Britain's Got Talent winner, Sydnie Christmas, brought the house down with her rousing rendition of Over the Rainbow last night. The powerhouse performance from the 'novice' singer went down a storm with the judges and viewers alike - who voted Sydnie as their 2024 winner in their thousands. Sydnie celebrated with a humble night in Wetherspoons with her pals and admitted on This Morning she's still not checked her bank balance for signs of the £250,000 prize after a whirlwind few hours.
Despite her giddy excitement at the impressive win, the festively-named star is no stranger to the spotlight. The singer, 28, has a host of musical and acting experience under her belt, leading some viewers to claim BGT was "fixed as f*** as she’s had a singing career before". The Kent-born crooner, who worked as a gym receptionist when she made her debut on the ITV talent show, claims she 'didn't fit' in the showbiz world amid the backlash.
She was also defended by Simon Cowell, who mused: "You know what was interesting? I worked out, I don't think a single act tonight were professionals. They all had a regular job and they did something extraordinary." However, Sydnie is no stranger to the spotlight.
Here's what ITV didn't tell you about the BGT winner...
Sydnie appeared in the E4 programme, Stage School, which ran for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 showcasing the real struggles for students studying performing arts. The show followed an array of situations ranging from romantic fallouts to.