The time has almost come to find out which act will be named the 2024 champion of Britain’s Got Talent. As the ITV show kicked off on Sunday night, the four judges wowed in their finest attire before welcoming the contestants.
However, it seemed as though viewers were quick to comment on the judges wildcard option as The Trickstars were brought back to compete in the final, for a second time. Taking to Twitter @TVqueertiques said: “They did nothing to prove they deserved this wildcard spot. #BGT #BritainsGotTalent”
@_shxn96 tweeted: “Shambles that the trickstars are the wild card, they’ve already been in the final, so many other deserving choices”
With @ItsCloeMoe adding: ” Really…trickstars wtf, I mean they were good BUT THEY’VE BEEN IN THE FINAL BEFORE, so many more deserved it, I don’t understand this show sometimes.” Throughout the past week, ITV viewers saw the semi-finalists all hopeful of earning a place in the grand finale.
However, only eight people were chosen to go through, with one of them being crowned the winner on Sunday night.
The lucky act will also receive a whopping cash prize of £250,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
One of the hopeful contestants wanting to become the 2024 series winner is 28-year-old singer Sydnie Christmas.
According to the latest odds, she’s the bookie’s favourite to become the next champion and follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner, comedian Viggo Venn.
Sydnie’s odds stand at 2 /5 to win, with Alex Mitchel in at a close second with odds of 4/1.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “We’ve seen some sensational acts along the way.
“But, it all boils down to tonight’s final, where the odds suggest it’s going to take something pretty special to stop Sydnie Christmas from winning the series.”
Alex Mitchell’s odds of winning stand at 4/1 ahead of Abigail & Afronitaa at 7/1.
Sadly, every other act is currently 12/1 or bigger, with Northants Sings Out and Trixy having odds of 66/1.
Sydnie was Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer act and won the semi-final on Thursday night.
The act told ITV News: “I cannot believe the way this has gone. You can’t compare each other to anyone because everyone is their own act.
“That’s the beautiful thing of it. And that is why I love this competition. My main thing would be performing at the Royal Variety. If I was to do that, oh my god, I would cry.”
Britain’s Got Talent is available to watch on ITV.