A woman watches a YouTube clip of Scottish charity worker Susan Boyle's appearance on television programme "Britain's Got Talent", in London on April 16, 2009. A 47-year-old Scottish charity volunteer who claims never to have been kissed has become an international media sensation amid reports she is set to cash in with a quick record deal. By Thursday a video clip of Susan Boyle's stunning singing debut on the "Britain's Got Talent" television show last weekend had been viewed by over 12 million people on YouTube, and rising fast. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

A woman watches a YouTube clip of Scottish charity worker Susan Boyle's appearance on television programme "Britain's Got Talent", in London on April 16, 2009. A 47-year-old Scottish charity volunteer who claims never to have been kissed has become an international media sensation amid reports she is set to cash in with a quick record deal. By Thursday a video clip of Susan Boyle's stunning singing debut on the "Britain's Got Talent" television show last weekend had been viewed by over 12 million people on YouTube, and rising fast.

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  1. In this photo provided by NBC Universal, "Today" show host's Amy Robach, right, dressed as Simon Cowell and Lester Holt, dressed as Susan Boyle appear on NBC's weekend "Today" show, in New York, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
  2. In this photo provided by NBC Universal, from left, "America's got Talent" host Nick Cannon and "Today" show host Lester Holt dressed as Susan Boyle appear on NBC's weekend "Today" show, in New York, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
  3. Celtic supporter Susan Boyle waves to the crowd at half time during their Europa League soccer match against Hamburger FC at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, October 22, 2009.
  4. Celtic supporter Susan Boyle waves to the crowd at half time during their Europa League soccer match against Hamburger FC at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, October 22, 2009.
  5. Scottish singer Susan Boyle, center, is seen in the stand , watching the Europa League group C soccer match between Celtic and Hamburg at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday Oct. 22, 2009.

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