Wonderful,she was stunning and she looked absolutely lovely,beautiful!

Please please sing TIME TO SAY GOODBYE in the final. Good luck you are a beautiful person, beauty comes from within.

Yes it is true, You are bigger than The Beatles

Phew! I can breathe now LOL! It wasn't quite perfect - but it was definitely good enough. (That's all just nerves and who can blame Susan. My goodness!) When she hit "touch me..." I knew she had it. But the first 2 lines weren't her best. Again, just nerves.

And how wonderfully funny and gracious she was. Not to mention stunning! Not a makeover, just a tiny bit of a spruce up.

The world is with you, Susan!

The video clip is up already? Thank you! Am still trying to figure out how Susan and Diversity have already been put through? Isn't the voting still going on? I MISSED how long voters had to call in! Trying to be three places at once just is NOT working, lol!

To overcome the nerves that had to be there with all the attention and high expectation and soar to that ending......well done, Susan!

Inspired choice of song tonight and inspiring performance. What I love so much about Susan is the passion in her performances. And as for 'worthless' (!) ... Susan Boyle is a beacon of hope and inspiration herself. I adore her.

Susan was beautiful, amazing, and simply herself!!! What incredible talent. She has brought me to tears yet again. Susan, we love you dearly in the US!!! Please come here ASAP. When is your first album out? We can't wait!!!!!!! Susan, you are a true STAR.

NO ONE had a 'perfect' performance except maybe for Diversity. Most of the really good musical acts just--put in real lightweight performances based on not-the-best music choices--does anybody else agree? I was surprised by that!

At least 'Memory' was an outstanding song choice for Susan, even if it wasn't so 'perfectly' sung. I do think she sang it well enough, based on how the others did.

She did it!! She is beautiful!

Susan, You are a little tiger, aren't you!!!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Just a little nervous in the beginning. Relax, you have it!!

Well done susan. Another stunning performance. All the best for the future

As to the way this works. Susan will sing a diffeent song next week -- maybe even two? The mistake she made on the first few notes tonight won't count specifically -- Right? But her competion for next week will be selected from the contestents who win from tomorrow to next week? Or do the judges select the winner from tomorrow to next Sunday?

Tough start, but she kept composed and got herself righted. She does the lyrics so beautifully. Tough song for her though. Maybe she can make a better selection for the finals. Even with all that a wonderful touching performance.

Thank you for posting the video. I couldn't wait to hear Susan sing again.

FOR THE SECOND TIME LADY SUSAN..I LOVE YOU AND I THINK YOU GO WIN THE FINAL!!GO GO LADY SUSAN.GREATINGS FROM BOLSWARD FROM HOLLAND XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

AND she looked absolutely stunning. Her face was glowing.

ITV UP! BGT has their page up already: ITV.COM/TALENT. They have a couple of clips -- one for Cats, and one for Susan's reactions, etc.

I caught that little comment about proving that she isn't "worthless". How awful to have felt like that. She is so talented and so beautiful, that anyone could make her feel worthless is truly heartbreaking. Susan is more talented than most of the "beautiful" people in Hollywood. I think she knows now that she isn't "worthless". May God bless this wonderful, modest, but so talented jewel. The world is so much richer for her discovery.

I listened to the live feed posted here. The first 2 lines she wasn't her best but that is to be understood. This gives her time to shake off the nerves for the finals. She was brilliant and amazing to listen to. I look at this forums everyday but have finally posted a comment. I love you Susan, you are an inspiration and I will buy every cd you put out and fly to where ever I have to when you perform in the U.S. She looked so pretty as well and what spunk. I think she would be great fun to hang around with.

Susan's performance was lovely, and the audience and voters reflected that. I wish her well.

Another great thing about Susan is her ability to calm herself. After a few bad notes, she placed her hand on her tummy and relaxed and let that song rise from within. Just gorgeous.

Love it love it love it. Hope she will win in final.

She was confident, and looked great. A little weak in the beginning, but she gave a great performance. She seems like a lot of fun and I think she is coming out of her shyness! She seems ready and able to win this thing. I think she can handle the pressure. All we need to do is breathe and relax. :)

AP on Yahoo News just posted that Susan won the public telephone poll! How long are the voting lines open?

The lighting accentuated the angelic Susan...she looked absolutely stunning! The shaky start no doubt was due to the tremendous pressure, however she recovered quickly. She is a gifted songstress. Susan Boyle to win BGT!!!

not word perfect , and that sweet softness was missing ,to be truethfull i thought the nerves were going to be her downfall , with the world watching her i would nt have been suprised if she had reached the mike, then fainted .the presure on her must have been astranomical.still she pulled it off and regained her posture and her voice .good performance

What happens now? Do the judges make comments or is it just votes from viewers that count?

All the way from accross the globe, we waited. Famous Generals have always known that surprise is the greatest weapon and Susan was at a disadvantage, for how could anyone top coming from knowwhere to shock the world and it's one hundred million plus views. The expectations were so high, the bar had such a lofty height and the world waited breathlessly. She advanced, no question that she would, but in her final appearance, she will have to dig deep and come up with something that represents the "little folk" out there, the simple people like you and me who's hopes, dreams and aspirations rest on a little girl, packed with an explosive voice that rings into the night.....

I was surprised that Natalie didn't do any better than she did. Her song choice really wasn't the best to show off her voice, as Simon said.

When I saw Susan walk out onto the stage, my heart dropped, because she was so nervous she could hardly walk, but she smiled before she got to the mike, so I felt more hopeful. Then she started to sing and I couldn't breathe...it was like time stopped...I was so scared for her. But like the professional she is, she concentrated on the mechanics and it got her stabilized until she could relax into the song a little. Good move, Susan! Just the right thing to do! And then came the smile, sturdier sound, and voila, she was on track. It was hair-raisingly scary, though. I still have a headache! Oh, Susan, you did it, gal! Don't worry about your performance, it's over and done with and you made it through with flying colors! You did great! We all loved it! The crowd was hollering their approval in the background. You gave us another wonderful song to add to our Memories!

I think that Susan should leave al this coaching. She has a natural voice which is very powerful She did well, I loved it, but the beggining was hard Let's see how it goes

Albeit...a little nerves, but she was breathtakingly beautiful and she CAN deliver!! Like willytoes said PHEW~~~~ And thanks Alli for the watching the whole thing..So no one gave a perfect performance. Susan is still our Winner...and I want her CD~~~!! She was "Simply Beautiful, CLASSY!! Isn't she the most radient, sweet, woman anyone has ever met!! LOVE HER!!! SMILE GIRL WE ARE STILL WITH YOU 100%!!! :)

A bit nervous, but who wouldn't have been. Susan looks beautiful, and has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. I can't wait until she can record every wonderful song that she wants to. I want to have them forever.

Susan, well done!! Relax, relax....don't be so nervous. When you come onto that stage to sing, believe me, you're singing to friends. Just let yourself be carried away by your song. You don't have to prove you can sing now...we all know it. So, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!!!

Considering all the pressure , and remember she is not a polished professional, she came through at the end. If she had faltered like this in the audition we may not have been blessed to hear from her now throughout the world.

what a lady what nerve when you got into your stride it was wow you are a STAR Susan wonderful performance

We really can't fault Susan to have a bit of a jitter on the first note since the whole world is watching her and has high expectations of her. She litterally has the whole world on her shoulders poor Lady. Anyway, like an exceptional performer that she is she belt it out the British Coast and reached everyone around the world with another power pack punch! And thank God, she won the first round! WOOO HOOOO HOOOO!

Susan looked like the lights were too bright and she was having trouble seeing -- did you see that?

SALUDOS!!DESDE PUERTO RICO!!!GO SUSAN GO!!!!GRACIASS!!!QUE EMOCION!!LOS PUERTORRIQUENOS TE APOYAMOS!!GRACIAS A DIOS POR SUSAN BOYLE!!!

SALUTE FROM PUERTO RICO!!!GO SUSAN GO!!THANK YOU!!EMOTION!!!!THE PUERTORRICAN I LOVE YOU!!THANKS GODS FOR SUSAN BOYLE!!!

I've just been watching Susan on the after show programme on ITV2 and she was clowning about as usual, bless her. On the actual performance she had a very shaky start but managed to pull it back. Anyway the phone vote was only about 15 minutes long and I rang and rang and rang and only got 1 vote registered as the bloody line was constantly engaged but at least that meant she was getting plenty of votes.

Diversity were excellent. Some of the others were just unmentionable.

So beautiful, a slight flaw, but the best singer in my opinion on BGT or American Idol. I'll stick with Susan. Wonderful!

Beautiful Lady Susan! I can relax and enjoy watching that now - it was too nervewracking in the first time!! Understandable pressure - but she composed herself and showed the world what she's made of. May God help her to choose a good sng for the Final!

Well I don't want a Susan Boyle CD. I want a Susan Boyle DVD. I want to see her as she's singing. She's captivating. (but I'll take the CD too)

she was a little nervous at the beginning, but didn't she regroup and belt it out at the end!! That is a tough song to sing. I love the lyrics, but it is almost an octave too high for Susan. But she made it her own at the end.

I vote for Wind beneath my Wings for the final. It is better suited for her voice. Susan can certainly sing a Bette Midler or a Striesand song.

Nervous or not, that was an honest performance- and I loved it.

With all the emotions surrounding her performance, what I remember is how absolutely beautiful her voice was. Susan has a voice than only God can give. If you aren't born with the right vocal makeup, nothing will make up for it. You must HAVE a good voice before you can work to improve it. Her voice is heartbreakingly beautiful.

I agree with you pottedferne. I thought Susan was going to sing Whistle in the wind. She could do Wind beneath my Wing wonderfully. I am in awe of this woman.

Susan was very funny on the after-show, "Britan's Got MORE Talent." She gave another wiggle, this time I believe she mentioned it was for Piers. She also was dancing with a lightsabre, at the end of the show. She has quite a personality! She is gracious, humble, yet she has spunk and a real joy. For the final, I hope she chooses a song that shows off her range and talent more than "Memories."

Loved Susan....the song not my favorite.

Help, someone! Susan was very funny, on the iTV2 after-show 'Britain's Got More Talent'--but exactly WHEN were she and Diversity 'announced' as Semifinalists? Who made it via the popular vote, and who got put through by the judges? I must say I honestly feel the correct two acts DID go through! I am so thrilled! SUSAN GOES ON THE TOUR! YIPPEE! That means 14 huge live venue performances to come in June, unless BGT adds more cites and dates. What an opportunity for Susan--at long last!

The finalist selections appear to have happened within moments of BGT ending--were there only like 5 minutes to vote or something? Can ANYONE in the UK please tell me how this was done? Not being able to figure this out is making me a little nuts, nuts, here--lol!

People, go to YouTube later and bring up the mharie12345 channel to watch the entire BGT and BGMT semifinal shows again. It takes a few hours for all segments of both to get put up and 'accepted' by YouTube but they'll be there! There'll be 'clips' by other YouTubers but only that one channel seems to be putting up entire shows. And you REALLY want to watch the Britain's Got More Talent segments to see Susan again! She'll be shown in the first part--I think--and her interview was during the last bit.

If I didn't properly say so before, CONGRATULATIONS, SUSAN! Now you can concentrate on your Finals song! I really am looking forward to this next Saturday night!

Hells bells I would be nervous with the pressure she was under tonight with the whole WORLD watching her! Susan is like me and you...ordinary and I think under the circumstances she done wonerfully and looked stunning!!

