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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Modest life of BGT's biggest star Susan Boyle revealed including £5 scampi & chips meals despite being worth £22m
Susan Boyle has declared she is set to make a stunning music return THE REAL SUSAN Modest life of BGT's biggest star Susan Boyle revealed including £5 scampi & chips meals despite being worth £22m SHE'S sold 25million records and is about to launch a musical comeback, but little else has changed for Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle. Despite having an estimated £22million in the bank, the singer follows the same routine she fell into long before she became world-famous 16 years ago. 4 Millionaire singer Susan Boyle still enjoys £5 meals at her local fish and chip shop Credit: Tom Farmer 4 Susan shot to fame with her stunning audition on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 Credit: Rex Susan, 64, often hops on the bus before carrying bags of shopping back to her four-bed council house. Lunch is her favourite scampi and chips that costs £5.05 at a local cafe in her hometown in West Lothian, Scotland. Karen McClure runs a cafe that was Subo's favourite karaoke pub until it was converted into a restaurant eight years ago. She said: 'Susan still pops in now and again for a roll and square (a square sausage and bun) and a cup of tea. She always sits in the same chair at the back and she's happy to chat with me and the other customers. 'A few years back, she ended up joining a French man on his table and she was speaking fluent French. Global phenomenon 'I couldn't believe it. She can speak five languages. She told me that she was learning Mandarin at that time. 'She also did a degree a few years back, after she rose to fame. It's just incredible. 'She goes down to the local music shop and sifts through the records. She seems happy in her life.' The daughter of a miner and a shorthand typist, Susan shot to fame aged 47 on the 2009 season of BGT. 'I'm back' cries Scots superstar as she announces major music return Revealing that she lived alone with her cat and had never been kissed, no one could have predicted the global phenomenon she would become when she took to the stage in Glasgow while wearing a gold dress. But her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables became a social media sensation and led to BGT being named the world's most successful reality TV format by Guinness World Records. Judge Simon Cowell said: 'No one knew who this lady was. "She was from Scotland, a little village, and she goes on the show and within 48 hours the clip had 500million views. We sold the format to more than 30 countries after that. It was unbelievable.' This year and next are going to be massive for her as she releases new songs and shows off another side to her. Susan's debut album, I Dreamed A Dream, became the UK's best-selling record of all time following its release in 2009. The unlikely star made eight albums in total and performed for Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2019, but her parents never got to toast her success. Her mum Bridget died aged 91 in 2007 and her dad Patrick passed away in the 1990s. Last month, Subo announced she has returned to the recording studio for the first time in six years to work on new material. 4 Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was blown away by Susan Boyle's incredible voice The comeback, which she has been teasing to her 144,000 followers on Instagram, is remarkable given that she suffered a stroke in 2022 which reportedly affected her speech. One industry source told The Sun on Sunday: 'This year and next are going to be massive for her as she releases new songs and shows off another side to her. 'She's always wanted to do a documentary and let people into her world and she's so excited for what's to come. "She's told everyone she knows that she's ready for a biggie.' However, while the star is thriving, the place she calls home, once a bustling mining town, has fallen into decline. A number of shops have closed and her favourite Jolly Roger pub is no more, meaning she has to travel to the next-biggest town outside Edinburgh to sing karaoke. This could pose a problem for Subo, who still has not passed her driving test despite recently buying a new VW car, according to one source. And her modest lifestyle is well documented. After winning BGT, she paid £65,000 to buy the semi-detached, pebble dash council house she grew up in. In 2010, she also splashed out on a £300,000 five-bed new-build on the other side of town, but she never settled and soon returned to her old family pad. Four years later, she bought the house next door for £110,000, later combining the two properties to create her dream home. Besotted fans still travel miles to turn up at her front door. But locals believe she has still yet to receive her first kiss because — they say — she has never had a boyfriend.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Modest life of BGT's biggest star Susan Boyle revealed including £5 scampi & chips meals despite being worth £22m
