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Becoming an overnight sensation after her appearance on UK reality TV show, "Britain's Got Talent," Susan Boyle has since impressed, having forged a successful career through her impressive vocal abilities.

From West Lothian, Scotland, Susan Boyle became the point of a media frenzy after performing on the 2009 series of Britain's Got Talent, with her impressive rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream," surprising viewers with her unlikely appearance yet remarkable mezzo-soprano voice. Boyle eventually went on to finish second in the competition, behind the dance troupe, Diversity.

Her 2009 debut record, "I Dreamed a Dream," was a huge success, becoming the UK's best-selling debut of all time and reaching the top spot in both the US and the UK charts. The album was a global hit, faring well in Europe also. A christmas album followed in 2010, titled "The Gift," with Boyle becoming only the third act to achieve success with number one albums in both the UK and US album charts.

With production from Steve Mac, Boyle released her third recording in 2011, "Someone to Watch Over Me," which featured her unique take on classic hits such as "Unchained Melody," Tears for Fears' "Mad World" and Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence." Boyle was privileged to be asked to perform at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Pageant in 2012, taking to the stage at Windsor Castle.

Boyle created the concept album, "Standing Ovation: Greatest Songs From The Stage" in 2012, featuring duets with idol Donny Osmond and Michael Crawford. The album peaked at number seven in the UK charts, her first not to reach the top spot. Another christmas album, "Home for Christmas," appeared in 2013, reaching Gold status in the UK. Her sixth full-length, "Hope," arrived in 2014, which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200.

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In retrospect, it’s pretty obvious just what it was that launched Susan Boyle to the most unlikely of international stardom when she stepped out on the Britain’s Got Talent stage back in 2009. It wasn’t her voice - impressive though it is - or any real star power by traditional understandings of that term, but instead the way in which that first audition of hers was staged; laughed off and sneered at by an audience that judged her on appearance and age alone, her delivery of ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from Les Miserables was stirring enough to silence her detractors and seal a heartwarming story of triumph over adversity. It’s actually easy to forget that Boyle only came second in the tournament’s final reckoning, with dance troupe Diversity nicking the win, and although she’s gone on to massive success with her albums - selling over nineteen million copies worldwide in just five years - she’s never properly toured, for reasons thought to be associated with her fragile state of mind. Still, she makes occasional appearances at special events, such as the Pope’s visit to Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park in 2010, and remains the unlikeliest of national treasures to this day; her appeal shows no signs of waning.

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Seeing Susan Boyle live was breathtaking. She is one of the most talented singers I have ever had the pleasure to witness. She really is a surprising and unique woman and I think everyone should hear her talent! One of the things I loved most about seeing Susan was the gleam in her eye as she sings. Her expressions when she performed really showed the joy she felt and how much she adores singing, it really is marvellous to see. Susan really gave her all when she sang, I loved hearing her voice full of emotion and hitting the notes perfectly, it was beautiful. I loved the simplicity of the set up, the lighting was subtle as not to take away or distract from her talent, the focus was all on her. She wore a gorgeous dress and a pretty sparkling necklace, she really was the star of the show. I can honestly say her voice brought tears to my eyes, there was something about her voice that just connected with me emotionally.

I would recommend anyone to go and see Susan Boyle, she really is a unique talent and inspiration. She shows that you can be successful no matter who you are, which I think is an important message for everyone!

If Susan is coming to a town anywhere near you don't miss her. It was a great show. Her voice is amazing. Her back up singers and of course, the choir were perfect. She can make you laugh out loud or have tears running down your cheeks. Truly a wonderful evening of entertainment.

Susan is an admirable lady. She has the beauty inside and out and she inspires me a lot. I listen to her mostly before bed so I have a good night sleep. I wish for her more shows in San Francisco, Oakland and maybe Berkeley.

Susan Boyle was amazing last night

I have great admiration for her

I felt she wasn’t comfortable in her shoes

I travelled all the way from Australia to see her

She was worth the money and she was on my bucket list

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Britain’s Got Talent icon Susan Boyle returns 14 years on after suffering stroke: ‘I fought to be back on stage’

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A true Britain’s Got Talent icon returned to the show for the 2023 final… and it was only Susan Boyle !

Yes, the Scottish singer who said, ‘I am 47, but that’s just one side of me’, before wiggling her hips surprised everyone by coming back to sing a very special song.

Performing with the cast of the West End’s Les Misérables, Susan, now 62, duetted with Lucie Jones, 32, for I Dreamed A Dream, the well-loved tune she sang for her first audition 14 years ago.

But Susan wasn’t the only blast from the past, as you might also remember Lucie from The X Factor back in the day.

In fact, the musical theatre star was a contestant the same year that Su-Bo placed second to Diversity in BGT – what are the chances?!

Susan looked in her element and sparkled in a sequin-encrusted blue dress as she hit all the right notes, proving she never lost it!

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Chatting to hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly after earning a standing ovation from the stunned audience, Susan revealed why the duet was so important to her.

Issuing a health update to the nation, the powerhouse vocalist explained that she suffered a stroke last year.

‘It feels great (to be here),’ she said.

‘It’s extra special for me, last April I suffered a minor stroke and I fought to be back on stage and I have done it.’

Susan received rapturous applause from the crowd, while Simon Cowell was keen to heap praise on her.

‘Susan, we owe you so much,’ he told her.

