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.