After five long years, fans were stunned: Boyle got social media! And what’s better? She posted on Instagram that she was planning a big ole comeback! Comments on her announcement were reportedly very excited: “So happy! We’ve been waiting.” “Sooo glad to hear that there’s more to come in the near future from this amazing lady with the angelic voice.”
Naw. We love social media sometimes. Definitely just the type of words of encouragement to get Susan inspired and ready to deliver for her fans. Susan’s Instagram followed up with another post thanking her fans for the loving notes and support! Cute!
And Boyle Isn’t Taking “Runner Up” For An Answer!
So despite her phenomenal success, and looking back now, Boyle left the winners of BGT for dust, she didn’t actually take home the title. Diversity, who are still performing, and were fantastic to watch, were the ones to win the show back in 2009.
Since, the series announced an “All Stars” type of competition, pulling the cream of the crop from Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent together for a high-stakes battle! It’s clear that Boyle has a bit of a competitive streak and looked on to taking another shot at winning the title for herself! She’s been out of the public eye and the media for some time… an extended holiday perhaps?
Boyle’s Comeback is the Return We’ve Been Waiting For!
Boyle, now 58-years-old, has managed to steer clear of the limelight in recent years. It’s been a long 5 years since she updated anything on social media. So when she finally jumped back online after the longest time – like seriously, can you imagine not being on IG for 5 years? Also wow, IG has been around that long? Ok, we’re old. I’m crying now.
Her last post, dated November 10, 2013, was looking very lonely. That was until just recently when a video montage of her performances over the years was posted! The caption read: “Susan Boyle is back and ready to remind the world of her voice that inspired millions and her incredible journey over the past nine years.” Weow!
Celebrity Crush: Piers Morgan!
Now compared to the critical Simon Cowell, fans look at Piers Morgan and swoon. But not just for his comments and niceties: he’s a bit of a salt-and-pepper (he’s not grey yet!) fox! The 54-year-old judge, who would’ve been in his mid-40s at the time Susan Boyle auditioned, definitely well, caught her eye!
Funnily enough, Boyle opened up to the media – her candid interviews are mildly shocking but also entertaining, with her quickly admitting that she did have a little crush on Piers Morgan! When she was asked if she still had hopes of marrying Piers, who helped discover her, Boyle told The Sun, “Oh no, I’ve moved on from fancying Piers. It’s been nine years!” She continued, “He’s been a wonderful support over the years and I would like to think he would still continue to support me now.” Geez, the reporters can be pesky – just because she’s got a crush, doesn’t mean she’s going to marry him! Anywho, he’s since married. So there’s that.
Where’s Susan Been Hiding Out All This Time?
In an interview with The Sun, the singer responded to why fans haven’t heard from her in quite a while. “...I’ve been out of the spotlight for a while, but that was my decision.” It seems that after the whirlwind fame fairy tale, things took their toll – the international tours and mainstream media were just a bit much at the time.
But Boyle, with renewed vigor, is back, and back in a big way! With her brief hiatus, Boyle took a break from the media to firstly settle her nerves and also to get fit! Ok self-care 101: think about yourself for once. She knew that if she wasn’t 100% in her head and in her skin, she wouldn’t be able to keep it together. So she took a much-needed rest, an objective step back, and now she’s “lost a bit of weight and I’m ready to come back with a bang.” Yaaasss! But there’s more to this story: go on, we know you want to know!