September 27th 2024.
Sydnie Christmas is known as the reigning champion of the popular talent show, Britain's Got Talent. Her impressive victory on the show was watched by a whopping 5.2 million people, but despite her widespread recognition, Sydnie still doesn't get recognized in her day-to-day life.
Despite her incredible vocal abilities and unique take on classic songs like "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "My Way," people are content to let her go about her business without batting an eye. In fact, the 29-year-old singer can easily run to the convenience store in her pajamas for a carton of milk without being mobbed by fans.
"When people see me on TV or in the media, I'm known as Sydnie Christmas. But 99% of the time, I'm just Syd, wearing my comfy trackies and sporting a messy bun. I can go about my daily life without being recognized," she shared in an interview with The Agency.
Her situation is reminiscent of the popular Disney show featuring Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana. When this parallel was pointed out to Sydnie, she laughed and added that she is quite content with her current setup as it allows her to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life.
However, while she may still be able to go about her daily routine without being recognized, many other aspects of her life have drastically changed since her win on Britain's Got Talent. She has recorded her debut album, My Way, and is gearing up for a UK tour in 2025. She has also been invited to perform at music mogul David Foster's 75th birthday party at the iconic Hollywood Bowl.
Of course, she also has the coveted prize of performing at the Royal Variety Performance in November, which she plans to make memorable by performing a Bond-inspired song. "I want people to see that I have grown and evolved since they saw me win on the show," she teased.
Aside from these exciting career opportunities, Sydnie also has a £250,000 prize fund to play with. However, she has yet to spend a single penny of it as she has wisely decided to save it in an ISA account. She plans to use it towards buying a house for herself and her future children.
Her win on Britain's Got Talent came at the perfect time for Sydnie, as she was feeling stuck and unfulfilled while working at a gym. She had faced numerous rejections in her pursuit of a music career and was on the verge of giving up. "It was a tough time for me. I was working hard, but nothing was happening. I felt lost," she shared.
Her journey to winning the show involved four years of applying, sending in multiple videos, and going through several interviews. One year, she even came close to making it on the show, but she ended up pulling out due to her crippling fear. However, in series 17, she finally made it through and felt confident enough to take the stage.
Her moving audition left the judges in awe, with Amanda Holden even pressing the golden buzzer to send her straight to the semi-finals. Thanks to public votes, she made it to the final and ultimately took home the grand prize.
Now, just days away from the release of her debut album, Sydnie is excited to share her music with the world. She has chosen to cover songs for her first album as that is what she is known for, but she hopes to write original material for her second album. "I have big ideas for the themes and messages I want to convey in my songs. I want to inspire and empower people," she passionately stated.
Despite her newfound fame, Sydnie has also had to face the harsh reality of dealing with negative comments and criticism. As the first solo female singer to win the show without a dog by her side, some viewers accused her of having an unfair advantage due to her previous experience in musical productions like Grease and Starlight Express.
"I was heartbroken by the things people were saying. It was hurtful and nasty. I could never talk about someone in that way. It's worrying to see what kind of lessons these trolls are teaching the younger generation," she shared.
However, Sydnie has learned to deal with the negativity and has even developed a technique to shield herself from it. "I am a sensitive person, but I have learned to care less about what others think. I don't associate with negative people, and I simply block them out," she explained.
For Sydnie, singing is her everything, and she is grateful every day to be living her dream. She believes that if she lost her voice, she wouldn't know what to do with herself. And when asked if she could ever reach the level of success of fellow BGT alumni Susan Boyle, Sydnie humbly replied, "If I can even come close to Susan Boyle's level, I would be proud. She is a one-in-a-million talent."
With her debut album, My Way, set to release on October 4th, Sydnie is excited for what the future holds. She will also embark on her first headline UK tour in February, fulfilling her lifelong dream of sharing her music with the world.
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