Susan Boyle Wows Judges Again

After A Shaky Start Singing "Memory" From "Cats," Boyle Emerges Victorious In Semifinal

(CBS)  She may be the world's most unlikely celebrity, but Susan Boyle seems to relish the role. Tonight was her second appearance on Britain's most popular TV talent show. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the results:

Her start was a little shaky, but Susan Boyle soon hit her stride singing "Memory" from the musical "Cats." She was clearly the people's favorite in the semifinals of the reality show Britain's Got Talent.

The competition ranged from the glamorous - violinist Su Son - to the bizarre - novelty act Darth Jackson that combines, you guessed it, Darth Vader and other "Star Wars" characters with the music of Michael Jackson.

But the result surprised no one: Susan Boyle again came out on top.

Six weeks ago, no one had heard of Susan Boyle.

Then a promise to her dying mother, led her onstage as a contestant on "Britain's Got Talent." Before she opened her mouth, she was just a frumpy Scottish lady.

Then suddenly she was a sensation - and that's putting it mildly....

Boyle has since attracted 60 million YouTube clicks.

As the youngest of nine children, who battled learning difficulties and never married, Susan Boyle has become - to her fans - walking, talking proof that anything's possible.

The sudden super-stardom fazed her a little at the outset. But Her friends say it hasn't gone to her head.

"Don't think you'll ever change Susan," one said.

In fact - it was a changed Susan we saw tonight. At least on the surface, with new hair, makeup and sequins. But underneath there was the same old down-to-earth lady from Scotland.

"I enjoyed every second, and I'd do it again," she told the judges.

She will do it again - next Saturday night for the grand finale and what Susan says is her dream - a chance to perform for the queen.

[number1GI]

She's got more guts than I do to take on the entertainment buisness. They are going to take her and try to change her bend her fold her until she is no longer regonizable.
Susan... You stay the sweet Scotish girl that ye are lass.

[kgalvin711]

I was appalled when Mark Phillips referred to Susan Boyle as "DUMPY DIVA". Shame on him. She is a woman of worth and dignity and should be treated with the utmost respect

[GALANT1721]

Clowns...work hard and get some education. Then, you would appreciate her nomination.
Most Americans do not realized that immigrants have to work twise as much to get ahead. An then have more respect and loyalty for the US and it's institutions than the so called true Americans.

[mrs_trepidatious]

She looks more like Mrs Rita Fairbanks of the Batley townswomens guild now.

[aka_KJB]

Unfortunately, this will follow the same script as "American Idol" - she'll be the favorite all competition until it comes down to what everyone will refer to as "Susan Boyle and the runner-up" and shock the world when she loses to the gay glam-rock kid with the black fingernails.

What? You didn't think they were just going to let that runner-up stuff on "Idol" be it for him, did you?

[willyn3]

These phony "beauty experts" should leave her alone!

[eroosevelt08]

Susan Boyle has class! I just love her!

[arohanui-2009]

I would rather read about Susan Boyle than some drug crazed freak eating his son's eyes or a woman drowning her 4 year old in the USA. She is living the dream and good on her! It is a talent contest not America's Next Top Model and Extreme Makeover for Pete's sake.

[redhen17745]

Although I certainly hope Susan wins the talent contest, it's really a moot point. Some recording label ought to snap her up NOW and get busy on her debut CD. I'd certainly buy one. She's wonderful on so many levels and deserves every happiness. I do hope she is able to perform for the Queen.....I think it would be a night both her and Her Majesty would long remember. Cheers to you, Susan, from across the pond.

[barbaram99]

I hope that lass gets to sing for the Queen. She has a heart of gold. Hope ye win.

[rennin1]

If you had, maybe my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and millions of other people might still be alive now.
Posted by hower4 at 7:16 AM : May 25, 2009
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Since when did the rest of the world make the US responsible for preventing people from doing stupid things to each other? Hitler started off being Germany?s problem. But Germany soon made Hitler into everyone?s problem. No offense to the dearly deceased, but perhaps if your fellow citizens had stopped that maniac in time, your relatives might still be alive today.

[spiritwalk]

Susan Boyle's singing ability probably good enough to warrant some provincial stage musical roles. But after this ridiculous media hype is over she probably won't get them, because there are plenty of other women with voices just as good but who look better.
Posted by barrowboy1111 at 6:27 AM : May 25, 2009
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You are probably right. There was that Sandanavian guy who won the International Idol a couple of years ago, who was just as talented as Boyle, but unfortunately, even by his own admission, looked just like a troll. He never had a chance at a stage career either.

[Slrman]

hower4 How badly this speaks of you that you use this lady's moment of glory to be rude and insulting to all Americans. It's the only story we're interested in? How ignorant that is of you.

Idiot Americans? Remember, if it were not for the "idiot Americans" you'd be writing this in German. Fortunately, I know many people from the UK and know that people like you are the exception and not the rule. Hide yourself in shame, you are a despicable representative of a great nation.

Susan Boyle, good on you, lassie. May you achieve all of your dreams.

[barrowboy1111]

hower4 this is a humann interest story... It's a feel good story. It is positive and nice. Maybe oneday you will learn to be positive and nice too. The only idiot I can see here is you! And as a fellow Brit, that makes me sad for you. Please get a grip!

[luckygirl042]

I can't wait till her first CD comes out. She is spectacular, she puts all of her heart and soul into her singing! All the best to you, Susan, we love you as you are!

[budmag06]

A simple woman who gets the chance and makes it big. As I watch each clip repeatedly, her performances bring tears to my eyes. Where's Susan's CD?

[xyzlmnop]

Our hearts blend...As your voice soars,
You help us fly on borrowed wings,
Susan Boyle unites us in inexblicable ways,
Her talent is borne out of love.
You are beautiful.
Mary Robertson, Vancouver BC

[Sky017]

I just watched the segment on the virtual makeover. Wow, I'm flabbergasted.

H-e-l-l-o! Leave her be. Can't you tell that part of her appeal is how down-to-earth (and dowdy) she is. Yes, her singing is exceptional, but people embrace her too because of how out-of-the-mainstream she is.

It's fine to suggest she gets a makeover, but to conduct one LIKE THIS and without Susan's consent... doesn't ring right. No wonder so many women have poor self esteem issues, and are often traipsing off to plastic surgeons.

I am sure she is already being advised in this regard, and she'll do whatever she chooses.

Oh yeah... she's good... but you are only interested in making her BETTER... yeah, right. [Rolls eyes].

[azure13]

Posted by 45ford at 8:13 PM : May 24, 2009
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Well said, very well said.

[searingtruth]

Ahhh, at last, humanity.
It is always magnificent.
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