This was one of the greatest auditions, ever!

Susan SHOULD have won. She is an amazing singer. And by all accounts, a lovely human being. Susan was referred to as ‘simple Susan’ in her village, and is on the autism spectrum (according to interviews I’ve read and watched). After all her success and fame, she still lives in the same home she lived in before (although she did have some lovely remodeling done), and I’ve read many accounts by people who have served her in restaurants or just crossed paths with her who say that she is a sweetest, most down to earth person possible. ❤️

@jerrlestevens8791

2 жыл бұрын

Travis, you must listen to more of Susan's singing.. This video was about 10 yrs ago.. She has flourished into a magnificent singer...I simply love her

@stephaniebattison2334

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to disagree with you on the "should have won". Diversity were (still are) absolutely amazing & completely unlike anything the UK public had seen at the time. That's why I voted for them in the show. Not taking anything away from Susan & her talent though. She is to this day one of the best vocalists BGT's ever had. But as I said Diversity were just different from what we were used to.

@catwhisperer9489

2 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@drakulkacz6489

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniebattison2334 Exactly! They are great both of them. All of them.

@aharon59

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniebattison2334 I think that`s one of the problems with this kind of show, trying to choose a winner in a competition between singers and mimes and dance troupes , it`s such a ridiculous thing.

You didn't expect her voice to be like that! Neither did anyone else.

What I absolutely love is the small smile she gives the second before she starts to sing. She knows what they think and she's about to blow them out of the water. Just love this lady

The real life Cinderella story. I LOVED how she made them all sit up and look like the snobby fools they acted like in her introduction. I cry every time. Her true beauty shone through from the first note!

The first time I heard this I cried like a baby because her voice is so pure and so beautiful. Now after the gajillionth time listening I still cty like a baby because her voice is so pure and so beautiful.

Susan Boyle. She just grabs your, heart and soul with this song. The first time I heard her sing it I cried the whole time. The silly thing is I still do.

@daisychainexplores

2 жыл бұрын

every f'ing time!

@AmelieTimmy

2 жыл бұрын

i saw it (i dont know how much now) and everytime i get pee in my eye... she is and her voice is a God sended Gift)

The biggest shock for me was that she said she was never given a chance. Thats mind blowing! Took her all this time to finally be heard for real. So glad she had the opportunity finally jeez ! Shes a phenomenal singer

She did go on to have a successful career. She even sang with her hero Ms. Page (sp) She took care of her ailing Mother for years. Her story is the ultimate success story. 😊❤

@barbarapacker5722

2 жыл бұрын

As of 2020 she and Elaine Paige have the same net worth: $40 million.

She came in second but it's ok. She has given concerts throughout the world and made millions. More important: she remained humble, sweet, and real.

@tommyd9646

Жыл бұрын

Didn't she come in second to a group of street or break dancers or something like that? Well, that just shows how forgettable they were and Susan remains loveable and true.

@MaskedMass

Жыл бұрын

@@tommyd9646 Forgettable? Dude, I get you're upset that Susan didn't get first place; but to call the Jabbawockeez forgettable is just stupid. They're literally hosting shows in Vegas, and they're doing quite well for themselves.

@user-ii3vn8tn3q

Жыл бұрын

And years later we are still in awe.

@Rose88116

Жыл бұрын

And who remembers the winner? She really won!

She soon wiped the smug smiles off their faces - good for her!

She is the absolute example of not judging a book by its cover along with Charlotte and Jonathan.

@alexpond648

2 жыл бұрын

And Paul Potts

@ElayaHell

2 жыл бұрын

yep yep yep I still get chills over Jonathan's audition.

@maryellenthompson8261

2 жыл бұрын

You almost can’t mention one without mentioning the other. I’m surprised Jonathan and Charlotte haven’t met her. Their stories are incredible.

@alessia0064

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryellenthompson8261 Absolutely, there are so many that could grace any stage.

@loveit2910

2 жыл бұрын

By far, she and Jonathan Antoine are my favorite auditions ever. I have seen these auditions countless times, and I still cry every time, as if I am watching it for the first time. In my opinion, Susan Boyle is a better singer than Elaine Page. I heard them singing together once, and Susan's voice is simply angelic.

