Britain’s Got Talent star Sydnie Christmas ‘to win’ the competition as she enters the final as the firm favourite of the ITV1 talent show
Sydnie Christmas remains the bookmakers’ favorite to win Britain’s Got Talent.
The aspiring West End actress, 28, sailed through to Sunday’s final after winning her semi-final with her rendition of Frank Sinatra’s My Way, which wowed judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.
Now Ladbrokes have made Amanda’s Golden Buzzer the overwhelming favorite at 2/5 to be crowned champion, with comedian Alex Mitchell next in the betting at 4/1, ahead of Abigail & Afronitaa (7/1).
Elsewhere, every other act is currently 12/1 or above, while Northants Sings Out and Trixy go into tonight’s final priced as the current outsiders at 66/1 each.
Ladbrokes’ Alex Apati said: ‘We’ve seen some sensational acts along the way, but it all comes down to tonight’s final, where the odds suggest it will take something very special to stop Sydnie Christmas winning the series.’
Sydnie Christmas has become the bookmakers’ favorite to win Britain’s Got Talent ahead of tonight’s final (pictured by judges Bruno Toniolo, Alesha DIxon Amanda Holden and SIMon Cowell with hosts Ant and Dec)
The aspiring West End actress, 28, sailed through to the final after winning her semi-final with her rendition of Frank Sinatra’s My Way
Magician Jack Rhodes is next at odds of 12/1, opera singer Innocent Masuku is at 16/1 and jump rope group Haribow is at 33/1, along with impressionist Mike Woodhams.
At the bottom of the scale is The Ssaulabi Performance Troupe at odds of 50/1, while choir Northants Sings Out and magician Trixy are the least likely to win at odds of 66/1.
The winner will receive a cash prize of £250,000 and become the show’s 17th champion to play a place at the Royal Variety Show.
Speak with The mirrorSydnie revealed that she will be starting work as a gym receptionist on Monday morning regardless of the outcome because she needs the money.
She joked: ‘I already have two weeks off, and I have a zero-hours contract. I have to pay rent!’
Sydnie, who grew up in Kent and grew up playing rugby, has always dreamed of becoming a West End star and she hopes BGT is the start of that journey for her.
‘In a year’s time I hope I can make my dream come true. I want to do what I love to do for a living, instead of rolling up towels and making shakes!’
Comedian Alex Mitchell is second favorite to claim the crown at odds of 4/1 going into Sunday night’s final
Britain’s Got Talent’s Ghanaian dancing duo Abigail and Afronita are next, with their odds of winning put at 7/1
Speaking to The Mirror, 28-year-old Sydnie revealed she will go into work on Monday morning regardless of the outcome because she needs the money. She joked: ‘I’ve already had two weeks off – and I’m on holiday. zero hour contract. I have to pay rent!’
Sydnie won the third live semi-final show on Wednesday after receiving a standing ovation from the entire audience after singing her version of Frank Sinatra’s My Way
She revealed how nervous she was: “My voice coach had to escort me on stage because I was so nervous. I’m really glad it didn’t look like that because I was terrified.’
After her performance, all four judges quickly stood up to applaud Sydnie.
Amanda said: ‘I have to sit down, I thought I was going to faint. Honestly, Sydnie, when we saw your audition, so many people came up to me to stop me.
“And tonight you did even better, I just can’t believe your abilities, your fire and your strength.”