BGT's Sydnie Christmas already had record deal, movie gig and E4 show before ITV fame

The Britain's Got Talent champion, Sydnie Christmas, delivered an emphatic performance of Over the Rainbow last night.

Brimming with talent, the 'novice' singer was a hit among judges and viewers alike - her superb vocals resonating with thousands who voted her as their 2024 winner. After winning, Sydnie enjoyed a low-key celebration at Wetherspoons with her friends.

Appearing on This Morning, she admitted that in the whirlwind few hours following her win, she hadn't yet checked her bank balance for signs of the £250,000 prize.

Despite the excitement surrounding her win, this isn't the festively-named star's first brush with fame.

At 28, the singer boasts a wealth of musical and acting experience - causing some viewers to suggest that BGT was "fixed as f*** as she's had a singing career before", reports the Mirror.

Born in Kent, Sydnie used to work at a gym reception when she made her debut on the ITV show, and she claims she 'didn't fit' in the world of showbiz amidst the backlash. Simon Cowell defended the talented performer, remarking: "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."

But Sydnie is no stranger to the limelight - and here's what ITV didn't highlight about the BGT winner....

An insight into reality TV 'struggles'

Sydnie featured in the E4 programme, Stage School, broadcasted over two seasons in 2016 and 2017, which revealed the actual hurdles faced by students pursuing performing arts.

The show followed a variety of scenarios, from romantic disputes to stage dramas. One viewer recognised Sydnie's TV experience when she appeared on stage at the London Palladium, posting on X: "I knew I recognised the girl's name who got the golden buzzer on last night's #BritainsGotTalent. "Sydnie Christmas was on the E4 reality show Stage School that aired a few years ago now.

It was a cross between Glee and TOWIE. "It seems Sydnie was a standout performer on Stage School, as one viewer commented at the time: "Finally someone who can sing on Stage School. Sydnie."

Theatre roles

While there have been suggestions that Sydnie has extensive West End experience, the singer denies this, telling the Mirror: 'I've done loads of auditions to get into the West End. It's always knock backs, always that you don't fit. However, she does have significant theatre experience, making her debut in London as one of the lead voices in Lazarus, featuring the music of David Bowie, at the King's Cross Theatre.

Sydnie shared a backstage photo of Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson after he attended the show.She says on her Spotify page: "Recently I just finished a musical called 'Lazarus', For those of you who loved David Bowie you would have loved this. Lazarus was on at the Kings cross theatre in London. I was lucky enough to act along side the lovely Michael c hall, which some may recognise him in the Netflix series 'DEXTER' This was an amazing experience and helped me fully appreciate who David bowie was and what he gave to the world."

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Sydnie has also worked on cruise ships including the Royal Caribbean International, where she starred as Rizzo in the musical Grease and in a German production of Starlight Express in 2019 as Belle the Bar Car.

Record contract

There have been reports that Sydnie bagged herself a record deal four years before making her debut on BGT. Her Instagram page promoting her track One Night Only in 2020, with the caption: "Hope You all enjoy this CRAZY video as much as we did making it."

Meanwhile, her X, formerly Twitter, page promotes her singles on Spotify, Apple Music and iTune, which include a track called Heal Me.

Movie stardom

As well as rocking up on E4 and most recently, ITV, Sydnie has also appeared on the big screen, boasting a credit for film, Kick Ass 2. When the full casting was announced for the European premiere of Lazarus, the musical by Enda Walsh and the David Bowie, which transfers from New York, Sydnie is credited with appearing in the black comedy superhero film, starring Chloe Grace Moretz.

The singer's role in the film, which is based on Book Two and Book Three of Kick-Ass The Dave Lizewski Years, remains a mystery as it is not listed on Sydnie's IMDB page.

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