‘I knew you weren’t well but if anyone was going to come back, you were going to come back.

‘It wouldn’t be the same without you.’

Viewers at home were shocked to see Susan walk out of the sliding doors – but it was a very nice surprise indeed.

‘Aww! Susan Boyle is an absolute superstar in every sense of the word, so humble. It’s so good to see her back with her microphone!’, one person tweeted.

‘Susan Boyle, I will quite simply love you forever’, another declared.

‘Come on, Susan Boyle! Best moment of the show. Love it!’, one person wrote.

Another praised: ‘So glad that Susan Boyle is back. Still one of the best people to ever come out of #BGT . What a woman’.

Susan was shot to worldwide fame in 2009 after her audition to Les Mis spread like wildfire.

She was the hot favourite to win, but it was dance troupe Diversity – including Dancing On Ice judge Ashley Banjo – that took home the prize.

But that didn’t mean Susan missed out, oh no, as she went on to have the best-selling debut album of all time in 2009.

She went on to rake it in by releasing various singles and eight records, earning herself two Grammy nominations and celebrating over a decade in showbiz with a commemorative album and tour.

Meanwhile, in BGT 2023, comedian Viggo Venn was crowned the winner.

The Norwegian slapstick star had everyone in stitches with his chaotic routines, earning him a spot on the bill at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.

In second place was dancer Lillianna Clifton, while magician Cillian O’Connor came second.

Not everyone was pleased with the result, however, as the likes of Musa Motha and Malakai Bayoh failed to make the top three.

Some called the result a ‘travesty’ while others complained their favourite acts were ‘robbed’.

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Susan Boyle's powerful return on 'AGT: The Champions' earns golden buzzer

9 years after she came in second on Britain's Got Talent , Susan Boyle once again found herself singing in front of Simon Cowell on America's Got Talent : The Champions . The newest version of the show features former champions and finalists from around the world competing to be crowned the champion of champions. Despite being famous and having an estimated worth $33 million, Boyle is still hoping to win a Got Talent series. Despite not being an official champion, Boyle proudly said, " For those who maybe don't have the confidence to do things, for those who maybe don't have a voice, the ones who people tend to ignore, I feel I'm a champion for them." Boyle sang a cover of The Rolling Stones song "Wild Horses." She received a standing ovation after her performance and Simon Cowell said, "I can't think of any other contestant who has defined this show better than you, if I'm being honest with you."

Susan Boyle forever a legend #AGTChampions pic.twitter.com/9S6FCpIMGv — CupsandDoodles (@CupsandDoodles) January 8, 2019

Susan Boyle is the definition of Got Talent #AGTChampions #AGT — Matías Segura R. (@matiiasSegura) January 8, 2019

if you don’t then you love @susanboyle don’t deserve at her @BGT her on @agt pic.twitter.com/D0PPcCEOBR — terry crews (@terrycrews) January 8, 2019

Mel B agreed with Cowell. She said, "I just want to say what an absolute honor and a pleasure it is to be sitting here and listening to you, your angelic voice." She then surprised Boyle by pressing the golden buzzer, thus sending singer straight through to the finals. America's Got Talent: The Champions airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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Susan Boyle makes emotional return to TV singing 'I Dreamed a Dream' after stroke: 'I fought like crazy'

Boyle brought the judges — including Simon Cowell — to their feet as she discussed her health struggles of the last year: "I have done it."

Susan Boyle 's dream came full circle on the show that made her a star, while she also made a stunning admission about overcoming a serious health condition to make it back to the global stage.

The 62-year-old Scottish singer made an emotional return to Britain's Got Talent Sunday, joining the Les Misérables West End cast to perform "I Dreamed a Dream," the song she first used to audition for the reality competition in 2009.

Boyle made a surprise appearance at the top of the song, before the entire cast of the stage production joined her for an epic finale.

At the end of the song, the show's judging panel — including Simon Cowell , who was present for Boyle's first audition 14 years ago — rose to their feet to applaud the singer's performance.

Boyle told the crowd it "feels great" to be back on stage, before revealing that she struggled with a significant setback last year.

"It's actually special for me, because last April, I suffered a minor stroke," she said. "I fought like crazy to get back on stage, and I have done it."

Cowell then spoke in praise of Boyle's "unbelievable" triumph.

"Susan, we owe you so much, and I knew you weren't well, but, if anyone was going to come back, you were going to come back," he told her. "We wouldn't be the same without you. You are amazing."

Since placing second on Britain's Got Talent 's third season, Boyle went on to become a worldwide sensation. She's released seven studio albums to date, including her debut LP, I Dreamed a Dream , which became the world's best-selling album of 2009.

Watch Boyle's moving return to Britain's Got Talent above.

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What is Susan Boyle doing now? The British singer plans to return to the stage soon

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•  – on Jan 31, 2022
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Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer who rose to fame for her rendition of  I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables  on the third series of  Britain’s Got Talent . Despite her second-place finish, Boyle signed a recording contract with Simon Cowell’s label Syco Entertainment. 

Boyle’s first album,  I Dreamed a Dream , became the UK’s best-selling debut album of all time and set the record for biggest first-week sales by a debut album. Her second album,  The Gift , topped charts in the UK and the US twice in 2010. So far, she has released eight studio albums, with the latest one,  Ten , dropping in 2019. 

