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Stressed-out Susan Boyle packed her bags ready to quit Britain’s Got Talent, it was revealed last night.
The singing sensation was said to be on the brink of walking out over a barrage of recent criticism.
Show judge Piers Morgan claimed: “I’ve been told she’s been in floods of tears.
“Yesterday she was actually going to leave the show, packed her bags to go because she couldn’t see the point in going on if all she was going to get was all this sniping.”
He added: “I think there’s a lot of cynicism building up about Susan, a lot of unnecessary criticism about her. She’s just two days away from the biggest show of her life, the biggest moment of her life, and we should give her a break.”
His comments came as TV chiefs considered pulling Susan, 48, out of tomorrow night’s live final over fears that the pressure of stardom may be harming her.
The spinster, who lives alone in Blackburn, West Lothian, went into hiding yesterday after a series of incidents which gave concern for her well-being.
Susan, 48, who was born with minor brain damage and has learning difficulties, was said to be staying with friends after being told to spend some time “chilling out” away from the limelight.
ITV insiders say they will seek medical advice to ensure she is able to cope with tomorrow night’s live final.
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The spectre of losing the star of the show from the series climax led to bitter clashes between executives and producers yesterday.
The series has become a ratings blockbuster on the back of the worldwide interest in Susan, with more than 15 million viewers.
But ITV insists it will not risk worsening her already fragile state.
A source said: “If it is felt that she is too vulnerable to perform, she will be withdrawn from the show.”
Bosses were concerned by Susan’s antics after her live semi-final performance on Sunday, including an appearance on ITV2’s Britain’s Got More Talent where she mumbled answers and seemed nervous and flustered.
A series of furious four-letter public outbursts this week – including angrily flicking V-signs at judge Piers – prompted them to order staff to take immediate action.
The source added: “Simon Cowell and Co aren’t happy but there is a much bigger picture here. If anything was to happen to Susan live on air it would be ITV that got the blame. Her well-being is the absolute priority.”
TV watchdogs confirmed last night that ITV has “a duty of care” to anyone appearing on the channel.
Section 2.3 of Ofcom’s broadcasting code states that material broadcast including “humiliation, distress and violation of human dignity” must be justified in context.
Any complaints from Susan or the public after the final could lead to ITV being prosecuted.
The Mirror
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Britain's Got Talent's first winner Paul Potts will return to the show to perform a new track on tonight's semi-final.
The opera singer, who releases his second album Passione next month, will appear before the results are announced.
Tonight's acts include 11-year-old dancer Aidan Davis, female dance troupe DCD Seniors, musical family act Good Evans and ballerina/singer Hollie Steel.
Male can-can dancers The Dreambears, guitarist Martin Matcham, singer Greg Pritchard and entertainer Luke Clements complete the lineup.
The top two acts chosen by the public and judges will join Susan Boyle, Flawless, Shaheen Jafargholi, Diversity, Shaun Smith, 2 Grand, Julian Smith and Stavros Flatley in Saturday's live final.
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Im so glad that 2 Grand got through :) Its sorta nice to say that an act I saw audition got through, even though I do think others are way better and I dont really want them to win
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I am gutted Callum didn't make it through, I thought his act was thoroughly entertaining, and like Simon, I love Jungle Book :D Julian was good too. I am annoyed that 2 Grand got through - I find them nausiating (am I the only person on this forum that DIDN'T want them to get through? :ninja:) I would have rather SugarFree got through instead :) Can't wait to see what Aiden does tonight, his audition blew me away, I had recorded that show that night and I just HAD to rewind it and see his audition again! I really want Diversity or Aiden to win the whole thing:thumbsup:. Susan Boyle issue is turning into a circus.:thumbsdow
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Last night was the hardest of the heats any one of Julian, Callum, 2 Grand or Fabia could have won. It was disapointing that Callum didn't get through but it won't be the last we see of that young man. When tomorrow night is over and done with you can bet that Mr Cowell will have his PR team on the ball to sign him up. Him and another few of the finalists.
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OMG i really felt for Holly when she broke down mid song, so glad she was given a second chance
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Aidan Davis and Hollie Steel have made it through to tomorrow night's final of Britain's Got Talent.
Davis won the public vote with an impressive dance routine in tonight's semi-final. Asked how he felt, the 11-year-old was speechless.
Judge Simon Cowell said: "It's going to be a very special, close competition tomorrow night. I'm really looking forward to it."
Hollie Steel defeated Greg Pritchard in the judges' vote-off with her rendition of 'Edelweiss' from The Sound Of Music.
Piers Morgan added: "It's the best line-up we've ever had on the show...The excitement is unbearable. I can't wait."
The Dreambears, Good Evans, Luke Clements, Martin Matcham and DCD Seniors failed to make it through to Saturday's live grand final.
Aidan Davis and Hollie Steel join singers Susan Boyle, Shaun Smith, Shaheen Jafargholi and 2 Grand, dance troupes Diversity and Flawless, comedy dance duo Stavros Flatley and saxophonist Julian Smith in the last ten.
The Britain's Got Talent final airs tomorrow night at 6.45pm on ITV1.
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IM so glad she got a second chance :D
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Its unfair Holly got a second chance nerves hits all the contestants even if she is kid :thumbsdow
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Yeah but still she was great, despite what happened
