Your ultimate recap of Britain's Got Talent series 17
Sydnie Christmas won the show!
It's been on our screens since 2007, but it seems like there's no sign of Britain's Got Talent slowing down. Series 17 with hosts Ant and Dec ended on Sunday 2nd June, crowning a new winner.
After filming for the 2024 series kicked off in London on 24th January, ITV/STV bosses revealed the show would return on Saturday 20th April, and what a start it was! Now the winners has been revealed. Here's your ultimate recap of series 17.
Who won Britain's Got Talent 2024?
Sydnie Christmas won the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent. The singer was one of Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer act.
When did Britain's Got Talent start?
The 2024 series kicked off on Saturday 20th April.
The official trailer dropped on Wednesday 10th April, saying: 'Britain's Got Talent is back! Tune into ITV1 at 7.30pm on 20th April'. (Sic)
What channel was it on?
Britain's Got Talent aired on ITV/ITVX and STV/STV Player for viewers in Scotland.
When was the 2024 BGT final?
The live final aired on Sunday 2nd June at 7.30pm.
Who was in the BGT final in 2024?
Semi-final 1: Innocent Masuku and Ssaulabi
Semi-final 2: Jack Rhodes and Haribow
Semi-final 3: Sydie Christmas and Mike Woodhams
Semi-final 4: Abigail & Afronitaaa and Northants Sings Out
Semi-final 5: Alex Michell and Trixy
Who performed on BGT during the semi-final week?
There were some live performances from artists and West End productions whilst the votes were counted during the semi-final and final shows in 2024. Check out who performed below:
Monday 27th May: The Lion King: The Musical
Tuesday 28th May: Frozen: The Musical
Wednesday 29th May: Calum Scott
Thursday 30th May: The cast of & Juliet
Friday 31st May: Alesha Dixon
Sunday 2nd June: The cast of Mamma Mia
When were the auditions for Britain's Got Talent in 2024?
Filming for series 17 kicked off on Wednesday 24th January at the London Palladium. Filming in London took place between 24th-28th January.
The auditions then moved to Manchester between 6th-11th February.
Who were the judges on Britain's Got Talent in 2024?
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli returned to the panel after he replaced David Walliams in 2023.
Bruno joined Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.
Who were the Golden Buzzer acts in 2024?
All four judges and hosts Ant and Dec were each given a 'Golden Buzzer' throughout the audition stages, which they could use on any act they liked. The five acts who were given the Golden Buzzers were automatically sent through to the semi-finals.
Three out of four judges actually used their Golden Buzzers during the first day of auditions on Wednesday 24th January in 2024.
The rules were also been slightly bent this year, with the judges pressing their buzzers more than once!
Alesha Dixon's Golden Buzzer
Alesha's pressed her Golden Buzzer for eight-year-old Ravi, who performed 'A Million Dreams' from The Greatest Showman alongside his mum, his dad, his little sister and a huge choir.
Ravi told the judger ahead of his performance: "I've watched BGT all my life and always wanted to audition for it. Two years ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumour and I'm here to show that no matter what life throws at you, you can still achieve your dreams."
Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer
Amanda pressed her Golden Buzzer for singer Sydnie Christmas, who performed 'Tomorrow' from the musical Annie.
Following her performance, Amanda told her: "What struck me so much about you is how naturally funny, how warm and how brilliant your presence was the moment you walked on the stage. And how you were entertaining everyone but then brought us the most beautiful, heartfelt version of that song and that was the best version I ever heard in my life so I'm going to do this."
Syndie went on to win the competition!
Amanda then pressed her second Golden Buzzer for impressionist Nabe from Japan.
She told the audience: "Normally when I press my Golden Buzzer I am in floods of tears and can't speak. This made me howl. I laughed my head off and have never seen anything like it."
Ant & Dec's Golden Buzzer
Hosts Ant & Dec chose to use their Golden Buzzer on Taekwondo troupe Ssaulabi Performance Troupe, after their incredible audition stunned all four judges.
Simon said: "11 out of 10. "I totally agree with everything everybody said I think the fact that you came here to represent your country and show us what you've done which must have taken years to achieve this. It was more than a 10, it was an 11. That performance will inspire other people because it was hard work and brilliant. Congratulations."
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer
Simon pressed his Golden Buzzer for Japanese Dance troupe CyberAgent, who took BGT to the year 3024 with their futuristic performance.
Simon told them: "Amazing! That was fantastic, that was my favourite act of the day actually. Really, really, really good."
Bruno Tonioli's Golden Buzzer
Music teacher Taryn Charles from Surrey as Bruno's golden buzzer act. On 4th May she was chosen after doing an Aretha Franklin cover of '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'.
Bruno described Taryn as a "very special person".
Bruno hit his Golden Buzzer for the second time for all-male dancing group Phoenix Boys. The group blew the judges away with their amazing performance of Sam Ryder's 'Tiny Riot'.
Audience Golden Buzzer
Double Dutch group Haribow left the audience blown away with their energetic skipping audition, scoring them a surprise Audience Golden Buzzer win.
Who hosted Britain's Got Talent in 2024?
After Ant McPartlin took a year off from showbiz in 2018 to focus on his recovery, Dec Donnelly presented the live Britain’s Got Talent shows on his own, for the first time in the show’s history.
However, Ant returned to the show in 2019, and the boys have been back together since!
What is the new spin-off show?
Just one week before the 17th series of BGT started in 2024, bosses announced a brand new spin-off show called Britain's Got Talent Reacts.
Sharing the new on social media, bosses wrote: 'Introducing our brand new spin-off show, #BGT Reacts! 📣Featuring some of the biggest content creators, much-loved celebrities and legendary BGT acts, it’s guaranteed to make you laugh out loud!'.
Find out all about Britain's Got Talent Reacts right here.
Check out all of the Britain's Got talent winners below:
Paul Potts
Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.
George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.
Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.
Jules and Matisse
Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.
Richard Jones
Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.
Tokio Myers
Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.
Lost Voice Guy
Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.
Colin Thackery
Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
Jon Courtenay
Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!
Axel Blake
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.
Viggo Venn
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.
Sydnie Christmas
Sydnie Christmas won the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent, the singer who dreams of performing on the West End told Ant and Dec: "I cannot believe the amount of love that I've felt since it aired. I am overwhelmed with love and it is the most amazing thing.
"And I wish for one day that every single person in this room feels the way I do one day with this love. It's amazing, thank you so much!"
Where was Britain's Got Talent filmed in 2024?
The auditions were filmed in London and Manchester, with 10 dates split between London’s Palladium and Manchester’s The Lowry.
The live-shows in 2024 were filmed at the Fountain Studios in Wembley, London.
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