Susan is excited to return to the stage after spending months in isolation due to the coronavirus

After completing her Ten tour in the first weeks of March 2020, Susan retreated to isolation as the coronavirus spread like wildfire across the world. As a type-2 diabetic, Susan heeded advice to self-isolate as her condition put her at a greater risk of succumbing to the deadly virus.

Boyle has no plans to retire soon, however. She plans to emulate her idol Elaine Paige by singing well into her seventies. During her famous BGT audition, Boyle amused the crowd by stating that she wanted to emulate Paige. Few took her seriously, but as soon as the first notes came out of her mouth, none doubted that Elaine was destined for greatness.

“I love what I do and want to keep doing it so long as the public enjoys it,” Elaine told The Sun . “I’m going to hang on for dear life to what I do. I’ve not been able to do much. But that will change later, I’m always an optimist.”

Self-isolation was as tough on Susan as it was on everybody else. “I’ve had days when I’ve felt low or stuck in a rut, or bored or staring at the same four walls – but everyone’s been in the same boat,” Susan added. In March 2021, Susan took a huge step towards returning to the stage by getting vaccinated. She wrote on Instagram :

“Monday felt for the first time like there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is so much disinformation surrounding the vaccine but I encourage you to go out and get the vaccine when it’s available to you. I am grateful for science, grateful for medicine and especially grateful to the wonderful NHS nurses and doctors.”

The specifics of Susan’s return remain unclear. However, a source speaking to The Sun mentioned that she was hoping to perform in the US in November. The source added that organizers had approached Boyle about performing in a string of shows in Las Vegas in late 2021. The source said:

“Susan is really excited to be asked and she is hoping to head over to the US in November to perform if she can. She has been holed up in Scotland during the pandemic but she is desperate to get back out there singing again. She loves working – and she could definitely be tempted by some sequins.”

Susan’s planned tour didn’t happen, but we hope to see her back soon.

Despite her considerable wealth, Susan still lives in her family home in West Lothian, Scotland

Two years before her  BGT  audition, Susan Boyle had lost her mom. She felt hopeless and devastated after the loss, but she later revealed that some sort of divine intervention involving her mom pushed her along during the competition. “I’m sure there was divine intervention involved,” Susan said. 

Boyle secretly panicked after she placed second in BGT. “I didn’t want to go back to my old life,” she told  The Metro . “Then Simon [Cowell] came running up on stage and whispered into my ear that I had a recording contract no matter what and the panic gave way to exhaustion.” 

Susan quickly brushed off her BGT disappointment and delivered three chart-topping albums in three years. It took Boyle a while to get used to the sudden fame. “The biggest change was really the instant fame, from being a wee unknown lady with a cat in Scotland to being recognized wherever I went,” Boyle told  People . “It took some getting used to.”

Boyle’s net worth skyrocketed into the millions as her albums achieved record sales. Nevertheless, she remained humble and grounded, unwilling to live life as most celebrities do. She still lives in her family home in Blackburn in West Lothian, Scotland.

“It’s good to be in your mum’s house as well, there’s a lot of nice memories in my mum’s,” Susan told  The Sun . “I sort of feel she’s present here, somehow.” Susan doesn’t have a partner to share her house with. She’s been single for the past seven years. 

In 2009, Boyle famously revealed that she’d never been kissed. She met her first boyfriend, a Connecticut doctor, during the US leg of her 2014 tour, Susan Boyle in Concert. The pair met in Clearwater, Florida, and had planned to move in together in Scotland. “I hope he comes over,” Boyle told  The Sun .

“All I’ll say is we are around the same age and he was a very nice guy.” Unfortunately, the relationship ended, and Susan has been single ever since.

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30+ Fascinating Facts About Susan Boyle And Where She Is Now

Posted: May 1, 2024 | Last updated: May 2, 2024

Susan Boyle rose to fame as a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent , but there's more to the incredible singer's life than you may know. Despite having a difficult childhood, Boyle persisted in chasing her dreams.

Keep reading to get a fascinating inside look at the life of Susan Boyle and leave a comment if you learned something new!

She Found Fame And Success In Her 50s

Although it wasn't until she was in her 50s that her career as an artist took off, Boyle has achieved a lot of success. In fewer than ten years, Boyle's estimated net worth rocketed to $33 million. Her first album, I Dreamed A Dream debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 2009. Her hit single was included in a movie, and she even performed for the Pope.

She was awarded three Guinness World records, including Fastest-selling Album by a Female (UK) and the Most Successful First Week UK Debut Album Sales.

Fans Find Her Relatable

One thing fans love about Susan Boyle is that she's a relatable, average person who was able to achieve extraordinary things. Leading up to her BGT performance, Boyle was struggling with the death of her mother, and being able to pay her bills. Even though she knows she has money in the bank, she doesn't forget the hard times and reminds herself that she'll be okay.

"My goals are simple now," she told The Sunday Post . "To have good friends and family around me and enjoy some money I have earned within reason and ensure I never have to worry about paying my gas and electric again."

She Has Always Remained Humble

While other people in her position would transition into a life of luxury, Boyle has remained humble and stuck to her roots. In fact, she still lives in the Scotland home she grew up in with her parents and siblings.

Her wardrobe remains modest, and she's perfectly satisfied with her simple life in the country, living with her cat named Pebbles. Boyle also prefers to keep her life on the private side and finds her hometown neighborhood to be a comfortable place for her.

