Boyle’s sure moved forward in leaps and bounds since she first appeared on Britain’s Got Talent! Before the instrumental backing started, no one knew who she was, and only saw a frumpy looking (old – but only because her hair wasn’t dyed!) woman on stage. They had nothing but to judge her – and judge her they did. When she shared with the audience that she wanted to be like Elaine Paige, an English singer who’s renowned in the musical circuit, everyone had a giggle. When she emphatically told the audience of her dream, they had nothing but laughter. You know how the old adage goes kids: don’t judge a book by its cover. We’re re-watching the audition video just to see the shocked faces – and watching the birth of a star! After her emotional performance, Piers Morgan, one of the judges on the British panel said to 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.” TOO. RIGHT. PIERS. (Where’s that clap emoji?)
With such a reception, we’re thinking back to the doctor who told Boyle’s parents that she was deprived of oxygen at birth. With his analysis, he delivered a cutting comment, “don’t expect too much.” Susan thinks back to that time when “He prejudged me. All the doctor told my mum was what I wouldn’t be able to do, not what I could do.” And well, look at what she has done!
We All Have a Fear: But What’s Susan’s?
Around the time that a new show was being announced in 2018, Boyle spoke out about her personal life and some other details! The singer opened up to Express, and gave some insight into her life, and that she’s got a secret! Whilst you might expect that being poor would be a great fear, it was in fact, something a lot deeper and less superficial. It turns out that the singer who’s garnered an adoring and large fan base, is, in fact, afraid of being lonely, and living the rest of her life alone and unmarried. Gosh. We’re crying. You’re crying. The office dog is crying.
But quick to inject humor given the subject, she went on to describe her ideal man as having the traits of three men you all know! Two of the three are BGT judges! Ok: Donny Osmond, Simon Cowell, and (of course!) Piers Morgan. The singer one said that her ideal man would have Donny’s voice, Simon’s good looks and Piers’ sense of humor.” She joked said, “I would have married Piers, but someone else got there first.” (He tied the knot in 2010!) She did get a kiss on the cheek from Piers and sang a duet with Donny Osmond! Don’t worry Susan: there’s someone out there for you!
A New Chapter: So What’s Next?
Fans are thrilled that Boyle has made a comeback on stage – and also just the chance to see her live! Almost a year ago, in September 2018, Boyle announced to her fans that she would be indeed joining the all-star cast version of America’s Got Talent.
A long 9 years since her epic performance on Britain’s Got Talent, Susan Boyle was ready and raring to go to once again wow audiences with her pipes! An insider told The Sun, “Simon was delighted Susan agreed to come back.” Once again, it just goes to show that star power can maintain that staying power, particularly in such a fickle industry. Boyle proves that she’s definitely got it!
And Boyle Isn’t Taking “Runner Up” For An Answer!
So despite her phenomenal success, and looking back now, Boyle left the winners of BGT for dust, she didn’t actually take home the title. Diversity, who are still performing, and were fantastic to watch, were the ones to win the show back in 2009.
Since, the series announced an “All Stars” type of competition, pulling the cream of the crop from Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent together for a high-stakes battle! It’s clear that Boyle has a bit of a competitive streak and looked on to taking another shot at winning the title for herself! She’s been out of the public eye and the media for some time… an extended holiday perhaps?
Boyle’s Comeback is the Return We’ve Been Waiting For!
Boyle, now 58-years-old, has managed to steer clear of the limelight in recent years. It’s been a long 5 years since she updated anything on social media. So when she finally jumped back online after the longest time – like seriously, can you imagine not being on IG for 5 years? Also wow, IG has been around that long? Ok, we’re old. I’m crying now.
Her last post, dated November 10, 2013, was looking very lonely. That was until just recently when a video montage of her performances over the years was posted! The caption read: “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.” Weow!