Simon Cowell hits out at Britain's Got Talent 'fix' claims as Sydnie Christmas snatches victory

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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. "I don't know what to say," she told Declan Donnelly after it was announced. "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." Moments before Sydnie's triumphant win, head judge Simon hit back at claims that the show had been a 'fix' - saying none of the acts in last night's show were professionals who had already made a career performing.

He said on the night: "Winning is important, but, you know, getting into this final and importantly, doing something great, will actually make a difference. "You know what was interesting?

I worked out, I don't think a single act tonight were professionals.They all had a regular job, yeah, and they did something extraordinary." This comes after it was revealed Sydnie has previous experience on stage from working on a cruise ship and in a German stage production of Starlight Express.