Susan Boyle in ‘floods of tears’ as fame takes toll
Piers Morgan kissed by Susan Boyle
Piers Morgan has jumped to the defence of Susan Boyle, describing how the Britain’s Got Talent star has been in ‘floods of tears’ as the pressures of fame have taken their toll.
Speaking this morning on LBC 97.3 radio, Morgan called for the media to go easy on the church volunteer, who’s suffered a backlash this week after being accused of a foul-mouthed rant witnessed by guests at the Wembley Plaza Hotel, and then publicly losing her temper in the lobby.
Following the latter incident, Boyle was photographed speaking to two police officers, leading her publicist to issue a statement stating, ‘The police were escorting a journalist from the premises who had been winding Susan up. Susan and her sister were talking to the police telling them what had happened.’
Now Morgan has spoken out about the intense media attention Boyle has received, calling her ‘an incredibly sweet, nice, gentle person who has been propelled through this show.’
The judge described, ‘Anybody who has gone through that incredible transformation is going to be feeling the most unbelievable pressure… you could see the nerves almost crippling her on the semi-final show and I just think it’s time that everyone slightly backed off.’
He added, ‘Knowing her as I do, she’s been incredibly upset this week. She’s been in floods of tears.’
As for the reported hotel outburst, and Morgan described reports as ‘massively exaggerated.’
With a final message to the singer, dubbed the Hairy Angel, he added, ‘You know what, Susan, all you have to concentrate on now is doing an amazing performance on Saturday. You’re the red-hot favourite. There are people who want you to fail.’
The final of Britain’s Got Talent takes place this Saturday
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Susan, I love you! You are not only fabulous, but you are an original phenomena. Totally original- unique; which makes you priceless. That’s what we love so much about you, Susan. There are many carbon copies, but they come cheaper by the dozen. That’s what sets some mean people off- they are just so jealous that they have no originality! So they want to put you in a mold-make you to conform and be like everybody else. Well, don’t let them phase you. Just be your own person; sweet gentle, loving, super talented, and original. What a winning combination!!! I would like a make a request of you, if I may, please. Would you consider adding a hymn to your first album and dedicate it to your mother. Being a mother, I know she would love that. And how I would love to have my favorite singer singing my favorite hymn! And it would show off your fabulous high notes. The hymn is “How Great Thou Art”. I’m not familiar with Britain, but in America, artists often include a hymn on an album. Please try the song. In think it was written just for you. I hope you love it, and singing it will bless you so much! Just give it a try, OK? I’m so addicted to your voice. I just can’t get through the day without a break with Susan. I wish I could express to you how much you have brightened my life!!!! Love from America. Saranly P>S> I hope and pray the Queen asks you to come sing for her in the Royal Variety. You belong there, you know.