When you think of the story “Annie”, and you come and try to realize the life of a orphan - not the happy life portrayed in children’s plays but the real stories of abuse and loneliness - this version of Sydnie’s becomes all the more amazing.

That was Loren Allred singing somewhere over the rainbow, which sydnie sang as her finale. Sydnie and Loren are the two brightest stars in our musical universe.

Now you see why we fell in love with Sydnie. With these shows auditions are tapped months earlier (this year they were done in January). The semis & finals are live. For the auditions a performer is on their own, sink or swim on preparation, choice and whether you can deliver (she was so nervous she didn’t let her nanas here the song until the audition so it was new to them). She was pure magic, the meeting of training & a level talent and emotional connection that’s a gift that can’t be taught. Her personality and ability to use her voice in unique ways and to connect so emotionally with an audience made me think of a long ago day when a young unknown had her first opening night on Broadway and was so undeniably a miracle a star was born - Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl = perfect part meets generational talent. After they get by the auditions acts have about three months to figure out how to up the level in the semis. At this point the show offers help with whatever the type of act needs - costumes, staging, props, vocal coach, etc. You are still responsible for picking your performance but they will help with tools for success. Smart acts say yes as they hire the best. Sydnie was thrilled to work with a famous vocal count she could never have afforded and also smart enough to know minimal staging was necessary. Her gift requires only her presence and the song she chose to give her another preparation meets opportunity moment. After she won the semis she had only three days until the finals and she spent three months on My Way. The coach suggested the Loren Allred version of Over the Rainbow and she didn’t want to do it as she’s a big fan of Loren’s. They had to get Loren to video call and convince her. I’ve felt really bad for Loren on both BGT & AGT. She has the voice and recordings sound great. Initially using her Greatest Showman song she gets through and you hope but unfortunately Loren with all her vocal talent wasn’t gifted with the It Factor, that emotional connection to an audience, that star quality you can’t learn or fake and it always fell apart in the semis. Loren is a class act and recognized Sydnie had “It” and didn’t hesitate to encourage her success. Sydnie has been working at her dream since she was young. She has a degree in musical theatre and she has the magic, what she hasn’t had is that opportunity where someone sees what you have inside and gives you the break that matters. She’s worked on cruise ships, in regional theatre, small shows and has put her earnings back into recording a few songs but without connections or a lucky break you don’t get the dream. She was rejected or told no so many times she was beaten down and doubting her talent. She had to work at a gym trying for the West End one last time because although she’s worked it’s never been enough to support herself. Friends suggested she submit an audition and she decided it would be her last swing. If she didn’t make it through the audition she’d give up and finally all that prep met opportunity and she got that Tomorrow. I can’t wait to buy her music, see her shows and be so glad this time someone who deserved it got her shot.

My Way was her semi final performance. The West End is London's Broadway.the girl is a goddess of song. She has got IT in every way. I ADORE her.

The background song was sung by Loren Allred... Who, b.t.w. is Sydnies absolute idol. Besides that I love your reactions, and what surprised me a lot, was that you are the first of all the reactors, who pointed out the difference in the meaning of "only a day away" and "always a day away"... So true that this expresses all the hope she included in this song. An not only the hope for one next day, one tomorrow, but instead every day... Your are really good at what you are doing. Keep up the great work... I'll follow your videos from now on.

At the beginning of the song when she just smiles while singing. Million dollar smile

One complaint!! Stop making a grown man cry ! I can’t help it she is just brilliant ❤

Yes she did an absolute beyond beautiful job on this song that i love actually, she has lifted this song up to the level of " over the rainbow" 🌈

Her Nans said in an interview that they had never heard her sing that rendition of 'Tomorrow' before. I'm so obsessed with this lady. I can't wait until her first album comes out. She better call it "Let's Have It"! I've seen an embarrassing number of reaction videos for Sydnie (I told you - obsessed) but I really enjoyed this one. When you said you weren't gonna cry I literally said out loud, "yes you will". I hope you have the reactions for her other 2 BGT performances posted, because I'm going to look right now!

Britt… Not only did she get the golden buzzer… She went on to WIN the whole show ☝️😁🌅🌅🌅

She was so incredibly intentional as she executed every single extremely well thought out note that she gave this song an entirely new perspective, as she also did with her other two performances as well. I would love to see her do an entire album of covers because I’m confident that she would make each track sound like a new song. Amazing girl!!!

This is such an iconic "theater" performance of a well loved song. The enunciation, the breath control, the strength in her voice. I love theatrical performers, most of today's pop stars would do well to scuff their shoes on the boards a few seasons before trying to be famous!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this woman! I also LOVE your verbal and facial expressions and your enthusiam in your reactions.

I really am enthralled with your ability to verbalize your feelings in such a expressive and articulate manner.

