Sydnie Christmas Crowned Winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024
After weeks of breathtaking performances, Sydnie Christmas has officially been crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024 — a fitting finale to a journey filled with heart, hope, and a dream that refused to die.
“The reason I auditioned for BGT was to give it kind of one last shot at my career,” Sydnie shared before her audition. “I’m getting older now, and I thought, right — let’s just see what happens.”
For years, Sydnie had balanced her love for performing with what she called “a muggle job,” fighting for auditions and chasing opportunities that often felt just out of reach. “The industry is so difficult,” she admitted. “You’re trying to get days off to audition, hoping for a yes. It’s not sustainable, but you keep going because you love it.”
Her Golden Moment
When Sydnie first walked onstage to audition, her nerves were palpable. “It hit me right before I went on — I’m going out there as Sydnie Christmas. Not a character. That was terrifying,” she said. But the moment she began to sing “Tomorrow” from Annie, everything changed.
The judges and audience were instantly captivated. As the final note echoed, the crowd rose to its feet — and then Amanda Holden pressed the Golden Buzzer. Gold confetti rained from above, marking the start of Sydnie’s incredible journey.
“It was unbelievable — like a slap in the face. No turning back now,” Sydnie recalled. “When Amanda hit the buzzer, it was like a shot of emotion. I just wanted to jump up and down. I couldn’t believe my luck.”
Winning Hearts and Standing Ovations
Throughout the competition, Sydnie continued to mesmerize audiences with her raw emotion and soaring vocals. Her rendition of “My Way” became one of the standout moments of the season. “When I closed my eyes to hit a note and opened them again, everyone was waving their glowing wristbands. It looked like a sea of dreams. I told myself — take this in, it might not happen again.”
When she was announced as a semifinal winner, she admitted it was “one of the scariest moments of my life. It felt like the longest 30 seconds ever before they said my name.”
The Winning Performance
On the finals night, Sydnie returned to the stage for a performance that would define her journey — a breathtaking rendition of “Over the Rainbow.” The emotional delivery brought the audience and judges to tears. Moments later, hosts Ant and Dec announced her as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024.
“There are no words,” Sydnie said through tears. “Thank you so much, everyone. I couldn’t have done it without you. Stuff like this doesn’t happen to people like me — but it has. I never thought this would happen to me.”
Judges React to a Star’s Rise
Amanda Holden praised her warmly, calling her “the most genuine and brilliant performer I’ve ever seen on this show.” She added, “She deserves this shot — this is what BGT is all about.”
Simon Cowell echoed the sentiment: “I couldn’t be happier for such a beautiful, humble person who didn’t even believe in herself. When she sang ‘why can’t I,’ I was thinking — it can. It’s you. You’ve done it.”
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Sydnie’s story — from balancing day jobs to standing on one of the biggest stages in the world — has inspired fans everywhere. “I just feel so lucky,” she said. “Now that I’ve had a taste of this, I don’t want to get off the train.”
As confetti fell once more and Sydnie held the trophy high, her journey came full circle — proof that sometimes, the dream you almost give up on is the one that changes everything.