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A fact from Susan Boyle appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 22 April 2009 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that Britain's Got Talent contestant Susan Boyle's performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" gained her worldwide attention?

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This article has been mentioned by multiple media organizations:

Jose Antonio Vargas (April 19, 2009). "Scottish Singer's Audition Video Sets Online Record". The Washington Post.
Natalie Clarke (April 19, 2009). "'They called me Susie Simple', but singing superstar Susan Boyle is the one laughing now". The Daily Mail.
Staff (April 21, 2009). "Jay Leno performs in drag as Susan Boyle". The Daily Telegraph.
Meghan Foley (April 21, 2009). "A Wiki-tribute from Williams". The Berkshire Eagle.

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Semi-protected edit request on 27 September 2016

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Please remove the following side-bar quotation, because it does not contribute to the article, and is unnecessary and unfair defamation of the subject's character. Wikipedia shouldn't turn into a rag sheet of gossip. Thank you.

- - Start***

I didn't pick up on any unduly troubling signs. She was nervous, yes, but no more nervous than Paul Potts had been before his live final two years previously. She understood the significance of the night. Then, during the final show, at the crucial point when the dance group Diversity won, I looked over at her face and thought: 'Christ, she doesn't know how to deal with not winning.'

“” Simon Cowell, Daily Mail[61]

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99.120.230.254 (talk) 23:16, 27 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Done nyuszika7h (talk) 09:38, 1 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

NPOV

I am not that great at rephrasing items to an NPOV standpoint, but the second paragraph of the lede section needs some serious help.

Boyle's initial appearance on the talent show fired public imagination when her modest stage introduction left audience, viewers and judges alike unprepared for the power and expression of her mezzo-soprano voice. Before she had finished the song's opening phrase, a standing ovation for Boyle had erupted.

For goodness sake, what are we, her personal publicity magazine? Sure, it might be true, but only from a certain point of view. That seems about as bad as if I stated, "Spock's Brain has been regarded as one of the best Star Trek episodes." Well, yes... I don't think it's as bad as some people make it out to be. I'm probably in a pretty small minority there though. Likewise, this paragraph does not belong. I can't really remove it because some other stuff relies on that in the next paragraph. If anyone would like to fix this, please do. -A lad insane (Channel 2) 15:48, 29 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh my. It is a bit over the top, isn't it? And it doesn't appear to be supported by either of the cited sources (currently ref nos. 5 and 6). If I weren't pressed for time, I'd be inclined to pare it down to the barest verifiable facts. (To be fair, I'm not sure your "Spock's Brain" analogy quite holds up, but that's another discussion, I guess.) Rivertorch^FIRE_WATER 16:42, 29 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I've just deleted that entire paragraph for now. It's probably not the best solution, but it is better than just leaving it there. -A lad insane (Channel 2) 17:23, 29 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A reasonable edit. Rivertorch^FIRE_WATER 20:21, 29 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

"Homely"

Miss Boyle is described as "homely" in the article, it should be noted that this word has a completely different meaning in the UK from that in the US. In the UK it means simply someone who prefers a simple home life and has no relation to physical characteristics.213.205.242.127 (talk) 09:27, 2 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Not true. -- Derek Ross | Talk 23:12, 3 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 9 July 2020

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Add to the "In popular culture" section: In the 2 May 2019 episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, "Return of the King", Charles Boyle mentions her as the cousin who didn't know she could sing until her late 40s. 68.193.81.243 (talk) 15:43, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 17:02, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 21 November 2021

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In the popular culture section, please add the Brooklyn 99 reference made by Charles Boyle in Season 6, Episode 15. Charles says, "It's such a classic Boyle trait not to recognize talent. My cousin Susan didn't know she could sing until her late 40s."

https://metro.co.uk/2020/11/17/brooklyn-nine-nine-star-confirms-susan-boyle-fan-theory-and-backs-cameo-spot-13603575/ 97.116.96.154 (talk) 05:52, 21 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. Trivial WP:FANCRUFT, could be mentioned only if it's actually part of the storyline. Also, Metro is considered generally unreliable. ◢ Ganbaruby!  (talk) 10:09, 22 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Add that Susan Boyle is a second cousin of prominent Irish politician Dan Boyle. Their grandfathers, according to this source, were brothers. https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30409651.html 212.129.75.96 (talk) 17:25, 6 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. I don't think mentioning second cousins is terribly necessary or due. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 18:51, 6 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]