{"id":414,"date":"2025-01-10T16:17:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=414"},"modified":"2025-01-10T16:17:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:17:28","slug":"sydnie-christmas-winner-of-britains-got-talent-was-filled-with-pride-and-joy-when-she-had-the-honor-of-meeting-king-charles-at-the-royal-variety-performance-at-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=414","title":{"rendered":"Sydnie Christmas, Winner Of \u201cBritain\u2019s Got Talent,\u201d Was Filled With Pride And Joy When She Had The Honor Of Meeting King Charles At The Royal Variety Performance At London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall! She Had Put In The Effort To Prepare For This Momentous Return, Donning A Dazzling Evening Gown And Radiating Confidence As She Stepped On Stage. However, It Was Her Deeply Moving And Powerful Voice That Truly Stealed The Show! For Her Performance, She Chose \u201cBeliever,\u201d And Her Soulful Interpretation Left The Entire Audience Mesmerized. Don\u2019t Miss Her Full Performance Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Sydnie Christmas took to the stage to perform in front of\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">King Charles<\/span>\u00a0at the Royal Variety Performance in London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The singer, 29, bagged her place on the annual show after her Britain\u2019s Got Talent win back in June.<\/p>\n<div class=\"f98QJ8M3\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">She joined the likes of\u00a0this year\u2019s\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">Eurovision<\/span>\u00a0winner Nemo, treble Brit Award winner James Bay and\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">Sophie Ellis-Bextor<\/span>\u00a0who performed her latest hit and much loved classic \u2018Murder on The Dance Floor\u2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lluu2g7Q\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Sydnie looked sensational\u00a0in an embellished strapless gown with silver jewellery and heels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">BGT<\/span>\u00a0winner was accompanied by Dave Arch and The Royal Variety orchestra for her award-winning performance as she belted out her song Believer on the stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The annual fundraising event returned to\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">London<\/span>\u2018s Royal Albert Hall and saw a string of famous faces\u00a0perform.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-84b2df18d3d5b38a\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/00\/92394763-14116425-Sydnie_Christmas_29_took_to_the_stage_to_perform_in_front_of_Kin-m-155_1732322156931.jpg\" alt=\"Sydnie Christmas, 29, took to the stage to perform in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance in London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday\" width=\"396\" height=\"319\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Sydnie Christmas, 29, took to the stage to perform in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance in London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall on Friday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-7c5c686eb59a1a86\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/00\/92394777-14116425-The_singer_29_bagged_her_place_on_the_annual_show_after_her_Brit-m-156_1732322166110.jpg\" alt=\"The singer, 29, bagged her place on the annual show after her Britain's Got Talent win back in June\" width=\"413\" height=\"606\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">The singer, 29, bagged her place on the annual show after her Britain\u2019s Got Talent win back in June<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Queen Camilla, who had been due to attend, was forced to pull out at the last minute after continuing to suffer from some \u2018lingering post-viral symptoms\u2019 from a nasty chest infection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">Amanda Holden<\/span>\u00a0and her TV husband\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">Alan Carr<\/span>\u00a0teamed up this year to present the highly anticipated show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The duo have won viewers over in their two documentary series Amanda and Alan\u2019s Spanish Job and Amanda &amp; Alan\u2019s Italian Job, with the latter recently renewed for a third season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"7S46YfNn\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Their hilarious dynamic is a hit with fans, who love the TV personalities separately, but even more so as a pair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Talking ahead of the show Alan said: \u2018I am completely thrilled to be asked back to host the Royal Variety Performance so soon, what a compliment and an honour!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018To be able to host this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018If I have half as much fun as I did three years ago, well we are all in for a real treat.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Amanda said: \u2018It truly is such an honour to be hosting the Royal Variety Performance this year. I\u2019m still pinching myself!<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-ca2a59ab195b8bc\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/00\/92394771-14116425-She_joined_the_likes_of_this_year_s_Eurovision_winner_Nemo_trebl-m-157_1732322189436.jpg\" alt=\"She joined the likes of this year's Eurovision winner Nemo, treble Brit Award winner James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bextor who performed\u00a0 'Murder on The Dance Floor'\" width=\"634\" height=\"782\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">She joined the likes of this year\u2019s Eurovision winner Nemo, treble Brit Award winner James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bextor who performed\u00a0 \u2018Murder on The Dance Floor\u2019<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-eb9afd3aa3e59ec0\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/00\/92394765-14116425-Sydnie_looked_sensational_in_an_embellished_strapless_gown_with_-m-158_1732322205198.jpg\" alt=\"Sydnie looked sensational in an embellished strapless gown with silver jewellery and heels\" width=\"634\" height=\"939\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">Sydnie looked sensational in an embellished strapless gown with silver jewellery and heels<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-dd28d9d665371183\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/22\/23\/92394781-14116425-image-a-5_1732317980899.jpg\" alt=\"Two days earlier Sydnie had given her fans a glimpse into her rehearsing for the show-stopping performance and described the incredible event as 'the one she had been waiting for'\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">Two days earlier Sydnie had given her fans a glimpse into her rehearsing for the show-stopping performance and described the incredible event as \u2018the one she had been waiting for\u2019<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018This is a dream job and Alan is a true friend, we are already bursting with ideas and excitement, it\u2019s going to be such a fun night!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018I\u2019ve worked on Britain\u2019s Got Talent for 18 years and have been so proud watching all our winners perform for the\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\">Royal Family<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018This year will be no different, so in the words of Sydnie Christmas, let\u2019s av it!\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Elton John and David Furnish also took to the stage to sing a number from their brand new musical The Devil Wears Prada, joined by Vanessa Williams and the rest of the cast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">There was also an exclusive medley from Cameron Mackintosh\u2019s production of the much loved musical Oliver! and a performance from the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s smash hit musical Starlight Express.