BGT allows 10 mins. only for the voters to phone in. The popular vote (actually first place) went to Susan and the judges picked the other finalist from the performers that came in 2nd and 3rd in the popular vote.

BGT, according to what I've been reading, has a rule that the finalists must sing the same song or perform the same act they used in their audition, so it appears that Susan will be singing "I dreamed a Dream" in the finals.

Anyone got a hankie? (sniff-sniff) I still get emotional when I hear her sing that. :~

I truly believe that Susan has achieved the popular vote and will maintain the popular vote in first place next week and that she won't "bomb" in the finals like Adam did on American Idol, because of too much exposure and hype pre-finals. The reason she'll win the popular vote is because Susan's performance is much better suited for the Royal Variety and because, even with all the exposure and pre-finals hype, everyone of ALL ages identifies with something about Susan from her first performance throughout. From young to old. Susan Boyle is a Super Star!!!

I think Susan looked 10 years younger here, her dress was perfect for the occasion, she was absolutely lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance, and you could tell she was lapping up the adoration from the audience, especially near the end, before her final, dramatic finish. A stupendous performance, indeed!

I think Andrew Lloyd Weber is looking for driving directions to West Lothian, to sign Susan up after that performance. It was Brilliant, she's done it again, going to have the world in tears with how beautifully she sang that song.

Thank God, she got over her "nerves" in the beginning, got it together, and belted out a beautiful version of "Memories". And she looked absolutely lovely!

Latest news from ITN, Susan Boyle to the final! Great!

BJG said: Susan looked like the lights were too bright and she was having trouble seeing -- did you see that?

I was wondering if, when the backlight (rising sun) came up after "and a new day will begin" whether that perhaps didn't illuminate the audience for her, a somewhat different experience to see the swarm of faces instead of the glare of the footlights? Whatever the cause, at that point she transformed, following the concept of the verse as I observe it. Grizabella, the grey beauty, is reborn during her singing of the song Memory. Susan didn't falter. She play acted the part to perfection.

Susan, You have the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Are you planning to put together a CD we can purchase? I watch every video I can see of you. It was worth all the prize money just to see Simons face when you came on stage and then at the end, he was speechless...priceless. Good luck. Your a winner everyday in my book. You go girl!!!!!!

If Heaven were to grace the world, with a single voice from which we, amidst the toils and labor, look up and give pause to listen and be lifted, it is one of these voices. Thank you.

Wow, when Susan sings I get chills up my spine !! Love the new look. Not too over done, not phoney, just a little polish on her. I'm in California & everyone I've talked to would LOVE to see her perform here !!

Susan is truly meant to be on the stage. She is a natural. She projects emotion like no one else on this talent show, and like only the very best professionals.

Howdy Pards,

Susan Boyle's talent is not just in her singing voice but in her character...her humility, her joy for life, her smile. Did you notice tonight that when she smiled the whole world got a little brighter?

This was Susan's second time, in her whole life, performing in front of a "large" audience. Think about that, then imagine yourself standing behind those doors waiting to be introduced.

Susan needs to understand that her smile brightens our world and will brighten every stage she ever appears on in the future. She needs to know that the audience is made up of people who dearly love her...even though they now number in the millions...

Even more confidence will come with experience. With setting down and analyzing every aspect of her performance. Still...did you feel the electricity when her voice raised with power begining with the words, "Touch me..." She has a wonderful, natural talent that is a thing of absolute beauty and grace. And, as I say, her talent is not just in singing...her talent is in the very essense of her being...when those doors parted there was no question in anyone's mind, except perhaps Susan's, that we were in the presence of a true star...it's our job to continue to give her our love as she continues down this trail to happiness to a place where all her dreams will come true...and as she sings...our dreams will come true too!

Yep, pards, seems to me we got a job to do...to stand firmly behind her, to support her, and to do everything we can to bring her the same joy and happiness that she has given us!

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

I hope they put her up in a nice hotel and she'll get enough sleep tomorrow! She has lots of work ahead of her this week to practice her song... so, have a good night's sleep, Susan, and wake up refreshed tomorrow!

I also wonder if Susan is being told to choose only Andrew Lloyd Webber songs, considering the "talks" that are apparently going on.

A comment after repeated viewings. I cannot even imagine the pressure Susan felt when she walked on that stage. As Simon said, I would not want to be in Susan's place. Despite the troubled start, she gained her footing - when she started to smile and appeared to relax - and finished brilliantly. This event is quite different from the auditions when the performers have a chance to relax a bit during the intro chat with the judges before performing. I think she was much more comfortable holding the mic rather than standing in front of it. Susan has this out of the way and can now relax and get on with her singing career and hopefully a smashing win in the finals.

Susan was Wonderful!! She moves me to tears!!!

Would love to see her sing some happy/inspirational songs. Susan, have fun and show your joyful personality through them!

Noelle you are correct in saying the finalists re-do their audition pieces - this is what has happened in the previous 2 BGT series. I certainly hope that Susan will sing "I dreamed a dream again". I hated this song until I heard her sing it and now it's one of my favourites.

Oh by the way there are reports in the British press that Piers has said he's going to kiss her live on-air, providing she is agreeable. I think from the wiggle he got from Susan tonight that she will be!

Apparently the character of Grizabella is so emotionally wrenching that TS Eliot left it out of the original. She is an old, broken outcast who is accepted and reborn as she sings Memory. No one could have watched Susan's performance of Memory without feeling every chill of emotion Eliot intended.

@johnnycake wow, do you think there was a deliberately hidden message in the shakey start to Grizabella's performance followed by the strong close? This may well rank up there with some of the Beatles song mysteries. Incredible!!! Somehow I suspect that Susan would do something like this.

hi susan, I dont know if you read these comments, i have watched you from Queensland, Australia and just absolutley love the pitch and tone of your voice.It really does sound very similiar to Elaine Page.I hope the Television Producers dont alter you to the point of no return as your charm lays in your authenic and original look and beautiful voice.

Well done Susan..we have been anxiously waiting down under and we were thrilled with your performance!!

Seems to me the reason for choosing ALW songs is that she has a great affinity for his work. Her interpretation is spot on. She has a remarkable gift for mesmerizing an audience and making them FEEL the music.

Susan, I love you, but “Memories” was not your best! If you would sing like that in BGT first time, you still could be unknown. With that said, please gather yourself and perfect your performance, Susan, please! “I Dreamed a Dream” is your world class standard; don’t let it fall!

Absolutely without a doubt, pottedfern. That is the character she was playing. It is a transformational piece. She did it brilliantly.

LS, she was perfect. She wasn't just singing a song, she was playing a dramatic role.

Managed to cast 10 votes for Susan tonight,so hope that I can manage at least that on Finals Night!! Wasn't she STUNNING tonight!!..I am not surprised that she was nervous tonight, my own nerves were in tatters.!!! Love to you all

Cn you IMAGINE the pressure on this lady after the global reaction to her 1st audition? Even a professional would suffer nerves/stage-fright under those circumstances! But Susan - just like she persevered in her earlier years - overcame the nerves in the short 3 minutes and finished her performance cum laude! We all know she can sing every note of this song in a familiar setting, and it takes guts to recover! She is sooooooooo talented, so gutsy, so unsinkable, so human in the BEST sense - tonight's performance sums up her ability and personality. She is the best songstress - (in my books the incomparable) Ella, you've now got competition!!

Managed to put in 2 votes immediately afterwards, but line closed when I borrowed friends' mobiles; OK, for the final I'll have 6 mobiles lined up ready to go. Susan, you are fantabulous!!!!!

Susan's semi-final performance is on world news here in the US! She's all over the news!

johnnycake and pottedferne = do you think the shaky start from Susan's performance was deliberate , keeping up with the character in Cats?????

Yes.

Couldn't be anything else, she has perfect control. Grizabella starts shaky, rejected, pleading...ends confident and strong-reborn.

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Not the best song for her as beginning is low, but end is spectacular. She is so genuine.

I think the voting period is much too short...10 minutes...wow!

I hope the next time she sings she picks a better song, although I thought I would like Memories I was a little disappointed with that version.

This is incredible johnnycake, but not surprising given the "one act play" performance of her audition. she knew she had this locked up and gave another brillant performance.

Susan, you are such an inspiration. Congrats on the semi-finals. Can't wait to hear what you choose for the finals. You go girl!

Americans were standing and clapping for Susan as well. My wife and I are HUGE fans. Congratulations on a brilliant second performance. We are so proud of you. We were hoping you would make a surprise appearance on American Idol!

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Still amazing! I love to hear this woman sing. Truly inspiring. I can hardly wait for her cd release. (There has to be one.)

johnnycake = THANK YOU FOR THAT EXPLANATION! i completely forgot the start of Grizebella's performance. that shows how extraordinary Susan really is! She wins this hands down. She's an amazing amateur performer ever!

That's the way I see it. Maybe she was taking a bit of a risk if people were to misjudge the opening, but as she gradually blossomed into full power and command the underlying concept should be obvious. I think it was beyond brilliant.

She had me at "Touch me....". Glorious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG! I forgot to add to my previous post the last but very best reason that Susan will win BGT's finals is because of her beautiful voice and performing skills. She's a natural! She touches everyone's heart.

You may have forgotten to say it, but the message came through, Noelle.

Thanks to those of you that have explained why Susan only appeared to be nervous beginning her performance yet was, in fact, performing the part of Grizabella. I had wondered at the judges not commenting on her stumbling at first and coupled with Amanda's comment that Susan "nailed" the song perfectly, your explanations make sense.

Don't you think there's always something mystical about her? Of course this was enhanced tonight by the lighting but I often get tha

Personally, I don't feel that she knew she had the voting locked up. Her reaction on the semi-final results segment was shock that she won the votes. As Simon said. before her performance tonight, she has no idea the impact she has had on people all over the world. She comes from a small town and has usually performed for small crowds and now she has suddenly been thrust into the midst of world-wide attention and scrutiny. I would be scared to death to go out on a stage and sing know that millions of people were watching. Bravo to Susan for her bravery and a wonderful performance.

I tend to agree with you, MJ.

She's a winner. What a great talent she has and a great vocal talent. I trust she wins the final and goes on to bigger and better things. She is so natural and gifted why did she not have a go at this years ago. I hope we will see her in Australia God Bless!

Go Susan!!!! She has to win, she is awsome, I have listened maybe 100 times already, glad I found her, can't wait to her what she will sing next. Tears and cheers from NC

Would love to hear her sing "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha

I can't help watching this clip over and over--and notice that Susan sings 'Memory' in the key of B flat with the last verse modulating to D flat (just as A L Webber wrote it) and she can REACH that bottom G below middle C! She has zero problems reaching highest note, E Flat, and I suspect she can sing into a bit higher range, too--our Lady Susan is basically a Contralto with more the 'sound' of a Mezzo, which makes me think she might also be able to manage a full upper mezzo-soprano range as well! There is only about a major 3rd interval difference between those two female 'voices'!

Okay, I received a 4-year music performance degree at University a LONG time ago, viola major and voice minor, and I have so-called 'perfect pitch' plus know which vocal ranges are what--that's all. At my age, I've lost quite a bit of my own vocal range--and that's putting it mildly, lol!