Replay the part just after she gets the golden buzzer as you see Simon not standing. Simon was so moved by her performance he waited for Sydnie to look at him; then he stood so she could see it. What a class move by Simon. You could tell by Sydnie's reaction that what he did moved her.

I Absolutely Loved your insight and Reaction to this rendition of tomorrow. You truly have a Heart and Soul for what music is really all about. Can't wait for your next reaction. Thank you and God Bless.

The West End is the British Broadway! The Over the Rainbow sang as background is Loren Allred, Sydnie sings Over The Rainbow as her Finale! She didn't want to sing that song because Loren is her idol, but Loren sent her a video asking her to sing the song!

Simon does not even like this song and she still got a golden buzzer. Shows how well she sang.

Sydnie gives this song its new heart & soul! She has adapted the tune from the cover by Marisha Wallace, in London, from during the pandemic lockdown: Marisha is now a fan of Sydnie, as is Loren, as well. Accidentally, when you skipped ahead through all the applause: you missed Simon JOINING the standing ovation, too. It wasn't just his words of amazement, in the end. Maybe you've glimpsed it by now, but there you go: Simon absolutely loves this song, now! You will be swept away by Sydnie performing "Over the Rainbow" in the actual finale of BGT, which happened ten days ago now, 3 days after she did "My Way". Loren Allred 'coaxed' Sydnie into doing it, as Sydnie at first declined to sing her favourite singer's song, when BGT offered it to her: also, it was Loren's recording of the song in Sydnie's celebration moment, here. After Sydnie won the final, Loren headlined the video on Sydnie's Facebook posting, saying it was now "our" song, as she was so excited watching Sydnie sing it & win BGT with it. Sydnie is said by other music teacher reactors, in England, to raise her tone till goosebumps are pronounced, and then she lowers the volume, making it very personal: "a masterful art". And, what I would suggest, with its gentle up and down shape of tune & tone, is that Sydnie has performed a truly "English art" of music, with this and all her songs here. As she says even also of herself: LET'S AV IT!

I am so glad KZfaq suggested you. Each time you either paused, grabbed your heart, or stared in awe… we were NSYNC ha ha. Love it. Sending appreciation from Detroit. Subbed 💙💙💙💙

She gives credit to her singing coach in polishing her talent. The real deal. Singing the song from the inside.

I can't stop watching this channel. And I don't even like reaction videos. But my God, this woman might be the most beautiful creature I've ever seen....

She is a seasoned singer, she has video on KZfaq and has sung in plays and even on Cruise ships. This was her big break in becoming well known worldwide.

I don’t think Sydnie or BGT knew what she was capable of until they (coached) and pulled it out of her. Beautiful!

Girl, I have been WAITING for this video from you ALL DAY!

That's Loren Allred's version of Over the Rainbow. But you can hear Sydnie's version in the finals!!

She feels the song, similar to how Putri feels her songs. Brilliant.

no that is Lauren Allred doing Over the Rainbow and then Syndie does that version for her finale! coming back to add that I saw an interview of her after her final win...she said that Lauren Allred is her idol...would love to sing with her!

Thank you for your critique of her. I use to be an entertainment agent and I've worked with some of the top recording artist in the world. She is an amazing singer, has a great personality and sense of humor! Her control is so amazing! She's the real deal and just like yourself, anything she puts out, I'll buy!!! Everyone have a Happy 4th of July and stay safe! Love you, Sydnie!!!❤

Two of my favourite things in one video... Sydnie & Britt. The English rose and the soon to be adopted English (American) rose!

Britt, I love love love hearing your reactions. You are so emotional, , funny, and caring. I could listen to you all day. I enjoy your facial gestures, swearing , trying not to cry and how you depict your honest thoughts that are so spot on. It's very evident you love what you do! .We all need Britt speaking to us in one ear to remind us to be a good person and do what is right.

Hi Brit, the West End is to London like Broadway is to NYC. 🎶😁

When Sydnie entered the room, I thought she appeared to be an easy going young lady. Enter a smile. Then, she started her humorous banter, without any of the typical drivel or drama, with the judges and my smile incorporated laughter. She named her song and I thought "uh, oh," remembering Simon's dislike for it. Then, she began to sing. I got chills, an incredible wave of emotion and tears. The kid's song from Annie is not supposed to do all of that. I will never think of "Tomorrow" in the same light. Sydnie set the bar. WOW! Theater awaits, or any other arena. That girl has personality and pipes! BTW, the overlaid "Over The Rainbow" is performed by Loren Allred.

