Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle’s brothers have leapt to her defence, after reports circulating widely in the press claim that she close to cracking up under the intense pressure and media scrutiny.

In an interview with the Edinburgh Evening News, Susan’s brother John Boyle said:  “She has been constantly hounded by fans for the past seven weeks. Like anyone she has a breaking point – she is only human after all.

“Celebrities have professional people who insulate them from these stresses but she hasn’t had this protection.”

John criticised the Britain’s Got Talent chiefs for not doing more to look after Ms Boyle and protect her.

However, a spokesman from Britain’s Got Talent told the Press Association that Susan was receiving the support she needed from the show’s producers.

Another of Susan’s brothers, Gerry Boyle, said that Susan was coping well with the pressure under the circumstances. He said: “Susan is under tremendous strain, but she seems to be coping. She would be inhuman not to be nervous.

“She realises she’s a contestant in an open competition.

“She’s slightly bemused that people think it’s a Susan Boyle show. Her background teaches her not to think that, although she desperately wants to win and have a career around it.”

Currently the following acts have secured places in the final: Susan Boyle, Diversity, Flawless, Shaheen Jafargholi, Two Grand, Julian Smith, Shaun Smith and Stavros Flatley. Tonight’s semi final features young singer Hollie Steel, talented dancer Aidan Davis and  male soprano Greg Pritchard amongst others, all hoping for a place in tomorrow’s final.

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