Susan Boyle's First Audition | Simon's Most Memorable Auditions | AGT 2023

Susan Boyle made history with her first audition for BGT. Watch the viral moment unfold as Simon Cowell witnesses Susan's iconic rendition of "I Dreamed A Dream" from Les Miserables.
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The 18th season of "America's Got Talent" returns with a new set of aspiring performers looking to compete for the ultimate $1 million prize. Executive Producer Simon Cowell returns to the star-studded judging panel with global fashion icon Heidi Klum, fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel and acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host. This season promises to deliver some of the wildest acts to ever grace the "AGT" stage.
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[@dollsNcats]

And this is why you never make fun someone for how they look. Every single person there judged her , laughed at her . Then watched with mouths open in shock because she’s amazing !

[@lizzydevoy9778]

@dollsNcats I totally agree with you, Susan Boyle reminded us all that it was not just her amazing voice folk had underestimated but her amazingly beautiful personality that truly shone through making her very confident and friendly when she spoke with them after she had sung so beautifully

[@darlene76]

I agree with you

[@Beastmode365]

And she did a duet with the one singer she wanted to be as famous as !!

[@lizzydevoy9778]

@@Beastmode365 I know and that would of been priceless to Susan she always said she was a fan of hers and Elaine to appear with Susan was T.V gold ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@edineiasouza2157]

Vdd aff que bom que ela um tapa cara desse idiotas

[@jcr1382]

Even years after, this still puts a smile on my face and I still cheer her on.

[@Cyannah117]

Me too! I always felt so angry that they all laughed at Susan before she even auditioned. I was so, so happy when she blew everyone away and they had to eat their words! ❤ I really think Simon learnt a big lesson that day, one he still carries forward to this day.

[@GolfingInParadise783]

Here here

[@unseelie63]

Oh me too! That's why I'm here at flicking 6 am.I wanted to see Susan and cheer her on,in the face of all the skepticism,and watch her triumph,everybody cheering her on.

[@wolfie1027]

I feel the same way about Lauren Aldred Inspiring.

[@shikabernardo8535]

Coloca vários sorrisos em meu rosto e muitas lágrimas... que fantástico ❤😂😢❤❤❤❤

[@UltraMaga39]

They didn’t think that a plain looking middle aged woman could have such a beautiful voice. Susan sure showed them. The best audition of any talent show ever.

[@m42037]

There's 1000s of middle aged singers out there that are better than 20 year olds

[@MariadoCarmoRibeiro-kv1ec]

​@@m42037 Aqui quem faz sucesso é ruim pra caramba

[@davidschefter4160]

I think I've watched her audition over 25 times, it never gets old.

[@serpentinefire921]

Well it was staged but ok

[@aussiejewels]

​@serpentinefire921 You think it was staged??...:-)

[@serpentinefire921]

@@aussiejewels it's been proven. Pay better attention

[@chuckHart70]

@@serpentinefire921 Of course it was, but who cares. They stage terrible things, at least this was a nice positive story!

[@serpentinefire921]

@@chuckHart70 "who cares" lolololol

[@kristynkeezer1552]

She really did change everything for older contestants, especially the singers.

[@m42037]

I can name a list of singers over 40 that are fantastic better than many 20-30 year olds, it's a stereotype this age nonsense today

[@Mlo-tn9yr]

I love her so much she's such a kind lady I live just down the road from her. She still goes and grabs my prescription when I forget and just after my last kidney transplant she made me a wonderful lasagna.

[@SuzanneU]

I never tire of watching Simon's face. It goes from shock to pure delight as she sings. That voice!

[@janinajoy252]

I want someone to look at me like that when I do something I love

[@windsorkid7069]

I remember this well. My wife and I were watching and she said, "she's gonna put them to shame." Her intuition was right.

[@kinukinu6369]

Susan Boyle will never be forgotten..

[@sharonjordan1606]

Susan is still my favorite among all the BGT and AGT auditions. ❤. She came on stage and was confidently herself, despite the disparaging looks that the judges gave her. She was fun, light hearted and confident. Didn't rely on any sob story, just stated the facts and got in with it. What a great inspiration!! ❤❤❤

[@franciscocampos4339]

Mine is Paul Potts.