And the following day she was a worldwide star. I always watch this when I am down. ❤️

@lalunacee9168

Жыл бұрын

I watch her often, too. Now with reactions such as these, even more emotionally fulfilling, seeing someone experience her for the first time 💛

I love Susan Boyle. She is a TRUE talent, unlike the crap the music industry keeps churning out.

Living, breathing proof that not all amazing singers are young, thin and beautiful. She has the voice of an angel and no one and nothing will ever take that away from her.

Susan is the PERFECT EXAMPLE of why nobody should “judge a book by its cover”. I believe nobody has the right to judge anyone anyway. People always have their own stories and we never know what it is.

BEST SPIT TAKE EVER!!! I had to rewind and watch several times. Priceless 🤣

@mmg8823

2 жыл бұрын

His timing was great on that, wasn't it? 😄

@jennyfield266

2 жыл бұрын

@M MG it sure was. Made me laugh out loud!

She blew everyone away with this audition. In her lead up interview she says that she'd never sang to anyone but her cat, but always dreamed of being a singer. Just goes to show, you don't know what will happen unless you take a leap of faith. I think there are millions of us who are very thankful she did. To know that she may have never shared her voice with us is sad. Unfortunately she had a very difficult time adjusting to all of the attention and had to reign things in. But she still got to experience her dream and has recorded some absolutely beautiful music.

@BowieRulez

2 жыл бұрын

Well she had sung in front of people before tho. She worked as a cruise ship singer when she was younger.

@penname5766

2 жыл бұрын

@@BowieRulez Yes and also singing teachers as she is professionally trained.

@BowieRulez

2 жыл бұрын

She also never said she only sang in front of her cat. She said, she lives alone with her cat.

@wanboo02

Жыл бұрын

She's also a regular church choir singer..

@Lava1964

Жыл бұрын

I think she'd sing occasionally at a local pub too.

I cried. I watched it over and over. She is an inspiration to millions.

She's amazing in concert.

This performance always brings me to tears. Susan is a sweet, gentle lady who has had to overcome many obstacles in her life. She deserved all the success that followed after this.❤️

I cried because people were so rude, and then she started to sing, beautiful.

She is one of the most talented singers of our time, She is still going strong…the joke was on all of us……..Judy D

Changed her life. Amazing story

Susan Boyle's performance in that audition both gave me chills and brought me to tears. She is a truly gifted talent. I've watched interviews of her and she is painfully shy. So endearing.

She is now worth millions. After this her dream came true.

Loved how you almost spit out your drink when she began to sing. She's an awesome talent, never judge a book by its cover

@tommyd9646

Жыл бұрын

That surprise look and almost spitting out your his tea was a little bit suspicious (phoney), next time he should practice his "first reaction" a little bit more.

@kaysloan2787

Жыл бұрын

@@tommyd9646 YOu bet Phoney guy through and through!

This audition was viewed by millions & millions! We all needed a story of victory by the underdog. She is stupendous, & darling.

Susan Boyle is an amazing story. She's a very talented singer and her life is a fascinating journey. You should read her history. It's the saddest happy ending you'll ever hear.

Hello Travis nice to see you again. He who laughs last laughs longest. She is laughing all the way to the bank.

You have had the funniest best reaction I’ve ever seen. And for it to be 13 years ago and you’ve not seen is just perfect. Spitting up your drink was the cherry on top!

Susan Boyle's song was one of the first videos I ever saw on KZread when I was first introduced to KZread years ago. It still gives me the chills and brings the tears every time I watch it.

@Ainzleeriddell

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

With 88 platinum and 20 gold albums (as of March 2022), Susan is one of the most successful artists on BGT. Susan debut album was 2009 with over 8 million the best-selling album worldwide. Susan's dreams came true, in December 2009 she sang a duet with her idol Elaine Page, in 2012 she had an appearance in front of the Queen, her diamond throne anniversary, in November 2012 she had a duet with her idol Donny 0smond in Las Vegas 🤗🤗

Susan has a beautiful voice, I am so glad that she was able to live her dream ❤️. Thank you for your reaction.

Susan knew she would rock the audience, she stated so in the interview prior to going on stage, then just prior to singing she gave a little smile that indicated the judges and audience were in for a big surprise. She is now worth 60,000 compared to Elaine Page at 40,000. Susan is the classical professional act of our time.

