Backstreet Boys recreate iconic Brooklyn Nine Nine scene

Kylie Kelce delivered a nostalgic surprise for television and music fans alike after teaming up with the Backstreet Boys to recreate one of the most memorable scenes from Brooklyn Nine Nine. The promotional video, shared ahead of a new episode of her Not Gonna Lie podcast, quickly gained attention online as viewers praised the unexpected crossover between the beloved sitcom and one of pop music's biggest groups.

The clip faithfully recreates the show's famous cold open built around the Backstreet Boys hit "I Want It That Way". In the original Brooklyn Nine Nine scene, Detective Jake Peralta, played by Andy Samberg, asks a group of suspects to sing the song in an effort to identify a criminal. The sequence became one of the comedy series' most celebrated moments and has remained widely shared across social media since it first aired.

For the new version, Kelce stepped into the role inspired by Peralta, while AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell took on the parts originally performed by the singing suspects. The band enthusiastically recreated the familiar performance, delivering the same playful energy that made the television moment an enduring fan favourite.

Social media users responded enthusiastically within hours of the clip being posted. Many praised the recreation for staying true to the original comedy scene while adding the unique appeal of featuring the real Backstreet Boys. Fans described the collaboration as a dream pairing for people who grew up during the 1990s and early 2000s, with many saying the crossover perfectly blended nostalgia for both the chart topping group and the hit sitcom.

Among the many reactions, viewers joked that the video justified their internet subscription, while others predicted that 1990s music fans would flood social media once the full episode became available. The official Brooklyn Nine Nine Instagram account also acknowledged the tribute by commenting with the sitcom's well known phrase, "cool cool cool cool cool", delighting followers who recognised the reference.

The Backstreet Boys continue to enjoy lasting popularity decades after becoming one of the world's biggest pop acts. Songs such as "I Want It That Way", released in 1999 on the album Millennium, remain staples of popular culture and are frequently referenced in television, film and online trends. The track's appearance in Brooklyn Nine Nine introduced it to another generation of viewers, helping cement the comedy sequence as one of the series' defining moments.

Kelce, meanwhile, has steadily expanded the reach of Not Gonna Lie by combining celebrity interviews with light hearted conversations and viral promotional content. Inviting the Backstreet Boys to recreate such an iconic television scene proved to be an effective way to build anticipation for the episode while celebrating a memorable piece of pop culture history.