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Susan Boyle still lives in council house despite earning millions from career

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Published 17:06 1 Apr 2023 GMT+1

Susan Boyle still lives in council house despite earning millions from career

The star hasn't changed her residence after nearly winning Britain's Got Talent

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Susan Boyle still lives in the same council house despite earning millions from her career after Britain's Got Talent.

The 62-year-old Scottish singer sky-rocketed to fame after shocking the nation with her incredible musical talent back in 2009 on the third series of the show.

She didn't take home the winning title sadly, instead coming in as a runner-up.

But now a household name and with a whole bunch of accolades behind her, Susan has decided to remain in her childhood home regardless of her huge fame and fortune.

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Susan Boyle still lives in her childhood home. Credit OK! Magazine/YouTube
Susan Boyle still lives in her childhood home. Credit OK! Magazine/YouTube

Susan became hugely popular after singing a beautiful rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Misérables, which left judge Amanda Holden - along with most of the audience - in tears during her audition.

She went all the way through to the final and eventually lost to street dance group, Diversity.

The singer has since gone on to release the UK's best-selling album at the time and will shortly be touring the world, however, some things in her life haven't altered one bit.

And now 14 years on from that fateful day, Susan still lives in the very home she grew up in.

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The house has been redone in more recent times.
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Residing in Bathgate, Scotland, Susan opened up her home to OK! Magazine in 2021 to give her fans an inside-tour to her life beyond the stage.

According to the outlet, her lounge still has a 'very traditional feel' to it given its 'dark wood finish' and 'grey decor'.

It seems the grey colour palette is definitely a recurring thing in the room, with an armchair, fluffy rug and feature walls all following suit.

And slap-bang in the middle of the living room is an ornate fireplace which is 'decorated with a series of trinkets'.

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Such trinkets include a pair of matching cat ornaments, candleholders and a diffuser.

And it seems that the trinkets don't stop there as Susan has also set up a trio of cat figurines in a window alcove.

She has various trinkets around her home.
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Definitely gives it a homely feel.

The house has had a bit of a makeover in recent times, but Susan still remembers what it used to look like.

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When standing in her brand-new kitchen, she remarked: "It was a tiny kitchen before, there was a big round table, four chairs and a cooker.

"You had to really watch what you were doing."

But she has definitely added her own touch as the outlet also said that Susan had added 'a bit of glamour to the space with a gorgeous chandelier style floor lamp and silver striped wallpaper'.

The singer had previously explained her decision to stay in the West Lothian property, despite having a reported net worth of over of £40 million.

Susan was first launched to fame and fortune back in 2009.
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She told the 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.

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"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."

Home sweet home indeed.

Featured Image Credit: Broadimage/Shutterstock/Blitz Pictures/Shutterstock

Topics: Celebrity, UK News

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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