Even though she was the hot favorite for the top spot on Britain’s Got Talent, Susan Boyle failed to make it to the top. She lost to dance troupe Diversity and finished in second place in this Saturday’s grand finale.
“The best people won,” Boyle said. “They are very entertaining lads. I wish you all the best.”
Asked what the future holds by the show’s hosts, Boyle added, “I hope to get an album out. Who knows? I will just play it by ear.”
About street dancers Diversity, judge Simon Cowell said, “You can see them open the Olympics. What you saw tonight was absolutely immaculate.”
Cowell added of Boyle, “I am gutted for Susan but she was incredibly gracious. Susan’s come out of this very well. We’ve never had a runner-up like Susan Boyle before. She’s won over a lot of fans tonight through her graciousness. She’s a really sweet person. She has a massive future ahead of her.”
Susan chose the song that she had sung for her audition and was viewed 100 million times around the world for the show’s final contest- “I Dreamed A Dream” from the musical Les Miserable.
If Boyle had won, she would have not only received $150,000, but also the chance to perform in front of Queen Elizabeth in the annual Royal Variety Performance.
Asked if it was worth it, she said, “Well worth it. I really feel at home on stage. Of course I do, I’m among friends.”
