In Susan Boyle’s hometown, heartbreak and hope

Streamers still line the streets of Susan Boyle’s hometown, where the international singing sensation’s second-place finish in "Britain’s Got Talent" left those who know her best feeling crushed — but also hopeful. “I am disappointed for Susan,” said one of about 200 residents of the small town who turned out for a viewing party at a community center Saturday night

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Boyle backlash — but Susan set to cash in

She may have finished second but Susan Boyle continued to make newspaper headlines in the UK Sunday following her shock defeat in the final of "Britain’s Got Talent." “Boyle Backlash” said the headline in the tabloid News of the World, suggesting that the Scottish 48-year-old’s alleged “four-letter tantrum” earlier this week had influenced millions of viewers to switch their votes to dance act Diversity. The build-up to Saturday night’s live final had been dominated by reports that Boyle lost her temper in a London hotel and had even considered pulling out of the talent show finale. The Mail on Sunday said she had been been “comforted by psychiatrists” ahead of Saturday’s final.

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Susan Boyle catapulted to finals of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

Singing sensation Susan Boyle breezed through to the finals of the television show "Britain’s Got Talent" after the audience on Sunday voted her semi-finals performance the best of the night. Her performance of “Memory” from the musical “Cats” earned her a standing ovation and a spot in next Saturday’s finale. The 47-year-old from Scotland wiggled her hips in a little jig when she heard the results.

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Fans of unlikely singing sensation demand album

Fans of television and YouTube singing sensation Susan Boyle are demanding she releases an album — now. The 47-year-old Boyle, who says she has never been kissed, was catapulted into the spotlight after her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical “Les Miserables,” on the television show “Britain’s Got Talent” at the weekend. Simon Cowell described her performance as “extraordinary,” while fellow judge Piers Morgan said it was the biggest surprise he’d ever had on the show.

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