BA chief Miles Baron said Buzz Bingo’s Issy-Mae’s performance in the Bingo Caller of the Year 2024 Finals, and those of her competitors,exemplified “what bingo is all about”.

The final of the National Bingo Game Caller of the Year competition was held on Sunday at Mecca Bingo in Wakefield, and saw Issy-Mae from Buzz Bingo crowned the winner before an audience of 500, earning her a cash prize of £1,000 and the prestigious title National Bingo Game Caller of the Year 2024.

The six runners-up, meanwhile,each received £500 and a trophy to commemorate their achievement in participating in the final. 

The nationwide competition whittled down over 200entrants to just seven finalists,with the final seven competing against each other to be crowned champion. 

Customers, supporters,and finalists travelled from around Britain in support of their finalist and were welcomed at Mecca Bingo Wakefield with a complimentary glass of bubbly and a traditional roast Sunday dinner,accompanied by first-class entertainment. The electric atmosphere throughout the day encouraged the finalists to put on their best performance yet. 

The event saw great performances from all the finalists,ranging from line dancing to a performance for The Greatest Showman, but it was Issy-Mae who stole the show with her unique performance with the ukelele and an original song.

“I’m so happy that I won,the whole day has been amazing,” she said. “I want to thank everyone who came and supported me and congratulate all the other finalists for getting to the final.”The competition was arranged by the Bingo Association,whose CEO Miles Baron described called the quality of this year’s competitors as “amazing.”

“From start to finish the atmosphere and entertainment was incredible and really captured what bingo is all about,” he said. “I would like to thank the judges Donna and Daryl and the Mecca team for hosting a brilliant event. This competition is unique as it brings people from all walks of life together to play the game and enjoy themselves.”