Both Elaine Paige and Betty Buckley (originators of this song as Grizabella in 'Cats', UK and US respectively) are mezzo-sopranos and have trouble reaching the lowest notes of this song. I'm a mezzo also (or was), and can attest to the fact that the extremely low Gs in the chorus parts ARE the hardest notes to hit. A true operatically trained Contralto can get down nicely to an F. Some can manage going down to an E, and I've even heard Lisa Gerrard get down to a D without sounding silly--but that is so rare!

Only brought this up because I noticed someone had mentioned that 'Memory' was perhaps placed 'in the wrong octave' for Susan's voice, so thought I'd jump in with a slightly halfway 'educated opinion' based on musical knowledge and training alone (not personal ability).

This song is 'rangy'; it utilizes an octave plus a minor 6th; I felt Susan sang it 'where it belonged' for her, and the range did suit her voice well--G below Middle C to the 2nd E Flat above Middle C. That's from one whole tone above the lowest pitch up to one whole tone below the highest pitch which are considered to be contained within a 'trained' Contralto's vocal range.

I guess I still find it kinda amusing to read of Susan being listed as a 'Soprano' in various articles. Nope--technically, soprano range is Middle C to High C (2 octaves above Middle C--think Sarah Brightman, here), with some Coloraturas being able to hit Es and Fs above even that!

Sorry about that! I meant I often get that impression when she sings as if she was not of this world.

If i'm not mistaken for the final Susan has to repeat the song she sang at her audition that is to say I've dreamed a dream.

Absolutely brilliant, especially the way she overcame the initial nerves and was soon in her stride. What a lady! Susan, you are just so refreshing to listen to and watch and such a lovely, natural person. Whoever has ever made you think you were worthless in your life deserves to be whipped! It's not just your singing that has seduced the whole world, it's the lovable person that you are. You are a rare and precious gem.

hi susan you were brillant hope you go all the way love i dream a dream fantastic lots of love

matty = thank you for your efforts on voting for Susan for us. XOXOXO

The song was appropriate and she sang it beautifully. My eyes swelled up again. Although nervous (and who wouldn't be knowing that expectations were high of her since her audition)she absolutely glowed. Roll on next Saturday!

Allikat...do you think she stumbled a little at first..or did she purposely sing it that way because it was the right way to sing it?

Can't say that I'd be disappointed by hearing I Dreamed A Dream again, though I would like to hear Cry Me A River as we heard her do years ago.

Posted by "B" from USA. Susan is one of the finest and most talented singers I have enjoyed in many, many years. Her talent is one that you find once in a lifetime. God Bless You, Susan.

Superb Susan Boyle, What can one say? I only wish I lived in England just to at least say "Hello" to Susan if not to hug and kiss you. You can and will win big. I await your first album. A show in Australia recently chose another unknown with a nice voice but you beat her hands down and with room to move. I LOVE YOU.

Susan Boyle doesn't have to win a contest on television to prove that she is a "worthwhile person." She's worthwhile, all right, many times over, by just being herself. The amazing voice is just the icing on the cake for this lovely woman. It is uplifting to watch her perform, and I can hardly wait until the finals to see her go all the way to the top. And after that, the first CD! Thank you, Ms. Boyle, for sharing your talent with us.

Whatever........Lady Susan was brilliant!!!! Saving to purchase her first recording no matter what.

Susan, you were awesome, and so very pretty! What an amazing talent. I hope and pray that you win. You are wonderful. You were more nervous this time, but you recovered swiftly, and were absolutely stunning. Brava!

Well I watched the whole thing as it happened as well. I thought she was going to get buzzed after that very shaky start. But they beleived in her ability to raise above it, and they were right. I think if it hadn't been for Susans massive world appeal and awesome talent, she probably would've got buzzed then, just like some of the earlier contetants. I must admit it wasn't the song she should have chosen. She also seemed to be in a hurry with the lyrics while singing, whether that was nerves I don't know. She finished strongly, with the high notes being her forte.

She can only be better in the final, after all she's gonna be singing "I Dreamed A Dream" once again, a song she's totally at home with as we all know.

I tried to vote more than once on my phone but I couldn't get through as the lines were engagded every time I tried.

btw, I hate to be picky, but it's spreading like a bad cold. The title of the song Susan sang is not "Memories", it's the singuler "Memory".

awwww...Yep shes good. Bought tears to my eyes again. Good on you Susan you are a **STAR**

Well I just read that Susan will be singing "I Dreamed A Dream" in the final, too cool..she will do a fantastic job again. I just hope she gets her wish to sing in front of the Queen. We love you Susan.

SUSAN PLEASE FOR GOD'S SAKE DO NOT CHANGE YOUR ATTIRE OR LOOKS. AT LEAST FOR THE DURATION OF THIS COMPETITION, IT IS WHAT ENDEARS US TO YOU

DOUG ADAM AUSTRALIA

Adore her. Love her song. Also love Elaine Paige.

Yes definitely mystical. The quiet tentative beginning was just right under the circumstances and if it fitted with the original so be it.She finished powerfully.I don't like the changes to her appearance I mean she looks nice but a little lost but somehow her original look was so much more powerful and well it struck a note for womankind. We can blame her well meaning "friends" for that and her good mannered acquiescence for their "kindness" towards her.Probably a novelty in her life.They cannot help it they are brainwashed to the plucking primping and dying hair et al that womakind has fallen prey to in our so called civilized society. If she doesn't win then there is no God.

Bravo Susan! You are a very talented performer and win or loose the Britian's got talent show, you will still be a winner. No matter what, I think you have a bright future ahead of you. Your courage to go after your dream is amazing. Great job and I look forward to seeing you in the future.

Johnnycake brilliant comments show that Susan did not falter at all in her rendition of "Memory." She was actually playing the part of Grizabella, a rejected and down-trodden grey-haired lady in Cats. I was mistaken and thought she was just nervous before I read the comments.

That made Amanda's comment that Susan "nailed" the song perfectly appropriate, rather than puzzling.

OH! JohnnyCake, I totally agree that while I love "I Dreamed a Dream," too, I'd rather hear her sing "Cry Me a River" for the finals. She can really wail!!

Johnnycake brilliant comments show that Susan did not falter at all in her rendition of "Memory." She was actually playing the part of Grizabella, a rejected and down-trodden grey-haired lady in Cats. I was mistaken and thought she was just nervous before I read the comments.

That made Amanda's comment that Susan "nailed" the song perfectly appropriate, rather than puzzling.

OH! JohnnyCake, I totally agree that while I love "I Dreamed a Dream," too, I'd rather hear her sing "Cry Me a River" for the finals. She can really wail!!

Have watched the clip a few more times. I have to say that one of the hardest things to do is to start off a bit shaky and then regroup quickly in front of a live audience (never mind the millions watching worldwide!) That takes guts!

I'm not sure Susan really knows what she's done. Piers tried to convey that to her, but I think it might have been lost in the moment...

Sorry for the double post. Don't know what happened.

Noelee, I find it gut wrenching to consider Susan as the rejected pariah Grizabella, appealing to Old Deuteronomy for the chance to be reborn at the Jellicle Ball, and then see her recharged by her acceptance.

I would like to hear Susan perform Climb Every Mountain

Susan I just wanted to say YOU SOUND FANTASTIC,WHAT A VOICE. we are in Crossville Tn.and wish you all the luck in the world on winning,GOD BLESS YOU

Johnnycake, once you explained the part Susan was playing, I went back and watched her performance again and I could see what you're talking about. It's almost like a repeat of the emotion felt at watching her audition interview and audition performance. Susan's representing her own feelings and life experiences in her performance. Once I realized that, I had a whole new overview of her semi-final performance. Thank you for that heads-up.

She looks so pretty & sweet. Can't get enough. We love you Susan!

Who can blame her for being nervous (after all the world was watching). She worked it out in the end. Good luck from Tennessee USA!!!!!!!!!

Dear Allikat! Thanks so much for the music lesson! That was terrific. I thought the slide she made in the first few notes were a mistake -- she rubbed her stomach and I thought she had gas or something. But is that an actual technique used in "Cats"? Not many people would know that! She also seems to have perfect pitch, and an ability to go directly into acapella with no aids which is to me amazing. Is there a term to describe her ability to move so somthely up the octives as she did in the Dream Song? I think Amanda said her treatment of the Dream song was technically perfect. Right? I hope you do this if she adds another song for the contest. It sure enriches one's understanding and appreciation to grasp the accomplishment Susan is achieving. Thanks a lot!

Great job SUSAN!

i didnt like her song memory.. didnt show off her voice.. needed to pick something different.. i know she was nervous .. but not the song susan.. you are wonderful and have watched your song i dream the dream so many times and each time i cry.. but didnt like memory.. sorry

I am so glad that Susan pulled it through at the end. It seems that I was more nervous than she was. I am so glad that she moved to the final. I cannot wait to get her CD.

Pottedferne, I agree with you that Susan could easily perform as well as Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand. I also think she'd give Ella Fitzgerald a run for the money and any other queen of soul or R&B out there. Susan can Wail!!!

I wish all the Susan Boyle fans would go to youtube and show their support to Susan by watching/commenting on her performance...Diversity has had more comments and fans visiting their site and Susan very few in comparison. She really is a wonderful singer. I truly adore her and hate to think she has had so few viewings...

Indeed, thank you Allikat for that analysis of Susan's voice. She and Sarah are both ideally suited to ALW IMHO.

For IvoryMist and others who have brought up the subject--there were several little 'stumbles' throughout the song, and I can't help but wonder if some of that 'coaching' Susan received may had a bit to do with it.

Here's why: it is VERY difficult to begin a song rather sotto voce and hit the pitch perfectly plus maintain a nice, even tone while feeling the 'pressure' of nerves. Susan had problems there, but recovered, and even managed the second verse very nicely while singing it quite softly! That first verse needed to be sung more like she usually sings--definitively. But she may have been coached into trying this other approach. I felt it didn't work well at all for her; the effect just wasn't good.

Pity about the time limitations, because without the little 'second chorus' which ends with '...the memory is fading', right before that ascension up to 'touch me, it's so easy to leave me...' the song musically didn't make good sense. I doubt Susan had much say, in what 'cuts' had to be made in the song. But I was disappointed in this greatly whittled-down version. I HOPE she records a full version of it, sung true concert-style! That would be purely amazing!

The very low chorus part, Susan sang exceptionally well! BETTER than anybody else I've heard! Again--only wish she'd been allowed to include the final chorus part, too, which has different words, but lies in that same range!

It seemed to me as though she may have been told by the vocal coach to 'hold back', to 'not over-sing' etc, because there were more bobbles in the final portion, as she toned it down a bit after nailing the first part of it. Again--unless a singer is incredibly well-trained for many years, it is VERY hard to sing this section totally on pitch and in good tone without going full voice and remaining there! (I oughta know--this song is one of MY favs to sing, too. And I have nowhere near Susan's voice, lol!.)

I only hope Susan won't be forced to sing 'Memory' like this if she performs it on the tour, or when she records it. If she is ever going to 'act the part' a bit, that needs to be reserved for when she gets around to taking on the role of Grizabella in the actual musical, should 'Cats' be revived.

A concert performance of a musical theatre song needs to be sung entirely differently than during an actual music theatre performance. Susan has this incredibly rich, big voice with a gorgeous timbre, and she ought to be allowed to USE that, rather than be asked to begin any song in such a wimpy fashion. She has shown she can sing softly as well as full voice and retain her excellent sense of pitch, but it appears that for her, she needs the freedom within a song to begin as strongly as she feels will comfortably start her off in the right direction.