I’m not a big music guy or really into these talent shows, but I’m a sucker for Susan Boyle. I’ve never been able to not click on a video with her audition. Her voice is out of this world.

I still remember watching this and thinking ' oh here we go, another one who thinks they can sing' and as soon as she opened her mouth I was blown away! Susan is and always will be the ultimate contestant on BGT. Even if Diversity scooped the show Susan will always be known as the TRUE winner 🏆

@Linda_Hio

2 жыл бұрын

Her and ~Charlotte & Johnathan, when Jonathan opened his mouth and sang the thing that went through my head was I just heard history being made

@SymphonyBrahms

2 жыл бұрын

@@Linda_Hio Charlotte and Jonathan should have won as well. Instead of a dog act!!!!! The voters must have been on drugs.

@Linda_Hio

2 жыл бұрын

@@SymphonyBrahms I totally agree with you, the dogs were cute though so the general public went with them, jonathan would have made it no matter where he finished.

@timtreefrog9646

Жыл бұрын

Yes. The producers purposely put about 3 duds who were a bit quirky before Susan, so as to trick us all and get us used to bad acts.

For a true picture of her ability, check out her performance of Wild Horses on AGT Champions (2019). It was stunning. She's still recording and giving concerts, and has sold millions of records.

@nancyskomars1230

2 жыл бұрын

Find "Wild horses" here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dn59ptRqZcfbis4.html It was written by The Rolling Stones!!

@chrisbayliss3532

2 жыл бұрын

Literally goosebumps all the way through that performance for me anyway .

I almost died when you spit up your coffee or tea when Susan started to sing! I think we have all had that reaction. I have her first album and she seems a lovely person. Glad u checked her out Travis! 🎼

I remember watching this one as a kid and oh my god did everyone pre judge Susan only to eat our words the moment she sang. Piers was right when he said ‘no one is laughing now’

The thing with Susan that actually impressed me the most wasn't how clean her sound was, it was the FACT she ROSE to the crowd and made it look easy. So many singers get drowned out when the crowd volume goes large. She exceeded them even in the wild throes of passionate response. Professional on another Level. That to me was her greatest strength for these shows. I cry every time I watch this audition. Your reaction was pretty good. Skepticism, Disbelief, Acceptance, Awe, then Surrender. LOL

When Susan came to the US for the AGT champions, Howie Mandel spoke about how they were looking for the Susan Boyle moment. How someone that no one could believe that they were anything, and then they blow the roof off. She came in 2nd. She did get to sing with Elaine Paige, her idol.

I've always loved her little smirk the moment before she sings. I also loved the spit-take.

Hello Travis. Thank you for airing this. You looked like you were completely astounding. Amazing performance by Susan Boyle. A reminder for us all to "Dream A Dream".

That song is notoriously hard to sing. She nailed it

I actually met her in mpls in 2016. She's so wonderful and humble. Great singer.

I keep going back to your reaction of spitting out your drink - Hilarious! 🤣🤣 On a more serious note, though - this puts all of us face to face with our judgment of people based on their appearance and Susan wins over all of us each and every time. I've seen this more times than I remember and I cry every time because I truly believe that we all have a talent that wants to be expressed and to me it's a good day when the world becomes aware of even one person's talent in celebration. This is the dream, isn't it?! It's not to have all the material stuff, it's to express our natural talent and passion and have it move others closer to believing in their own dreams. Fantastic reaction! 🥰🙏💃😁🤣

I just broke into tears, the way I did the first time. They all looked so rude and skeptical, then they were standing for her.

You got it completely right Travis when you said ‘don’t judge a book by the cover’! Watched this live, 13 years ago, the press/public reaction was phenomenal. Susan was brought up believing she had learning difficulties, a few years after this programme she was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. She is now a very wealthy lady but continues to live an incredibly humble life. Please do check out Wild Horses.

@kwgrid

2 жыл бұрын

"Wild Horses" is one of my favorites!

@mzpatintexas8329

2 жыл бұрын

And then came “ Jonathan and Charlotte three years later.

The best voice I have ever heard. Absolutely flawless.

Now THAT'S a reaction!!!

I was yelling at my screen "DON'T TAKE A DRINK! DAMN. You took a drink." Great reaction. Your facial expression was the same as mine first time I heard her. Btw, your hair looks AMAZING.

@TeaTimeWithTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! 🙌🏼

@misty3941

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeaTimeWithTravis you're welcome! 🙌🏻

@purplesky001

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, me too!

@WOLFPARANORMALUK

2 жыл бұрын

staged......

@AmberbubblesX

Жыл бұрын

@@WOLFPARANORMALUK yeahhh pretty obviously too

Travis she even has CDs out has a great voice

She did not win. A street dance troupe called Diversity won. She looked so relieved. By the time it got to the end, she was quite frazzled with all of the attention. She has released 8 albums in the past 11 years and has been on tour in many countries. Rumor has it she is worth around $40 million.

@kwgrid

2 жыл бұрын

The stress of it all caused a mild breakdown and she had to be hospitalized. My God, she had never in her life been through such a ringer. It's amazing she made it to the end at all with her Aspergers that no one realized at the time. She's one tough lady to have weathered that show as well as she did. Mad props to her!

Only logical thing to follow after this is view Paul Potts audition (if you haven’t already seen it). He also looked very unlikely when he walked out….until he started singing. Also great spit take!

@lynn2574

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I love Simon’s comment to him “you work at car phone warehouse, and you can do THAT”. ❤️

@Emilaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! He's so talented.

@carljacobson8342

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Charlotte and Jonathan Antoine's first audition, UK version on BGT 2012 has over 141 million views

@Dracojax

2 жыл бұрын

Or Andrew de Leon

Another surprising audition, you may wish to react to, is the following: "Opera duo Charlotte & Jonathan - Britain's Got Talent 2012 audition - UK version". (Ages: 16 & 17).

@marleinasmom

2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the video of Jonathan singing Nessun Dorma in his living room? It is FLAWLESS.

@mikewoodham9219

2 жыл бұрын

@@marleinasmom - I don't remember, but I'll check it out. Thanks.

@marleinasmom

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikewoodham9219 Nessun Dorma kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZebwat9ZbLSc7g.html

@ruthwatters218

2 жыл бұрын

Jonathon and Charlotte were amazing

Nobody expected that , the most unexpected number on every talent show in history for me and the best one

Never get sick of seeing this and her little happy dance at the end great moment

When and if you watch any of the Got Talent show's it is literally called the Boyle effect, the shock of something completely unexpected they are looking for. She was the 1st female artist, in 2010, to have #1 albums simultaneously on the US and UK charts and have 3 successive albums DEBUT at #1 on the UK charts (2011) in less than 2 years. No other female artist has done that in the 65 years of the UK charts. That's how she rolled after this show LOL. "Wild Horses" is probably my fav of hers.

@shookfoil

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't her version of "Wild Horses" so wonderful? I hope Travis will give this a listen even if he doesn't respond.

@davidphillips4476

2 жыл бұрын

@@shookfoil It's amazing.

@lkf8799

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And I love her cover of Mad World 🤩

@nancysexton545

2 жыл бұрын

Her album "Standing Ovation" is brilliant!!!

@davidphillips4476

2 жыл бұрын

@@nancysexton545 YES IT IS!!!

I remember the day after the morning radio show was talking about a woman with a golden voice on BGT. Later in the day I watched the clip. Perfect voice perfect song she crushed it.

Glad you found this. You should watch her sing Wild Horses on AGT. Incredible!

@JudeAussie

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest ‘Wild Horses’ too. She’s brilliant!

@nieuwworld2799

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing

OMG an actual spittake. That was the greatest reaction to this ever!

Her voice shocked everyone. She has so much talent.i had the same stunned look when I first heard her too

I loved it that you took a mouthful of water then had to spit it back to avoid choking. Yes it took us by complete surprise all those years ago and has goe down in TV history.

She has wonderful vibrato and great range.

NEVER judge a book by it's cover, Susan is amazing! Love your reaction ♥

You MUST react to her audition on AGT the champions she received golden buzzer for it !!

Oh dear Travis, when I saw you taking a sip when I knew she was about to start singing, I thought, that boy is going to choke! Now react to Sarah Ikumu’s audition on Britain’s Got Talent

Well you crack me up!! I watched a few reactions of Susan Boyle's first time on tv. Your face was priceless. She is an amazing singer, she is the voice of an Angel.

