Susan Boyle's humble life in council home where she lives off £300 a week
Susan Boyle blew us all away with her incredible talent on Britain's Got Talent.
The shy scot, 62, stunned fans she rocked up the show in 2009 regaling the audience with her beautiful version of I Dreamed a Dream.
Susan may not have won BGT - she was pipped to the post by Diversity - but when she released her debut album, it became the UK’s best-selling record of all time.
The singer is now said to be worth millions, however the down-to-earth star prefers to stay out of the spotlight and lives a surprisingly humble life.
So as she celebrates her special day, here's the lowdown on her fortune and how she stays frugal.
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Modest home
Unlike other celebrities who have splashed out on mega mansions and flashy sports cars, Susan still lives in her childhood home in West Lothian, Scotland.
Susan Boyle still lives in her childhood home (OK! Magazine UK/Youtube)A number of years ago, the talented singer spent £111,000 on the semi-detached ex-council house next door to her childhood home in a bid to turn the properties into her ‘dream home’.
Although she could afford to bag herself a palatial pad, the star said she it found it too hard to part with the home she grew up in due to its sentimental value.
She previously told OK! magazine: "It’s to do with the memories of your house and your upbringing, you need to take stock of things and maybe see where you come from and where your roots lie."
"It’s best to be grounded and with your roots. It keeps you grounded and prevents you from saying things maybe you shouldn't say."
Counting the pennies
Susan is said to have made over £22million during her career, but she's not one to "flash the cash".
The singer previously told Piers Morgan she lives off a humble £300-500 weekly allowance to keep her going.
Susan is said to have made over £22million during her career (ITV)
She told Piers Morgan she though a lamborghini was a drink (Publicity Picture)In an interview with the TalkTV host back in 2010, she said: "I've only just learnt how to go in a taxi. I don't flash the cash."
Asked by Piers if she would like to buy a Lamborghini car, she asked, innocently: "Is that a drink? No fancy cars, no."
Susan continued: "I'm always careful with money. I'm not saying I'm mean, but I'm always careful. I have an allowance, it's about £300-500 a week because that's plenty for me. It's pocket money."
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The star with the late Paul O'Grady (Getty Images)Humble holidays
While a whole host of celebs hot-foot it to far flung locations such a the Maldives to spend their millions, Susan prefers to get her R&R closer to home.
The star was recently snapped enjoying a peaceful getaway in Ireland, with the BGT star's fans all delighted to see her on the Emerald Isle.
The singing sensation, who appeared on America's Got Talent in 2019, spent some time at the Knock House Hotel in Mayo in the West of Ireland.
Their official Facebook page shared snaps of Susan, who smiled warmly next to the local residents.
The caption read: "It was our pleasure to welcome Susan Boyle back to Knock House again recently.
"Susan is a fabulous Lady and we always love to see her return time and time again to Knock House Hotel. Pictured here with the lovely Des Dugan from the team at Senior Times LIVE."
Fans took to the comments section, with one gutted to have missed out on seeing the Scottish singer.
"OMG, this is literally down the road from me. RAGING that I missed getting a picture with Subo," they lameneted.
A few little treats
While Susan isn't one to splash out on a designer wardrobe or monogramed luggage, she did treat herself to a few little presents after Britain's Got Talent.
The singer has treated herself to a few things since BGT (Getty Images)
Susan's dream has taken her far (Getty Images)Speaking to OK! Magazine about pushing the boat out - slightly - she said "I bought a fur coat, a piano and a bike, which I haven’t been on yet".
Although she hasn't frittered money away on many extravagant material items, Susan has invested her money wisely in other ways - particularly in her bid to finally get behind the wheel.
“I’ve spent a bit on driving lessons," she revealed, before admitting: "but I haven’t managed to pass yet."
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