Sydnie Christmas breaks silence over Britain's Got Talent 'fix' row after winning ITV show

Bruno Tonioli has finally broken his silence, following rumours that he'd been axed from Britain's Got Talent.The former Strictly judge was reportedly dropped from the upcoming series of the ITV talent show, just days after Sydnie Christmas clinched the top spot at the live final. Sydnie bagged a cool £250,000 and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of a member of the Royal Family this November.Two years ago, Bruno stepped into David Walliams' shoes as a judge, joining Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the panel.

Sydnie Christmas has fired back over claims that winning Britain’s Got Talent was a "fix".The young singer's rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow saw her steal the show on Sunday, 2 June, and scoop up the whopping £250,000 cash prize, while also securing a slot to sing at the Royal Variety Performance later this year. On the night, Sydnie was overcome with emotion at winning the show and told Declan Donnelly after it was announced: "I don't know what to say. I cannot believe the amount of love I've felt.

This year’s Britain’s Got Talent winner, singer Sydnie Christmas, has written a tense statement on Instagram in response to social media allegations from viewers that the result of the hugely successful talent show was fixed in her favour. Fans were quick to spot that it received support from judge Amanda Holden, who pressed her Golden Buzzer for Sydnie and secured her a spot in the semi-final. Posting alongside a photo of the email she received inviting her to her original BGT audition, Sydnie began by thanking those who supported her: “How do I even start to write this.To my dear family and friends near and far.There is not a word out there that is big enough to describe my love, and gratitude to every single one of you who believed in me.

Singer Sydnie Christmas was crowned as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent during the final episode on Sunday 2 June - but fans continue to accuse the final of being a 'fix'.The young singer was a favourite from the beginning after being automatically put through to the semi-finals when Amanda Holden pressed her Golden Buzzer for her. Sydnie's rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow in Sunday's final saw her steal the show and scoop up the whopping £250,000 cash prize, while also securing a slot to sing at the Royal Variety Performance later this year. "I don't know what to say," she told Declan Donnelly after it was announced.

Jack Rhodes has finally broken his silence after fans expressed their disappointment over this year's Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas allegedly 'snubbing' him post-victory.The magician, who wowed audiences with his incredible acts, made it to the final three in the BGT final but was pipped to the post by songstress Sydnie. Sydnie, 28, was visibly overwhelmed as she was crowned the winner of the talent show, securing a hefty £250k prize and the coveted slot at the Royal Variety Performance. However, some viewers felt that she didn't give Jack, 27, the recognition he deserved, with one peeved fan posting on X, previously known as Twitter: "Sydnie not even acknowledging jack.

In the aftermath of Sydnie Christmas' victory in this year's Britain's Got Talent, which triggered controversy over claims the result was fixed, hosts Ant and Dec have taken Instagram to reveal who they thought would win the show.

Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas has spoken about the "soul-destroying" backlash she has faced - amid claims by some viewers that her triumph was a "fix". The gym receptionist clinched victory on Sunday night with a showstopping performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

The voting percentages for the final of Britain's Got Talent have been revealed after Sydnie Christmas bagged the win during Sunday (2 June) evening's grand final - pocketing the whopping £250,000 cash prize while also securing a slot to sing at the Royal Variety Performance later this year. It has been confirmed that Sydnie took 27% of the public vote after wowing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli with her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow during the final. While Magician Jack Rhodes, who placed second, had 15.8% of the public vote behind him.Troupe Haribow had the lowest votes of the evening with 3.1%.

Britain’s Got Talent 2024 winner Sydnie Christmas has spoken out about the heartache caused by fans claiming her win was fixed.The 28-year-old singer took a huge 27% of the public vote after wowing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli. Jack Rhodes came second with 15.8% of the vote and Abigail and Afronitaaa were third with 10.4%. But Sydnie was so nervous waiting for Ant and Dec to announce a winner, she feared she’d throw up.

Sydnie Christmas has broken her silence with a sweet message after becoming the latest winner of Britain's Got Talent following the series 17 final over the weekend.

Simon Cowell has responded to claims that the winner of this year's Britain's Got Talent was a 'fix'. Singer Sydnie Christmas was crowned the 2024 winner during the live final on Sunday night (2 June) which saw her burst into floods of tears as the stage was covered in confetti.The young singer's rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow saw her steal the show and scoop up the whopping £250,000 cash prize, while also securing a slot to sing at the Royal Variety Performance later this year.

It appears that Amanda Holden's position on Britain's Got Talent has been pretty much "established". Although the 2024 series isn't over yet, it seems like fans may enjoy their favourite judge on the panel for another couple of years. The star managed to put Simon Cowell on the spot during the grand finale which aired on Sunday June 2.

Singer Sydnie Christmas burst into floods of tears as she was crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024 in tonight's live final (Sunday, 2 June).They will now go on to perform in front of members of the Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance on Friday, 22 November, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. And that’s not the only prize - they also walk away with a huge £250,000 prize pot.

Britain's Got Talent may be known as a rather happy show with its dancing dogs and singing children, but as the 17th series draws to a close, it's rather unsurprising that there have been some behind-the-scenes scandals. From doggy fraud, to fix accusations, and one judge being booted off the show, BGT has certainly hit headlines over the years, with some of these scandals looming larger than others.

The final round of the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals kicked off on Friday (May 31) and one finalist was involved in an awkward blunder when he revealed Alesha Dixon's 'secret' live on air.

ITV viewers were left seething after Britain's Got Talent's Friday night episode.

During Wednesday night’s Britain’s Got Talent live semi-final, viewers flooded to social media fearing one act may and in tragedy. On Wednesday 29 May, American sword swallower Heather Holliday, 38, put on a particularly daring performance that sparked complaints to Ofcom. Viewers were horrified as Heather plunged an array of swords down her throat right in front of the judging panel, which left Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon cringing.

Fans of Britain's Got Talent have expressed their outrage and reported the show to Ofcom following what they called a 'distasteful' audition. On Saturday, drag act Chantaaaal, who describes herself as a French femme fatale, took to the stage in hopes of securing a spot in the live semi-finals.

Britain's Got Talent fans have been left furious as a little girl was seen crying on stage after the live results determined that her choir group was going home. On Saturday night's show on 25 May it was left to the judges to decide whether Japanese double dutch group Haribo or Ravi's Dream Team choir would be going through to the Grand Final, which will take place on Sunday, 2 June.The decision went to deadlock, after Bruno Tonioli picked Haribo to join magician Jack Rhodes in the final, whilst Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon chose Ravi's Dream Team.

While Britain’s Got Talent features a host of comedy acts on stage each year, some of the funniest moments of the show actually take place when presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly tease the judges between performances. During the second semi final on Tuesday 28 May, the spotlight was turned on Simon Cowell as Ant and Dec made fun of Simon’s late return to the judges’ desk during the live show the night before.