Susan Boyle made fans double-take as she returned to social media this week looking like a brand new woman.
The voice of an angel, who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, had previously wiped her Instagram account, naturally sparking rumours of a big music comeback.
Well, Su-Bo gave the people what they wanted and hinted at her exciting new chapter, along with debuting an unexpected makeover.
In the photos, Susan, 65, wears a long brown fur coat with a trendy velour tracksuit underneath as she struts across a street. She added a touch of glamour with a large pair of sunglasses while shooting a fierce stare, and showing off her newly cropped blonde bob with a fringe.
Her stylish new look has drawn comparisons to the Mob Wives and even R&B star Mary J Blige, while popstar Katy Perry led the commentary, writing: ‘I dreamt this dream,’ in a nod to Susan’s iconic cover of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables.
Susan’s Instagram followers couldn’t get enough of her trendy makeover, with Heather K McMahan reacting: ‘I’m sorry what??? we are SAT Susan!!!!!’
Tara.Truly joked: ‘I know a baddie when I see one,’ as Hannah I Lewis declared: ‘Mob wife? No. BOB WIFE? YASSS.’
In reference to Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Official Sister Sister renamed her ‘Susanna Wintour’, while erin_mcg_ wrote in similar fashion: ‘Cmon Susan J Blige yessss.’
‘Susan and her bobiana,’ Jesleywho quipped.
In the caption, Susan announced: ‘A new era starts tomorrow,’ while also adding ‘#ad’, leaving her followers in suspense over the big reveal.
The Scottish singer has been teasing her comeback for some time after revealing last year that she had been back in the recording studio.
‘Today was wonderful, emotional, and everything in between,’ she told her social media followers as she celebrated her 65th birthday. ‘I made my return to the recording studio for the first time in six years, something I was told I might never achieve again. But here we are, in my happy place!’
Susan became a global sensation after appearing on BGT in 2009, and warmed hearts with her powerful rendition of I Dreamed a Dream. She finished in second place after losing out on the winning title to Diversity.
Her career flourished after the ITV series, and Susan went on to release six studio albums. However, she has privately suffered health issues, including a stroke in 2022.
Speaking to STV the following year, Susan explained: ‘I had a major stroke, maybe three years ago. I had to fight my way back.
‘It’s been hard, I’m not going to pretend otherwise. But it’s given me a hunger to keep going.’
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