Inside Susan Boyle's real life - secret health battle, 'biggest regret' and BGT breakdown

Superstar Elton John and Susan Boyle embraced in a hug as the Tiny Dancer singer gave a kind-hearted message.

Amanda Holden has made an uncanny transformation into Marilyn Monroe. Channelling the iconic American actress, who passed away in August 1962, Amanda, 52, dressed up in a white flowing dress with a platinum blonde wig and ruby red lipstick.The Britain's Got Talent judge took to social media to share her incredible transformation, which she explained was for a birthday party.

We know her best for her role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, but Amanda Holden and her family were once again propelled into the spotlight this week after her husband Chris Hughes stepped down as the director of her agency, YMU. The news emerged on Friday, that Chris had reportedly "quit" as the director at talent agency almost two months before the agency sensationally dropped former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield last month.

Amanda Holden's husband Chris Hughes has reportedly "quit" as the director at talent agency YMU, which sensationally dropped former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield last month. YMU still represents Amanda and her fellow Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell. According to MailOnline, Chris resigned as a director of the holding company of YMU nearly two months ago, on April 18.The business is also said to have called in trusted advisers to explore financial restructuring.

Don’t Call It A Comeback.

Susan Boyle is making a stunning return.

Susan Boyle is defying the odds. The 62-year-old singer returned to the stage to deliver a powerful performance just one year after she says she suffered a stroke that left her unable to speak or sing. Boyle made the shocking revelation after joining the West End cast of for a performance of the song that made her a star, «I Dreamed a Dream.»«It feels great,» she said onstage.

Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles. The 62-year-old was joined by the West End cast of "Les Misérables" and performed the song she is known for, while also revealing she had recently suffered and was recovering from a stroke. Acknowledging that her return to the competition show "feels great," Boyle announced the significance of the homecoming.  "It's extra special for me, actually.

Blackburn superstar Susan Boyle has been praised for taking time out of her busy schedule to drop into a local nursing home to make one resident’s day.

The Scottish singer rose to fame after coming second to dance group Diversity on Britain's Got Talent in 2009Susan Boyle made a triumphant return to Britain's Got Talent during Sunday's grand final, accompanied by the cast of Les Miserables from London's West End. The Scottish singer - who shot to fame after finishing as runner-up to Diversity on the ITV show in 2009 - also went on to reveal that she has suffered a stroke that she had kept secret. It has been over 14 years since the world was first introduced to Boyle, who shocked the entertainment industry in her audition when she performed a jaw-dropping rendition of I Dreamed A Dream after proclaiming to the judges she wished to "be as big as Elaine Paige".

She dreamed a dream — again! After facing a health scare last year, Susan Boyle returned to the stage that launched her career.

Former Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has revealed that she suffered a minor stroke recently as she returned to the stage for the grand finale of the ITV competition on Sunday. The 61-year-old opera singer shot to fame after singing a stunning rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables in the third series of the show back in 2009, where Diversity were crowned winners.

Susan Boyle suffered a minor stroke in April that left her doubtful over whether she could perform again, the singer told fans. The Scottish singer rose to fame in 2009 after competing on the third season of the ITV competition Britain’s Got Talent. She impressed the judges with her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical Les Misérables, in one of the show’s biggest viral moments.

After several weeks of auditions and live shows, the Britain's Got Talent grand final is finally here. Over the last week fans of the long-running ITV talent show have watched five live semi-finals which saw the acts whittled down to the final stage.

Susan Boyle has told how she suffered a minor stroke during an emotional return to Britain's Got Talent.

Ant McPartlin and his stepdaughter took home a special piece of Britain's Got Talent memorabilia over the weekend, following Viggo Venn's crowning as the series champion. Norwegian funnyman Viggo, 43, beat the likes of Musa Motha, Amy Lou, Olivia Lynes, Ghetto Kids, Travis George, Malakai Bayoh, Duo Odyssey, Cillian O'Connor, Tonikaku and Lillianna Clifton in the talent show's grand final, earning himself both a tasty £250,000 cheque and a spot in the next Royal Variety Performance line-up. Pictured leaving the Hammersmith Apollo in a taxi together after the confetti-sprinkled extravaganza, Ant, 47, and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett's daughter had a laugh by wearing one of Viggo's beloved high-visibility jackets on their heads.

The Britain's Got Talent final was only a few minutes in and fans were already complaining. Viewers at home were not happy at all over the wildcard choice and took to social media to talk about it.

As the Britain’s Got Talent acts gear up for the grand final tomorrow night, some fans have expressed their discontent with the full finalist line-up. Following the confirmation of those who have made it through, many viewers have been claiming that one act was “robbed” out of a chance to win a spot at the Royal Variety Performance and the grand prize of £250,000. On Friday night, eight more acts took to the stage to perform again, including comedian Tonikaku, whose first audition left the judges in stitches.The comedian - whose act consists of striking ‘naked’ poses - wasn’t a one trick pony, either.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left confused on Friday night as Simon Cowell meowed – leading Declan Donnelly to tell him off. In an awkward turn of events during the fifth night of the BGT live semi-final shows, host Dec wasted no time in calling out Simon after he mocked his fellow judges as they critiqued dancing duo Romeo & Icy.

Fans have called it her "best outfit so far" after Amanda Holden wowed the crowds at Britain's Got Talent live semi-final last night.The 52-year-old judge looked sensational in a long-fitted white skirt and bandage-style strapless and backless top, showcasing her toned shoulders, slim waist and killer abs. Her golden blonde tresses were bundled up into a high bun and she finished the Grecian-style ensemble with chunky gold jewellery and smoky eye make-up. Amanda strutted out with fellow judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell and stole the show with her extremely toned midriff, prompting fans on her social media to go wild with delight.