I hope this makes some kind of sense. I'm just trying to figure it all out, myself. Because--I kinda feel maybe Susan got a bit 'lucky' with tonight's voting. (Please don't hit me.) I just want her Finals song to 'sound a lot better'. She deserves that, and I know she can do it, too. We've heard her do it before!

Howdy Pards,

Well, Susan was playing a role tonight during her singing...those who have never seen CATS may not be familiar with Grizabella...but johnnycake has hit the nail on the head. Susan was in complete control...and the staging...when the sun came up and Susan soared is all the evidence one needs of that. Still, there is now a 7 minute clip on YouTube. Would someone bring that or an even longer version here to our fans site. We need the entire segment from pre-introduction through the judges comments...please stop cutting these wonderful moments off. Tis history we are talking about here...the birth of a legendary superstar. The judges comments following Susan's performance are a joy to listen to and extremely important for the history books. Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail. Wild Ol' Dan

Ms.Boyle. I am a big fan of Andrew Lloyd Weber and musicals in general. Being raised on classical and opera and also being classically voiced trained I have to admit you really took me aback. I rarely latch on to a singer but that one comes along that can send shivers up and down my spine and bring me to full out tears (yeah i know i am a guy)I have to stand up, take my hat off and give you props. As all the news channels are saying your voice is truely angelic and i for one eagerly await you recording an album of "YOUR" favorites. KUDOS The best of luck and may your star shine long and bright.

Hey, Susan Boyle Fan Site! The article below (Reuters), on the ABC News site, talks about Susan's victory tonight in VERY positive terms, and also mentions this fan site on the second page of the article! So far, all of the news reports have been very complimentary of her talent tonight! Let's keep praying for our dear Susan!

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=7664853

Susan - You looked scared stiff when you first came on stage,which is understandable considering the amount of pressure that has been put on you.You also a bit "off" when you started to sing,BUT lady you really came through in the end.All in all a very good performance.I love the new touches you have had.Not overdone at all,just enough. When Paul Potts won in the final,he sang Nessun Dorma,which is what he sang in the first audition.Can we hope that Susan will sing,I DREAMED A DREAM(the cpmplete song) if she wins in the final

thanks Wild Ol' Dan! The cat was playing with the mouse! Didn't she nail it at the end with the light behind her head!!

Dear Allikat: I wonder if there is a way we could "package" your notes and suggestions and pass them along to some of Susan's music people before they start off on their tour. You make such good sense and if our club could help Susan with a few suggestions -- then why not. I guess you might have some influence with those members of Susans staff and musical support people. What is the worst that could happen? Susan was, to my view, walking on the edges of her own comfort level and her desire to be compliant -- maybe should be a tad less compliant?

Allikat, you have such an extensive knowledge of music and I appreciate that you're sharing it with us.

In light of that, I hesitate here...but I, too, thought Susan stumbled in several places (same ones you designated AK)and was puzzled because Susan commented that she was very pleased (words to that affect)with her performance in the semi's and Amanda puzzled me even more when she commented to Susan that Susan had "nailed" the song Perfectly. Until I read johnnycake's comments about the role she was performing and watched the vid again; then I understood.

Allikat, I agree with you that a concert performance should be done with all the gusto profundo possible and the role-playing in accompaniment with "Memory" was somewhat inappropriate when not actually playing the part.

However, IMO, Susan was either attempting to show ALW that she can actually perform a role onstage or it's just Susan's performing style representing her own feelings about her life experiences, just as Susan mentioned that she wanted people to know that she isn't worthless, but has something worthwhile to offer. Probably the latter.

In spite of the nervous jitters(who wouldn't with all the pressure put on her)Susan has UNDENIABLY one heck of a voice! I don't understand the rules of BGT, but she should be on the finals. Susan finish the contest with a bang. You can do it!!! Make that CD and and you'll be singing in millions of households. Florida Fan

Susan, I love you. God bless you for what you have done for music, and for yourself. Your courage is amazing. Now remember, despite those who said "oh she was nervous the second time" - first of all, who wouldn't be, and second of all, we could never do what you do. Remember what you said backstage on trial 1: I'm going to ROCK THIS AUDIENCE. Make it your mantra. Because, we all know you will. And so many of us are routing for you. I have never heard such a beautiful voice, and I know what it's like to be "in the background" (we can both think of deeper feelings than that). I am born same year as you, my coming out is similar (but nowhere near as spectacular) and I just want you to GO WITH YOU! Don't let anybody change you - although your hair and eyebrows and a tiny bit of makeup make you look absolutely gorgeous, but still you. Don't let them take away YOU. You, my dear, are God's gift to US. Love from PA in USA

oh yeah, and now that everyone all around the world is sniffing around on the internet, you're going to have to pull out a song that isn't posted out there and wow them again :-)

Allikat and Noelle and....BGT expanded had Susan over to their relax room after the session, and in the conversation about Susan's performance, she commented she was afraid they were going to put on the bus home. .... So that tells you she was very aware of the slips she made. I wish we could get into a conversation with them based on your notes.

Simply magnificent.

BJG, I saw that post-semi-finals interview (hilarious, wudnit?) and I also recall that Susan's first comments after her performance in the SF's were to the affect that she wasn't nervous at all. And yet Susan is a gracious and genuinely humble lady and made the comment about being afraid they were going to put her on the bus home with humorous aplomb. JMO

Thanks Allikat for sharing your wisdom. When I read that Susan was going to the voice coach who was coaching 19 others I had mixed feelings and was hoping she was not going to change Susan too much. As I listened to certain parts I said to myself "I bet the voice coach told her to do that". She nailed "I Dreamed a Dream"...but I do not think she sang this one as well. I know you suggested she sing this song...I wonder if someone told her to sing this song..because I know others were considered. But it's over now and we will all look forward to what she sings next.

Posted by johnnycake on May 24, 2009 LS, she was perfect. She wasn't just singing a song, she was playing a dramatic role.

That makes total sense, thanks for the explanation. I wasn't as big a fan of Cats as I was Les Miserables, therefore why I didn't think of that.

Appreciate your comments, Allikat. This would not have been my first choice song, but she nailed the portions she needed to nail.

Howdy Pards,

There is now a nine and one half minute version on YouTube. That, or a longer version needs to be here on our fans site. Can somebody make that happen? I ain't no where's near smart enough with these here computer gizmos but I know some of you fellers are. Let's get the most complete version we possibly can here for our fans site. Thanks, pards. Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail. Wild Ol' Dan

It is 9:58 pm East Coast US time and the full 7:32 minute version of the Semi has 7,313,000+ hits. Within 5 HOURS. Incredible.

BJG and Allikat, I'll bet the media and talk show divas cover all the points, questions and puzzlements we've been discussing here about Susan's semi-final performance. ;>

Suasn is truely beautiful. Susan is a person of vitues, her openess and her humbleness, have shown us who Susan really is within. Good luck Susan.

I take that back on the hits!!!! it's been a LONG day - will check back in with y'all tomorrow.

Holy moly, seems we weren't the only ones anxiously awaiting Susan's next selection, over 7 million that's incredible.

I have 7:36 almost ready to post, unless someone else has already done so???

Susan, you are amazing and beautiful. I look up to your courage and wish that i had your talent.

Susan, As you love broadway musicals, I would like to recommend "Climb Every Mountain" from "The Sound of Music" or "You'll Never Walk Alone" from "Carousel" for you final performance. You are truly inspiring and I wish you nothing but success.

Allikat, thank you for your expert opinion which I value. What I am seeing, however, is Susan doing the vocal equivalent of Elaine Paige dragging herself onto the stage in a stumbling manner and gradually being reborn. I agree wholeheartedly that the editing was awful.

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Lovin' Every Minute! = where did u see over 7 million hits?? that's incredible!

I'm with Ole Dan--lets get the most complete versions of Susan's adventure as we can. I would certainly would like to see as much information as I could.

Het jolo! Yeah, I had also suggested "Climb Every Mountain" a month ago! She needs to pick a song that is really dramatic and enhance her beautiful voice. Maybe a medley of 2 songs. :D

Thanks to all of you who are filling us in on the artistry of her performance and the technical issues of range etc. I also wonder about the wisdom of working with a new vocal coach given that Fred O'Neil has brought her to this point. He would know her strengths and limitations. It's amazing that she performed as well as she did given an unfamiliar coach and the pressure of worldwide attention. She inspires me. I loved how she looked - beautiful - and enjoying herself.

Susan will sing for the Queen, of that I have no doubt, and, if it is her desire, a career on Broadway. I wish, for her performance in the Finals, she would sing "The Impossible Dream", from the Man of La Mancha. I think she would bring the place down with the very last line..."to reach the unreachable star". Whatever she chooses to sing, however, I know will be wonderful. She is truly an inspiration. Best of luck to you, Susan.

Ebery time I hear your voice you bring tears to my eyes. You truly are an angel singing. I'm in the US and can hardly wait for a cd so I can listen to you asll the time not just on the computer. You blow me away. PS I think you are beautiful

God Bless You Susan, I wish you success in your final appearance and the very best for the future. My favorite picture of you is in your red sweater, white blouse and gray hair. Looking forward to your CD. Thank you again for sharing your gift of song.

Noelle, I've written a couple of books and I probably would be looking for different kinds of things than the kinds of things the talk shows and divas would prefer because I would be coming upon it from a different perspective.

Susan, You were absolutely wonderful! Your courage is inspiring - you are an embodiment of the spirit within us that shines through the doubts of our humanly experience - thank you for sharing your beautiful gift. I look forward to hearing you sing and wish you all the best with the Finals and all that you choose to pursue in your singing career!

Bravo, Susan, Bravo! You make me smile so big when I hear you sing and I thank you for that. All of Oklahoma, USA, loves you and eagerly awaits your first CD and your tour - wherever it may take you. The world awaits your entrance with open arms.

Susan is much better than she is in this performance. She almost had no competition on the semi-final, but that will not be the case on next Saturday. She needs to face that & to get better prepared so that we do not get disappointed next Saturday.

maigret: I agree on the number of singing coaches. one coach to 19 is a bit much. And that coach probably will switch around, etc. Susan has a long history with her current coach and I wonder if switching around to new and unfamiliar systems and techniques might not do Susan more harm than good.

I still maintain that 'Memory' should be a great song for Susan--surely under more favorable circumstances (ie, not during this nerve-wracking competition) she'd have sung it far, far better.

Early on, I read that this song was one of Susan's 'best' ones. I still think it might be. So--she wound up with a performance that wasn't her absolute best. It happens. Fortunately for Susan, it also happened to others on the program as well.

Please trust me--NO one sings out-of-tune on purpose for 'effect', whether playing a role, or not. The little bobbles had to be nerves, and attempting too delicate an entry to begin with, then trying to lower her volume too much in the last verse. If Susan had sung like this in her audition round, I don't believe she'd have made the top 40 cut. Happily, it didn't go that way!

But, BJG, I'd never presume to try to touch base with any of the folks working with Susan on her music. I'm not even a voice teacher or coach--have only ever taught violin, viola, piano, and guitar. I hope nobody will get any ideas about trying to send anyone my 'notes' because I didn't make those posts here with that in mind--at all.

Truth is--I'm just trying to come to terms with how it all went down. I'm still feeling very weird about it. Am truly glad Susan won, but I feel a performance such as this cannot happen again in the Finals without disastrous results.

