BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans claim to have spotted two clues Sydnie Christmas was “set up to win”.
The Kent-born singer was declared the winner of this year’s series after Sunday night’s nail-biting finale.
Sydnie broke down in tears on stage and thanked viewers “for all the love she felt” as she was crowned champion.
Magician Jack Rhodes came second, while dancers Abigail and Afronitaaa came in third place.
In her final performance, Sydnie sang a powerful version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Annie, the audition song that prompted Amanda Holden to slam her golden buzzer several months ago.
However, while many are celebrating her win as “much deserved”, others are claiming she was “set up” for the title.
Taking to Reddit, fans soon pulled apart the show – including its running order, and the events leading up to it.
One wrote: “I knew Syndie Christmas would win since they kept giving her these main character moments.”
Others noted she had been given an interview slot on This Morning ahead of the show airing, and was also freshest in voters’ minds by being placed last in the show’s run.
“Not rigged in any major way but giving her the last slot so she can sing a popular song and make your nan cry isn’t something that happens by accident,” another said.
And a third wrote: “I do feel Sydnie is being given the winners edit which is slightly disappointing as there are many other talented people in this final who deserve a shot.”
Others brought up that she had already had performance experience in her past, including working on David Bowie musical Lazarus in the West End – something she noted was her dream to do on the show.
While Sydnie now works at a gym, she has also previously been a professional performer on a cruise ship, and appeared in the cast of Starlight Express in Germany.
By winning the show, Sydnie claimed the £250,000 prize and a slot at the upcoming Royal Variety Performance.
There, she will join a host of esteemed acts to perform for King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Hearing she had won, emotional Sydnie fell to her knees and struggled to talk when Ant and Dec went to speak to her.
“Oh, I don’t know what to say!” she finally uttered. “I cannot believe the amount of love that I felt since it aired… Oh my God, I am overwhelmed with love and it’s the most amazing thing.
“It’s amazing, thank you so much!”
Although the judges had their say on how the performances went, the choice for who would be crowned champion ultimately was left in the hands of the voting public.
Britain's Got Talent 2024 - Finale Placements
Here's how the BGT finalists placed as Simon Cowell declared the show was 'the best finale they've ever had'
1st – Sydnie Christmas – singer
2nd – Jack Rhodes – magician
3rd – Abigail and Afronitaaa – dancing duo
4th – Innocent Masuku – opera singer
5th – The Trickstars – dancing dog group
6th – Trixy – magician
7th – Mike Woodhams – impersonator/singer
8th – Alex Mitchell – comedian
9th – Northants Sings Out – choir
10th – Ssaulabi Performance Troupe – taekwando performers
11th – Haribow – skipping troupe
