Simon Cowell looked in high spirits as he departed Britain's Got Talent on Sunday night after he branded it the 'best final ever'.
After weeks of auditions and live shows, Simon, 64, looked overjoyed to be withfiancée Lauren Silverman, 46,following a tiring couple of weeks.
The loved-up couple, who share a son Eric, 10, sweetly held hands in their private transport as they headed home.
Viewers saw Sydnie Christmas be crowned BGT's 2024 winnerafter a jam-packed final full of jaw-dropping acts - which Simon described as the best final he has ever seen.
Lauren was the epitome of class as she attended the final in a glamorous pale blue satin gown with a thigh-high split leg.
Simon Cowell, 64, looked in high spirits as he departed Britain's Got Talent on Sunday night with fiancée Lauren Silverman, 46, after it was branded the 'best final ever'
Peter Andre, 51, was seen departing Hammersmith Apollo Theatre with his daughter Princess, 16, after making his cameo on the show during magician Trixy's performance
Peter Andre, 51, was seen departing Hammersmith Apollo Theatre with his daughter Princess, 16, after making his cameo on the show during magician Trixy's performance.
The singer left viewers stunned as he made a surprise appearance during magician Trixy's incredible performance.
And after making an unexpected cameo, Peter enjoyed the rest of the show with Princess and his wife Emily.
Dashing Peter cut a dapper display in a black suit and white shirt, while Princess looked trendy in grey cargos and a cropped blue top.
Peter and Emily, 34, who welcomed their third child together in April, looked more than loved-up.
Sydnie, 28, scooped the coveted £250,000 prize and will get to perform at the Royal Variety Show after impressing judgesBruno Tonioli, Simon, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holdenand winning over the voting public at home.
She beat ten other outstanding acts with her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow after a jam-packed episode.
Second place went to magician Jack Rhodes, third place went to Ghanaian dancers Abigail and Afronita and fourth place went to opera singer Innocent Masuku.
The loved-up couple, who share a son Eric, 10, sweetly held hands in their private transport as they headed home
Lauren was the epitome of class as she attended the final in a glamorous pale blue satin gown with a thigh-high split leg
She was seen chatting with friends backstage before the final as she arrived
The singer left viewers stunned as he made a surprise appearance during magician Trixy's incredible performance
And after making an unexpected cameo, Peter enjoyed the rest of the show with Princess and his wife Emily
Peter and Emily, who welcomed their third child together in April, looked more than loved-up
After winning the overwhelmed star broke down as she said: 'I don't know what to say! I cannot believe the amount of love I've felt since it aired. It's absolutely - oh my god. I am overwhelmed with love and I wish for one day that everyone feels the way I do. It's amazing, thank you so much.'
She was the favourite to take the top spot ahead of the finalafter winning her semi-final heat with her rendition of Frank Sinatra's My Way that wowed judges.
After her performance on Sunday's final judge Amanda said: 'I know how long you have waited for this moment, it was utterly spellbinding and perfect in every way. It was just gold dust.'
Fellow judge Bruno added: 'That is what I call a show-stopping performance, you took my breath away!', while Aleshasaid: 'You just radiate hope and joy and light - and there was something about that performance and that emotion, I felt it move through my body with you.'
Simon then commented: 'That was really something special. That lyric felt so personal to you about what you must have wanted over the years with a God-given talent like that and for whatever reason you've been ignored. I actually felt very emotional.'
Sydnie, from Kent, works as a receptionist at a local gym on a zero hour contract and previously insisted that despite the outcome of Sunday's show, she would be returning to work Monday morning.
She joked: 'I've already had two weeks off – and I'm on a zero-hours contract. I have rent to pay!'
Sydnie has dreamt of being able to work full time on the West End and is hopeful that BGT will be a stepping stone to make that dream a reality.
Viewers saw Sydnie Christmas be crowned BGT's 2024 winner after a jam-packed final full of jaw-dropping acts - which Simon described as the best final he has ever seen
After winning the overwhelmed star broke down as she said: 'I don't know what to say! I cannot believe the amount of love I've felt since it aired. It's absolutely - oh my god!'
The budding West End star, 28, scooped the coveted £250,000 prize and will get to perform at the Royal Variety Show after impressing judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden and winning over the voting public
She beat ten other outstanding acts after a jam-packed episode that Simon, 64, emotionally branded 'the best ever final'
The judges and hosts Ant and Dec came up on to the stage at the end of the show to congratulate the star who looked completely overwhelmed
'In a year's time, I hope I'm living my dream. I want to be doing what I love for a living instead of rolling towels and making shakes!'
Before her BGT audition, Sydnie was considering turning her back on her dreams.
Sydnie said: 'If you'd have told me on New Year's Eve that this would be happening in my life five months later, I would have told you something. So I'm very happy and a very lucky girl. I've done loads of auditions to get into the West End. It's always knock backs, always that you don't fit.
'All my mates have got babies and getting married. I'm still trying to afford rent in London! So I thought in my head because nothing was happening for me I'll give it one last go... and here we are today!'
Sydnie appeared in the E4 programme Stage School which ran for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 showcasing the real struggles for students studying performing arts.
The show followed an array of situations ranging from romantic fallouts to stage dramas.
Sydnie has had lots of family support during the process with her grandmothers watching her first audition at the Palladium.
And her long term boyfriend, a fellow musical actor, Max Rizzo from Sicily, has been there to support her. Max is currently signed by an agency who specialise in rising stars.