SHE'S sold 25million records and is about to launch a musical comeback, but little else has changed for Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle. Despite having an estimated 4 Millionaire singer Susan Boyle still enjoys £5 meals at her local fish and chip shop Credit: Tom Farmer 4 Susan shot to fame with her stunning audition on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 Credit: Rex Susan, 64, often hops on the bus before carrying bags of shopping back to her four-bed council house. Lunch is her favourite scampi and chips that costs £5.05 at a local cafe in her hometown in West Lothian, Scotland. Karen McClure runs a cafe that was Subo's favourite karaoke pub until it was converted into a restaurant eight years ago. She said: 'Susan still pops in now and again for a roll and square (a square sausage and bun) and a cup of tea. READ MORE SUSAN BOYLE She always sits in the same chair at the back and she's happy to chat with me and the other customers. 'A few years back, she ended up joining a French man on his table and she was speaking fluent French. Global phenomenon 'I couldn't believe it. She can speak five languages. She told me that she was learning Mandarin at that time. 'She also did a degree a few years back, after she rose to fame. It's just incredible. Most read in Celebrity 'She goes down to the local music shop and sifts through the records. She seems happy in her life.' The daughter of a miner and a shorthand typist, 'I'm back' cries Scots superstar as she announces major music return Revealing that she lived alone with her cat and had never been kissed, no one could have predicted the global phenomenon she would become when she took to the stage in Glasgow while wearing a gold dress. But her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables became a social media sensation and led to BGT being named the world's most successful reality TV format by Guinness World Records. Judge Simon Cowell said: 'No one knew who this lady was. "She was from Scotland, a little village, and she goes on the show and within 48 hours the clip had 500million views. We sold the format to more than 30 countries after that. It was unbelievable.' This year and next are going to be massive for her as she releases new songs and shows off another side to her. Susan's debut album, I Dreamed A Dream, became the UK's best-selling record of all time following its release in 2009. The unlikely star made eight albums in total and performed for Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2019, but her parents never got to toast her success. Her mum Bridget died aged 91 in 2007 and her dad Patrick passed away in the 1990s. Last month, 4 Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was blown away by Susan Boyle's incredible voice The comeback, which she has been teasing to her 144,000 followers on Instagram, is remarkable given that One industry source told The Sun on Sunday: 'This year and next are going to be massive for her as she releases new songs and shows off another side to her. 'She's always wanted to do a documentary and let people into her world and she's so excited for what's to come. "She's told everyone she knows that she's ready for a biggie.' However, while the star is thriving, the place she calls home, once a bustling mining town, has fallen into decline. A number of shops have closed and her favourite Jolly Roger pub is no more, meaning she has to travel to the next-biggest town outside Edinburgh to sing karaoke. This could pose a problem for Subo, who still has And her modest lifestyle is well documented. After winning BGT, she paid In 2010, she also splashed out on a £300,000 five-bed new-build on the other side of town, but she never settled and soon returned to her old family pad. Four years later, she Besotted fans still travel miles to turn up at her front door. But locals believe she has still yet to receive her first kiss because — they say — she has never had a boyfriend. 4 Susan Boyle is making preparations for her long-awaited comeback to the music industry Credit: PA:Press Association
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Simon Cowell reveals shock act he credits for making Britain's Got Talent a global success
The performance was seen by more than 500 million people within a few days. SIMON Cowell has credited one act with being responsible for the global success of his Got Talent TV format. The talent show boss said the singer's first appearance on Britain's Got Talent was the sole reason he was able to sell the show to more than 30 countries. 3 Simon on latest series of BGT with fellow judge Amanda Holden Credit: ITV Cowell said the star's first audition in Glasgow came at a crucial time as social media was just taking off and it was seen by more than 500 million people within a few days. The performance led to huge demand for the show from TV channels all over the globe and Got Talent has been named the world's most successful reality TV format ever by Guinness World Records. And Simon told how that success is down to the life-changing viral performance from Susan Boyle back in 2009. Boyle, of Blackburn, West Lothian, auditioned for the ITV series at the age of 47 and revealed she lived alone with her cat and had never been kissed. She took to the stage wearing a gold frock in front of a sceptical audience and judging panel and stunned them with her incredible performance of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables. Cowell, 65, said: "No one knew who this lady was. "She was from Scotland, a little