[@inaf1079]

​@@franciscocampos4339Yes, Paul Potts was amazing.

[@savedbyhismercy711]

​@@franciscocampos4339Paul Potts and Susan are my top 2. They are fantastic! Moves me to tears everytime they sing ❤

[@jonathanhsu1281]

She is the dream 💭 of BGT. The number one ☝️ memorable act closest to our hearts.

[@catherinesvbialosh7260]

Agreed 👍❤️

[@lindaness1977]

4:53

[@arminemanjikyan9110]

That is absolutely correct❤ love her!

[@alltheday]

I needed to ugly cry, so I came here. Its every emotion and triggered the release I needed. Truly everything.

[@kimballentyne3482]

Congratulations Susan Boyle. We are all very proud of you. You deserve a standing ovation.

[@teeannwalker9535]

She deserved to win the entire season.

[@kimballentyne3482]

@@teeannwalker9535 Totally agree.

[@veronicaannadams1400]

I can watch this audition over and over again. Unfogettable❤️❤️❤️

[@user-oy7kp8vj8u]

Me too ♥️

[@jennie2921]

I know, she has an amazing voice, and great personality. I listen to this quite often. Im so glad that Susan is doing so well. And I hope those that made fun of her with comments or rolling their eyes learned a BIG LESSON...

[@Shireen52]

Me 2❤❤

[@swifturtle1221]

Every so often, when I need a lift, I watch this again. Every time, I feel her trumph.

[@gerardroll6468]

I’m still in disbelief that she somehow didn’t win but in terms of this audition… She was the winner in my eyes 👏👏👏

[@atmr282]

実際、スーザンは2位でした。 優勝は逃がしましたが、1位のダンスグループは現在どこのメディアにも出ていません。でもスーザンはメディアに出続けています。 あなたの言うとおり、スーザンはみんなの心の中では優勝しています！！

[@bcdushman]

Gabriel Iglesias came in 2nd place also. He just sold out Dodger Stadium. Nobody remembers who came in 1st in either competition. All I can say is she is amazing..

[@gerardroll6468]

@@bcdushman … I simply remember “Diversity”, the outstanding street dance crew that beat Susan for the title, led by Ashley Banjo, who would later go onto other talent shows as a judge. Susan would then go on to become a global megastar… Just like FLUFFY 👍😎

[@gerardroll6468]

@@bcdushman … Fluffy is THE MAN 👍😆

[@AnthonyMcNeil]

She didn't need to win the competition. She was going to be great regardless.

[@tannereustace]

Susan Boyle is so iconic that I refer to her with my chemistry students in regard to Boyle’s law. With this law, pressure and volume are inversely proportional, and when Susan is under less pressure from the audience, she can gain confidence and sing with more volume ;)

[@saigecullerstudent3323]

Now I might actually retain boyles law for my test thanks for this tip 😂

[@tannereustace]

@@saigecullerstudent3323 anytime

[@blazeit4905]

​​​@@tannereustaceshe didn't care what they thought in the first place. She went out there. Boyles law doesn't apply 😮. Just a test of mad grit

[@dtfootball14]

As a chemistry student. Brilliant

[@wonderlandwar773]

@@tannereustacethank you professor eustace.

[@samjosh4466]

She will be remembered as a legend in BGT.

[@gerardroll6468]

The audition that changed everything & more for Susan 🔥🔥🔥. It was incredible watching people who were originally laughing at her suddenly “changing their tunes” once she opened her mouth & produced THAT voice 🤪🤪🤪

[@jm844]

Brilliant, when the crowd laughed at you, I was ashamed that a whole crowd of adults could be so rude. I was probably the happiest person that day, when you showed how wrong people are to judge from the stereotype of people they were programmed to be. I'm so proud of you Susan Boyle, you are amazing.

[@johnabbottphotography]

However many years later this is, and I still tear up when I watch it. Its not that often you get to see a person's life change voraciously for the better in 2 minutes.

