Susan Boyle loses to dance group Diversity in 'Britain's Got Talent' finale
Susan Boyle proved a gracious loser today when the dance group Diversity won the top prize on "Britain's Got Talent."
"The best people won," said Boyle. "They're very entertaining. Lads, I wish you all the best."
On this evening's finale, the 48-year-old Scotswoman performed her best-known number, "I Dreamed a Dream" from "Les
Miserables," the song that carried her to fame on her first appearance on the show.
It had been a rough week for Boyle leading up to the finals. She had a well-publicized shouting match with a group of journalists and was reportedly considering pulling out of the competition on account of nerves.
But she rebounded and delivered a performance tonight that was warmly welcomed by the audience.
Diversity, a dance group from Essex, comprises three sets of brothers ranging in age from 12 to 25. The 10-member group specializes in street dance but also derives inspiration from all facets of pop culture, from the movie "Transformers" to Michael Jackson.
The members of the group were speechless upon hearing the verdict.
The third place went to saxophonist Julian Smith, who said that "at least I got to be chief bridesmaid this time."
-- David Ng
I have never seen anything like the way Susan Boyle was treated and the final out come. I hope that nothing but good things happen for her from now on. Britian Got Talent was a fine show till tonight when America saw Susan Boyle take second place to a
Dance groups , which come and goes , but Susan's Talent will out live the dance group all together.
I cannot beleive this.
Posted by: Richard Wesley | May 30, 2009 at 06:57 PM
So dissapointed.... Susan you will shine just has bright . You are such an inspiration and what a voice. I have a feeling the Queen will have you come to sing for her and you are going to go on and sell many CDs. Here in the US everyone is n shock. Keep your hear high..... Don't give up. Best regards
Posted by: Pam | May 30, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Susan is the real life winner tonight! Would someone please step forward and provide her the next step to realizing her dream? As a teacher, do you know the hardships of a learning disabled person, standing up for herself when others around her continually put her down? It's her against the world. Someone, somewhere lead with your heart and give her a break, please. Her voice quality speaks for itself!
Posted by: Jan Cooper | May 30, 2009 at 08:39 PM
I was disappointed that not one member of the group Diversity, not even one, acknowledged Susan Boyle or even went to her on stage to congratulate her.
I would think one of the older members of Diversity would have had enough
sense to a least greet her or say something complimentary about the contest in their acceptance speech.
Not one. This speaks volumes about Diversity.
Posted by: Marion Kell | May 30, 2009 at 09:13 PM
Re: Marion Kell
Well actually they did, if you watched the after show "Britain's Got More Talent".
It makes no point to greet her at the moment of the announcement, "you are good, but we are just better!". Moreover, the schedule does not allow, as Susan walked away before Diversity can speak.
Posted by: Balto | May 30, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I have never been so disgusted in all my life as I am now with Britain's Got Talent and the way they handled Susan Boyle. Those judges and producers are monsters, all of them. If they think that every one is fooled by their feigned sensitivity to Susan, I'm sorry to say that they would be wrong about that and I have been calling them out on this all along. (my blog comments "mysteriously" never got approved for posting!) My heart broke for Susan as I watched her come on stage with her spirit so broken and numb. Bless her. I am disgusted with everyone who participated in the media circus last week, so heartless and cruel. Simon Cowell is an idiot. A complete idiot. We know that they in fact did not allow Susan out of her BGT contract to pursue more lucrative contracts elsewhere. Their karma is coming. All my love and prayers to Susan. Bless you dear Susan. You changed out hearts forever.
Posted by: ultravioletrae | May 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM
As a professional dancer, I am all for the wonder and spectacle of Diversity. However, "nailing" it and getting a "10" does not come near the sheer endearment and mature feeling that Susan Boyle brings to her singing. While the Bling of the dance carried the day-- Susan Boyle is the true winner, in my mind.
Posted by: Marc | May 30, 2009 at 10:47 PM
This Scot is heartbroken for Susan, heartbroken at the way she was treated, heartbroken because she was not looked after as she should have been, heartbroken that her soul seemed to have been taken away because of the negative press last week, are these English journalist happy now, happy that their lies and deceit took away this opportunity from a most beautiful person.
No way a dance group.
Scotland would love to thank all the Americans, Canadians, people everywhere for supporting our Susan, her soul shall once more rise again, and soar to great heights, giving us all joy once more.
Posted by: Ann | May 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM
God bless Susan, our inspiration..I would love to see her perform..Am hoping if she decides to pursue an entertainment career, that someone with sensitivity, dignity and integrity will support her efforts to move forward .~Kit ~
Posted by: Kit Odwazny | May 31, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Susan touches souls. The others, no matter how good or professional, do not. In my opinion voting should be one person, one vote. Then it would be a more true reflection of the Brits' opinion. This way you just get a couple of companies to pay for extra votes and that's it.