She'd Love To Adopt Children Of Her Own

Boyle has been open about how much she loves children. When she and her brother Gerry finally reconciled she was able to meet his grandson Alfie. "It was lovely," Gerry said. "She couldn't stop picking him up." She also started talking about raising a child of her own and she's considering adopting.

"I have so much love to give," she told The Daily Mail . "I want to adopt a child who doesn't have much, who I can really give something to. It's a way of giving back for me. I love children, I always have but I couldn't have them." She admits that people don't take her seriously on the subject, to which she optimistically replied, "They have a giggle at me. Let's see."

Susan's Diagnosis

Boyle is one of the people who are on the high-functioning spectrum of Asperger's. Her IQ is above average but she struggles with understanding how other people are feeling, as well as communicating her own emotions. Her social anxieties attributed to Asperger's can create misunderstandings and challenges in her relationships.

The Guardian reported that Boyle suffers from mood swings, severe depression and emotional outbursts, which aren't uncommon for someone on the Asperger's spectrum. Learning of her diagnosis, and being able to identify the symptoms is a relief she says.

Her Ideal Man

In September of 2018, Susan Boyle spoke to Express and opened up about her personal life and greatest fears. While it may have appeared that being poor was her greatest fear, it turned out to be something else.

It turns out that the hit singer is afraid of being lonely, and living the rest of her life alone and unmarried. After admitting her greatest fear, she went on to describe her ideal partner; a combination of Donny Osmond, Simon Cowell, and Piers Morgan. "My ideal man would have Donny's voice, Simon's good looks and Piers' sense of humor." She joked , "I would have married Piers, but someone else got there first." She did get a kiss on the cheek from Piers and sang a duet with Donny Osmond! Amazing.

She Had A Rough Start At Life

Born in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland, Susan Boyle was the youngest of five children. Her mother Bridget was 45 years old when she gave birth to her. Soon they noticed that there was something different about the way Boyle learned. Her family told her it was because she had been deprived of oxygen at birth.

Boyle told The Telegraph , "I like to see myself as someone with a problem, but one I can solve. It is definitely getting better."

She Lost Her Parents Before Britain's Got Talent

Boyle never officially told her parents that she wanted to become a singer for a living. Her father supported her singing but passed away in 1999. As her mother Bridget aged, Boyle stayed home as her caretaker. In 2007, Bridget passed away at the age of 91.

With nothing else to lose, Boyle garnered the courage to audition for Britain's Got Talent in 2009. She told The Guardian , "I felt a part of me had died with [my mother]…. I so wanted to make her proud, so I found the strength to apply for Britain's Got Talent and I truly believe that she was the angel on my shoulder that day."

Boyle Opens Up About Bullying

Growing up, Boyle was bullied as a child for being different. She knew that stepping into the spotlight as an adult also put her at risk for bullying, but decided to brave it anyway. In 2017, Boyle had to face her past when local teens followed her down the street, shouting at her and taunting her for her differences. Boyle admitted that it affected her.

"Who wouldn't cry?" She told the Daily Mail . "I did, of course I did. It brought back memories for me, memories from school. If it continues I will have to speak to the police... but I'm all about giving people a chance and the opportunity to see right from wrong. That doesn't mean I'm a pushover."

She Lost 30 Pounds To Improve Her Health

Boyle's life hit the fast track after being discovered on Britain's Got Talent. Her schedule was packed fully of tours, appearances and performances. Like many people with a busy schedule, Boyle's health took a toll. The singer was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

She took the diagnosis seriously, and followed the advice given by her doctor to lose weight. Boyle successful lost 30 pounds and is aiming to make it a lifestyle change. She told The Sun , "I needed to stop eating sweeties and cakes. It's the bane of my life."

At 53, She Finally Got Her First Boyfriend

Taking care of her elderly mother and struggling without a proper diagnosis for most of her life, Boyle wasn't ready for a romantic relationship. That is until she met her prince charming at a Florida hotel while on tour. "He was the perfect gentleman and even paid the bill," she said. "Afterwards, we exchanged details. When we said goodbye he gave me a peck on the cheek."

Now that she's diagnosed, she's able to recognize that her struggle with growing close to someone is common. Boyle told The Daily Mail , "People with Asperger's do put a barrier up because they don't know how to trust people. I try not to. I want to let people in."

Susan's Brother Demanded Money

Susan Boyle shot to stardom, along with her net worth. In 2013, she was estimated to have a net worth of $27 million. Reportedly , that's when her brother Gerry reached out and demanded that his younger sibling fork over money. Their other siblings saw their feud play out, as Susan refused to give Gerry the $60,000 he asked of her.

When she didn't relent, Gerry threatened to commit suicide if he wasn't paid. He believed that since rumors about the family were going around in the media due to Susan's fame, that she owed him.

Susan Gave Her Brother The Money

Susan felt that she was being bullied by her brother Gerry, but she worried that he would go through with his threats of suicide if she didn't give it to him. So while on a trip to the U.S., she transferred the money to his account. In later interviews, Gerry admitted that he did get the money he asked from her, that he wanted it for a business he was starting.

The family drama lasted for two years, without the two siblings speaking to each other. Finally, Boyle's emotional breakdown at the airport in 2016 led to a resolution.

Susan and Her Brother End Their Feud

The youngest of five siblings, Boyle and her older brother Gerry had disagreements, which led to fighting, and then not talking at all. The two had cut each other out of their lives after Susan rose to fame, and rumors about their family hit the tabloids.

