Susan Boyle Dated A ‘Gentleman’ Doctor Before Suffering From Health Scare That Almost Cost Star Her Voice

Oct 25, 2024

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Susan Boyle became an instant sensation worldwide after she appeared on the third series of “Britain’s Got Talent.” Although that introduction aired over a decade ago, Boyle has managed a level of staying power rarely seen by TV stars. Her performance of the “Les Miserables” classic “I Dreamed a Dream” has been watched millions of times and includes Simon Cowell’s scowling and then shocked face.

Susan Magdalene Boyle was born in Blackburn, West Lothian, on April 1, 1961. Her father was a World War II veteran and miner who sang at Bishop Blaize. Her mother was a shorthand typist. The couple had four sons and five daughters, with Boyle being their youngest.

Throughout her life, Boyle suffered from emotional outbursts and struggled with social interaction and communication, which often interfered with her ability to form relationships and act appropriately. Singing became the only activity she did that brought her solace. 

Singing comforted Boyle and took her to greater heights after she came second on “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2009. 

As she experienced success in music, she met a wonderful man she dated, garnering the public’s attention. However, the relationship did not last as long as the public hoped. At the time, Boyle shared her thoughts about having children, even without someone at her side. 

In June 2023, she returned to the show that first brought her fame and gave a shocking confession about her health, which almost cost her her voice and career. Keep reading to learn more about Boyle’s health scare, her rumored boyfriend, and her hopes of becoming a mother. 

Whether you’ve only seen it once or watched Boyle’s audition clip a dozen times, it never fails to impress. Boyle reached worldwide fame after her impressive audition on the third season of “Britain’s Got Talent.” The episode aired on April 11, 2009, and the singer blew both the judges and the audience away with her powerful rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical “Les Miserablés.” The audition was so successful that Boyle was even credited for being responsible for a spike in ticket sales for a Vancouver theater production of the beloved French musical. 

Since then, Boyle has become one of the world’s most famous talent franchise winners. Her debut album, “I Dreamed a Dream,” sold 10 million copies globally, making it one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. 

Today, Boyle is a household name worldwide, with her first audition in 2009 being lauded as one of the best TV moments by viewers. Boyle lives a comfortable life as a professional singer, with many of her records reaching top positions in the charts and receiving significant accolades. She has also returned to the television stage, participating in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” in 2019. 

Although Boyle never won during her “Britain’s Got Talent” season, the singer sold over 25 million records and received two Grammy nominations. According to Boyle, a singing career, which had been her dream since she was 5 years old, was the best way to honor her mother.

At 63, Boyle still sings, but some health issues almost stopped her from doing what she loved.

At the Season 16 Grand Finals of “Britain’s Got Talent,” Boyle surprised everyone when she joined the current Fantine on West End and sang the second verse of “I Dreamed A Dream” on the same stage that launched her career. 

After the judges and everyone in the venue gave them a rousing standing ovation and applause, Ant and Dec, the show hosts, asked her what she felt like returning to the stage as she hadn’t performed publicly since 2019. Boyle’s answer was very brief, but she revealed something else. 

“It’s actually special for me because last April, I suffered a minor stroke. I fought like crazy to get back on stage, and I have done it,” she revealed. After her revelation, everyone cheered for her as she triumphantly overcame the health issue. 

Cowell, who was initially skeptical of Boyle back in 2009, gave Boyle some kind words on her return. 

“Susan, we owe you so much, and I knew you weren’t well, but, if anyone was going to come back, you were going to come back. We wouldn’t be the same without you. You are amazing,” he said.

Although the conversation was brief, Boyle took to her Instagram and elaborated more on the health issue that she faced. 

“This evening was even more special for me as in April of 2022 I had a stroke. For the past year I have worked so hard to get my speech and singing back, with the sole aim of being able to sing on stage again & tonight my hard work & perseverance paid off, singing the song that started it all, ‘I Dreamed A Dream,’” she shared along with the video of her performance. 

