Superstar Elton John and Susan Boyle embraced in a hug as the Tiny Dancer singer gave a kind-hearted message.
06.06.2023 - 18:24 / msn.com
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.
She narrowly missed out on winning, eventually coming in second place. The dance group Diversity – led by current Dancing on Ice judge Ashley Banjo – took home first place instead. Boyle made a surprise appearance during Sunday’s 4 June) grand final of the series, performing alongside the West End cast of Les Misérables at the Eventim Apollo.
Following her performance, Boyle opened up to co-hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly about why she has kept a low profile as of late. Explaining why, Boyle divulged that she had suffered a stroke only two months ago. “Susan, it is so lovely to see you, welcome,” said Dec: “It’s hard to believe that you appeared on this show in 2009, 14 years ago.
”Asked how it feels to be back on BGT, Boyle responded: “It feels great. It’s really good. “It’s extra special for me actually, last April there, I suffered a minor stroke and I thought it’d be crazy to be back on stage and I have done it.
”Show boss Simon Cowell applauded Boyle, revealing that he had known that she had recently been unwell. Last month, Boyle made a rare appearance as she reunited with Peter Kay during his live comedy tour Peter Kay Live! in Glasgow. The pair – who previously released their Comic Relief track “I Know Him So Well” in 2011– posed together for a photo.
Superstar Elton John and Susan Boyle embraced in a hug as the Tiny Dancer singer gave a kind-hearted message.
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.
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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 made a comeback yesterday evening on the Britain's Got Talent stage following a secret health battle.
Susan Boyle has told how she suffered a minor stroke during an emotional return to Britain's Got Talent.
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