I love your reaction! She was absolutely amazing, and I loved the look on Simon's face toward the end of her performance. Also, the little stompy thing she does when she gets her yeses! So sweet.

I don't know how you never saw this! LOL By the way, the hair is looking great!!

CHILLS! EVERY SINGLE TIME!😍

Missed another premiere, damn! But thanks for a positively perfect reaction Travis! Next!

Didn't expect that did ya!!Ha she got you🤗Kim from Maine,🇺🇸

Well she showed all those judgmental people, both judges and audience, didn't she. You'd have thought the judges would know not to judge a book by its cover. The whole idea of the show is to discover unexpected & talented people.

Please do “Wild Horses” from her album. The AGT version is shorter. Also, “Cry Me a River”. Both are on her first album. Love your reaction. I felt exactly the same the first time I watched this. Still get goosebumps from it.

@barbararommy

2 жыл бұрын

I love her version of Wild Horses!!!

She's amazing! Love her! I watched your face the entire time because I knew the notes she was going to hit

I wasnt expecting to find somebody today, that hasn't heard Susan Boyle. She is so famous. Well, I did, and your the one I see.

Your face was priceless 😂. You should watch Gregg Pritchard's audition, you'll be even more surprised 😊

Susan Boyle is a legend! She has an amazing voice! Great reaction! If you want another shocking reaction, please check out Courtney Hadwin’s Golden Buzzer performance on AGT!

Remains the single greatest moment on this type of show I've ever seen.

Susan wound up dueting with Elaine Page.

The ‘cover’ is beautiful….. do not judge 🥰✌🏻🎼🦋

That 'Mind Blown' look on you is exactly what we all looked like the first time we seen this!!!

News outlets all over the world were reporting her performance and how gobsmacked everyone was!

Hahaha. I loved the spit take. You are not the only one either my friend. Susan shocked a nation and is a classic example of not to judge a person. They may just surprise you

Your reaction was amazing!

Thank you Simon for giving her a career!

Susan was an overnight success going on to make many, many records. She remains humble and still lives in her childhood home. They have changed her looks to a beautiful woman.

So good. When her voice just climbs and climbs on that one breath 😍 🎤 🎶 Just wow. Love her cover of Mad World. P.S. The disbelieving face you make for the entire end of her performance is hilarious and very relatable lol

Loved seeing your reaction!! I heard this right after she had been on, and couldn't believe it! Have loved her voice and you should react to afew more from her album. Vickie from SE Pa

I saw my dad cry when we were watching this he was so happy for her xx RIP dad ❤️❤️❤️

I was so sorry that I had to leave then, but now I could see your awesome reaction to an awesome suggestion of an awesome audition of Susan Boyle. Thanks for uploading 🤗

This is my ALL TIME favorite KZread video! I remember the morning I first saw this. Stunning! The following Halloween, I dressed as her.

I live in West Lothian near Edinburgh and see Susan regularly! She lives in Blackburn which is 20 minutes away. She goes shopping in the shopping centre (mall) here and doesn’t act like a star at all! I’ve spoken to her a couple of times in the passing and she’s truly lovely, we are all down to earth in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😂👌🏼💯

You need to watch Richard and Adam from Britains Got Talent singing Bring Him Home with their dad during quarantine! Anazing!

@carljacobson8342

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Jonathan Antoine's "Nessun Dorma-Home Performance" filmed at 2:00 a.m. after a Global chat with Fans. One of many Gifts during Lock Down. He was on BGT 2012 with his friend Charlotte. BGT has posted several videos of their first audition, all have views in the millions. The UK version has over 141 million views. Jonathan's Sold out 2019 Toronto concerts were filmed for American PBS TV. Watch his "Compass" "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" "Summertime" "Moon River" "Caruso" and more from these concerts. He sings Beautifully in any genre, and in 3 languages, English, Italian, and German.

@MommaBird52

2 жыл бұрын

@@carljacobson8342 I saw him on KZread. Simon recommended he drop Charlotte but he refused! I remember he had a powerful voice.

She’s one of the most successful recording artists since!

Her voice is just gold and anything that you listen to from her is to me so very touching

I still get moved by watching this performance. Brilliant💕

Great video & it’s amazing that you’re the only person in the world that has never heard of her. Yes a simple person with a big heard & a fantastic voice.