People in the comments showered her with love and support, celebrating how she overcame her minor stroke. 

Many of Boyle’s fans left the singing sensation kind words on her post, praising her for her courage and wishing her well.

“You are so loved by so many Susan. Glad to hear you are recovering. Stay strong and feel the love from the world around you,” one user wrote, while another comment read, “So sorry to hear you had a stroke, but beyond relieved that you are doing well now. Looking forward to more years of hearing your beautiful voice.”

A third user said, “You bring sunshine to my ears and heart. I’m so happy you are regaining your health. God Bless.”

This wasn’t the first time Boyle has had to face health challenges. In 2012, the singer discovered she was on the autism spectrum after being diagnosed with Asperger’s. The syndrome is characterized by an inability to relate to others socially and difficulty forming relationships. Boyle told The Guardian she was wrongly thought to have had brain damage as a child, and the Asperger’s diagnosis came as a relief.

“It was the wrong diagnosis when I was a kid. I was told I had brain damage. I always knew it was an unfair label. Now I have a clearer understanding of what’s wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself,” she said.

Boyle added that she hoped awareness of her condition would prompt people to “treat me better because they will have a much greater understanding of who I am and why I do the things I do.”

While many would think that Boyle would be living a luxurious life after finding fame and success, this is not the case. Instead, Boyle has remained in her late mother’s terraced council house in Blackburn, which she said helps her to “stay grounded.”

While many have followed Boyle because of her talents, some have become enamored because of her candid opinions about relationships later in life. 

Unbeknownst to many, Boyle had her first boyfriend when she was 53 years old. 

According to an interview with The Sun, obtained by Us Weekly, Boyle met an American doctor in 2014.

“It’s early days but we enjoy each other’s company. We just got talking in the hotel and I thought he seemed friendly enough. He wasn’t a fan but he knew who I was,” she told the outlet at the time about the “perfect gentleman” who paid for the bill. “He invited me out for lunch the next day, we had a nice chat and spoke about lots of things including our careers,” 

As Boyle recalled the magical moment, she shared that when they said goodbye and exchanged details, he gave her a peck on the cheek. 

“I hope he comes over. I don’t want to say any more about who he is right now as that would be unfair on him. All I’ll say is we are around the same age and he was a very nice guy,” she added. 

While many thought that her date with the American doctor lasted, she revealed in a Loose Panel interview in 2020 that the date just came and went. 

“I had a date in America six years ago, which lasted exactly 45 minutes,” she recalled. “I went for a massage in the spa of a hotel and met a doctor and then we went out for lunch. I didn’t tell anyone and my team thought I’d been kidnapped.”

When asked in the 2020 Loose Panel interview if she has since gone on any dates, Boyle said: 

“You mean go with fellas? No, youngsters may be able to do it, but I haven’t got the time. It is still nice to be asked though.” 

Boyle didn’t seem to mind not having any romantic relationships. In a 2019 Scottish Sun interview, Boyle shared her thoughts on dating, marriage, and having children. 

“But if I had a man friend it would be purely platonic - I’ve been on my own too long now to get married,” adding, “It’s good manners to wait to be asked, so I’ll just have to continue to keep waiting. If I get fan letters from men, I’m flattered that they like me.”

Talking more about marriage and family life, Boyle opened up about the possibility of having children. 

“When things quieten down a bit I would like to get into fostering. I’m 58, so I’ve got something to bring my family home to. I’ve a lovely house, why not share it?” she told The Sun before confessing, “I’ve never had any of my own, that’s my biggest regret, but I love kids. They’re good fun to be with.”

As a child, Boyle shared a very close relationship with her mother, whose death left a profound impact on her. In fact, it was because of her mother that she decided to audition for “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2009. “I promised mum, just before she died, that I’d pursue my singing,” she told Best magazine, as per The Sun. 

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