village, and she goes on Britain's Got Talent and within 48 hours the clip had 500 million views. "You have to think about that and go 'it's hard to describe, but it's the most unbelievable feeling.' "We sold the show to 30 more countries after that. It was unbelievable." Cowell was speaking to US entertainment site Deadline about the success of the talent show format to mark the 20th anniversary of America's Got Talent. AGT judges and fans break down in tears after watching the 'best audition of all time' in new post (reshared Susan Boyle's audition).mp4 Britain's Got Talent debuted in 2007 and versions of the show have since been broadcast in multiple countries including Iran, Vietnam and Uzbekistan. Cowell has previously said Boyle's audition is his favourite of all time and it taught him to "never judge a book by its cover". Boyle, now 64, was catapulted to fame after her audition and has since released eight albums and sold over 20 million records. Earlier this month she revealed she is to make a musical comeback after fearing she would never sing again following a stroke. The Scots singer has returned to the recording studio for the first time in six years to work on new material. 3 Susan Boyle has turned into a world famous singer since her audition. Credit: Getty 3 Her performance ensured the show would become a major hit. Credit: Handout In April 2022 she suffered a major stroke which left her unable to speak and sing properly, with significant muscular weakness down one side. After undergoing intensive vocal coaching lessons, which helped restore her speech and singing voice, she is now planning to release new music and go on tour again.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Britain's Got Talent's biggest grand final shocks from Susan Boyle's breakdown to on-stage injuries and fan fix rows
THE Britain's Got Talent final is almost upon us, so let's take a look back at some of the biggest shocks from past years. ITV has confirmed the Advertisement 6 Loren Allred and Sydnie Christmas have faced plenty of backlash on BGT Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The extra-long show will air from 7pm until 9.45pm on ITV1, giving plenty of opportunity to create more shocking moments we've come to expect from a BGT final. From Susan Boyle's meltdown to serious injuries happening on live TV, lets look back at some of the most outrageous times on a BGT final. Sydnie's Big Win 6 Sydnie Christmas won BGT in 2024 Credit: Rex One of the most recent BGT controversies happened last year when Sydnie Christmas was crowned the Even though she was a receptionist at a gym working on a zero-hour contract while competing on BGT, viewers were incensed that she'd had already a brief career in music. Advertisement britain's got talent Before Britain's Got talent, the . Amanda's Threads 6 BGT fans love to complain about Amanda's outfits Credit: ITV Every year, a number of fans moan about what judge One racy outfit in 2017, managed to rack up 663 to Ofcom and last year complained her final outfit showed too much cleavage and Advertisement Amanda joked about the reaction to her sexy fits in an interview with The Sun. Most read in TV Exclusive Exclusive 'I have a whole 't*t committee' [in the production team] that watches everything [ to prevent 'accidents']," she said in February. "Hopefully they'll keep an eye on Bruno's t*ts as well, because I think he shows far more than I do at the moment!' BGT: Susan Boyle sings I Dreamed A Dream Onstage Injury 6 A member of South Korean martial arts troupe suffered an injury on live TV Credit: Rex Advertisement Another was rushed to hospital after colliding with a fellow performer during a mesmerising martial arts routine. The South Korean He later shared a photo of his leg in a metal brace, held together by all manner of pins and covered in bandaging. Susan's Unhappy State 6 International sensation, Susan Boyle, was unimpressed with Simon Cowell's compliments Credit: ITV Advertisement One of the icons of BGT is Susan Boyle, whose captivating voice made her an international star. The Scottish singer The church-going 63-year-old year old became furious when her favourite judge, Piers Morgan, complimented fellow contestant Shaheen Jafargholi instead of her. As Piers declared the Welsh schoolboy's act as "the finest singing performance we have witnessed in the semi-finals thus far," Susan - who admitted she had a crush on Piers - stuck two fingers up at the telly and shouted 'f***off'. Advertisement Fix Rows 6 Loren Allred was a controversial Gold Buzzer winner Credit: Rex Much like complaints about Amanda's outfits, BGT is often plagued with This was none more apparent in 2022 when American singer, Loren Allred, was given a coveted Golden Buzzer during her first appearance on the show. She had a stellar singing history prior to appearing on the ITV show which included stints on The Voice and The Greatest Showman. Advertisement The Sun revealed how Loren found major success in the US after singing the anthem Never Enough in global hit movie Yet it has now come to light how she also received expert assistance from Maroon 5 frontman She even competed to win a recording contract on the US version of the talent show in 2012, telling the coaches her occupation was 'pianist and wedding singer'. Loren defended her Advertisement Loren