Wouldn't it be far better (for Susan) to really NAIL her Finals song, but not win because maybe someone else also nails their act and is equally or more fantastic, rather than for her to 'win' with a sub-par performance while someone else's is sensational? I mean--think about it. Doing well will mean far more, career-wise, whether winning or not.

All 10 of the Finalists will be considered 'winners', to me. I'll be very interested to see how everybody else does in the next few days. Maybe I do really hope that Susan wins the competition, but mostly I hope she SINGS incredibly well for her Finals performance.

SUSAN LOOKED BEAUTIFUL TONIGHT!, THE BEAUTY OF HER GOODNESS, KINDNESS, & MOST OF ALL, HER FORGIVENESS, SHINES ON HER FACE. I WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE PASSED BY THE LOVE OF THEIR LIVES, BECAUSE THE OUTER PACKAGE, DIDN'T "FIT THE BILL"?, SAD, ISN'T IT?

WOW!! From YouTube! Good Job!

COUNTDOWN TO 100,000,000 hits (On just one video) and the TOP VIDEO on youtube.com

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well the song itself "Memory" is a somber and gut-wrenching song, even in Cats. I did prefer she sang "This Is the Moment" from Jekyll and Hyde because I think her vocal range would be just as perfect as it was in I Dreamed a Dream. But nevertheless, Susan did very well with Memory. All the 3 judges did not critique her but rather praised, gave her well wishes and an apology from Simon.

...beautiful. Again.

Her semi-final performance on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWCqIVQpEI already received over 40,000 views in just 3 hours!!!!

Allikat: I taught for a very long time, and I think I am worried about Susan -- one person among 19 assigned to one coach. Some things that are delicate should be given lots of care before changing fundamental things that successful people do for temporary effect. -- I will try not to worry.

On a different note, does anyone know what she means when she says, "The only tube I knew was Marty's?"

I'm worried about Susan also, BJG. I'm hoping she can get back with her former vocal coach for two or three sessions if that's even possible. I just can't even bear to listen to the Semifinal 'Memory' clip again. It's as though she wasn't vocally 'being herself' during the singing of it. Oh, I'm trying 'not to worry too much' but it's so hard! I really do care about her; I care what happens for her.

Howdy Pards,

Let's remember that this was only Susan's second time in performing for a "large" audience! With experience will come comfort and confidence. When a couple hundred million of us buy her first CD that oughta boost her confidence some don't ya think? The way I figure it, we got a job to do, to bring as much happiness and joy into Susan's life as we can. Knowing full well that we can never match the amount of happiness and joy she has brought into our lives. When the dawn comes today will be a memory too... Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Susan's semi final performance was on the local news ABC in NYC just now! all the newscaster said she stole the show. kudos to Susan.

I've watched the video several times now. Maybe someone can answer if the orchestra was rushing her? Who controls, who decides what the fine timing will be, the interpretation? Was that the vocal coach? Or who? When ALW commented that Susan was a "good sport" I assumed he had been in on a rehearsal where she was being given some advice and fine tuning. I don't care for the song, but she delivered.

Hello Sussan I write to you from Chile, South America. I have seen all your participations in the program ' Brithis got talent ' and think that you are absolutely fantastic. Congratulations for your world success. I was thinking about the song that I would like to listen in the final day, something that will kill to the whole audition, and I believe that “in the final audition” I would like to hear you singing “Freedom” or Liberte (French) or va pensiero (in Italian), song of the opera of Giuseppe Verdi ' Nabucodonosor ' Anyway, whatever that you sing that night, it will be great Best regards from Chile 440

Howdy johnnycake,

I think you mean "smarties"...it's a tube of candy.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Susan, We absolutely love you and your singing. We cannot wait to purchase your 1st album. Your singing is breathtaking. We are from Phoenix, AZ USA

mharie12345 has just started to upload the full semifinal episode, and when that is finished will upload the full BGMT episode that followed it. This will take several hours to complete. All of this is in high quality, and well worth watching again.

Allikat: See, after lots of years, I have been willing to send a note or make a comment because you never know, someone might also be concerned and they may take the suggestions. It's an idea, and so it can't hurt. The important factor is to have a good contact in case there is an interest in exchanging ideas to help. Sending ideas in cold is tricky. If our Club "Administrators" know the BGT staff, they might have a contact you can use. They just might call back, and maybe we can get them to get Susans regular coach. Susan is an important artist, and something they are probably not used to. They made be glad for the help.-- Just imagine you had to sit down with piece of paper and write out long hand how you would tie laced shoes or necktie. It is so ingrained, many can't do it! They have to look. Some, like an airline pilot can't do it. They become aware and in that lose the knack! The tests I knew about were terminated. The worst that can happen is they throw away your note, or they don't return the call. Susan is someone very special. Very Special. A great responsibility.

Susan, you have been an inspiration to the world. Please, please sing Don't Cry for me Argentina in the finals. I am sure the world will be swept again, sharing your humble voice, as you touch a person's life in every corner of the world. Good Luck on the finals. I do hope you get to sing for the Queen. Be well and Godspeed. Remain humble and true to yourself. Wishing you the best from Westlake, OH

This is a link to the first part of the semifinal episode:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBE7loYFQLA

What do you think of Susan on a bus for the tour?

Susan looked tired and scared when she first appeared, then the smile, then the shaky start. She reached down inside and remembered her dream and that came thru! Must remember this is pure raw talent...not a professional singer. It's not hard to imagine how she will sound once she gets a proper voice coach to help her through some of the tougher notes for her voice. She will be one of the greatest singers of all time. I can't even fathom the pressure that was on her tonight. Well done Susan and I am so happy for you! Now relax and enjoy the dream!

I think most would acknowledge that Susan struggled with the first one or two lines of the song...to be forgiven and to be looked over ? Yes absolutely and here's why, we all know Susan can sing those notes but that can't be said of someone who is a bad singer. Just the style of her voice I find more pleasurable to listen to then any other singer ive heard even from the top professionals...give her the slack she needs....the technical expertise will come as she goes along, and be encouraged Susan as far as im concerned you did a great job !

Tech Help???? How to I bring this up so I can read it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBE7loYFQLA

Sometimes I can get a cut/paste to work, but most of the time the paste does ot work. Any ideas?

Susan Boyle was awesome! "I wouldn't want to be in her shoes at this moment" says Simon. Yes, sluggish at the first notes.....yet hitted at the end like a true professional. Can't wait for the finals.

kudos Susan!

Thank you, Wild Ol' Dan. Smarties and Irn Bru, breakfast of champions.

I did upload the HQ 7:36 of Susan's semifinal a couple of hours ago, it's just not posted yet.

I agree with MJ from USA. "This Is The Moment" from Dr Jekyll would be really awesome for the finals. I wonder if Susan can do a Medley and also sing Climb Every Mountain.

God's gift to her & everyone, keep up the good work Susan LOVE your voice!

tout simplement,une étoile est née une voix merveilleuse qui a ému le monde entier, Susan a tout le mérite de ce qui lui revient mille fois bravo. un conte de fée qui devient réel félicitations.

BJG, I can appreciate your comments directed to me, but I just don't feel up to trying to tell any of them what to do or offer suggestions. If you'd like to work on it, that's your right and I hope you'll follow it through, but it's not something I'd feel comfortable with myself.

Oh--not sure what you mean, by "what do you think of Susan on a bus for the tour"? Won't all the finalists be traveling on the same bus (or busses) from city to city during the tour in June? Can't think why that shouldn't be fine..it just that the tour is so hectic! No days off and several days have two performances!

Wonderful. Such a good choice of song, as well.

It worked fine for me, BJG. If C&P doesn't work, type longhand.

When she hits those high points, it always gives me chills. Such power in that voice! Truly an amazing woman with the voice of an angel. Congratulations, Susan, you've certainly proven what a gifted performer you are. I'm so proud, you'd think she was family or something. LOL

Defintely a star in the making. I am waiting to buy her first album...

I would like to think that Ms. Boyle's performance of Memories will silence those jaded individuals who have been pushing the fifteen minutes of fame button. Susan Boyle has proven that she has the grace, dignity and talent to prevail long after those that are critical and indeed oft times insensitive towards her have long passed from the public's collective memory. Bravo Susan.

I think she was coached to sing those opening lines in a faltering way - in character. It's consistent with how she came on stage. It was not the way she walked on in the audition. They changed coaches on her and it seems they are messing with her behavioral style and strengths. I do worry about it but given that she delivered under all those circumstances - how to walk, a new voice coach, a live audience, millions watching, and no mike to hold, I am more in awe of her abilities.

I think Susan was nervous at the beginning but who wouldn't be with the whole world watching. Good grief. I couldn't do it.

What a fantastic performance. I can see Susan making CD's but also in theatrical productions both serious and comedy as she has the ability to do both. Kudos to Susan. I love this sweet ladies voice. She is sensational. :)

Outstanding! Can't wait for her encounter with the Queen.

Susan you were totally awesome after you got over the nervous beginning (who wouldn't be nervous knowing millions of people were watching and expecting another spectacular performance). Memory is not an easy song to sing but you nailed it! When you sing from your heart, your natural talent and beauty really shines. That is why we love you. May all your dreams come true, Susan.

Wow!! Another stunning performance although shaky at the beginning. Probably from a bout with nerves since all of the British Isles and other countries are watching. Susan, thank you for sharing your beautiful vocals with us. I hope you will do an album soon and sing a duet with Paul Potts, another favorite of mine.

Thank you great British public for doing your duty and voting for Susan! Love you for that. Allikat's analysis was very enlightening. I wonder if someone from Britain might confirm if there really is a rule in BGT that the Finale performance must be the same as the audition - or is it only a habit? Diversity was talking about 'new stuff' they will prepare for the Finale. So why should singers stick to their audition piece?

She moves me to tears.

Awkward start with nerves (no wonder) effecting her voice but just when I thought 'oh no' she dug deep with true courage and determination and performed as we know she can. Beautiful voice and a beautiful person. You can sense she's been through the ringer in her life yet she is fighting with her talent to be someone and in so doing she gives us all hope. Brilliant.

She definitely had the case of jitters on her first two lines. But who can blame her? After all, more than 100 million people watched her first performance on Youtube. LOL.

What she is doing for classical music might, finally, bury rap.

I would like to see her do more jazz / blues, but I believe there isn't anything she couldn't do..

What a gift! And what a tragedy that it hasn't been found - until now.

Susan, you are just wonderful. You brought tears to my eyes. We love you in Denver, Colorado

The mirror.co.uk says " Just before singing, Susan said: “I am always driven to prove myself, to show I have something to offer.

“This is my chance to turn things around. I just want that one chance to perform in front of the Queen.

“Performing in the final would be a real challenge, but I like a challenge.”

Susan, dubbed the Hairy Angel, was racked by nerves and suffering exhaustion before she took to the stage.

She said: “I’m very nervous. I don’t really know what to expect. I’m just going to go out there and do my best again.”

Why do they have to describe her as the "hairy angel"? Cheap shot!

I do hope that SuBo will be able to feel well with all of the success that can come her way..

Well I've watched the performance several times and I think it was quite disappointing.

Clearly she was suffering from nerves at the beginning and that is hardly surprising especially after the big build up and Simon's comments just before she appeared but even after she recovered there were several more mistakes.

I can't help thinking if she had performed like this in the auditions she would not have got through to the semi finals.

Given the comments made by the judges about several of the other performers I was surprised they were so positive about Susan. I guess, like us, they were desperate for her to go through to the final given the worlwide attention.

