It's been over 14 years since Susan Boyle first made an impression on Britain's Got Talent. In 2009, the 62-year-old singer amazed the judges, including Simon Cowell, with her rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from the Broadway hit musical Les Misérables. Although she didn't make it through to the final of season 3, Susan Boyle's career took off in a way she could have only dreamed!
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Unfortunately, since her hit success, the Scottish singer has been extremely discreet on social media and has not appeared on TV since. Well, that was the case until the final of Britain's Got Talent on Sunday, June 4. Susan Boyle then revealed she suffered a stroke in April last year, and fought hard to get back to her passion, singing.
Susan Boyle made a long-awaited return on BGT
Since the Covid-19 global pandemic, Susan Boyle had not been heard from again. She decided not to make her comeback until 2023, after battling a stroke last year. Indeed, the 62-year-old singer made a memorable appearance on the final of the new season of Britain's Got Talent on June 4. She performed the song that made her famous all around the world.
Ant and Dec asked the singer how she felt being back on the BGT stage, and she said 'It feels great'. Deeply moved, Susan Boyle spoke of her battle with illness.
It's actually special for me, because last April I suffered a stroke. And I fought like crazy to get back on stage, and I have done it.
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Susan Boyle is also back on social media
The British singer also made her comeback on social media. On her Facebook and Instagram accounts, Susan Boyle made some moving revelations.
For the past year I have worked so hard to get my speech and singing back, with the sole aim of being able to sing on stage again
Susan Boyle was proud of how far she has come, and rightfully so!
tonight my hard work & perseverance paid off, singing the song that started it all, “I Dreamed A Dream”
This was a nice touch, which left her fans very happy!
This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag FR.
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