Scottish singer Susan Boyle captivated the world when she first auditioned on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, and has since achieved worldwide success.
Susan Boyle first captured our hearts in 2009 when she graced the Britain’s Got Talent stage, but she’s since kept a relatively low profile. The talented Scot from West Lothian left both the judges and the audience in awe with her captivating rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables.
After her performance went viral, propelling her to international fame, Susan became the favorite to win the show and earn a spot at the Royal Variety Performance. However, she ultimately finished second, with the dance group Diversity taking home the top spot.
Despite her global success, the now 63-year-old remains grounded and humble about her incredible achievements.
As one of the biggest success stories from the show, here’s a look into her life today.
Impressive earnings: Since rising to fame, Susan’s career has reportedly earned her an astounding £22 million. She has released several albums, all of which have likely played a significant role in building her considerable fortune.
Her discography includes: I Dreamed a Dream (2009), The Gift (2010), Someone to Watch Over Me (2011), Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs from the Stage (2012), Home for Christmas (2013), Hope (2014), A Wonderful World (2016), and her latest album, Ten (2019).
Despite her impressive fortune, Susan Boyle is known for her frugal lifestyle. She has mentioned in interviews, including with Piers Morgan, that she is very cautious with her spending. While she has millions in the bank, Susan lives on a modest weekly budget of £300-500, which she insists is “plenty,” according to the Mirror.
Her business endeavors, such as Duil Limited, Speur Business, Speur Ltd, and Speur Films, have earned her an impressive £2 million.
Susan’s grounded nature is reflected in her choice to stay in her childhood home in Blackburn, West Lothian. She purchased the property for £111,000, a small fraction of her fortune. Despite investing £300,000 in a five-bedroom house, Susan found it unsettling and decided to move back to her cherished family home, reinforcing her connection to her roots.
On the health front, Susan opened up about losing two stone after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in a 2016 interview. She shared her experience of making necessary dietary changes, saying: “I had to stop eating sweets and cakes. It was my obsession.”
Susan Boyle also discussed her health struggles and future plans in a candid conversation on STV’s What’s On Scotland. She revealed, “I lost three years, and it was tough—I won’t pretend otherwise. But it made me even more determined to keep going.”
The Britain’s Got Talent star also shared her excitement for upcoming projects, including a documentary and a TV drama, following her recovery from a stroke in 2022. On a personal level, Susan opened up about her love life, recalling a memorable encounter with an American doctor during a tour, which marked the first romantic relationship of her life.
In an exclusive 2016 interview, she confessed, “I don’t want to reveal the doctor’s name. Nothing serious at the moment. I’ll send him a photo of my weight loss—if he’s a good boy! I do enjoy having male company.”
Additionally, Susan expressed her interest in adoption, playfully noting her cat’s potential jealousy: “I’d love to adopt a child, but my cat might get jealous. I wouldn’t want to see a cat and a child fighting. It’s something I might consider in the future.”