It seems that despite her family’s attempts to protect Boyle from the nastiness of her brother Gerry, it was to no avail. Her older brother Gerry has continued to not only make a mockery of himself, but he’s also continued to make more suicide threats if Susan didn’t cave and give him the money he asked for. Another business venture? Perhaps a holiday to the Maldives? What else could Gerry dream up?
One of Boyle’s spokespeople told Express, “It is true. There were threats of suicide if she did not pay yet another large amount of money” she then commended Susan’s family for making his despicable actions public.” It seems that with her family going public, Gerry was put in line. As far as we know he hasn’t made any more threats of taking his life. Still, uncool, particularly when suicide is such a serious issue. Gerry’s out penny-pinching, but Susan remains unchanged by the wealth she’s accumulated from her great talent!
Gerry Boyle the Opportunist
So you might remember back that Gerry and Susan had their differences, harboring a dislike for one another for a number of years and not talking at all. Fast forward and the pair quashed their feud. But with the openness and more frequent communication, there were other problems.
Surely dialogue and talking wouldn’t cause problems…right? But it seems that Gerry used it to manipulate Susan. Susan’s nephew, Alan Boyle, revealed to Express that Gerry purposefully upsets his sister at the worst moments to get the money he wants. He has expressed how he's proud of all of her achievements. “She is the most generous person I know but Gerry just takes advantage. I’ve never heard of him having a proper job. It’s always been that he’s an 'entrepreneur' which I just think means he’s a lazy [expletive.]
Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Boyle’s nephew Alan, and Boyle’s older sister Bridie McCaw have both spoken out regarding the long-standing feud, and Gerry’s antics. Boyle prefers to keep to herself and likes her privacy when she’s not on-stage entertaining, so it seemed odd that they came out – but the family members insisted that there was air that needed to be cleared, for their family’s sake.
Both Alan and Bridie agreed that “The reason we are going public is because there is no other way to get through to him. He’ll not listen. We just want him to leave Susan alone.” And hey, we’d expect family to be able to talk some sense into a straying member. But on Gerry’s behalf, it’s a pretty low blow. If it were us we’d disown him and let him be sorry on his own! Gerry did it again. Not cool.
There’s No Place Like Home!
We love that Boyle, despite the fortune she’s earned for herself, still remains in her sleepy Scottish town, and in the very same house she grew up in as a little girl! Sure, her brother might be after the funds for himself, but it seems that Susan prefers a simpler lifestyle, and is happy to be comfortable enough to afford to pay her bills. Having lived with her parents and cared for them, as well as known the struggle of not having money, she’s just grateful to live without all the bells and whistles. Save the private jets and designer everything to the Hadid sisters.
Almost 10 years down the track, Boyle has remained true to herself and her family’s roots. She purchased what she calls “The Posh House” on the other side of her hometown. It boasts five bedrooms and costs £300,000. Despite the upgrade, Boyle was a creature of habit and figured quite quickly that it just wasn’t the right fit. Sooner rather than later, she moved back into her family’s home, and allowed her niece to move into the “posh” house! Damn, lucky girl! Adopt us, Susan, pls? You’d think you’d be safe in your own home, right? Well, sadly not the case for Susan Boyle.
Intruder Alert: Boyle’s Fame Attracts Crime
With her fame growing, Boyle became the subject of buzzing media and public attention. Her nephew’s words remind us of Boyle’s kind-hearted nature and generosity – however sometimes, this can be detrimental. In January 2010, Boyle traveled to London to record the Helping Haiti single. Along with a number of high-profile musicians and singers, including Miley Cyrus, Westlife, and Kylie Minogue, Boyle lent her vocals to the fundraising track. Their cover of “Everybody Hurts” made famous by R.E.M., had its proceeds go to rebuilding Haiti after a catastrophic 7.0 Mw earthquake struck the nation.
After her trip to London, she returned home to Scotland and found an uninvited guest inside! A young man was caught red-handed snooping around her house, basically turning everything upside down in an attempt to steal some valuables for himself! The Scottish police soon showed up and dusted for prints but didn’t seem to yield any results. A friend told the media that “Susan is unharmed but is obviously very, very shocked. The guy has seen her come in and bolted out straight past Susan.” Gosh, how awful! Poor thing, all she would’ve wanted would’ve been a nice cup of tea and to relax in her home….and she couldn’t even do that! Sadly, due to a very antagonistic, rowdy bunch, Boyle can’t even live safe and sound in her own hometown without being bothered… let alone assaulted!