Sydnie Christmas took to the stage to perform in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday.
The singer, 29, landed her spot on the annual show after her win on Britain’s Got Talent in June.
She joined the likes of this year’s Eurovision winner Nemo, triple Brit Award winner James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bexter, who performed her latest hit and much-loved classic ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’.
Sydnie looked sensational in a strapless dress adorned with silver jewelery and heels.
The BGT winner was accompanied by Dave Arch and The Royal Variety Orchestra for her award-winning performance as she sang her song Believer on stage.
The annual fundraising event returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall and featured performances from a host of famous faces.
Sydnie Christmas, 29, took to the stage to perform in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday.
The singer, 29, landed her spot on the annual show after winning Britain’s Got Talent in June.
Queen Camilla, who was due to attend, was forced to pull out at the last minute after continuing to suffer some “lingering post-viral symptoms” due to a nasty chest infection.
Amanda Holden and her TV husband Alan Carr teamed up this year to host the long-awaited show.
The duo has conquered viewers with their two documentary series Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job and Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job, the latter recently renewed for a third season.
Their fun dynamic is a hit with fans, who love the TV personalities separately, but even more as a couple.
Speaking ahead of the show, Alan said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have been asked to return to present the Royal Variety Performance so soon – what a compliment and honour!
‘Being able to host this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me.
“If I have half the fun I had three years ago, then we’ll all be in for a real treat.”
Amanda said: “It is truly a great honor to host the Royal Variety Performance this year.” I’m still pinching myself!
He joined the likes of this year’s Eurovision winner Nemo, triple Brit Award winner James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bexter, who performed his latest hit and much-loved classic ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’.
Sydnie looked sensational in a strapless dress embellished with silver jewelery and heels.
Two days earlier, Sydnie had given her fans a glimpse of her rehearsal for the spectacular performance and described the incredible event as “the one she’s been waiting for” and “a dream come true.”
“This is my dream job and Alan is a true friend. We are already bursting with ideas and enthusiasm. It will be a very fun night!
“I have worked on Britain’s Got Talent for 18 years and feel very proud to see all of our winners perform for the Royal Family.
‘This year will be no different, so in the words of Sydnie Christmas, let’s do it!’
Elton John and David Furnish also took the stage to sing a song from their new musical The Devil Wears Prada, accompanied by Vanessa Williams and the rest of the cast.
There was also an exclusive medley from Cameron Mackintosh’s production of the much-loved musical Oliver! and a performance by the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Starlight Express.
World-class magicians and comedy duo from America, Penn and Teller, flew in especially for the show, plus host and magician Stephen Mulhern wowed royalty with tricks and illusions.
Cirque Du Soleil presented a world exclusive of its ‘O’ show in Las Vegas, and the English National Ballet will perform ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ from its Christmas production of ‘Nutcracker’.
Ted Lasso’s Ellie Taylor and political comedian Matt Forde also presented a humorous summary of the year, and were joined by writer and comedian Scott Bennett and Scottish comedian Larry Dean.
Amanda Holden and her TV husband Alan Carr teamed up this year to host the long-awaited show.
The pair shared a giggle as they interviewed disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bexter, who performed her latest hit and much-loved classic ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’.
Cirque Du Soleil held a world exclusive of its show ‘O’ in Las Vegas
American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed her spectacular hit “I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” on stage at the Royal Albert Hall.
She also led this year’s National Anthem accompanied by the fanfare trumpeters of the Welsh Guards Band.
Ellie Taylor, of Ted Lasso fame, also gave a humorous recap of the year and looked stunning in a gold sequin dress with matching cape and skyscraper heels.
Lorraine Kelly made a very special appearance on this year’s show with her Change and Check choir, made up of women who detected their breast cancer through Lorraine’s campaign.
Lorraine Kelly made a very special appearance on this year’s show with her Change and Check choir led by iconic singing star Marti Pellow and some surprise special guests.
The choir, made up of women who detected their breast cancer through Lorraine’s campaign, performed Love Is All Around.
The team behind the smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong also released a sneak peek and first public performance of their hilarious new West End show, The Comedy About Spies, coming to the West End next year.
And American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed a spectacular number and also led this year’s National Anthem accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Welsh Guards Band.
The 2024 Royal Variety Performance will be broadcast on television over the Christmas and New Year holidays.