Susan Boyle captured the nation's heart with her incredible Britain's Got Talent audition in 2009 - and now fans have learnt what she has been up to since then
Fans are gobsmacked by Susan Boyle's journey since her iconic Britain's Got Talent audition that left the world spellbound.
The Scottish songstress became an overnight sensation after wowing everyone on the popular ITV show in 2009, where her stunning performance of 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Misérables truly set her star soaring. The Britain's Got Talent (BGT) YouTube channel's clip of her audition has raked in a jaw-dropping 29 million views, and is described as "one of the most unforgettable auditions in BGT history".Today marks Susan Boyle's 64th birthday (April 1), so let's delve into what the operatic pop sensation has been up to since stealing hearts all over the globe back in 2009. A TikTok user @celebrity.memorial has given fans a sneak peek at her life post-BGT fame.They uploaded a TikTok video complete with a voiceover detailing: "What really happened to Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent? Susan Boyle captured the world's attention with her remarkable audition on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, soaring to international stardom almost overnight."
But while she's clocked up an eye-watering fortune of over $45 million (around £34 million), details about what she’s been doing more recently have been notably elusive, leaving followers curious about the current chapter of Susan's life. Her unforgettable BGT audition was undoubtedly her springboard to global acclaim.
Scottish songstress Susan Boyle has been wowing the music world ever since her breathtaking audition went viral back in 2009. With a staggering 250 million albums sold, according to stats from the Susan Boyle Music website, she's not only raked in 250 million audio streams but also garnered a mind-blowing 650 million views on YouTube.
The website is brimming with her accomplishments: "In 2009 Susan's audition was the most watched YouTube video ever, beating President Obama's inauguration five times over. Eight studio albums, two Grammy nominations, three Guinness World Records, no.1 albums in 40 plus countries, 128 platinum and gold album certifications and ranking among the likes of Beyonce, Adele and Taylor Swift, having three or more number one albums in the UK - one of only 17 female artists in the history of the UK charts to do so."
Also, Susan has wowed audiences around the world, showcasing her vocal magic on massive stages such as China's Got Talent finale - broadcast to half a billion viewers - and she has performed for high-profile figures including the Pope and Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II. Her success story doesn't end there; she has penned an autobiography, had a musical created about her journey, sold out live tours across the UK and the US, and even stepped into the spotlight as an actress in 'The Christmas Candle.'
The website adds: "Susan is an unstoppable force and shows no signs of slowing down, with her sell out UK tour in March 2020 and international performances." A TikTok video by Celebrity Memorial reveals that Susan's journey to stardom was not without its challenges as she "spent the first 51 years of her life believing she had brain damage only to later discover she had Asperger's syndrome."
The National Autistic Society confirms that 'Asperger syndrome' is no longer used as a diagnostic term for autism and is "now agreed that what was referred to as Asperger syndrome is part of the autism spectrum". The TikTok video claims Susan Boyle had a difficult childhood "marked by bullying, epilepsy and familial strife" as she suffered the loss of her mother in 2007.
In 2010 she encountered an intruder in her home in Blackburn, a town in West Lothian, Scotland and this was followed by "another incident involving an obsessive fan at a hotel". In 2013, Susan was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the Covid-19 lockdown in 2019 saw the singer admit she was trying to stay inside as much as possible, apart from the occasional walk for fresh air, to manage her health.
Despite these challenges, Susan continued to pursue music and went on to release several albums, including her debut studio album I Dreamed a Dream in 2009, The Gift in 2010, A Wonderful World in 2016 and Ten in 2019. The TikTok clip from Celebrity Memorial has sparked a wave of support from fans.
One user was moved to comment: "That poor woman has had such a tough life but she is defying all odds and living her best life." Meanwhile, another impressed fan remarked: "Wow! That's remarkable how resilient she is."