We know she has great talent. Let's hope she shows it again in the final as I would not like her to win based on a performance like this.

Susan, rock that audience again on Saturday. We know you can do it. Good luck.

she sang it beautifully and perfectly if you've ever seen the show you'd know that, don't forget this is a complete unknown and in the last couple of weeks everyone in the world now knows who she is. the world needed Susan Boyle and she cam among us - fair play to her she deserves to sing before all the kings and queens and I too can't wait for her album - it will outsell the beatles!

Oh and I agree with what Allicat posted earlier. I would prefer Susan to "nail it" in the final and lose to someone who performs better than to win with a poor performance just because everyone decided in advance to vote for her no matter what.

And before the attacks begin I think she is potentially fabulous if she can choose the right song (should be possible) and lose the nerves (not so easy).

Good luck Susan.

susan and fellow fans,

what a performance!!!!!!!!!!! i agree nerves!!! when you rubbed your tummy. but who wouldn't under the pressure you were under. all i can say is YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON , you nailed the finals!!!!!!!!! relax we all support and love you!!!!!!!! you could easily sing any streisand or garland song . would love to hear you sing; the impossible dream, from a distance, somewhere!!!!!!1 lots of love from the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!

susan and fellow fans,

what a performance!!!!!!!!!!! i agree nerves!!! when you rubbed your tummy. but who wouldn't under the pressure you were under. all i can say is YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON , you nailed the finals!!!!!!!!! relax we all support and love you!!!!!!!! you could easily sing any streisand or garland song . would love to hear you sing; the impossible dream, from a distance, somewhere!!!!!!1 lots of love from the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!

.. good morning everyone ... woke up and wanted to see how things evolved this night .... WOW ... she is really great ... although shaky at first and mayby somewhat lost .... i loved her finale ! way to go susan, congratulations ! still storming the tube charts !! i also really love diversity, hope they will end right up there with susan .. lots of love and respect from holland

Dear Susan, Mexico loves you and it adored your version of memories. ¡You're the best!

Well Done Susan Boyle,bit nervous for the first couple of seconds,but then it was great,you are certainly giving a lot of love and insperation to the whole world.I think the song Impossible Dream would really suit you voice for the next show.Your voice has such power but yet you also bring out the angel quality's in it as well.Best of luck for the final on Saturday night.

Australia is right behind you. Well done. Perhaps a bit nervous, but so were we.

was outside the trailer when i heard susans voice drifting over the night air, i went inside to listen and was reduced to tears

More memorable than Elvis or Princess Diana.

http://talent.itv.com/news/story/item_100184.htm

Dear Susan, watched this for the fifth time just now and every time I hear your voice it takes me to another place!! A better one! How nervous you must have been with the world's eyes on you! You nailed it though! Just cannot wait for your CD to come out and rush out and buy it. Keep calm and carry on! Love you Susan xx

I've now listened several times to this clip. And after two scratchy lines (normal due to the pressure on her) she became herself, the great singer she is, Her performance was brilliant, stunning! Bravo Susan

I was totally wrung out from emotion last night. A few thoughts. I too thought she was holding back last night, and probably the result of the "coaching". That's wrong for her. She is not a complete novice. She has worked with a voice coach previously and she has sung a lot even though not in this type venue. I think she knows her voice and exactly how to use it, and I think she should be left to sing as she feels right, not given a lot of "coaching" or suggestions that just interfere. Being the modest person she is even though she knows she has a wonderful voice, she probably thought she should do as they told her, that they were the "professionals". Someone here said they felt she had oversung I Dreamed a Dream in the audition. I do not agree at all. I felt she did it just right. And if it is true that she will sing it again in the finals, I hope they leave her alone and let her sing it as she did before. After all, she sent a bolt of lightning through milliions of hearts around the world without any help form these professionals. Let Susan be Susan. More to say shortly.

RubyRose.. Look at it this way. When Susan sang the first time, she was thinking large audience and the Judges. Yesterday was Judges and tens of millions fans. I would have been nervous also. BIG difference ! She was awesome and still the proper Lady. I love her!!!

I was so sorry she was nervous at the beginning, it seems that the critics are not making much allowance for such nerves. She had to wait until last to perform and then was given a massive build up, it isn't surprising really that nerves got the better of her, but she delivered the song and sung it perfectly after overcoming those nerves. I hope her confidence isn't hit by the harsh words of some people on youtube. They are positively nasty. Keep up the good work Susan, I think you are amazing and you sung "Memories" brilliantly.

I won't paste the whole thing, here yo have what Piers Morgan thought of yesterday's performance and.... he was kissed!!!

http://talent.itv.com/news/story/item_100184.htm

Hola Susan , I adore You, You are the best in the whole world. I will buy all yours CD. Can't wait to see your CD in the market. Te queremos todos Susan, eres lo maximo, canta siempre para nosotros , love Maria

I think having gotten through the semifinals and into the finals Susan will probably not be as nervous for the finals. I think she perhaps can realize now to some extent how much support she has amongst the people.

Have some things to say and would like some feedback if you will. It just breaks my heart when I hear Susan say things like, wanting to prove she's not worthless, I won't be lonely now, I'd like to get enough money to buy my house, etc. So much in life we haver had that we take for granted from material things to being treated with respect. I don't understand the people in her village. She was mocked by the other children in school. I know children can be cruel, but didn't their parents and teachers even try to put a stop to it. And from what we read, apparently even to the present children in the village have mocked her. For God's sake, where are the parents and others for this to take place. I may be out of date at 71, but this is not the way I was raised. And her family. We know how much she loved her mother. And she says she has a wonderful family. But, how could she feel worthless no matter what others did if her family members were giving her the respect and affirmation they should have been.

It is truly amazing to me that she has through all this somehow maintained the courage and determination, strength and dignity (along with that wicked sense of humor and fun) that we have seen. She is so far above the villagers and the family, it can't be measured. She said that for the semi-finals she had a niece and some friends there. Where the you know what were the brothers and sisters?

I just feel so strongly about Susan that I would like to go over there and, as we say in the South, have a "come to Jesus meeting" with them, and tell them about themselves and how far they failed this woman.

Ok, that's it for now. Any comments welcome

HERE IS WHAT PIERS MORGAN'S HAD TO SAY........ "Well, one thing’s for sure, I’m never going to forget what happened to me at 10.32pm last night. Because that was the moment when Susan Boyle ran down a flight of stairs at the Fountain Studios in Wembley, North London, flung herself into my arms, and planted a five-second ’smacker’ right bang on my lips! It wasn’t entirely unexpected. A few minutes earlier, Susan had declared her feelings towards me in a rather more public way by dancing a little jig of joy on stage after winning last night’s first Britain’s Got Talent semi-final, and shouting: ‘THIS IS FOR YOU, PIERSY BABY!’ But that was positively restrained compared to what happened backstage. To say Susan was pleased at getting through to the final is probably the understatement of the century. You have to remember that until a month ago nobody had ever heard of her, but now she is the most downloaded, and talked about, woman on the planet. The pressure that comes with all that attention is absolutely huge, and I could tell she was incredibly nervous when I spotted her standing on her own in a corner backstage before the show started. Then she came out and missed her very first note on Memory, and I think everyone watching feared it had finally got to her. But Susan quickly recovered, got into her stride, and ended up delivering an absolutely stunning version of the Cats musical classic that brought house down, and thrilled the world all over again just as she did in her original audition. If you thought she looked thrilled on stage, you should have seen her off it. She was absolutely exploding with excitement, relief and pure, unrestrained joy. ‘You did it!’ I said to her, as I spied her heading up the stairs near the judges’ dressing room area. ‘Oh Piersy!’ she shouted, then skipped down the stairs, jumped on me and kissed me full on the lips for quite some time. ‘I’ve been kissed now!’ she laughed, then she danced another jig, and ran off again. I’ll be dining out on that for the rest of my life! Susan’s a fantastically unspoiled, delightfully warm lady, with a wicked sense of humour and a love of life that endears her to everyone. I couldn’t be happier for her that she is now living her dream".

I always feel like Piers is taking advantage to put himself forward, like isn't it amusing that this plain little village woman thinks I'm wonderful. (not that she is plain)

In another blog Piersy baby said..." a rather attractive Canadian lady came up to me by the pool of my Beverly Hills hotel yesterday, and said: ‘Oh my god, I love your face in the Susan Boyle video. So kind and sensitive..’

When I’d stopped laughing (these are not allegations I’ve ever faced before), she added: ‘My friend and I would like to take you to dinner tonight….’

I couldn’t make it, but I do want to thank Susan for all she is doing for my street cred in America."

Susan touches the toughest judges...even Simon who can be so blunt, seems more caring now!

Susan gives hope to many who have been made to feel "worthless" in society. I love her and wish her all the best. She is a symbol of brightness in these dark times. Britain is lucky to have you, Susan. Can't wait for you to come to the U.S.

Piers, on the Larry King show, did invite her out for dinner....I wonder when that will happen....maybe after the show is over! I hope he realizes that Susan is probably more famous than he is.

Howdy Pards,

The enthusiastic, heartfelt standing ovation by all the judges including Simon...and the audience both in the theater and at home...the love and appreciation and joy being expressed by the vast, vast majority who witnessed her performance...the votes by the British public...all these things are absolutely, undeniably real...they actually happened. In these situations the vast majority rules over the perfectionists who are in the extreme minority. Thats just the way it is. Susans performance lifted the world wide audience once again and it is time to just celebrate that! It is time for us to stand firmly behind her! Especially here on our Susan Boyle Fans Site! What happened yesterday is just a memory now...on to the finals and ultimate victory! On to a performance for the Queen and a CD for the entire world! On to the dawn of a brand new day...for Susan and for all of us.

Is Susan a worthwhile person? Of course she is! Does she deserve to have her dreams come true? Of course she does! Millions and millions of us throughout the world stand firmly behind Lady Susan as she reaches for her dreams. That is just the way it is! We love her, pure and simple...and that love is absolutlely real! It's time to celebrate! Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail. Wild Ol' Dan

What a great lady with a beautiful voice. Every now and then someone comes along who makes each day seem so worthwhile. Congratulations Susan Boyle you are one special lady. Come to Australia and sing for us down under it would be fantastic.Britain is lucky to have you but the world is about to discover you. Go Susan!

"The reason for Susan's nerves"

http://talent.itv.com/news/story/item_100187.htm

If you thought Susan Boyle looked nervous when she stepped on stage to sing Memory, you'd be right. That's because during rehearsals, Susan nearly fell over as she walked toward her microphone, on the stage.

She told us, "I got a bit of shock during rehearsals - I nearly fell flat on my face"!

To keep accidents at bay, the soles of Susan's shoes were scored so they gripped better - and Susan breathed a sigh of relief when she made it across the stage!

The Lothian lady enjoyed her time backstage preparing - although the pampering made her a little perplexed.

She told us, "Every few minutes, someone comes up to me and asks me to back to make-up".

"I've been in there three times already - but I keep going back again".

"It's all going to be very thick by the time we get to show time".

"It's a job that's never finished - like painting the Forth Bridge!"

