Susan Boyle has said she finally feels ready for fame nearly 10 years after her infamous Britain’s Got Talent audition.
The Scottish singer stunned the talent show judging panel of Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden with her rousing rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables in 2009.
She finished runner-up on the show behind dance group Diversity and went on to sell millions of records and earned two Grammy nominations.
Despite her success, Boyle, 57, told The Sun newspaper she is still living in the house in which she was brought up in Blackburn, West Lothian.
And the singer, who revealed this week she is releasing an album to mark a decade in music, said she now feels ready for fame.
She said: “I’m managing things a lot better now. It was a slow process. Everything is with me.
“But I’m coping inside a lot better now and I’m ready — more than ready — for what’s coming.”
Boyle was diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2013. She believes it is easier to discuss mental health now because there is more understanding of the issue.
She said: “It can be difficult to talk about mental health issues, as there is a kind of fear about that.
“Years ago there used to be a stigma about it but now there is more knowledge, more expertise, and talking about things makes it a lot easier. A lot easier.”
Fans rushed to comment on her comeback – and they can’t wait. One wrote: “I’m so glad she feels more peaceful and relaxed about everything now, and look forward to hearing about whatever she does this year. Fantastic voice and a very inspiring woman.”
Another said: “She is a rarity. Beautiful inside and out… She is pure magic.”
A third added: “You go girl! Often wondered how you are, where you are, glad you’re working and happy ❤️.” One more commented: “A honest and very talented lady.”
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Boyle is through to the final of America’s Got Talent: The Champions, a special version of the programme that brings together previous winners and stand-out acts from editions from around the world.
She is joined by her fellow Britain’s Got Talent graduate Paul Potts and a winner will be crowned on Monday.
During the audition, Simon appeared regretful over the way he treated SuBo back on the original series.
He said: “I have goosebumps in my goosebumps. Oh my God, Susan that really really took me back. All those years, I can remember vividly how disgusting I was on the day, before you sang.
“And then, what you did and what happened afterwards and to end the show… it’s been an amazing night. I mean, seriously it was fantastic. You’re a champion.”
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We’re thrilled to hear Susan’s doing so well. And we can’t wait for her new album…
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