Hey Britt. A new subscriber to your channel from the UK here. I watched your reaction to Sidnie Christmas's version of My Way and you share the exact same view on her talent as I do and the passion about her. She is my new fav singer/artist! All 3 of her performances are equally as special. Hurry up and do the Final reaction on somewhere over the rainbow...F.Y.I the 'West End' is London's equivalent of Broadway! - it's what she dreams of doing! I found her Instagram over the weekend and followed her. Some of the tabloids/trolls gave her a hard time over her win as she has been on stage in a show in Germany before and she was last to perform on the final (This was criticised by tabloids and trolls saying the producers did this on purpose to make her win) So I dropped her a message congratulating her on her win and I gave her some amazing comments and I advised her to ignore the trolls who said she didn't deserve to win/it was a fix as she had done stage work before. In my message I said to watch your reaction on her performances also and gave your KZfaq name to show how much her fans adore her!!... At the time I had drunk a bottle of wine and when I sent the message I never thought I would get a reply (especially after her just winning £250'000 and everyone wanting a piece of her) But you should have seen my reaction when I woke up and my phone showed I had 3 messages from Sydnie Christmas - this made me love her even more to take her time to reply to me at a time which I am sure she is crazy busy... She is so humble in her reply. She started off with Hi Scott (She even used my name and not just rushing through her replies to fans sending generic sh*t. She thanked me for the message and said she really needed that today! I have never sent a celebrity a message before or even write many KZfaq comments but she deserves the praise! She may have an one of your viewers!!

I like her a lot. I love her respect for Loren Allred. Loren had to message her to say it was okay to use Loren's version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Anyone who doesn't love Sydnie has a harder heart than I do.

She is so darling. She is the whole package! 🤗🤗

Honestly, your talent for reaction and analysis is top tier. You’re my new favorite over all. I love your insights and perspectives; Excellent! 👏🏼🙏🏼 Annnd, what a beautiful smile!

I saw an interview she did with her grans, they hadn't heard her sing it like this before.

The commentator misunderstood the implication of Sidnie’s “always a day away” lyric change. The commentator thought that was an expression of eternal optimism. No. By saying that it’s always a day away, she’s saying that that blue sky day always recedes into a non-existent future. It never actually arrives. It’s a wistful recognition that that idealized day of perfect joy is a fantasy. THAT’S what makes her interpretation so painfully beautiful

If the west end were to offer her a lead in a musical it would be guaranteed hit. She’s got a huge audience right now just waiting to see where her career goes. It’s going to b crazy popular whatever she decides to do. Hope she hires a good agency to get her career taking off

Love from Germany. Over The Rainbow is from Loren Allred.

Totally agree babes she is breathing new light into the song xx love your reaction...also you gave us a sneak preview of your gorgeous voice..very impressed 👏👏👏

Britt, you are my absolute favorite reactor. You are pretty amazing yourself! I love how you react, how you are spot on with what the judges say; you should be a judge! You have a beautiful singing voice too! Sydney is beyond amazing. She draws you in and hold you there until the last note. She could be Jane Seymore's daughter, she looks so much like her. Thank you for your reaction! BTW, that was Loren Allred singing over the rainbow, another amazing singer!

The West End is London's theatre district - think Broadway but 200 years older. The cover of Somewhere over the Rainbow is maybe Loren Allred. Sydnie acknowledges that her final performance had to be prepared in 3 days and BGT proffered SOTR; she was reluctant as Loren's an idol but, it was a glorious performance by Sydnie in the final.

Absolutely love your reaction and comments, impossible to do anything other than be in awe of this unparallelled talent!

Last years Amanda Holden 's golden buzzer was Loren Alred who is singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow. In an interview on British This Morning Sydnie said that she got a video of support from Loren and she did her version for the finale. Loren Alred was the behind the scenes singer of Never Enough from the Greatest Showman movie.

She’s lives within each song she sings !!!!!!!!!

BRITT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING ENERGY AND PERSPECTIVE.... I have become a HUGE fan of yours. Sydine Christmas is simply HEAVENLY.... BRAVO Britt... You Keep doing your thing... May GOD BLESS YOU Britt

She interprets this song of hopes and prayers this song was her journey. All of it

She made it her own.

Her revision with "only" replaced by "aways" transforms the song of childhood optimism to one of adult angst, as emphasized by her phrasing and physical expression at the end, which altogether makes the song more relevant to a modern adult audience. A remarkable performance; I would have given her the golden buzzer just for her personality, without having heard a note.

I love you and your reactions, you’re beautiful, you make my day. Love from a 76 year old British woman.

She blew this song out of the water! Like you Britt, I'm a musical person and this song is not in my top list...until now 😊

I hear a little of the Yolanda Adams vibe you’re getting. I also hear some Celine Dion and maybe a little Liza Minnelli, but at the same time it’s mostly Sydnie’s own thing. She doesn’t come up with the unique arrangements, but she definitely finds the most interesting ones and pulls them off flawlessly.