Bookmaker William Hill has cut Boyle's odds of winning to 8/13, the shortest price in the BGT show's history

Meggsy, I think that is hilarious. lol So, she finally got her kiss from Piers, or rather he got a kiss from her. Way to go, Susan. She is so spunky and delightful. I love it. lol

JohnnyCake... it wasn't a tube of Marty's. She said a Tube of Smarties!! Small coloured chocolate drops that are sold in a tube. lol

When she first appears on screen, poor Susan looks like a deer in the headlights. Imagine the pressure on this homebody, who has never held down a regular job! Are the contestants able to hear the comments on stage before they come out- Simon saying, "Such pressure - wouldn't want to be in HER shoes right now"? Thankfully, the camera cuts away, and whe it returns, her smile is back.

She fumbles the first few note or two from nerves, calms herself (hand on midsection) and proceeds to get On With It. What a pro.

Interestingly, in Susan's case, the few fumbles over the past 7 weeks seem only to endear her more throughout the world. We love her on so many levels, not the least being her simple humanity.

The rest of the song is beautiful. Parts are glorious. It didn't have the same emotional impact on me that I Dreamed A Dream did; maybe because I was stressed for her yesterday; maybe b/c that initial glitch put me on edge for her; maybe b/c Memories just wouln't have been my first song choice. But no matter; she pulled it off splendidly.

Her appearance - terrific! A little hair color, cut and style, not particularly dramatic, just in a manner flattering to both her hair type and facial structure. The dress was flattering, understated, provided some contrast to her skin tone and complemented new hair color. No more 'white on rice" gold dress / gray hair; no more Hairy Angel (I HATED that phrase . . . ) NO ONE is laughing now.

It has been a COMPLETE PRIVILEGE to witness the rebirth of this outstanding lady - from self-described "worthless person" (no! no! no!!!!) to international superstar. You go, Susan - LYLAS!!!!!!!

I can't stop watching her Semi-final performance. How beautiful and lovely she looked and that voice! Despite how it started in the first few bars of the song, you cannot deny THAT VOICE. Like someone said, she had to wait a long time for her turn on stage. Than couple that with the whole world waiting for her to sing. This was a humble lady from a small village to have that pressure is more than nerve wrecking but a pressure beyond belief. Overall she did WOW me and drove me to tears yet again. Because her voice is stunning and continually tugs at my heart. I'm definitely buying her CD, download anything of her online and can't wait to see her live on Broadway and concert. She has made my top list of the great singers of my lifetime and beyond... she's right up there with Judy Garland, Streisand, Lupone, Dion, Ella, Flack, Diana Ross, The Beatles .... Susan to the Finals and beyond! Hip hip- HOORAY!

I love Susan's hairstyle. It perks her up. Yep, noone is laughing now. I wish only the best for her.

A second remarkable performance yesterday was Denyce Graves singing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" on the west lawn of the capitol (USA). Susan and Denyce almost gave me emotional overload.

http://entertainment.stv.tv/home/98376-susan-boyle-cracking-under-the-pressure/

Susan Boyle 'cracking' under the pressure?

Susan Boyle was said to be "close to cracking" after being told that an audience of 50million viewers will watch her sing live on Britain's Got Talent tonight. 24 May 2009 10:10 AM 2071 Views Susan Boyle was said to be "close to cracking" after being told that an audience of 50million viewers will watch her sing live on Britain's Got Talent tonight.

Insiders told the Daily Star Sunday that Susan has been given the coveted final performing slot on tonight's live semi-final.

The show is being broadcast to a global audience via the official website and Talent bosses are hoping for a record audience for the programme.

However, sources have said that they are concerned that Susan might "crack" under the massive pressure of performing before the global audience.

An insider said: "She has coped with all this sudden fame amazingly well.

"But she hasn't been smiling so much over the last couple of days.

"There was no pressure during her audition. But there is now. The whole world will be watching her.

"If she does choke, there will be no hiding place. And being last on the bill means there will be plenty of time for the tension to mount."

Susan admitted that she will be "very nervous" but said that she will give the best performance that she can.

She said: "The largest audience I have performed to before this show was around 500 people in a local theatre for the Voluntary Arts Council in West Lothian.

"I never even thought I'd get past the judges. I can't believe I am in the semi-finals and I've been overwhelmed by the public reaction to my performance.

"I will be very nervous but I am just going to go out there and do my best."

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I just saw an interview with Piers and Amanda on the Early Show (on the US east coast). Got to love Amanda- she's keeps Piers in check with humor. He shared about the kiss after the show. They shared about the start of the song and how she pulled it together and the fans pulling for her. They would like her to sing 'I dreamed a dream' for the final before a live audience show. The interview was good humored. In response to DANNYG, I hope her sisters and brothers will give only support to Susan. From the beginning I've felt a little connection with Susan's life (being constantly teased as a kid, being the youngest, taking care of our Mom in the hosue I grew up in, who passed away in Feb., and being single). People can be very complicated and I hope that some light into how people treated her and her relationships will come into the light not to embarrass but to let others know that they are not alone. Family members can either complicate things or be supportive. Susan seems to be a 'forget the negative and move on' kind of person and perhaps that's the greatest lesson we can learn from her. Love her, Jan

Susan Boyle, is the greatest and I wish her all the luck in the world. I love to hear you sing and play the songs over and over. You are a #1 hit in my book good luck to you.

Stunningly spectacular!! Susan, if you read these posts, please choose "Climb Every Mountain" as your song for the Finals. You certainly had to climb many mountains in your life, but the BGT show provided you the means to truly find your dream. I am looking so forward to the finals. Best of luck, but you don't really need luck as your talent is absolutely HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As the cable guy in America would say, just "GET'ER DONE!!!"

Rocky10 = thanks for the article. Goodness! I don't know if that was smart of them to tell Susan right before the big performance that over 50 million people from around the world will be watching her sing! No wonder the poor woman wobbled a bit on her first few notes of the song. To put pressure on a person from a tiny village with no professional experience whatsoever she shouldn't be criticized for her 2nd performance, then. She's probably the first BGT favorite to have gone through like this in the history of the show - where the whole world is watching her every move and every attire. Overall, Susan gave another powerful show. Her voice soared. It was another knockout. On to the finals! I hope they televised her performance in front of the Queen so I can see! =)

PS... That was a great team effort Susan Boyle Fans! Let's do it again on Saturday, May 30! The Voting Team effort on this site was INCREDIBLE! Kudos to our UK viewers! xoxoxo

susan once again blew my socks off,she is totally an outstanding singer. cant wait to hear her again on sat night, and once again my home phone and mobile will be constantly engaged! C'MON SUSAN YOU CAN WIN !!!!!!!

I see Susan is a fan of John Cleese and "Fawlty Towers." She has eclectic taste: a sign of great intelligence.

This is very strange actually because I coincidentally watched the episode where Manuel says "I know nothing, I know nothing, I'm from Barcelona," a few days ago... I was blown away when she quoted it. She has great wit.

Fawlty Towers is a old show. John Cleese will love this!

Also a big fan of Fawlty Towers and John Cleese. I would have loved to see Susan take on Compo in "The Last of the Summer Wine". He would have met his match for once. In keeping with Brit sitcoms, do some of the judges remind you of Jeeves and Bertie Wooster!! No names are called here.

Susan has a sharp and clever wit that I love. It is possible that she was dyslexic as a child.

Susan, if you read this, congratulations for reaching the finals of BGT. From all the contestants, you're the one I think, who deserves it the most to perform in front of the queen.

Your voice is absolutely wonderful. Reaching the high notes with great volume and keep singing instead of shouting (like Celine Dion, for example) give me goosebumps every time I listen to your performances.

I hope that when you sing in the final you can control your nerves (nearly made me afraid when you started to sing in the semi-final) and are accustomed to the 50 million viewers worldwide.

I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you will win the final. Spammetje, The Netherlands

PS Although you had 2 wobbly moments in your semi-final performance, I can tell you that none of the 7 semi-finalists (I refused to look at Nick Hell; found him disgusting) were perfect in their performance. Nerves seem to be a problem for all of them.

Is it true people only have 10 minutes to vote? So are the acts and results done in one show?

I have watched Susans performance several times. Maybe it is just because I am a nurse, but it seems to me that she is out of breath when she reaches the microphone. Her first couple of notes were not up to her standard. We don't know how far she had to walk before coming on stage. She clutches her stomach at the beginning also. A combination of nerves and being out of breath perhaps? The song she chose was grand and she was able to recover nicely. She is not a quitter. I am looking forward to her Cd's and DVD's.

Newswatcher: Susan had an interview and explained she had a cold that that was one cause of her wobbly initial few notes. Someone else said she nearly fell a couple of times and they had to rough up the soles of her shoes. She seemed ever so ready for the finals -- and quite confident! You can spot the new interview as she has her yellow blouse on today.

Allikat: I am not going to worry about it. All will be fine. Don't stop giving music lessons -- that really helps in understanding the significance of what she is doing.

With all of that pressure, I can't believe she sang at all. I did not want to be in her place, but was so proud of her performance. Once again she overcame difficulties and finished well, just like what she seems to do with her everyday life. I hope Ms. Boyle will be relaxed on her final performance. There is no reason to be nervous now .... just be herself and sing the way only she can. My advices to her.... don’t be nervous to lose something she does not have (yet). Entertain us ... that is what a great performer does. It helps to take the pressure off her back. Ms. Boyle .... don't think too much ... just sing! You will be perfect. Luv ya! Ciao

Thanks Megsy for that. It's always handy to have someone who can translate English into English. Sounds like M&Ms.

Hi! Here I go again, I'd like to share with all of you that in the next july 4 of 2009, my parents shall be celebrating their 50 years of marriage, and I've get a cd with your beautiful voice with this amazing performance to they'll dancing in our party, the MEMORY of Sir Andrew Loyd Webber's composition, Please Susan hear my pleage I'd like hear your voice in this Special Celebration, and then I'd like to prey to God for your next future, Because he sent to us an Angel to believe it! The Angels Really Exist in this world as well as you sing for us.

Sincerelly.- karl

I just read that a noted singer slammed Susan Boyle by saying she is "overrated". In her post she said Susan was off key and off time. I am sure that when this singer first started out, she also had some rough moments. Susan is NOT a professional singer. The BHT is a contest not a professional concert. Susan had some issues to overcome and overcome them she did. Fighting a cold and I understand that she almost fell during rehersal. She could have just quit and walked off stage after the first few notes but didn't. She made up her mind to finish the song. We here in America just love her and would love to see her dreams come true. There has been much negative input since her last performance, but people have to remember that this was a live performance and not taped. She was very nervous. No matter how it turns out, we want only the best for Susan from here on out. She is a very worthwhile person and an inspiration to all. God bless you Susan.

Have seen Susan's performance a dozen times on YouTube et.al. other websites, indeed she did have "issues" with first two lines of "Midnight" verse but recovered very quickly. The "Jesus Light" effect for the "Touch Me" verse was "brilliant" to say the least! Look closely at the horizontal clouds floating across the upright pillar where the "Jesus Light" is, you'll see a (dark) Christian cross - no kidding!

Congradulations to Charlie Boy's parents celebrating 50 years of marrage, my parents had their 68th on February 22nd, better still, all their children who'd made it out of infancy are still alive!

How are the Finals judged?

For all who don't have access to ITV1 here is a list of the current performances due to go thru to the Finals:

Sunday: Susan Boyle (popular vote) & Diversity (Judges vote.

Monday: Flawless (favorite vote) & Shawn Smith (Judges vote)

Tuesday: Stavros Flately (popular vote) & Shaheen Jafargholi (Judges vote)

Tomorrow - no performances due to football

Let's keep up our positive thoughts!!!!

