Susan out of Arena shows

Diane Bourne

June 15, 2009

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Susan Boyle performing at an earlier show

SINGER Susan Boyle pulled out of today’s Britain’s Got Talent shows in Manchester.

A spokesman said she apologised to fans but has been advised to rest.

The news will disappoint thousands of BGT fans in Manchester and across the country – and cast further doubt over the star’s forthcoming performances.

Fans are being offered refunds if they decide not to watch the show.

Scottish-born Boyle, who took the television talent show by storm despite losing out to dance troupe Diversity in the final, was due to perform alongside her BGT colleagues twice today.

She withdrew from both today’s matinee afternoon show and tonight’s show, both at the M.E.N. Arena. No other acts are affected.

Her spokesman said Boyle was ‘disappointed’. A statement released on her behalf said today: “She has been advised to rest today. She has done three amazing performances but she is being advised to rest.

“She is really disappointed because she wants to be out there performing but she has been advised to have this rest.

"She send her sincere apologies to her fans for not appearing in Manchester."

It is understood that a decision will be made later today about Boyle’s participation in the remaining BGT tour dates. She is due to perform in Glasgow tomorrow MON and in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

BGT runner-up Boyle was assessed under the Mental Health Act and admitted to The Priory suffering from exhaustion after the show’s conclusion.

She recovered to take part in the early tour dates, which began in Birmingham on Friday.

All the 10 finalists, including Accrington-born schoolgirl singer Hollie Steel, and last year’s winner George Sampson are performing.

Anyone arriving at the Arena who decides not to watch the show can present their tickets to the M.E.N. Arena box office for a refund.

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stephen4664, stockport (14/06/2009 at 18:12)

Isn't it time the public started to fight back instead of always be trod on... wasn't it us that voted her to the finals and yet she can't be bothered to show up

If she really is that ill then this should have been picked up at an earlier show and acted upon

Come on tv producers..if you want our money through phone polls please return the compliment and arrange a proper show for us all

petan, openshaw (14/06/2009 at 19:26)

if she cant stand the heat she should get out of the kitchen. Its probably a good job she didnt win. Would she have walked out on the Queen

Guten Tag, Manchester (14/06/2009 at 19:41)

It seems obvious that Susan can't cope with the showbiz/celebrity status. Hope she realises this and goes back to the quiet life she had.

Mark,Radcliffe. (14/06/2009 at 19:47)

Has Cherie Blair taken up a new career ?

John- still Sheikhin' all over (14/06/2009 at 20:15)

as i said before.
from Obscurity to Rehab without any of the hard work in-between.

go home love, enjoy the rest of your life, and entertain your family and friends about the time you went to London and had 15 minutes of fame.

being "famous " is not all it's cracked up to be.

Maynard Kitchener Lampwick Manchester , (14/06/2009 at 20:28)

Who is that on the Photo! Loraine Kelly

Is It Me? (14/06/2009 at 20:56)

This is awful!! No,not the fact she isn't appearing but the fact that millions of people have nothing better to think about. Opium for the masses I think they call it! The country is falling apart,everything is up the creek and everyone needs a diversion in the guise of reality shows! Any rational minded person would come to the conclusion that this kind of rubbish is created on purpose to keep the proles happy! Bit like mass hypnosis! Reality eh? Enid Blyton had more reality. These should be re-named 'escape from reality ' shows!

Rick Jenks, Bury (14/06/2009 at 21:13)

This is doing Susan no good. Needs to stop bring a celeb and return to her normal life.

gillykins, urmston (14/06/2009 at 22:21)

I am sick of hearing about this womans life. Didnt think she was that good anyway - and very highly cringeworthy! NOT entertainment in my eyes! The Dancers on the other hand were highly talented and very worthy winners.

drew-peacock, romiley (14/06/2009 at 22:53)

This show seems to put people of unsound mind up for ridicule at every opportunity. They have no responsibility at all.
Tey think it's funny to have these people sing and dance like jesters in court.

Jon Musselman (14/06/2009 at 23:20)

Ms. Boyle is evidently struggling with life in the limelight - too bad...

She does seem able to manage a FEW shows before succumbing to what appears to be a combination of fatigue and anxiety, so it's clear she's NOT completely incapacitated.

She really needs to soldier on, however, and build upon her BGT fame - otherwise, public interest will fade away, no matter how well she performs... If she can manage to carry on just now, she may reach the point where SHE can dictate her schedule of appearances... (Unfortunately, I'm guessing that it's all just TOO much for her, and that her career is likey to be short-lived, despite her obvious talent...)

rcoh, Yorkshire (14/06/2009 at 23:27)

I went to the show today and, while I was looking forward to seeing Boyle, it was very despite her absence.

Salford Ken, Adelaide, South Australia (14/06/2009 at 23:46)

Fair Go!
Susan's new to this game, and not such a spring chicken. A tour like this puts large demands on voice and stamina. In addition the persons personality and abilities to perform in front of large audiences.

I think she/they would have been better off trying to arrange something where she is only performing once a week. At least in the begining until she works out how she and her voice can handle the pressure/s.

john davis (15/06/2009 at 08:06)

Pathetic, she can only sing one song anyway, she will fade away after a few weeks , and never be heard of again, although if she was invited to the USA tomorrow she would probably quickly recover. Can you imagine if she had won BGT, These follow on shows would have been a disaster. Tired and advised to rest, so what half the nation is tired and needs to rest but they cant they have bills to pay.

john davis (15/06/2009 at 09:02)

Loser, sorry Scottish Loser

NWmancCUB (15/06/2009 at 09:24)

Only in the UK does a runner up get more attention than the actual winners of a talent competition...

The Right to Reply (15/06/2009 at 10:28)

Who cares? the World is full of great singers, the fact that she is the female Paul Potts got her where she is.... let you think about that one!

Christine Burgess (15/06/2009 at 11:07)

I went to the see the Britains Got Talent show last night and believe me Susan Boyle was not missed. Everyone gave an excellent performance, particularly Flawless< Julian Smith and Stavros Flatley (very funny!) but it was Diversity (in particular Peri - what a cutie) who stole the show for me and were certainly worthy winners. I must also add that Stephen Mulhern was a brilliant compere.

Chris, Manchester

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