For two years, the siblings didn't talk. That is, until early June 2016, when Susan reached out to her brother. She called him from Heathrow Airport, depressed, and having a meltdown. Gerry told Mirror , "I'd never heard her sound so down on the phone. I was really concerned. She didn’t sound like she was in a good place. We hadn't spoken for two and a half years but when all is said and done I am her brother. I realized how sad it was that we didn’t speak– and that it shouldn’t be that way."

She Wants People To Know She Can Handle it

Boyle is self-aware of her outbursts and says she's "King Kong's Mother" when she's having an episode related to Asperger's. She understands that it potentially makes her hard to work with, as a singer, but she hopes that people are willing to understand and communicate with her.

"It's a very difficult subject to talk about," she told The Daily Mail . "You always feel that eyes are on you, and people view you as different. I like to see myself as someone with a problem, but one I can solve."

Boyle Was 52 Years Old When She Found Out

Typically, symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome show up early in someone's life, and today many people are diagnosed in the U.K. around the age of five. Boyle's case was much different. The stigma of having "brain damage" and being bullied made for a tough childhood, on top of the untreated social anxieties she was already experiencing.

Boyle told The Guardian , "It was the wrong diagnosis when I was a kid. I was told I had brain damage. I always knew it was an unfair label. Now I have a clearer understanding of what's wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself."

She Loves Family and Good Memories

When deciding what music to record, Boyle looks to cover songs that a wide range of people can relate to, and songs that will make them reminisce and be happy. Her 2010 album, The Gift, was the first Christmas album to top the UK chart.

She's also covered songs by one of her favorite artists of all time, Madonna. "I wanted to create an album that families could enjoy, something for everyone, an album that can be played all year and evoke memories," Boyle said in a statement .

She's Not Planning On Retiring Anytime Soon

Luckily for fans of Susan Boyle, the UK artist is not planning on dropping the mic anytime soon. She told Daily Mail , "In my book, 'retirement' is a dirty word." This also means that she needs to fight to stay relevant. BGT launched her career, but it's up to her to keep the momentum going.

"Like any artist, I worry about people still liking me," she said. "I worry about going stale. I have a role to play... I don't want to let them [my fans] down."

She Started Her Own Companies

With all she's achieved, it's hard to believe that only 10 years ago Susan Boyle was living a quiet life, nearly unable to pay her bills. And Asperger's aside, Boyle has grabbed the opportunities that have come her way and started her own music firms.

Not only that, she holds the position of director for all three, personally overseeing the branding of her music and merchandising properties. Since she stepped up, her firms have seen tremendous growth, and have helped Boyle establish a sustainable source of income for her future and the future of her family.

What's Next For Susan?

Fans are eager to see Boyle perform on stage again, and soon they'll have their chance to watch. In September 2018 it was announced that Boyle would be joining an all-star cast version of America's Got Talent.

It's been nine years since she had her breakthrough performance on Britain's Got Talent, and Boyle is ready to impress music fans once again. An insider told The Sun , "Simon was delighted Susan agreed to come back." Boyle has proven once again that she has staying power in the entertainment industry.

"No One Is Laughing Now"

Susan Boyle has come a long way from the day she stepped on stage for Britain's Got Talent to perform. At that moment, no one knew who the Scot was. She told the audience that she wanted to be like Elaine Paige, an English singer who's best known for her performances in musicals.

The audience chuckled when Boyle made this statement. But she went on to completely wow them. After her performance, Judge Piers Morgan told her, "When you stood there with that cheeky grin and said, 'I want to be like Elaine Page,' everyone was laughing at you. No one is laughing now."

She Still Wants To Win The Crown

What's interesting about Boyle's story is that although she was the biggest success story of Britain's Got Talent, she didn't even win the title back in 2009 when she appeared. It was a dance troupe named Diversity who beat her out for the crown.

Now that the series has announced they will run a competition pulling the top contestants of BGT and America's Got Talent together for a cream-of-the-crop battle, Boyle has another shot at winning the title.

The Comeback

Now 57 years old, Boyle has stayed out of the limelight in recent years. In fact, it's been five years since she's touched her Instagram account. Susan's fans were elated when she jumped back on social media to announce that she was making a comeback.

After not having posted since November 10, 2013, Boyle's official Instagram account posted a video montage of her performances over the years with the message: "Susan Boyle is back and ready to remind the world of her voice that inspired millions and her incredible journey over the past nine years."

Her Fans Can't Wait

After five years, fans were amazed to see that Boyle had posted anything on Instagram, announcing that she was planning on making a comeback, no less. People began commenting on her post, "So happy! We've been waiting."

And "Sooo glad to hear that there's more to come in the near future from this amazing lady with the angelic voice." Susan's Instagram followed up with another post thanking her fans for the loving notes and support.

What About Her Crush On Piers Morgan?

Boyle's magnetic and unique personality has entertained viewers from the moment that she took the stage on BGT. Her candid interviews never fail to make fans laugh. She was quick to admit that she had a crush on one of the BGT judges, Piers Morgan.

When asked if she still had hopes of marrying Piers, who helped discover her, Boyle told The Sun , "Oh no, I've moved on from fancying Piers. It's been nine years!" She continued, "He's been a wonderful support over the years and I would like to think he would still continue to support me now."

So Where Has Susan Been?

