New Chance for Susan Boyle to Get Shine
Britain’s unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle, the frumpy church volunteer who wowed the world with her angelic voice, was on Saturday voted into the next round of a TV talent show that propelled her to global fame.
Boyle’s performance last month on the “American Idol“-style show “Britain’s Got Talent” has been viewed almost 60 million times on You Tube, and saw the shy Scot feted by celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Demi Moore.
Cowell and his fellow judges said Saturday that Boyle is among 40 performers they’ve selected to advance in the competition.
Bookmaker William Hill makes Boyle a runaway favorite to win the final on May 30.
The youngest of nine children, Boyle grew up in Blackburn, a community of 4,750 people 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Edinburgh, in Scotland – a district blighted by unemployment and crime. Boyle had learning difficulties as a child and was bullied by other children.
“I wanted to show her I could do something with my life,” Boyle said.
Just carrying on as normal,” said Jackie Russell, manager of Boyle’s local pub The Happy Valley Hotel, in Blackburn.
Sara Lee, a spokeswoman for “Britain’s Got Talent” said that Boyle’s performance on Sunday will be available almost instantly on Internet, allowing her international fans a chance to watch the singer’s latest appearance.
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