said: 'Even though I have spent a lot of years in the music industry, people don't know who I am. Over all these years I've been fighting for my chance to be known and to make it. Britain's Got Talent's biggest 'fix' rows Britain's Got Talent has been plagued with 'fix' rows over the years. How many of these do you remember? Jasmine Elcock - 2016: Teenage singer Jasmine Elcock stunned the nation with her version of Cher's Believe. But it then transpired she had already performed professionally in London's West End. Jasmine, 14, admitted: "I've performed in Annie in the West End at about the age of nine or 10, but I really get nervous." IrShad Shaikh - 2017: BGT fans were left questioning the rule book when IrShad Shaikh auditioned. Colin Thackery - 2019: Elderly war veteran Colin won BGT in 2019, but Axel Blake - 2022: Comedian Axel Blake was given a Golden Buzzer in 2022 after making the judges laugh. But fans were fuming when they discovered Singer Taryn Charles is one of this year's hopefuls lucky enough to receive the Golden Buzzer. Bruno Tonilio put her straight through to the semi-finals following her performance of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV Britain's Got Talent icon shares heartfelt update after six year break
ITV Britain's Got Talent icon shares heartfelt update after six year break Susan Boyle has shared an exciting career update with her Instagram followers Britain's Got Talent icon Susan Boyle has shared an emotional update with her loyal fans, opening up about the trials she's faced after a lengthy break from the spotlight. The much-loved Scottish singer, aged 64, captured hearts globally following her stunning rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables on the renowned ITV series in 2009. Since her meteoric rise to fame, Susan has sold an impressive 25 million records, leaving an indelible imprint on the music world. Despite her immense success, recent years have seen Susan face considerable challenges. The vocal powerhouse has previously been candid regarding her health concerns. In 2016, Susan disclosed her two-stone weight loss following her diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes and confessed: "I needed to stop eating sweeties and cakes. It's the bane of my life." Adding to her struggles, Susan suffered a stroke in 2022, which demanded considerable strength to overcome. Susan Boyle issued a touching update to fans (Image: Getty Images ) Article continues below Speaking out to What's on Scotland, Susan previously revealed: "It's taken me three years and it's been hard - I'm not going to pretend otherwise, but it's made me determined to keep going." Susan has bravely taken steps towards regaining her vocal prowess and anticipates returning to actively pursue her passion for singing. Excitement abounds among her faithful supporters as Susan continues to tease the release of fresh music soon, reports the Mirror. Susan has shared a poignant post on Instagram, revealing her emotional return to the recording studio after a six-year hiatus. "Today was wonderful, emotional and everything in between. I made my return to the recording studio for the first time in six years, something I was told I might never achieve again," the caption read. Susan Boyle's iconic BGT audition was 16 years ago (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) "But here we are, in my happy place! I want to thank my manager, Geraldine, for being my absolute rock through everything and for helping me get back to where I belong. A million thanks." The post has garnered thousands of likes, with fans flocking to the comments section to express their delight at her musical comeback and improved health. One fan wrote: "So happy for you Susan. Your voice is amazing. You are magical when you sing. Thank you for bringing your voice back into the world." Other fans echoed the sentiment, with one saying: "We are very happy for your return. We have been waiting for years for your return." Another fan joked: "About time! My withdrawals were getting too much! Can't wait!" while a fourth said: "Happy day indeed, for all of us who love and find comfort in your voice." Susan suffered a stroke back in 2022 (Image:) Susan's remarkable journey began over 15 years ago when she captivated audiences with her angelic voice on Britain's Got Talent, turning her audition into a viral sensation and sparking international acclaim. Despite being widely tipped to clinch the top spot on the talent show and perform for royalty, she ended up as the runner-up, losing to dance crew Diversity in the finale. Regardless of her extraordinary success, Susan has always remained down-to-earth. Her journey is one of the most triumphant tales to come out of the show, and fans are eagerly anticipating her musical comeback. Article continues below Since her ascent to stardom, it's estimated that Susan's career has earned her an impressive £22 million. She has released several albums over the years, all contributing to her immense success. Her discography to date includes: I Dreamed a Dream (2009), The Gift (2010), Someone to Watch Over Me (2011), Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs from the Stage (2012), Home for Christmas (2013), Hope (2014), A Wonderful World (2016) and her latest – Ten (2019). Britain's Got Talent is available to stream on ITVX