In an interview with The Sun , Susan Boyle responded to why fans haven't heard from her in a while. "Well, I've been out of the spotlight for a while, but that was my decision." She's been doing performances around Scotland while taking a break from international tours and mainstream media.

She went on to explain that she's been taking a break from media to settle her nerves and get healthy. "I've lost a bit of weight and I'm ready to come back with a bang."

She Took Time To 'Grow Up'

It's unusual to hear a 57-year-old woman say that she took the last couple of years off to 'grow up,' but that's exactly what Boyle said she needed to do. Her life took an extraordinary turn after 2009. At the same time she skyrocketed to international adoration and fame, she received a long-awaited diagnosis of Asperger's. For Boyle, her life was almost just beginning.

She told The Sun , "The old Susan Boyle has grown up, well she needed to, and now I'm back and raring to go."

She's Ready For More

"I'm not ready for retirement," Boyle told The Sun . In fact, she's been honing her skills to take her singing to the next level. "I've worked incredibly hard to grow as an artist, improve my voice and become more comfortable in my own skin."

Sounding confident after years of silence, it seems that Boyle is ready and prepared to take the stage. It's amazing to see her transformation over the years, both personally and professionally.

Susan Isn't Afraid of Simon

While all three judges had low expectations based on first appearances, as Susan Boyle took the stage for the first time on Britain's Got Talent, she stood her ground and absolutely floored them with her performance.

Most singers are absolutely terrified of the critical remarks they may receive from the three judges, but Boyle is not worried about negative feedback. When asked how she feels about notoriously harsh judge Simon Cowell, Boyle told The Sun , "He's not Mr. Nasty at all. He's a pussycat and I can't wait to show him the new and improved Susan."

She's Never Won, But Not Defeated

She didn't win the crown of Britain's Got Talent in 2009, but she won over hearts around the world with her voice and personality. Many people might not know, however, that it wasn't the first singing competition that Boyle entered. After her mother passed, she began competing around Scotland, but she never won.

Boyle still has her eyes on the prize and hopes to win the America's Got Talent: The Champions competition. "You know I've entered many competitions before I went on Britain's Got Talent, and never won, I came in second on Britain's Got Talent, so you never know I might actually win this!"

Boyle is a Voice for People With Asperger's

Susan Boyle's voice is far more powerful than for singing alone. As an accomplished female artist in the UK and around the world, Boyle has proven that living with Asperger's doesn't have to be a death sentence. Although she battles anxiety and mood swings, she acknowledges how she's feeling and chooses the best way to cope.

"If I feel like I'm going to take a mood swing, I get up and leave. I've learnt that the hard way." She says she feels her best when she's performing. "Off stage, it happens lots. It always has. On stage, I'm a different person. I feel accepted," she told The Telegraph .

She Takes Care Of Her Family

Boyle doesn't want to live a life of luxury and excess. And she doesn't want to give hand-outs to her relatives so that they can drive fancy cars and wear fur coats either. But she has lots of love for them, and says she's always willing to help her siblings, nephews, and nieces in a time of need.

"I can't buy them a Lamborghini or a Ferrari or a penthouse, But I'd never see them stuck for money," Boyle told Daily Mail .

Boyle Bails Out Her Relatives

Similar to any ordinary family, there are moments when family members face challenges and necessitate a supportive gesture. Although Boyle is committed to not indulging her nieces and nephews to the point of fostering idleness, she demonstrates understanding when they find themselves in need of temporary accommodation or assistance in clearing their financial burdens.

She generously contributed £30,000 to her nephew's fashion business endeavor and alleviated her niece's credit card debt. Boyle has additionally assumed the responsibility of covering the mortgage payments for her family's residences on multiple occasions and lends a hand with their automotive expenses.

She Says BGT Gave Her Life

Susan Boyle's story is nothing short of amazing. She's a gifted and kind person who overcame many challenges for the majority of her life. After her beloved mother passed away in 2007, she decided she needed to go after her dreams.

Boyle found stardom at 48 years old, and at 52, diagnosed with Asperger's. Today, she's never felt more comfortable in her own skin. She told Daily Mail, "All my life I felt like an outsider looking in - but after that [ BGT] I felt like part of life at last. I was always struggling to show I had as much ability as anyone else, and finally I did."

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Susan Boyle, the Scottish singer who became an overnight sensation while competing on “Britain’s Got Talent,” revealed Sunday that she had a stroke last year.

The 62-year-old mezzo-soprano shared the health update on live TV when she returned for the Season 16 finale of the talent show that launched her career in 2009. Boyle joined Lucie Jones of the West End Cast of “Les Misérables” to perform “I Dreamed a Dream,” her original audition song from 14 years ago that plucked the the modest church volunteer from obscurity and made her a YouTube superstar .

Boyle, who lost her season in a heartbreaking upset to dance troupe Diversity, said it felt great to be back on the show this week.

“It’s extra special for me, actually, because last April there, I suffered a minor stroke,” she told the hosts onstage. “I fought like crazy to get back on stage and I have done it.”

“Britain’s Got Talent” judge and creator Simon Cowell welcomed Boyle back for the live finale and praised the singer, who has since mounted a successful recording career despite her loss on the show. (Boyle has sold more than 20 million albums and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She has also performed for the late Queen Elizabeth II, President Obama and Pope Benedict XVI.)

“Susan, we owe you so much and I knew you weren’t well, but if anyone was going to come back you were going to come back because it wouldn’t be the same without you,” Cowell said.

