Susan Boyle advances to Britain's Got Talent final

By Megan Levy
Updated November 5 2012 - 8:36pm, first published May 25 2009 - 1:03am
Susan Boyle advances to the final.
Susan Boyle advances to the final.

Singing sensation Susan Boyle has advanced to the final round of the television talent quest Britain's Got Talent.After rocketing to world fame following her audition last month, the frumpy 47-year-old took to the stage again last night to perform the song Memory from the musical Cats.And unsurprisingly, her rousing - and sometimes nervous - performance proved the most popular in an audience phone poll.Members of the public voted her the most popular act, meaning she will now sing again in the contest's final on Saturday.

  • VIDEO: Watch Susan Boyle's performance of Memory
  • Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle is an internet hit Boyle danced in delight as results were announced and said she had relished the chance to perform."Fantastic, absolutely fantastic,'' she said. "What pressure? I've really enjoyed myself tonight.'' Boyle, who lives alone with her cat Pebbles, famously told the television hosts before her audition last month that she she had never been kissed.She was pictured sitting alone eating a pre-packaged sandwich before her audition, and her frumpy appearance attracted sniggers from the audience.But those who judged Boyle on her appearance were shocked when she launched into her song.In her latest performance she wore a plum-coloured beaded dress and, despite wearing a touch more make-up, her unruly hair had not been tamed.Bookmaker William Hill has made her a runaway favourite to win on May 30.Contestants are competing to perform at Britain's annual Royal Variety Show - attended by members of the royal family - as well as a $200,000 prize.
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