Sydnie was a standout throughout her Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) journey, earning widespread acclaim for her performances.

Who is Sydnie Christmas?
Sydnie Christmas is a stage performer from Kent who also works front of house at a gym. Born in 1996, she was 28 when she auditioned for BGT. Sydnie is a professional singer with experience performing on both theatre and cruise ship stages. Prior to her BGT appearance, she starred in E4’s reality show Stage School, which aired for two seasons in 2016 and 2017, chronicling the lives of students at a real-life stage school, from their auditions to their personal relationships.

Sydnie is also known for her relationship with Max Rizzo, a talented Italian singer from Sicily who is signed with a management agency that discovers rising stars. The couple has both performed in the musical The Starlight Express.

When did Sydnie Christmas perform on Britain’s Got Talent?
On April 20, 2024, Sydnie wowed the audience and BGT judges with her powerful rendition of Tomorrow from Annie. Amanda Holden was heard saying “it’s too early” as the crowd began chanting Sydnie’s name. Overcome with emotion, Sydnie dropped to the floor in tears as she received a standing ovation from all four judges. Amanda Holden then pressed the Golden Buzzer, sending Sydnie straight to the semi-finals as gold confetti rained down. Overwhelmed, Sydnie looked up at the cheering audience through her tears.

Sydnie’s grandmothers, who were watching from the Palladium, were ecstatic, jumping up and down with joy. Sydnie, known for her catchphrase “let’s have it,” thanked the crowd for their support before Amanda went up on stage to give her a big hug. Sydnie then returned to the loving arms of her family.

West End and Celebrity Big Brother star Marisha Wallace, who had previously released her own version of Tomorrow, became another celebrity fan of Sydnie. After watching Sydnie’s BGT performance, Marisha expressed her pride on Instagram, saying, “So happy the song lives on. Have a listen to it on all music platforms because it still gives me hope for a better tomorrow.” Sydnie responded, “I cannot thank you enough for making this version. YOU are my idol,” to which Marisha replied, “So proud of you, sis! You did me proud.”

Sydnie’s BGT success continued as she won the public vote in the third live semi-final, securing her place in the final. Overwhelmed by the support, Sydnie exclaimed, “Oh my god! Thank you so much! I can’t believe what is happening!”

When did Sydnie Christmas win Britain’s Got Talent?
On June 2, 2024, Sydnie was crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent after a stunning performance of Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the grand final. The audience erupted into applause, and Amanda Holden praised the performance as “utterly spellbinding and perfect in every way. It was just gold dust.”

When host Declan Donnelly asked Sydnie how she felt, she struggled to find words, eventually saying, “Oh, I don’t know what to say! I cannot believe the amount of love that I felt since it aired… Oh my God, I am overwhelmed with love and it’s the most amazing thing.”

Sydnie won a £250K cash prize and will perform at the Royal Variety Show in winter 2024. Comedian Jack Rhodes came in second place, while dancers Abigail and Afronitaaa finished in third.