Boyle further opened up about her health scare in a Facebook post following the performance.

“Tonight I had the privilege of returning to ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and performing with the wonderful cast of ‘Les Miserables,’” she wrote. “This evening was even more special for me as in April of 2022 I had a stroke.

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“For the past year I have worked so hard to get my speech and singing back, with the sole aim of being able to sing on stage again & tonight my hard work & perseverance paid off, singing the song that started it all, ‘I Dreamed A Dream,’” she wrote.

In 2009, when Boyle came in a surprise second during the show’s final round, the “emotionally drained and exhausted” performer apparently collapsed from nerves and exhaustion and was admitted to the Priory Hospital, a psychiatric clinic in London .

Boyle shared in 2013 that she had been diagnosed with what was then called Asperger’s syndrome , a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum that affects social interaction and communication skills. As a child, Boyle said, she suffered from learning disabilities she was told resulted from oxygen deprivation at birth. In 2012, she sought the advice of a specialist who determined she had an above-average IQ.

“I was told I had brain damage. It was the wrong diagnosis when I was a kid,” she told the Observer in 2013. “I always knew it was an unfair label. Now I have a clearer understanding of what’s wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself.”

By 2019, the recording artist said that she had amassed a multimillion-pound fortune but tried not to flaunt it because she remembered how “miserable” it was to be poor. That same year, she performed on “BGT’s” U.S. counterpart, “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” The all-star performed “Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones and earned the high honor of the golden buzzer from judge and former Spice Girl Mel B.

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What happened to Susan Boyle after Britain's Got Talent and what is she doing now?

By Christine Estera | 10 months ago

Everyone loves a good underdog, and Susan Boyle was exactly that when she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent back in 2009.

Taking to the stage in front of arguably the harshest critics in the business, judges Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan , Boyle held her ground and belted out her rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Misérables . There wasn't a dry eye in the arena. 

The song catapulted the Scottish singer into the finals of the competition. And although she didn't win and placed second, she became an international superstar.

Here's what became of the shy woman whose incredible voice won over the world.

What happened to Susan Boyle after Britain's Got Talent ?

After her momentous audition on Britain's Got Talent , Boyle was instantly recognised –– not just in the UK but across the world. 

Her audition alone was the most-watched YouTube video of 2009, clocking up 120 million views that year. It has now received 262 million views (and counting) in the 24 years since the show.

Boyle released her debut album in I Dreamed a Dream in 2009 shortly after BGT wrapped. Upon its release, it was hailed the fastest-selling UK debut album of all time. To date, she has sold 25 million records worldwide and clocked up 250 million audio streams and 650 million YouTube hits.

The singer went on to release seven albums. Her most recent one dropped in 2019 and was called Ten — a compilation of her biggest hits in the last decade. 

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She has also performed with her idol, singer Elaine Paige, in London, while also singing a duet in Las Vegas with her other musical idol, Donny Osmond, in Las Vegas.

Boyle has also performed in front of the Queen twice — in 2012, Boyle sang at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and then graced the monarch again with her voice in 2014 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, her home country.

The singer has also received two Grammy nominations for Pop Vocal Album in 2011 for I Dreamed A Dream and Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2012 for The Gift .

"The biggest change was really the instant fame, from being a wee unknown lady with a cat in Scotland to being recognised wherever I went. It took some getting used to," Boyle would later tell People in 2019. 

Did Susan Boyle have a stroke?

In 2023, Boyle made a surprise appearance on Britain's Got Talent , her first TV performance in years. On the show, the star opened up about her fears her illness may have prevented her from "ever performing again".

"It feels great [to be back] – it's extra special for me actually because last April I suffered a minor stroke," Boyle told the audience. "I thought I wouldn't get back on stage and I have done it."

She performed the song that started it all –  I Dreamed A Dream – alongside the cast of West End musical Les Miserables.

Boyle shared some snaps from the night on Instagram, with the caption: "For the past year I have worked so hard to get my speech and singing back, with the sole aim of being able to sing on stage again & tonight my hard work & perseverance paid off, singing the song that started it all, 'I Dreamed A Dream'."

 According to some sources , Boyle had to undergo rigorous rehab to retrain her voice following the stroke, as it affected her ability to control some facial muscles, leaving her with a dropped face and slurred speech.

What song made Susan Boyle famous?

Boyle sang 'I Dreamed a Dream' from the musical Les Misérables when auditioning for Britain's Got Talent . And while she all smiles before and after her performance that fateful day, there was a sad backstory to her audition. 

In 2007, just two years prior, her mother had died aged 91 and the loss was devastating for Boyle, who in 2012 was diagnosed with Asperger's — a condition that affects one's ability to socialise and communicate.

"I had just lost my mum and I had nothing to look forward to, so I have no doubt it was a blessing," she later told The Sunday Post of her audition. "I think that was my mum's way of telling me to keep going, that I had something to offer.

"I'm sure there was divine intervention involved. My mum's still looking after me now, she's still here and she has given me the confidence to do what I do."

Who won Britain's Got Talent over Susan Boyle?

Boyle was arguably the most popular contestant during Series 3 of Britain's Got Talent . TV personalities Oprah Winfrey and Larry King wanted to interview her and actor Ashton Kutcher shared a clip of her audition to millions of his Twitter followers. But somehow, Boyle did not go home with the coveted BGT trophy. 

