Sydnie Christmas exudes elegance in a sequin strapless gown as she puts on a jaw-dropping performance in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Show

Sydnie Christmas took to the stage to perform for King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday.

The 29-year-old singer secured her place on the annual show after her win on Britain’s Got Talent in June.

She joined the likes of this year’s Eurovision winner Nemo, treble Brit Award winner James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bexter who performed her latest hit and much-loved classic ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’.

Sydnie looked sensational in an embellished strapless dress with silver jewelery and heels.

The BGT winner was accompanied by Dave Arch and the Royal Variety Orchestra for her award-winning performance as she sang her song Believer on stage.

The annual fundraising event returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall and saw a range of famous faces perform.

The 29-year-old singer secured her place on the annual show after her win on Britain’s Got Talent in June

Queen Camilla, who was supposed to be present, was forced to withdraw at the last minute after continuing to suffer from some ‘lingering post-viral symptoms’ due to a nasty respiratory infection.

Amanda Holden and her TV husband Alan Carr teamed up this year to present the highly anticipated show.

The duo have won over viewers with their two documentary series Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job and Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job, with the latter recently renewed for a third season.

Their hilarious dynamic is a hit with fans, who love the TV personalities individually, but even more as a couple.

Speaking ahead of the show, Alan said: ‘I’m delighted to be asked to host the Royal Variety Performance again so soon, what a compliment and an honour!

‘To be able to organize this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me.

“If I have half as much fun as I did three years ago, we’re all in for a real treat.”

Amanda said: “It is truly an honor to host this year’s Royal Variety Performance. I’m still pinching myself!

She joined the likes of this year’s Eurovision winner Nemo, Treble Brit Award winner James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bexter who performed her latest hit and much-loved classic ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’.

Sydnie looked sensational in an embellished strapless dress with silver jewelery and heels

Two days earlier, Sydnie had given her fans a glimpse into her rehearsals for the breathtaking performance, describing the incredible event as ‘the event she had been waiting for’ and ‘a dream come true’.

‘This is a dream job and Alan is a true friend, we are already bursting with ideas and enthusiasm, it will be such a fun evening!

‘I’ve worked on Britain’s Got Talent for 18 years and am so proud to see all our winners performing in front of the Royal Family.

‘This year will be no different, so in the words of Sydnie Christmas: let’s experience it!’

Elton John and David Furnish also took to the stage to perform a song from their brand new musical The Devil Wears Prada, joined by Vanessa Williams and the rest of the cast.

There was also an exclusive medley from Cameron Mackintosh’s production of the much-loved musical Oliver! and a performance by the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical Starlight Express.

America’s world-class magicians and comedy duo Penn and Teller made a special appearance for the show, and presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern wowed the Royals with tricks and illusions.

Cirque Du Soleil performed a world premiere from their Vegas show ‘O’, and the English National Ballet will perform ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ from their Christmas production of ‘Nutcracker’.

Ellie Taylor, of Ted Lasso fame and political comedian Matt Forde, also presented a humorous overview of the year, and was joined by writer and comedian Scott Bennett and Scottish comedian Larry Dean.

Amanda Holden and her TV husband Alan Carr teamed up this year to present the highly anticipated show

The pair giggled as they interviewed disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bexter, who performed her latest hit and much-loved classic ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’.

Cirque Du Soleil performed a world premiere from their Vegas show ‘O’

American actress and singer Marisha Wallace sang her showstopper ‘I’m Telling You I’m Not Going’ on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

She will also lead the national anthem this year, accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards

Ellie Taylor, of Ted Lasso fame, also presented a humorous recap of the year and looked stunning in a gold sequin dress, matching cape and skyscraper heels

Lorraine Kelly had a very special presence at this year’s show with her Change and Check Choir, made up of women who discovered breast cancer through the Lorraine campaign

Lorraine Kelly made a very special appearance at this year’s show with her Change and Check Choir led by iconic singing star Marti Pellow and some surprise special guests.

The choir, consisting of women who discovered their breast cancer through the Lorraine campaign, sang Love Is All Around.

The team behind the smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong also debuted a sneak preview and first public performance of their hilarious brand new West End show The Comedy About Spies, coming to the West End next year.

And the American actress and singer Marisha Wallace sang a showstopper and also led the national anthem this year, accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards.

The Royal Variety Performance 2024 will be broadcast on TV during the Christmas and New Year holidays.