Susan Boyle

 
I'm generally cynical of reality TV, but I do have time for Britain's Got Talent because it occasionally produces moments like this which charm the heart.

Susan Boyle appeared on the show's TV auditions the other night. As the judges did their initial chit-chat with her, I thought back to Paul Potts' audition from a few years ago, which still gives me chills when I watch, hoping I'd be about to witness something similar...

This clip tells a great story on many levels. Judging books by covers - go on own up it you did too and fair play to Amanda Holden for admitting it - Susan was written off within seconds of walking on stage and even mocked during her introduction, but by the time she'd sung about 4 bars she commanded a standing ovation and it was difficult to hear her over the cheering audience. Watch the judges' faces too while Simon's comments provide a real LOL moment in what was (I suspect) a heavily veiled apology / admission he too was wrong.

Goodonya Susan, congratulations and good luck to you.

Addendum:
Here's a great news digest from the BBC on the worldwide coverage this has seen in just a few days.