The title and £100,000 prize money (approx. $178,000) was awarded to dance group Diversity, with Boyle recalling secretly panicking after the winner was revealed. 

"I didn't want to go back to my old life," she later explained to The Metro . "Then Simon [Cowell] came running up on stage and whispered into my ear that I had a recording contract no matter what and the panic gave way to exhaustion. I was so tired, I tried to do my best but got so completely overwhelmed with the thought of not doing my best, or messing up my performance that I couldn't sleep or relax.

"That said, the best men won on the night and Diversity were a great group and well, I think I proved that it's no bad thing to come second!'

What did Simon Cowell say to Susan Boyle?

The TV judge and record producer initially scoffed at Boyle when she introduced herself to the crowd ahead of her 2009 audition. And he's the first to apologise for judging a book by its cover. 

"I can remember vividly how disgusting I was on the day, before you sang — and then what you did, and what happened afterwards," he admitted to Boyle when she returned to perform at an America's Got Talent special in 2019.

"I mean seriously, [your performance] was fantastic. You're a champion."

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What is Susan Boyle doing now?

As mentioned above, Boyle was one of the contestants asked to compete in America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019.

Singing 'Wild Horses', Boyle received a Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B , sending the hopeful straight to the finals. Unfortunately, she didn't win that time either but Cowell was nonetheless impressed. 

"You know what Susan? I can't think of any other contestant who has defined this show better than if I'm being honest with you," he told her. "You're the one, you made a huge difference in a lot of people's lives. I'm absolutely thrilled you're here."

Boyle remains an active recording artist signed to Cowell's label Syco Entertainment. In 2021, she performed her song "Wings To Fly" at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony.

In June 2023, she made a surprise guest appearance on Britain's Got Talent, performing 'I Dreamed A Dream' with X Factor star Lucie Jones.

How old is Susan Boyle?

Susan Boyle is 62 years old. She was born on April 1, 1961 in West Lothian, Scotland.

Where does Susan Boyle live? 

Despite her newfound fame and fortune, Boyle still lives in her family home in Blackburn in West Lothian, Scotland. She was raised in the town by her miner and veteran father Patrick and her mother Bridget, who was a shorthand typist.

Boyle has said in previous interviews that she has no plans to leave the family home as it's where she feels closest to her later mother. 

"It's good to be in your mum's house as well, there's a lot of nice memories in my mum's," she told The Sun in 2019. "I sort of feel she's present here, somehow."

Is Susan Boyle married? 

Boyle has never married and is currently single. She famously revealed back in 2009 that she had never been kissed, and only met her first boyfriend when she was 53.

Her rep revealed to CBS in 2014 that Boyle was dating a Connecticut doctor during the US leg of her tour, Susan Boyle in Concert . They reportedly met in Clearwater, Florida, and they made plans for him to move to Scotland to be with her. 

"I hope he comes over. I don't want to say any more about who he is right now as that would be unfair on him. All I'll say is we are around the same age and he was a very nice guy," she told The Sun at the time. 

Sadly, the couple would later split and during an interview with UK talk show Loose Women , Boyle said she hasn't dated in the six years since. 

What is Susan Boyle's net worth today?

Susan Boyle is reportedly worth a cool US$40 million (approx. $52 million). Not bad for someone who came runner-up. 

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Susan Boyle Still Lives in This Adorable Scottish Cottage House from Childhood (VIDEO)

The  Britain's Got Talent  Season 3 finalist has been residing in the cozy place for all her life. 

Susan Boyle has sure come a long way since wowing the world on  Britain's Got Talent   in 2009, but she has still managed to stay humble.

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In 2021, the singer gave  OK!  a tour of her darling childhood home in Scotland, which she still lives in today. Read all about it, below. 

Susan Boyle's childhood house in Scotland

To start us off, Boyle showed us the lovely grand piano room with pride. 

''That's a giggle for a start, cause I can't even do scales. I'm only learning at the moment, though. It's a bit like driving a car. It takes a bit of time,'' she told the cameras. 

Then came the kitchen, which was recently revamped. ''You got to have a mess before you have a palace, so this is the end result. It was a tiny kitchen before. There was a big round table and four chairs, and a cooker. You really had to watch what you were doing.''

Next up was the living room, which gave off a super homey feel, and was also redone with new walls and flooring. ''With me being away all the time, you tend to overlook [certain] things,'' Boyle said. 

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Upstairs, we got to see Boyle's very own room that she grew up in. 

''There's a bit of a history attached to this house. There used to be nine of us in it,'' Boyle said.

Then, we catch a glimpse of a sign that said ''Dream'' hanging on her window. 

''That's always my motto, to keep your dreams,'' Boyle said with a smile. Looks like that mindset sure paid off well for her! 

Boyle then explained that she shared the room with two of her sisters, the late Bridie (who died in 2015) and Cathy. Another sister, Mary, got married and ''left the nest'' years earlier. 

''I used to have my record player in the corner,'' she said sentimentally, reflecting on her surroundings.  

''My humble abode. I've been here a lifetime now. Nearly 60 years,'' she proudly concluded the tour. 

In an interview with  OK! , Boyle explained what drove her to purchase the house and stay with it, despite achieving massive fame . 

"It’s to do with the memories of your house and your upbringing, you need to take stock of things and maybe see where you come from and where your roots lie," she told the outlet. "It’s best to be grounded and with your roots. It keeps you grounded and prevents you from saying things maybe you shouldn't say."

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