It seems the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024 might already be a foregone conclusion.
Sydnie Christmas, a gym worker, has captivated audiences and judges alike with her powerful singing performances. Her rendition in the semi-finals left the judges stunned, and now the betting odds heavily favor her to win the ITV talent competition.
Ladbrokes has placed the 28-year-old as the clear favorite with odds of 2/5 to win the BGT title. Close behind her is Alex Mitchell with odds of 4/1, while Abigail and Afronitaa are tied as the third favorites at 7/1.
Other finalists are looking at odds of 12/1 or higher, with Northants Sings Out and Trixy being considered the long shots at 66/1 each, according to Ladbrokes’ Alex Apati, as reported by OK! magazine.
Apati commented, “We’ve seen some sensational acts this series, but everything now comes down to tonight’s final. The odds are indicating that it will take something truly extraordinary to prevent Sydnie Christmas from clinching the series,” as the Mirror noted. During the semi-final on Friday (May 31), Sydnie performed Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” earning a standing ovation from the audience.
Judge Amanda Holden was brought to tears by the performance, while her fellow judges, Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli, and Alesha Dixon, were left thoroughly impressed. After the show, Amanda exclaimed, “I have to sit down; I thought I was going to pass out during that.”
“Honestly, Sydnie, when we saw your audition, I had so many people come up and stop me. And tonight you have done even better. I just cannot believe your capacity, your fire, and your strength.”
Alesha Dixon was visibly thrilled as she exclaimed: “My heart was pounding the whole way through that. That is the job of a singer. You are a superstar in the making.”
Bruno Tonioli was just as taken aback, exclaiming, “I cannot believe it. The way you build up to the high note, hitting it with such power and clarity. It was stunning, stunning.”
Simon Cowell was equally effusive with his comments, declaring: “It wasn’t a 10; it was an 11 in my opinion. If it wasn’t for people like you, I wouldn’t bother making this show. And you have to wonder who were these idiots you auditioned for that didn’t give you the break before. The only people you need to trust are the audience; they always get it right.”
During the semi-finals, Sydnie delivered a memorable rendition of Frank Sinatra’s legendary song ‘My Way,’ which became a significant personal victory. She admitted, “My voice coach had to walk me on to the stage because I was so nervous. I’m very happy it didn’t look that way because I was terrified.”
The anxiety stemmed in part from her decision to offer a unique take on the classic tune. Reflecting on this choice, Sydnie commented, “It was My Own Way, wasn’t it? I just really hoped it would land.”
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