ITV Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle's life now from secret boyfriend to baby plans
Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has been quiet about a romance with an American doctor as she opened up about her love life and plans for the future
Susan Boyle, the vocal powerhouse who shot to fame with her stunning rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, continues to win over fans to this day. Despite being the runner-up to dance troupe Diversity, her introductory album broke global sales records, topping over 10 million units sold.
Post-competition, the West Lothian sensation, lovingly dubbed 'SuBo', has maintained a comparatively quiet life, treasuring her Scottish roots. Nonetheless, she made waves on an international stage when she starred on America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2018 and received a golden buzzer courtesy of Mel B, despite not securing a spot in the final five.
More recently, Susan featured at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 with her singing talent and is now poised to delight attendees at the forthcoming National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland in Edinburgh. Expressing her excitement to RSVP Live, she said: "I am thrilled to be performing at the Scottish Prayer Breakfast. My faith has always been my strength and backbone throughout my career."
In terms of reaching out to her fanbase, Susan Boyle has taken to social media with vigorous delight, proclaiming: "Hi, I'm Susan Boyle. Follow my journey on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. I'm back! Definitely back and I can't wait to do it all for you."
Susan Boyle has generated excitement among her fans by sharing a touching update, mentioning that she is returning with some new and thrilling ventures. According to Edinburgh Live, SuBo also observed her own birthday, hinting at festivities with the message: 'Today's a special day - it's my birthday!, reports Leicestershire Live.
She said: "But I've got something exciting to share... I'm back and working on some wonderful new projects that I can't wait for you to hear about!".
The star from Britain's Got Talent added: "More news will be coming very soon, but I just wanted to say how much I've missed you all. Your support means the world to me and I'm more determined and excited than ever. Love, Susan x."
A captivating part of Susan Boyle's life since achieving fame involves her under-the-radar romance with a US doctor she met on tour. The pair has cultivated their bond away from the limelight, maintaining his anonymity.
In a candid interview with The Mirror, Boyle preserved her partner's confidentiality and humorously remarked about the relationship status, saying: "I don't want to reveal the doctor's name. It's nothing serious at the moment. I will send him a picture of my weight loss – if he's a good boy! I do enjoy male companionship."
Reflecting on possibly starting a family, Boyle mentioned potential plans to adopt: "I would love to adopt a child too but my cat might get jealous. I don't want to see a cat and a baby fighting. It's something I might do later."
Delving into her private affairs with discretion, she said: "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."
Susan Boyle has candidly spoken about her personal life, touching on a romantic encounter. She said: "I did have a gentleman friend, a doctor. We went for lunch but I didn't tell anyone."
Regarding future love interests, the celebrated singer shared her realistic stance: "But if I had a man friend it would be purely platonic - I've been on my own too long now to get married."
Boyle has openly talked about her familial aspirations, expressing a sense of loss for not having children of her own during an interview with Lady Magazine. She said: "I love children," and added, "I've never had any of my own, that's my biggest regret."
Considering fostering as another avenue to build a family, Boyle faced setbacks due to practical reasons: "I've a lovely house, why not share it?" Nonetheless, adoption was not in the cards because of her age.
Open to different possibilities of bringing a family into her life, Boyle continues to consider alternative means to fulfill her dream of becoming a parent.
Despite amassing around £22 million from her music, Susan Boyle leads a fairly modest life when it comes to finances. She once shared with Piers Morgan that she keeps to a weekly budget of £300-£500, which she feels is "plenty" for her necessities.
Boyle remains in her familial home in Blackburn, West Lothian. She's vocally appreciative of her roots and the significance of self-authenticity, a sentiment she elaborated on to OK! Magazine.
She explained: "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. 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."
The Britain's Got Talent star, Susan Boyle, was seen at Knock House Hotel in County Mayo, marking an unusual public outing. The hotel conveyed their excitement on social media with a snapshot of Susan, alongside the caption: "It was our pleasure to welcome Susan Boyle back to Knock House again recently.
"Susan is a fabulous Lady and we always love to see her return time and time again to Knock House Hotel.
In a delightful twist, Susan Boyle recently experienced a heartwarming reunion with comedian Peter Kay as she attended his performance in Glasgow, a full 12 years after their Comic Relief collaboration on the single 'I Know Him So Well'. Taking to Instagram to share the special occasion, she posted: "A reunion 12 years in the making! Susan Boyle and Peter Kay back together again after she went to see his hilariously brilliant show 'Peter Kay Live' in Glasgow. How has it been 12 years since their Comic Relief video came out? !".
Back in 2016, Susan opened up about her health journey, revealing that she had shed two stone following a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis four years earlier. She admitted: "I needed to stop eating sweeties and cakes. It's the bane of my life."
Highlighting the significance of maintaining good health, she further commented: "I had to lose the weight for my health."
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