Good news for us fans. After Lilly Allen trashed Susan all over the internet yesterday....there are many positive things about Susan this morning. Piers Morgan wrote on his web blog, that Lilly Allen was perhaps jealous of Susan. Demi Moore is flying in to see Susan perform live at BGT and Simon, per Amanda's request paid for the tickets when they found out Demi wanted to come. And, others have come forth to state their opinions of Susan's last performance which were only praises. God is looking after our Susan. It's all about faith...just let her sing.

By the way, I stayed up half the nite squashing nasty comments off Susan's you tube videos. People don't need to see all that garbage. I believe a lot of comments are probably made by smart mouthed teenagers...or Lilly put people up to it. What goes around, comes around... if she did.

I have to make one more comment here. For those that do not know, "Memories" is a very difficult song to sing with many ups and downs in the ranges. Susan chose this song, I believe, because she wanted to prove to herself she could top her previous performance with I Dreamed A Dream. She could have picked something easier and made life easier for herself but she wanted not just to be good but sensational. And, that she was! A true performer is always hardest on themselves. So she slipped on the first couple notes, she came back fantastically. It's all about recovery. She's not only good, she's the best!

I agree with you that Memories is a much more difficult song which raised her singing to an even higher standard than what she'd reached with I dream the dream. I also believe the new coaching helped her reach crystal clear notes while enhancing her mellow contralto.

It's not only Miss Lily Allen trashing Susan. Better pray for Susan. The media is going after her in London. They are saying she was in a hotel with 150 people and when Piers stated that Shaheen was the best single he had heard that Susan let go with cuss words and a finger. Susan's people that are with her denied the story and said it wasn't true. I didn't want to post this but we need to uphold Susan even more than we are doing now. I had posted before that they crucified Susan because she missed a note which every professional singer has done at one tme or another and Shaheen messed up the first part of his song Saturday and they let jhim off scot free. Piers said he was the best so far. The only reason I have posted this is to let our fan club know we need to support Susan even more, The media can be great or they can destroy people. Our lovely Susan needs us more than ever !!

Piers Morgan is playing with Susan's affections and I don't know how this man could do this to Susan right before May 30th. I am on Piers blog and I posted this to him along with others who feel the same way :

I am vey disappointed. Piers, you have let Susan down. Susan misses a note and people crucify her and Shaheen messed up on the first part of his song Saturday night and nothing is said. And you said he was the best you had heard. Shaheen doesn’t have it yet but he will get there eventually. If it wasn’t for Susan Boyle .. BGT, Amanda and you Piers would not be known throughout the world. SUSAN made itpossible for all of you to become known. If it wasn’t for Susan BGT wouldn’t be where it is right now. Susan’s popularity has grown more than you think. We now have several fan clubs for her of which one I am on. We are sending her roses and messages of support. And Amanda did give SUSAN credit for Amanda’s new job at CBS as a news anchor starting June 1st. Amanda said she had gone to Los Angeles for interviews for 15 years and never made it until SUSAN brought CBS attention to Amanda because of Susan’s newly found fame.

I THINK YOU AND BGT OWE SUSAN BIG TIME !!!!

It's all a blur to me now, as for a short time there were millions of people all sitting with their eyes glued to their televisions, computers, cellphones, watching Britain's Got Talent, the look on their faces, as Susan's video replay comes on. Remembering where they were the first time they heard those magical angel like notes, coming from the wee lassie from Blackburn West Lothian. A collection of villages in Scotland, just outside of Glasglow. Hearing the song, "I dreamed a dream", like something out of Andrew Lloyd Webers, most fantastic dreams, of how he envisioned the song to be sung. The watching of the posts numbers rising higher and higher. Fan sites appearing all over the place, television interviews, new paper articles, internet articles. Then, the long wait, the anticipation, and guessing to what the next selection would be. Then again, she appeared before us all, and did a masterful job of singing, "Memories", like something from the heavens itself came down and blessed us all. She really has brought much joy to this world, so many people have a renewed sense of "I can do this". She's shown us all it's never too late. I am so looking forward to this Saturday's final. She's a true star, he voice will carry us to the heavens, and her modesty will keep us firmly planted on the ground. Her humour and her grace will keep us loyal, and loving towards her.

As well I agree with mdillow31, it was Susan that not only put Glasglow on the map, but BGT on the map. She's been a huge boost for the show, and it's celebrities, even though now she's a more recognizable face than them.

I hope Susan sings something else besides Memory for the finals. It has been suggested that she sing I Dreamed a Dream again by Amanda and Piers in a interview I saw. I don't know how the finals work but I wish BGT would let Susan feel more free as in her first audition. She went out there to make them rock and so she did. I am for less restraints on Susan and let her sing and shine the way she feels. As Frank Sinatra said " I did It My Way." So. let Susan do it her way. :)

I found this by Amanda: "Susan Boyle is a woman who has gone from anonimity to worldwide fame. She definitely felt the pressure tonight and missed a few notes at the start due to horrendous nerves ( who can blame her?) but she really pulled it back very professionally, managed to centre herself and overcome everything to hit that fab note mid song! She did herself proud at the end.

I love the fact that she's a little bit bonkers!! Very charming and funny. Just not sure about her taste in men!!!! ( she fancies the pants off Piers)"

Comment by Simon:

"Simon Cowell has revealed that he wants to produce a Hollywood blockbuster movie about Susan Boyle's life story.

Susan has become a global superstar ever since her performance of "I Dream A Dream" from Les Miserables hit the internet video site YouTube and there has mounting speculation that there will be a movie made about her amazing journey to fame.

Cowell told The Star that he plans to secure the film rights as he believes Susan's story will make a terrific movie.

He said: "I am thinking about buying the movie rights. I haven't bought them but I would, definitely. I think it would be a great movie.

"It's astonishing really because she was living on her own and she lives with a cat, never been kissed and she has had 100million hits in a week on YouTube."

Any film of Susan's life would be almost certain of a huge audience, especially in the US where the singer enjoys massive support.

Susan has recently been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey and was also invited to attend a dinner with the US President Barack Obama.

A friend said: "She's become bigger in America than Britain.

I think the Yanks would start World War Three if she doesn't win. The Americans are absolutely obsessed with her.""

Google Piers Morgan, Wikipedia. It takes you to his biography. There is a click on for his official website. He has a blog starting with the "Defense of Susan" dated today. Everyone that can should read it.

Why can't I find a video that shows the judges' comments after her singing of MEMORIES (which is by the way the song I SO wanted her to sing ... even though with hindsight it might not have been the perfect range for her before the "bridge" which led to "TOUCH ME" etc)?

All the videos end when the song ends, but on TV

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Why can't I find a video that shows the judges' comments after her singing of MEMORIES (which is by the way the song I SO wanted her to sing ... even though with hindsight it might not have been the perfect range for her before the "bridge" which led to "TOUCH ME" etc)?

All the videos end when the song ends, but on TV, I saw Simon say somethig along the lines of "Susan, you're a very special lady" before the news item switched.

Where can I find the rest of this ... can anyone help?

I read Piers Morgan's comments and he is to be commended for his defense even if he is, perhaps, partly the cause of her angst. I am very suspicious of these recent events - it seems to me that there is a movement afoot to discredit Susan and to take advantage of the fact that she is prone to lose her temper and utter profanities. Those who attempt this do so for their own greed. We must not let these people distract her or her fans from what is necessary. We must show our loyalty to her even more in the face of this despicable action. Vote and keep on voting on Saturday and bring Susan the victory that she truly deserves.

Besotted: I have been trying to get to some of the early files too and no luck. Many files have been closed it seems. It seems users can "embed" and "unembed" the files -- but I don't know what the rules are, etc. Let me know if you find a way.

Bingo -- one more! The new instructions are perfect! Thanks!

The press isn't the only ones responsible for this media mess that Susan finds herself in. BGT has not protected her and Piers has led her on. I hold them all responsible for the position they have put Susan in and I posted it to Piers blog. Piers should have never have led Susan on and made the remarks that Shaheen was the best he had heard. I don't believe for one minute that Susan didn't hear of it.

Piers Morgan is part of Susan's problem. He led her on about a date and after she sang Memory backstage she ran to Piers and he said Susan kissed him on the lips and the wiggle everyone has been talking about was for Piers. The media is evil. I wouldn't put it past BGT to do this to drive up the ratings for Sat night. But that is using Susan and they don't care if she gets hurt. And where is her family ? They need to be with her.

Susan don't let the tabloids get to you especially the Sun.The question is for them, what have they done for the good of society. You have worked hard to get where you are. Keep your head down sing like an angel on Saturday, do not get nervous because you know you can do it and then laugh at the Sun when you win. The Sun is relunctant to print anything that is good, it does not sell newspaper and they will alway try to discredit whatever they can get their hands on even things that are good and that is you. Don't get dispondant, be brave and have the last laugh on them. As a priest I will say a mass for you on Saturday. Remember this is your time. Good luke and God Bless.

I thought Susan was a little nervous at the beginning of "Memory," but I heard her say on an after-the-show video that she had a cold. I also heard Piers say that his date with her could not be before the finals, and that he indeed will take her out to dinner when they're over. I understand that she is being well cared for by BGT, so I have no fears about the finals for Susan.

Piers was on the news today saying Susan had her bags packed to leave. I am assuming that BGT must have done something rather quickly to remedy the situation as Susan is now staying for the finals. BGT better protect our Susan and get their act together

SusanI wish you every success-- you are a wonderful inspiration to everyone so PLEASE go in there and give it your BEST

Susan, I would love to hear you sing "White Rose of Athans". I am betting no one can sing it as beautiful as you. I hope your first music CD will be selling in the United States as, I want a copy. Could listen to you sing all day. Good luck Saturday. My money is on you as the winner. God gave you the voice of an angel. We love you Susan.

Susan, all the best for tommorow. You are still a star even if you lose which might be a greater benefit for you. The Cowell Machine can be very stressful, but you have a fan base all over the world ( a few million in America for starter!). Just get yourself a good agent and you cannot lose. Don't take this competition too seriously and enjoy the moment. The Good Lord is with you every step of the way. You are singing - not feeding the 5,000 in a drought ridden country. God Bless Eileen

I really hope that Susan Boyle gets to read these blogs so she can get some positive encouragement. It really worries me when I hear that she is in a fragile state at the moment - but who in her shoes wouldn't be!! When I saw her first performance on BGT I was awestruck at the beauty of her voice and for me the most powerful aspect of this was the sense of her soul that I felt. It was wonderful that someone deemed 'plain' sang in such a way, and indeed I thought her inner beauty came through in the way her face lit up. I also don't think that she is plain - she just has never bothered to use fashion and make-up and hair stylists etc to accentuate her features. So what if she has a bit of weight on - most of us at 48 have a bit of pud!

I hope that she can centre herself before the finals. I think she can - she seems quite self contained when she walks out onto the stage to me! And the hip wiggles are great fun.

Best of luck Susan, from another Susan born in 1961, living in Perth, Western Australia. I have played your first audition piece many, many, many times! If I feel down it makes me smile. You'll be right - I know it as you are a good and decent person.

SUSAN HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO A LONDON HOSPITAL DUE TO EXHAUSTION -- REPORTED ON FOX NEWS -GERALDO

Susan is at Priory Clinic. Her GP is there and has recommended she take 2-3 days off to recouperate from exhaustion. Everything seems OK.