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. I am overwhelmed with love and it’s the most amazing thing and I wish every person in this room feels the way I do with this love, it’s amazing, thank you so much." Less than a week after her triumphant win, Sydnie has taken to social media to defend herself after claims spiralled about her win being a "fix".
She began the post on a positive note by sharing: "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.
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