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Wales Online
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Britain's Got Talent's 2024 winner and their impressive confession about the £250,000 prize
Britain's Got Talent's 2024 winner and their impressive confession about the £250,000 prize The 2025 finale is almost upon us so let's remind ourselves of who won last year and what they've done with the dosh Sydnie Christmas won last year's BGT, but what has she done with the prize money? (Image: (Image: ITV) ) Last year, Sydnie Christmas captured the public's hearts after winning Britain's Got Talent with her show stopping performance of Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz. However, following the competition she disclosed some surprising facts regarding the show's £250,000 prize money. Despite the impressive sum she won on the beloved ITV programme, the singer shared that she hasn't spent a single penny of her winnings. Instead, Sydnie has safely stashed all of it into savings, with an eye toward her future aspirations. She said: "With the prize money, I've put it all away in a savings account because I want to save for a house at some point." For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Sydnie explained: "All I ever wanted was stability, to be able to move on in the future and one day have children and things like that, so now, luckily enough, I've been given that." Even though her savings remain untouched, life for Sydnie has been far from idle post-BGT victory. She's not only wrapped up work on her album but also enjoyed performing live, as well as that she's been a semi-regular competition presenter on ITV daytime TV. She said: "I've finished working on the album, which is cool. I've had a few gigs, really cool gigs, in front of loads of people." A standout moment for her was the Blackpool Illuminations. The Express reported Sydnie saying: "The Blackpool Illuminations were just unbelievable. I heard there was 80,000 people there, but then I also heard there was 100,000 people there. It was just ridiculous, best experience ever." Reflecting upon the intense moments during Britain's Got Talent, Sydnie confessed that despite thoroughly enjoying the process, it was nearly overshadowed by her anxiety. She said: "Both the semi-final and final, for one, I went last and I nearly threw up." Her nerves were tested by repeated scheduling decisions. She explained: "They kept putting me on last, I was like, 'guys, this is not fair two days in a row, oh my goodness." The tension didn't abate at that point. She remembered the fraught moments preceding the winner's revelation: "It was the waiting before they announced who won, it was awful. I nearly had a full-on panic attack." Since winning the competition, Sydnie has returned to the BGT stage to perform during this year's semi-finals. The returning winner, sang with her friend and past Britain's Got Talent contestant, Loren Allred, who is the voice behind the Greatest Showman hit Never Enough. Sydnie posted on social media: "Full circle moment going back to where it all started, but to be able to do it with a friend makes it all that much sweeter. "I will fly the @bgt flag for the rest of my days. I'm forever grateful. And the dreams that you dare to dream. Really do come true." Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Britain's Got Talent's semi-final kicks off ahead of stomach-churning act
Britain's Got Talent is returning with its third semi-final, and fans can expect plenty of drama. The ITV talent competition has changed its scheduling this year and is instead airing weekly shows, rather than daily semi-finals. This week promises to deliver a string of rather unforgettable moments with a huge variety of acts competing to receive the highest public votes to guarantee a place in the grand final. But it's not just the vote which will guarantee one act the chance of winning. In a major change, the judges will be given the honour of the golden buzzer each week, choosing their favourite act of the night. Opening tonights show is the cast of Just For One Day – the musical which explores the backstage story of Live Aid, one of the biggest global music events in history, created by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure OBE. Elsewhere, show champion Sydnie Christmas will be returning to the stage. Last year, Sydnie won Amanda's Golden Buzzer during her audition as she sang Tomorrow from the musical Annie. The Mirror are bringing you all the latest updates, live. Each year, the winner competes for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But what is that prize? The prize is £250,000 in cash as well as a spot on the prestigious Royal Variety Performance line-up, performing for King Charles and Queen Camilla, or another senior member of the Royal Family, including Prince William and Princess Kate. So far, Olly Pearson, Stacey Leadbeatter, The Blackouts and Vinnie McKee have landed a place in the final. This week, eight acts will take to the stage to battle for the public vote and the remaining judge's Golden Buzzer. They will be: The programme is no stranger to having huge famous faces taking to the stage, and this week is no different. Kicking off the semi-final this week will be the cast of Just For One Day, a musical that takes us behind the scenes of the biggest global music event on record, Live Aid. Audiences are in for a spectacular opening as the show is set to transfer to the West End this month, following sold-out runs at London's Old Vic and in Toronto. Also appearing on stage this week, Britain's Got Talent reigning champion, Sydnie Christmas, is set to deliver a breathtaking performance. Sydnie won Amanda's Golden Buzzer with her heartfelt rendition of Tomorrow from the musical Annie, before sailing through the semi-finals with her performance of My Way. However, it was her mesmerising version of Over the Rainbow that captured the nation's hearts and saw her crowned as the winner last year. Unlike previous years, where the show has aired daily, the live semi-finals are airing on a weekly basis. This means that the date of the grand final has been pushed back. Instead, it will air on Saturday, May 31.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amanda Holden grows close with BGT contestant - they even holiday together
TV personality Amanda Holden has grown so close to one of her Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer contestants that they jet off on holidays together with her celebrity pals Amanda Holden has grown close to a very special Britain's Got Talent contestant, revealing they even enjoy holidays together. Britain's Got Talent viewers will no doubt be shielding their eyes ahead of this weekend's semi-final. Rather than running each semi-final daily, show bosses made the decision to shake the show up this year and will air a live episode each weekend. But while there's a mixture of contestants taking to the stage this weekend, those tuning in to see who will go through to the final will be left sitting on the edge of their seats. This year, Olly Pearson and Stacey Leadbeatter have already secured their place in the grand final, alongside Vinnie McKee and The Blackouts. Amanda, 54, excitedly shared the news that show legend Sydnie Christmas will take to the stage during the latest round of semi-finals as a special treat for viewers. Sydnie, 29, won Amanda's Golden Buzzer with her touching rendition of Tomorrow from the musical Annie, before breezing through the semi-finals with her performance of My Way. However, it was her stunning version of Over the Rainbow that captured the nation's hearts and saw her crowned as the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024. Sydnie took home the £250,000 prize and performed in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance. Confirming the singer's return to Britain's Got Talent, Amanda also revealed she has become very close with Sydnie since her win, and the star has even joined her and celebrity pal Alan Carr on holiday Amanda exclusively told MailOnline: "I've spent lots of time with Sydnie over the last twelve joined me and Alan Carr on holiday in Corfu and took us on the ride of our lives on inflatable doughnuts! The video has had over 15 million views as Alan capsized! "Sydnie also came all the way down to Cornwall when I set off on my charity cycle to London for Heart Breakfast to wish me luck. She's amazing and I can't wait to see what's next for her. All of us will feel so proud watching Sydnie perform tonight. I feel like a proud BGT mum. I'm beyond happy for her, and all her success since appearing on the show. "She's a star. Sydnie is our golden girl. To see everything she has achieved, including two sold out shows in America, is just testament to the wonderful and talented person she is. And why I'm a Sydnie Christmas fan girl!" Before finding fame on the show, Sydnie worked at a central London gym and she is still determined to complete her Level 3 personal training qualification. So despite winning £250,000 on Britain's Got Talent she is going back to school. Speaking to The Mirror previously, she said: 'I'm going back to school in March. I'm going to finish my level three PT qualification. It's good to have something, just incase.' Britain's Got Talent airs Saturday at 7pm on ITV1.
