Susan Boyle became an instant sensation worldwide after she appeared on the third series of “Britain’s Got Talent.” Although that introduction aired over a decade ago, Boyle has managed a level of staying power rarely seen by TV stars. Her performance of the “Les Miserables” classic “I Dreamed a Dream” has been watched millions of times and includes Simon Cowell’s scowling and then shocked face.
Susan Magdalene Boyle was born in Blackburn, West Lothian, on April 1, 1961. Her father was a World War II veteran and miner who sang at Bishop Blaize. Her mother was a shorthand typist. The couple had four sons and five daughters, with Boyle being their youngest.
Throughout her life, Boyle suffered from emotional outbursts and struggled with social interaction and communication, which often interfered with her ability to form relationships and act appropriately. Singing became the only activity she did that brought her solace.
Singing comforted Boyle and took her to greater heights after she came second on “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2009.
As she experienced success in music, she met a wonderful man she dated, garnering the public’s attention. However, the relationship did not last as long as the public hoped. At the time, Boyle shared her thoughts about having children, even without someone at her side.
In June 2023, she returned to the show that first brought her fame and gave a shocking confession about her health, which almost cost her her voice and career. Keep reading to learn more about Boyle’s health scare, her rumored boyfriend, and her hopes of becoming a mother.
Susan Boyle (2010), (IMAGO/STAR-MEDIA)
Whether you’ve only seen it once or watched Boyle’s audition clip a dozen times, it never fails to impress. Boyle reached worldwide fame after her impressive audition on the third season of “Britain’s Got Talent.” The episode aired on April 11, 2009, and the singer blew both the judges and the audience away with her powerful rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical “Les Miserablés.” The audition was so successful that Boyle was even credited for being responsible for a spike in ticket sales for a Vancouver theater production of the beloved French musical.
Since then, Boyle has become one of the world’s most famous talent franchise winners. Her debut album, “I Dreamed a Dream,” sold 10 million copies globally, making it one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
Today, Boyle is a household name worldwide, with her first audition in 2009 being lauded as one of the best TV moments by viewers. Boyle lives a comfortable life as a professional singer, with many of her records reaching top positions in the charts and receiving significant accolades. She has also returned to the television stage, participating in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” in 2019.
Although Boyle never won during her “Britain’s Got Talent” season, the singer sold over 25 million records and received two Grammy nominations. According to Boyle, a singing career, which had been her dream since she was 5 years old, was the best way to honor her mother.
At 63, Boyle still sings, but some health issues almost stopped her from doing what she loved.
