Sydnie looked sensational in an embellished strapless gown with silver jewellery and heels.

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

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

Sydnie Christmas, 29, took to the stage to perform in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance in London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday

Sydnie Christmas, 29, took to the stage to perform in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance in London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday

The singer, 29, bagged her place on the annual show after her Britain's Got Talent win back in June

The singer, 29, bagged her place on the annual show after her Britain’s Got Talent win back in June

Queen Camilla, who had been due to attend, was forced to pull out at the last minute after continuing to suffer from some ‘lingering post-viral symptoms’ from a nasty chest infection.

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

The duo have won viewers over in their two documentary series Amanda and 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 separately, but even more so as a pair.

Talking ahead of the show Alan said: ‘I am completely thrilled to be asked back to host the Royal Variety Performance so soon, what a compliment and an honour!

‘To be able to host 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, well we are all in for a real treat.’

Amanda said: ‘It truly is such an honour to be hosting the Royal Variety Performance this year. 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-Bextor who performed  'Murder on The Dance Floor'

She joined the likes of this year’s Eurovision winner Nemo, treble Brit Award winner James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bextor who performed  ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’

Sydnie looked sensational in an embellished strapless gown with silver jewellery and heels

Sydnie looked sensational in an embellished strapless gown with silver jewellery and heels

Two days earlier Sydnie had given her fans a glimpse into her rehearsing for the show-stopping performance and described the incredible event as 'the one she had been waiting for'

Two days earlier Sydnie had given her fans a glimpse into her rehearsing for the show-stopping performance and described the incredible event as ‘the one she had been waiting for’

‘This is a dream job and Alan is a true friend, we are already bursting with ideas and excitement, it’s going to be such a fun night!

‘I’ve worked on Britain’s Got Talent for 18 years and have been so proud watching all our winners perform for the Royal Family.

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

Elton John and David Furnish also took to the stage to sing a number 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 from the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical Starlight Express.

America’s world class magicians and comedy duo Penn and Teller flew in especially for the show, plus, presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern wowed the Royals with tricks and illusions.

Cirque Du Soleil performed a world exclusive 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 comic Matt Forde also presented a humorous round up of the year, and were joined by writer and comic 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

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

The pair shared a giggle when they interviewed disco-queen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor who performed her latest hit and much loved classic 'Murder on The Dance Floor'

The pair shared a giggle when they interviewed disco-queen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor who performed her latest hit and much loved classic ‘Murder on The Dance Floor’

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 45, looked incredibly chic in a one-shoulder black dress and bejewelled skirt as she took to the stage

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 45, looked incredibly chic in a one-shoulder black dress and bejewelled skirt as she took to the stage
She put on a high energy performance as she sang her latest hit 'Freedom of the Night' whilst twirling a red ribbon around on stage

She put on a high energy performance as she sang her latest hit ‘Freedom of the Night’ whilst twirling a red ribbon around on stage

Cirque Du Soleil performed a world exclusive from their Vegas show 'O'

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

American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed her show stopping hit 'I'm Telling You I'm Not Going' on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed her show stopping hit ‘I’m Telling You I’m Not Going’ on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

She also lead this year's National Anthem accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards

She also lead this year’s National Anthem accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards

Ellie Taylor of Ted Lasso fame also presented a humorous round up of the year and looked stunning in a gold sequin dress with matching cape and sky scraper heels

Ellie Taylor of Ted Lasso fame also presented a humorous round up of the year and looked stunning in a gold sequin dress with matching cape and sky scraper heels
Lorraine Kelly made a very special appearance on this year's show with her Change and Check Choir - made up of women who detected their breast cancer through Lorraine's campaign

Lorraine Kelly made a very special appearance on this year’s show with her Change and Check Choir – made up of women who detected their breast cancer through Lorraine’s campaign

Sydnie wore an embellished strapless gown with glamorous jewellery

Sophie cut an elegant figure in her corset-style gown

Sydnie and Sophie both cut elegant figures ahead of their performances on the red carpet

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

The choir, made up of women who detected their breast cancer through Lorraine’s campaign, performed Love Is All Around.

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

And American actress and singer Marisha Wallace performed a show stopping number and also lead this year’s National Anthem accompanied by the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards.

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

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