Britain’s Got Talent has crowned the winner of its 17th series, bringing its 2024 run to an official close. After a thrilling showcase of top-tier magic, dance, comedy, and more, singer Sydnie Christmas emerged as the champion of series 17 on Sunday night (2 June).
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Sydnie captivated the audience and judges with an impressive cover of “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, beating nine other talented finalists to claim the top spot. Her performance was a standout, earning her widespread acclaim and the coveted title.
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Following a public vote, the presenting duo Ant and Dec announced the 28-year-old singer as the winner of the £250,000 cash prize and a special performance slot at the Royal Variety Performance later this year. The announcement was met with thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.
Responding to the exciting news, Christmas expressed her gratitude and disbelief. “I don’t know what to say, I cannot believe the amount of love that I’ve felt,” she said. “I am overwhelmed with love and it’s the most amazing thing, and I wish every person in this room feels the way I do with this love. It’s amazing, thank you so much.”
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