Susan Boyle, 64, has been open about her health issues in recent years - but this week she shared a touching update with fans after a six-year absence from the music industry
Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle has warmly updated her fans about her emotional journey after a six-year absence from the limelight. The beloved Scottish vocalist, 64, captured hearts worldwide on the hit ITV show in 2009 with her breathtaking performance of "I Dreamed A Dream" from Les Misérables. 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."The subsequent year brought further trials as Susan experienced a stroke in 2022, and conceded she had to battle through the aftermath of this harrowing ordeal. Speaking to What's on Scotland, Susan shared: "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."Embracing her road to recovery, Susan eventually resumed vocal training once she felt sufficiently recovered, expressing enthusiasm for what lies ahead. Fans were also thrilled this week as she hinted at the prospect of new tunes on the horizon.In a heartfelt Instagram post, Susan Boyle shared: "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.
"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."
Following her touching post, which has since garnered thousands of likes, fans have flooded the comments section expressing their joy at her musical comeback and her rejuvenated health.
One enthused fan expressed: "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."
Another excitedly chimed in with: "We are very happy for your return. We have been waiting for years for your return."
A third eagerly said: "About time! My withdrawals were getting too much! Can't wait!"
Adding to the collective positivity, a fourth admirer wrote: "Happy day indeed, for all of us who love and find comfort in your voice."
Despite not clinching the title on Britain's Got Talent, Susan's extraordinary journey began over 15 years ago when she moved billions with her angelic voice, turning her audition into an internet sensation and sparking a whirlwind of international acclaim.
Although widely expected to capture the coveted top spot on the talent show and perform for royalty, she finished as the runner-up, losing out to dance crew Diversity in what became a much-talked-about finale.
Despite her phenomenal success, Susan has always stayed grounded. The singer's journey is one of the most successful stories to emerge from the show, and fans are excited about her return to music.
Since her rise to fame, it's estimated that Susan's career has netted her a staggering £22million. She has released several albums over the years, all contributing to her immense success.
To date, her discography 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).