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">America\u2019s world class magicians and comedy duo Penn and Teller flew in especially for the show, plus, presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern wowed the Royals with tricks and illusions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Cirque Du Soleil performed a world exclusive from their Vegas show \u2018O\u2019, and the English National Ballet will perform \u2018Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy\u2019 from their Christmas production of \u2018Nutcracker\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Ellie Taylor of Ted Lasso fame and political comic Matt Forde also presented a humorous round up of the year, and were joined by writer and comic Scott Bennett and Scottish comedian Larry Dean.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-73501b5dfa681ee3\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/22\/23\/92395477-14116425-image-a-6_1732318707142.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda Holden and her TV husband Alan Carr teamed up this year to present the highly anticipated show\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">Amanda Holden and her TV husband Alan Carr teamed up this year to present the highly anticipated show<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-c6151a868531bfa3\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/22\/23\/92395475-14116425-image-a-7_1732318711499.jpg\" alt=\"The pair shared a giggle when they interviewed disco-queen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor who performed her latest hit and much loved classic 'Murder on The Dance Floor'\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">The pair shared a giggle when they interviewed disco-queen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor who performed her latest hit and much loved classic \u2018Murder on The Dance Floor\u2019<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-ed3bc03607f84495\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/01\/92397311-14116425-image-a-1_1732325402428.jpg\" alt=\"Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 45, looked incredibly chic in a one-shoulder black dress and bejewelled skirt as she took to the stage\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 45, looked incredibly chic in a one-shoulder black dress and bejewelled skirt as she took to the stage<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-8f2ec25b97fb23f1\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/01\/92397301-14116425-image-a-2_1732325409008.jpg\" alt=\"She put on a high energy performance as she sang her latest hit 'Freedom of the Night' whilst twirling a red ribbon around on stage\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">She put on a high energy performance as she sang her latest hit \u2018Freedom of the Night\u2019 whilst twirling a red ribbon around on stage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-232a75d58b99e20\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/22\/23\/92395455-14116425-image-a-8_1732318917771.jpg\" alt=\"Cirque Du Soleil performed a world exclusive from their Vegas show 'O'\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Cirque Du Soleil performed a world exclusive from their Vegas show \u2018O\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-42950befd68f821b\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/00\/92395445-14116425-American_actress_and_singer_Marisha_Wallace_performed_her_show_s-m-159_1732322272930.jpg\" alt=\"American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed her show stopping hit 'I'm Telling You I'm Not Going' on stage at the Royal Albert Hall\" width=\"634\" height=\"941\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed her show stopping hit \u2018I\u2019m Telling You I\u2019m Not Going\u2019 on stage at the Royal Albert Hall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-f7eadfa534afcd81\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/22\/23\/92395443-14116425-image-a-10_1732318950186.jpg\" alt=\"She also lead this year's National Anthem accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">She also lead this year\u2019s National Anthem accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-e7fa32e47c09823\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/22\/23\/92395503-14116425-image-a-11_1732319027734.jpg\" alt=\"Ellie Taylor of Ted Lasso fame also presented a humorous round up of the year and looked stunning in a gold sequin dress with matching cape and sky scraper heels\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\">Ellie Taylor of Ted Lasso fame also presented a humorous round up of the year and looked stunning in a gold sequin dress with matching cape and sky scraper heels<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-a8908f56dd37e54a\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/22\/23\/92395479-14116425-image-a-12_1732319095569.jpg\" alt=\"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\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Lorraine Kelly made a very special appearance on this year\u2019s show with her Change and Check Choir \u2013 made up of women who detected their breast cancer through Lorraine\u2019s campaign<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"splitLeft\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-f8eb95c7601cfeee\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/01\/92385897-14116425-Sydnie_wore_an_embellished_strapless_gown_with_glamorous_jewelle-m-10_1732325462234.jpg\" alt=\"Sydnie wore an embellished strapless gown with glamorous jewellery\" width=\"306\" height=\"677\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryText-2XMcO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"splitRight\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-73e9e4ecb46f52ee\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/23\/01\/92385623-14116425-Sophie_cut_an_elegant_figure_in_her_corset_style_gown-a-11_1732325473585.jpg\" alt=\"Sophie cut an elegant figure in her corset-style gown\" width=\"306\" height=\"677\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Sydnie and Sophie both cut elegant figures ahead of their performances on the red carpet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Lorraine Kelly made a very special appearance on this year\u2019s show with her Change and Check Choir led by iconic singing star Marti Pellow and some surprise special guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The choir, made up of women who detected their breast cancer through Lorraine\u2019s campaign, performed Love Is All Around.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The team behind the smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong also debuted a sneak preview and the first public performance of their hilarious brand new West End show The Comedy About Spies, which comes to the West End next year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">And American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed a show stopping number and also lead this year\u2019s National Anthem accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">The 2024 Royal Variety Performance will be broadcast on TV over the Christmas and New Year holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Believer - Sydnie Christmas - Royal Variety Performance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w4F1JqFYMYQ\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydnie Christmas took to the stage to perform in front of\u00a0King Charles\u00a0at the Royal Variety Performance in London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall on Friday. 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