Wow you are the first person to notice the "Only" vs "Always" Great catch.....Love watching you and you almost had me in tears = again.....

At the risk of alienating some folks, the version of Tomorrow that she sings is from Marisha Wallace, from 4 years ago. It was used as a fundraiser during Covid, when all the theaters were closed. Sydnie gave credit to Marisha in an interview, and Marisha messaged her about how much she loved it.

How can you be sick of yourself? You are beautiful

I love your reaction, I absolutely love Sydney’s personality, she does exube light, she’s Funny humble, I love it, and so likable. She portrays her feelings and emotions in the song, and sweet smile, and everything else. And by the way, I just knew you were a child of light. I see it in you! I loved watching your reaction? 😁

Incredible audition. She did MY WAY which youreacted toon semifinal final and for the final she sang OVER THE RAINBOW so youmust watch that.

I’ve listened to a lot of commentaries on this performance, and your commentary is the best! Well done!

Simply incredible!!!

Love your insight. Only a true singer knows how she feels.

She is so good Lovely voice love her she has everything voice personality and a natural person. Tomorrow My Way Over the rainbow And on you tube there is a version of her singing Whitney Houston song so good Love your reacts Britt all the way from England ❤x

Thanks Britt great reaction! Love Sydnie and now I am subscribed

I agree I hear alot of Gospel and soul but I hear alot of Liza Minelli in that voice like young young Liza or even a bit of Barbara Striesand from broadway shows.

Thanks again for a fantastic peek into a reaction that is so real and so well done!

You are so correct, you can feel that it is her tomorrow .great review.

I really love your analysis of her very heart felt performance. You and your views are a welcome breath of fresh air. And good catch about her similarities to Gospel and the incredible Yolanda Adams (Open my heart....) - and agree she has many influences.

Loved your review of the semi final, " my way"

Don't you just love her??? Wow!!

You have to watch her final performance of over the rainbow!!

And love that you did this… she just never got that big break… makes me visualize her doing a caberet show songs and comedy…. West End is London’s Broadway. Glad you are watching this cuz this is why we feel in love with her… had to wait weeks….. she framed this as if she reminiscing…..

She has a fantastic voice 👌

Britt I always enjoy your reactions, but I particularly enjoyed this one. I hadn't noticed the difference in word choice between only and always, but I totally agree with your analysis of her choice. Thanks so much for sharing!

I really enjoyed your authentic reaction.

She's going on a 15 city tour in Britain and releasing a CD in October

You deliver a brilliant commentary. Thank you!

I believe that was Lauren Allred singing Over the Rainbow. But Sydney does the same version, but better !!!

Britt, just heard your reaction on this version of "Tomorrow", and i love it! ❤ I send you all my love from Serbia 🇷🇸, and... Let's have it! 😊❤❤❤

I’m with you , I’m a complete Sydnie Christmas fan as well

I’ve watched a few interviews and apparently it took FOREVER for them to get through the 12 contestants to see who won. Her nerves were so tweaked she almost vomited. So what we perceive as experienced, was actually absolutely her covering up her nerves.

She also did "My Way" it was amazing

Simon did stand. He was the last one to stand up, but he did.

That’s not her singing the “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” backing track here, It’s Loren Allred. But she sings Loren’s version in the finale.

Sydnie gives the song real meaning, where before it was just sung nicely by a young girl, but without the truth Sydnie brings

"The West End" is to London what Broadway is to NYC, Britt.

love love love her......

The West End is London's version of Broadway. The Somewhere Over The Rainbow is Lauren Allred's original cover, which Sidney recovered in the final, with additional ruffles and flourishes. Not that just anyone can cover that version with justice.

I love your personality much as Sidney's. Your vibrant, beautiful, intelligent,articulate, and professional reactions, 2 now that i have watched are genuine and positive to hear as well. Do you have a musical background as well.? I want to listen to you again respond so much that im going to subscribe. Bless you young lady.

You missed her telling Ant and Deck that she finally feels heard.

Sydnie Christmas is The WINNER Britain's Got Talent 2024 | ALL Performances

A singer MUST make you feel emotion - otherwise what's the point. Sydnie brought tears to my eyes - she is the ONLY singer who has ever done this to me. I was gone after 20 seconds of this song - truly the best singer ever for me - and yes I really mean that.

OTRainbow is Loren Allred.

Britt you need to listen to the final

Brilliant reaction

great reaction I agree with everthing you said.

Enjoyed your review. Love the gospel references. ❤❤❤

I think that Over the Rainbow was Loren Allred. Can you imagine a duet?

My favorite reactor -- by FAR!

What a great reaction! When you were talking about personal experience I was nodding! I don’t do that with KZfaq lol