Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas is destined for stardom after being approached by top talent agencies following her spellbinding performances.
The budding West End star, 28, soared to victory in Sunday’s final at the Eventim Apollo with her take on Lauren Allred’s version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow.
Appearing on This Morning on Monday following her win, Sydnie revealed that some ‘really good agencies’ – who have big stars on their books – have got in touch with her regarding representation.
Sydnie also gave fans some insight into how she’ll spend the whopping £250,000 prize fund, and it’s not as elaborate as you would expect.
When asked her plans for spending the money, she said: ‘Not a clue. I loved my singing coach on BGT – Annabel Williams. She was amazing and got me through that. I said to her: “I can now afford you once a week!”‘
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas is destined for stardom after being approached by top talent agencies following her spellbinding performances, she revealed on This Morning on Monday
The budding West End star, 28, soared to victory in Sunday’s final at the Eventim Apollo with her take on Lauren Allred’s version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Sydnie scooped the coveted £250,000 prize and a place in the Royal Variety Show after impressing judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden and winning over the voting public at home.
After struggling to get auditions and roles on the West End, Sydnie auditioned for the show in the hopes that it would be her big break.
And it just might be, as she said: ‘I’ve had interest from really good agencies. It’s just picking one that’s right for you.
‘But I think I’m hellbent on an agency, just sorting things out, which is so exciting.’
She added: ‘And the people who are on [the agencies’] books, I look at the page and I’m like: “Am I worthy enough to be on the page with these people? These people that I have grown up watching?”‘
Sydnie took to her Instagram Stories later on Sunday night to tearfully thank everyone who voted for her as she celebrated her huge win.
Despite scooping the mammoth prize, Sydnie stuck to her humble roots on Sunday night, hitting Wetherspoons to celebrate.
The singer was joined by her family and friends to enjoy several drinks in the local pub and admitted she was still speechless about her win.
Appearing on This Morning on Monday following her win, Sydnie revealed that some ‘really good agencies’ – who have big stars on their books – have got in touch with her regarding representation
Sydnie scooped the coveted £250,000 prize and a place in the Royal Variety Show after impressing judges Bruno Tonioli , Simon Cowell , Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden and winning over the voting public at home
Despite scooping the mammoth prize, Sydnie stuck to her humble roots on Sunday night, hitting Wetherspoons to celebrate with her family and friends
Sharing an emotional video at the pub, she addressed her fans and gratefully gushed: ‘Thank you everyone who voted for me, I don’t even know my life.’
Panning the camera to show her loved ones raising their glasses, she added: ‘The Christmas clan are celebrating in the Wetherspoons’ as the group cheered.
Sydnie captioned the joyful clip: ‘I love you all. I have no words’ followed by a string of heart and crying emojis.
She also shared a snap of her posing with the judges and hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, writing: ‘Cheers to the best day of my life. Thanks to you lot. I owe it all to yous.’
After her name was read out in Sunday’s final, the overwhelmed star broke down as she said: ‘I don’t know what to say! I cannot believe the amount of love I’ve felt since it aired.
‘It’s absolutely – oh my god. I am overwhelmed with love and I wish for one day that everyone feels the way I do. It’s amazing, thank you so much.’
Sydnie works as a receptionist at a local gym and previously insisted that if she won the £250,000 prize she would be returning to work on Monday morning
She has dreamt of being able to work full time on the West End and is hopeful that BGT will be a stepping stone to make that dream a reality
Second place went to magician Jack Rhodes (left), third place went to Ghanaian dancers Abigail and Afronita (right) and fourth place went to opera singer Innocent Masuku
Sydnie beat ten other outstanding acts with her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow after a jam-packed episode.
Second place went to magician Jack Rhodes, third place went to Ghanaian dancers Abigail and Afronita and fourth place went to opera singer Innocent Masuku.
Sydnie works as a receptionist at a local gym and previously insisted that if she won the £250,000 prize she would be returning to work on Monday morning.
Speaking to The Mirror she joked: ‘I’ve already had two weeks off – and I’m on a zero-hours contract. I have rent to pay!’
She has dreamt of being able to work full time on the West End and is hopeful that BGT will be a stepping stone to make that dream a reality.
