain’s Got Talent audition (Picture: ITV)

Operatic boyband Collabro affirmed themselves as the early favourites to win Britain’s Got Talent after wowing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams with their first audition.

Not only did they go down a storm with the panel, they also found themselves trending on Twitter after their audition aired on Saturday night. But who exactly are they, where did they come from and what are they like? Brush up on your Collabro knowledge with our 15 must-know facts:

1. They’re a five-piece band consisting of Richard, Michael, Matt, Thomas and Jamie


2. This is their Twitter handle: @CollabroWorld (inspired by X Factor alumnus @UnionJWorld, perhaps?)



3. Want to follow the boys individually as well?:

4. Just as One Direction have ‘Directioners’, they have ‘Collaborators’:

5. When they’re not practicing lyrics, they all have day jobs

Richard is a labourer, Michael a sales assistant in a petrol garage, Matt a kitchen salesman, Thomas works in a Japanese restaurant and Jamie works in a hospital

6. They had been together for a grand total of one month before their audition

7. They’ve already got some famous friends in their phone books. Jamie is pals with Jade from Little Mix:

Very proud to see a friend of mine @JamieCollabro go through on #BGT tonight, well deserved! Lets support him! #watchthisspace Xxjadexx — Little Mix (@LittleMix) April 12, 2014

8. Matt knows some famous faces too. Here he is with Max George:

The wanted at the O2 pic.twitter.com/7cnWcFVQTZ — Matt_Collabro (@MattCollabro) March 28, 2014

And look, it’s Matt and Amy Willerton too:

The wanted at the O2 pic.twitter.com/GfZc0CSbVU — Matt_Collabro (@MattCollabro) March 28, 2014

9. This is what they looked like post-BGT audition, post-future worldwide fame:

10. They’re so fame-savvy, they already have an official Facebook page

11. Where did their name come from?:

You see, they’re called Collabro because it’s a collaboration and they’re like brothers. Genius. #BGT — Britain's Got Talent (@GotTalent) April 12, 2014

12. They’re a little bit addicted to #selfies:

Hey guys. Thanks for all the support. I can't keep up with all the tweets. You're all seriously amazing :D pic.twitter.com/GIepTjFlIW — Thomas Collabro (@ThomasCollabro) April 12, 2014

Hey Collaborators! On my way from a great weekend in London! What are you up to? Pictures please :) #SundaySelfie pic.twitter.com/4tc2Ta4k1b — Michael Collabro (@MichaelCollabro) March 2, 2014

13. They auditioned with Les Miserables track Stars:

14. They’re, like, already a proper boyband with tattoos and everything:

Had a few people wanting to see the tattoo on my arm…here it is :) x pic.twitter.com/zkrQxre44G — Matt_Collabro (@MattCollabro) April 12, 2014

15. As if they weren’t already hot enough, they’re also good with kids. Swoon…

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Britain’s Got Talent continues on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1.