Second place went to magician Jack Rhodes (left), third place went to Ghanaian dancers Abigail and Afronita (right) and fourth place went to opera singer Innocent Masuku
She was the favourite to take the top spot ahead of the final after winning her semi-final heat with her rendition of Frank Sinatra's My Way that wowed judges
She posed with the judges and hosts Ant and Dec after the show.Alesha Dixon, Ant McPartlin, Amanda Holden, Declan Donnelly, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell with the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024, Sydnie
Amanda and Sydnie posed for snaps together after the show
She looked delighted as she posed with a glamorous Amanda
It was a jam-packed final show, with highlights including when finalist Alex Mitchell paid tribute to Rob Burrow after his performance.
The primary teacher from Leeds, who has autism and Tourette's, gave an incredible comedy routine and after had some powerful words for Rob's family.
Inspirational former rugby star and motor neurone disease sufferer Rob tragically died at the age of 41, it was announced on Sunday night.
He passed away at Pinderfield's Hospital near his home surrounded by his family after becoming ill earlier in the week.
The rugby player was diagnosed with the disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season league career.
After his performance Rob said: 'An hour ago before I came on stage I got some sad news.
'To the family of Rob Burrow - he is a hero and I hope you know how much we love him here tonight, and for him advocating for disability rights is so important.'
The audience and judges Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were then seen clapping in agreement.
The judges arrived in their usual glamorous fashion at the start of the final
Amanda Holden (left) wowed in a sexy silver dress whileAlesha Dixon wore a leggy red number
Fans hit back at Amanda after she defended the diversity of the Britain's Got Talent final on Sunday
During the final Amanda defended the show's diversity as she thanked dance duo Afronita and Abigail for coming from Ghana to take part in the competition
Despite the incredible talent, fans weren't happy with Amanda as they took to Twitter to suggest the show be renamed 'The Globe's Got Talent' after she insisted it was an international show
Fans joked Alesha Dixon looked like a Quality Street as she wore bizarre shiny red dress for Britain's Got Talent final on Sunday night
Alesha held hands with her fellow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli as the foursome took to the stage at the Eventim Apollo
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, they shared pictures of the iconic sweet as they likened Alesha's dress to the wrapper of a strawberry cream
Also on Sunday night judge Alesha left fans perplexed after her outfit choice for the final.
The judge, 45, was shining as she opted for a one shoulder reflective scarlet red dress.
Featuring a high leg slit, the star beamed in the ensemble while she styled her hair in a long black twist braid.
However, fans were left in hysterics at her outfit as they joked it resembled a famous British chocolate, the Quality Street.
As the episode kicked off on ITV and judges Bruno, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were introduced by Ant and Dec, Bruno appeared to get a less than positive reaction from the crowds
Viewers penned on Twitter in reaction: 'am i going crazy or is bruno getting booed by the audience every time he speaks #BGT'
Indeed after the first act Haribow - a Double Dutch group - performed as Bruno attempted to give his feedback, the boos were heard again
However others pointed out they could have simply been chanting his name Bruno. One penned: 'They don't boo him, they chant Bruno!'
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, they shared pictures of the iconic sweet as they likened Alesha's dress to the wrapper of a strawberry cream.
They joked: 'Alesha reminding me I have to buy some Quality Streets'; 'Has everyone already said Alesha's dress looks like a Quality Street wrapper?'
'Alesha Dixon came as a Quality Street then'; 'Is it me or is Alesha Dixon wearing a Quality Street wrapper?'
'#BGT think Alesha and Amanda are going through the whole Quality Street tin. Tonight it's the red one'.
'Alesha dress hideous looks like a quality street wrapper'; 'Alesha Dixon wearing a dress made from the leftover Quality Street wrappers'.
Elsewhere, judge Amanda saved her best outfit to last as she debuted her riskiest ensemble to date in a shaped silver corset dress.
The judge, 53, went braless as she showcased her ample cleavage in the carefully positioned dress which featured an armour-like bodice.
The bottom half of the dress then extended into a sheer silver mesh skirt as she waved to the audience.
Britain's Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell paid tribute to Rob Burrow after his performance during Sunday night's live final
The primary teacher from Leeds, who has autism and Tourette's, gave an incredible comedy routine and after had some powerful words for Rob's family
After his performance Rob said: 'An hour ago before I came on stage I got some sad news'
He added:'To the family of Rob Burrow - he is a hero and I hope you know how much we love him here tonight, and for him advocating for disability rights is so important'
Taking to Instagram with some stunning shots as she lay by the pool in the ensemble, Amanda wrote: 'Finish with a bang @bgt 7:30pm @itv'.
Fans took to Twitter to share their opinions on her racy outfit choice as they called it inappropriate for a family show.
They penned: 'Considering it's a family show… Amanda Holden wears the most inappropriate outfits!!'; 'Wtf is Amanda wearing? #bgt #britainsgottalent #bgtfinal'.
'I have to ask... Wtf is Amanda Holden wearing and how does it stay up?'; 'Amanda should just give it up and go topless'.
'I hopeAmanda Holden is ok - she is dressed for open-heart surgery'; '#BGT it's just a matter of time and camera angle until Amanda shows a nipple….'
It wasn't the only thing that viewers noticed about Amanda as they also hit back at her after shedefended the diversity of the show.
The show has received criticism from viewers from featuring more international acts in this year's series than ever before.
