Boyle has secured a strong international fanbase since making her debut on Britain’s Got Talent in April, mirroring Potts’s own experience on the ITV1 programme’s first series in 2007.

The Scottish singer is expected to soon join Potts on Simon Cowell’s record label, however the show’s original winner does not believe that they are in competition.

Speaking to Seven magazine, he explained: “We sing different styles of music. And one’s a male voice and one’s a female voice, and that makes a difference.”

Potts also revealed that he has become more ambitious since making his TV debut two years ago.

He commented: “It’s good to get a day off occasionally. But when you’re in the market, you think: ‘What could I be doing with today to become even more successful?’ You think: ‘Just get me some work. Get me a performance on a channel’. You don’t get too many opportunities and you have to grab each one, because I have to be a success if I’m going to continue to do this.”

Potts released his second album Passione earlier this month.

Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent

Susan Boyle will reportedly only take part in a number of shows on the Britain’s Got Talent live tour.

The 48-year-old, who was admitted into the Priory clinic suffering from exhaustion after losing out to Diversity in the ITV1 show final, is said to be conserving her energy to record an album.

Boyle is currently in London where rehearsals for the 23-date live show are taking place, however organisers are yet to confirm whether she will perform on the opening night in Birmingham on Friday.

“Everything depends on Susan and how she feels. We have made it clear that we are in her hands and we just want to make sure that she is fit and well,” a source told The Sun.

“At the moment it looks like Susan will join the rest of the BGT finalists on stage on some of the dates, but she won’t do the entire tour. The details are still being worked out.

“Susan is most excited about starting work on her album and we have a responsibility to make sure she is cared for and is happy and well.”

Boyle’s brother Gerry recently dismissed speculation that the talent show star had a learning difficulty.

Susan Boyle can add pop superstar Mariah Carey to her list of famous friends after the diva (Mariah, not Su-Bo) insisted she’s not surprised the Scottish singing sensation is freaked out by her sudden rise to stardom.

Boyle became an international star overnight when she showed off her singing skills on U.K. TV show Britain’s Got Talent, but the instant interest became too much for the spinster to handle – she checked into a mental health clinic after her final appearance on the show.

Carey, who herself suffered a physical and emotional breakdown in 2001, is far from surprised. She says, “I feel bad for her… We build people up so quickly now that of course it’s going to freak some people out. It’s difficult. It’s got to be tough.”

“Britain’s Got Talent” star Susan Boyle captured the hearts of millions, but is it true she has never been kissed? She’s coming clean to “Extra!” The 48-year-old admits she fibbed the truth about her romantic past. “It was meant as a joke… I’ve got a wicked sense of humor, you know!” she exclaims.

The Scottish songbird has been making headlines since she amazed the world with her extraordinary voice and already she has been surrounded by rumors. Boyle admits the rumor that surprised her the most rumor has to do with stripping down. She says, “The one where I’m willing to take my clothes off for a million dollars… Really crazy!”

Susan could take the big screen by storm! She reveals, “The most exciting offer so far has been a trip to Hollywood to make a film… There is talk about it… It’s only rumors right now.” Boyle also tells “Extra” she could possibly pop up in the hot seat on ‘Oprah.’ “It’s in the pipeline, but I don’t want to get into it here.”

Boyle is grateful for the opportunity to perform on “Britain’s Got Talent.” She tells judge Simon Cowell, “Thank you for giving me a chance, Mr Cowell and I’ll do my best.” She adds, “He’s a good judge and a very honest person.”

A neighbour of Britain’s Got Talent singer Susan Boyle has claimed that she was once kissed.

The 47-year-old, who stunned judges with her rendition of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from Les Miserables, told the audience on the televised talent hunt that she had “never been married, never been kissed”.

However, neighbour Brian Smith told the Daily Mirror that he pecked Boyle on the cheek to comfort her following the death of her mother.

“It’s not true Susan’s never been kissed,” the 51-year-old said. “I’ve given her many a peck on the cheek to say, ‘Don’t worry, everything’s going to be all right’.

“She comes to me when she needs help or a shoulder to cry on. She’s been through difficult and very low times in the past few years. She’s a lovely lady, really kind and generous. She would make a great catch for any man.”

Judge Piers Morgan made a public apology to Boyle on CNN’s Larry King Live, stating that the judges should have initially given her more respect.