Does anyone know what the final vote count was?
Good luck Susan. You are truly magnificent and you were the one who won hearts and surely that's much more important?
Posted by: Jean Mackenzie | May 31, 2009 at 12:28 AM
I'm sorry Susan didn't win. She's a fabulous singer. But I'm sure she will be a success.
Posted by: Tessie Farrugia | May 31, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Unfortunately feeling sorry for someone often clouds ones judgment of their true talent. For example consider the finalists '2 grand' - they had very little talent as a duo, but a heartfelt story which carried them further in the show than if they had been an old bloke and a young girl trying to be a singing duo. The same was true for Susan Boyle. If Susan Boyle had been an average looking, 32 year old business executive from Birmingham, she would still have made the final because she had talent, but she wouldn't have been an overwhelming favourite.
Diversity delivered an incredible performance, which was original, innovative and funny, and all produced on the back of 6 days practice. On the other hand, Susan did herself no favors by coming back and singing the same old song she sang in the auditions. The same old song she 'sang in the shower' for years.
Is being able to sing one song well, really as talented as creating and delivering three completely different routines, nailing one of them off of 6 days practice? As she herself said, the best act won. If Susan had won, it would have been for the wrong reasons, the same reasons that saw young Hollie Steel reach the final in the first place.
Posted by: JT | May 31, 2009 at 12:43 AM
SILLY PEOPLE! DIVERSITY R GR8!
Posted by: YANK LOVER | May 31, 2009 at 02:07 AM
ONE THINKS SUSAN BOYLE IS MINGING!
Posted by: THE QUEEN | May 31, 2009 at 02:10 AM
Diversity is so lame. Susan all the way. Diversity is stupid. Let them back up Janet "nipple" Jackson!
Posted by: La Mar | May 31, 2009 at 02:22 AM
I'm from Britain and Susan Boyle is one of the most hated person out there. Its only the yanks who love her. Diversity were quality on the night, Susan Boyle is shot herself in the foot with her outbursts. Yes she can sing, but we've seen it all before. If you youtube 'paul potts' who won the first series you'll see the similarities between them.
I know Americans are all dramatic and love the acts such as Susan Boyle but she is rubbish. Diversity represent modern Britain ad they are from a deprived area, black and talented. Susan Boyle if a fat old women who lives with her cats, we don't want that sort of person representing our nation.
Posted by: Luke | May 31, 2009 at 03:06 AM
OK everyone who's complaining about Susan not winning obviously hasen't seen diversity's earlier performances. Look at their audition and their semi-final performance. They are AMAZING! Honestly. Susan was awesome to but those guys really did deserve to win.
Posted by: Boo | May 31, 2009 at 03:32 AM
Diversity were brilliant and I can't believe that for once the people I wanted to win actually did. I am so over Susan Boyle. Sure, she can sing really well, but so can loads of other people. Loving someone just cos they're,umm, not as good looking as some other people is a little patronising don't you think. Why be so upset for her? She came second! What about the people who came less than that, or didn't make it to the finals, they are probably a bit upset as well.
All I know is Diversity in the semi-finals were brilliant. The way they chucked the little kid across the stage was amazing and they danced far better than Susan Boyle sang as to be honest I didn't think she was that great in the semis and was only assured a place because of all the hype. She was good in the finals, but more people obviously felt Diversity were better. That 's that. No reason to decide Diversity are ungracious winners or be disgusted with anyone.
Posted by: Michelle (England) | May 31, 2009 at 04:17 AM
Susan Boyle you are absolutely the true winner. I believe that God has better things in store for you. I look forward to hearing you sing and becoming the star that you are.
Congratulations to your new life and may each day be better. Best of Luck.
Posted by: Glenda Joy | May 31, 2009 at 05:53 AM
The funniest thing about BGT is watching Piers Morgan act the nice guy,he's so bloody fake and not 4 years ago he would've been at the head of the Susan bashing yet now he's giving it the poor poor Susan routine,the Americans may not know the type of person you ARE Piers but we bloody well do you hypocrite.
I cheered when Diversity won,not because i wanted Susan to lose but i feel they will get more from this win that Susan and if performance was a factor in who voted for who then those Kids deserved it.
Susan will make some serious money for as long as she can hold it all together and the Lads from Diversitys' lives will never be the same.
For all of you lot complaining that a dance act won may i suggest you go over to the tubes and watch just how great they were/are.
Marion Kell The Diversity lads did big up Susan to the extent that they said she was the real winner,may i suggest you watch the show before bashing the lads.
Posted by: Jenny | May 31, 2009 at 06:05 AM