[@emmmahezw]

Yeah, I rewatched it just now and had a small tear fest also. Happy tears haha. She’s just fantastic

[@alexandrinashanks9587]

Susan Boyle

[@Peachy_Arabella]

What a throwback!! She flipped the script and proved looks can be deceiving. She rocked the show and left a mark that still shines.

[@RGALO0990]

That voice was gifted to her by GOD because she is so nice and humble. What a talent.

[@mtsflorida]

The greatest audition of all time. Susan. When on to sing with Elaine Paige in a duet and held the number one spot as a vocalist in the history of music for someone starting out at 47 it was one in a billion.

[@miriamkivlehan3498]

I remember watching the original viewing and, like the judges and audience, I was rolling my eyes before she started. And I remember the shock and awe when she struck the first note. It was one of the most emotional and humbling three minutes of my adult life. Periodically I return to YT to listen to the purity of her performance and to ground my ego. Thank-you Susan Boyle for showing me how to work on being a better person. ❤

[@Andrew98689]

Hi there

[@ThomasSawyers]

Might be because she reminded you of yourself, and you took into account how you don't have much worth/no talent. Makes sense imo

[@orange222...]

A star is born. I love this video, have watched it many times.

[@patfrank6481]

Still brings me to tears every time I watch this. Susan was incredible!

[@Elaine_Parhamovich]

Yes. Tears every single time. The choice of songs simply nailed it for me. ❤

[@mralexsander5630]

Overdrama

[@venomancer711]

Simon has the same look of amazement he had when Susan started singing years later. That says something on how special this moment was. You go Susan !

[@zarkoujdur9424]

The purity of her ambition, her energy and voice were victorious and unforgettable...

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

This was one of the greatest moments, not just in this show, but in all shows. She is a legend.

[@stevieme8642]

I still can't watch this without crying! I just heard someone else singing this song and thought " Noone sings this song like Susan Boyle!" So I put this video on.

[@forbeginnersandbeyond6089]

Me too!

[@Maryroachguilbeaux]

What’s so beautiful is she means every word she sings. It’s not even a song it’s her anthem…she dreamed to become a professional singer

[@sannalund9297]

This. The song belongs to her: she makes it hers.

[@nadt5547]

I have watched Susan's audition at least 20 times. And it still makes me cry happy tears.

[@Tozan-fn7xl]

paul potts and susan boyle. Both are what 'got talent' series is all about. Gold and diamonds hidden inside of lumps of rocks coming to light and getting recognition they deserve. I hope more and more talented people will manage to muster up their courage and come to the stage and show off what they're made of to all of us!

[@krystynapoblocka758]

I can listen her beautiful voice everyday! She truly deserves our attention every morning, her voice brings so much happiness.

[@SusanRichardsDay]

From the first line she send chills all over my body . Perfect song choice . Amazed she did not get a golden buzzer . Simon was hilarious with his comment but genuinely loves Susan .

[@alisterbennett]

Pre golden buzzer era

[@JamieTransNyc]

@2:18 After all these years Simon still beams like a child while watching Susan sing.

[@Andrew98689]

Hi 👋

[@jamesnormand1340]

Susan Boyle is so gifted and we love her.

[@kmdewhurst]

This is an All-Time television moment.

[@ddmcpaisley6299]

Tears me up everytime I watch this. So, so much wonderfulness.

[@dottydew3673]

Watched her audition a million times. It's the perfect feel good story.

[@sunnymoondog]

She is adorable no matter if she can sing. I love her. One of my favorite videos ever.

[@lisafalkenberg4652]

Forever an icon. Beautiful lady. 💜🥹

[@adithyahk]

Makes me wonder how many talented people went unnoticed in the history because of looks and people's perceptions!😢 and what a talent she is ❤🎉🎉 she believed in herself despite the negativity around her!

[@AyrodsGamgam]

still goosebumping after all these years!

[@patienceboafo1998]

I still get chills from that audition

[@Rubylove48]

This is a great series of clips. I love seeing simons reactions several years on- he’s humbler and more in touch with his humanity so he can see his own small mindedness through the retrospectoscope.

[@Nadgeitye]

Dr Norman Finkelstein brought me here! Great stiry teller. Reminded Piers of what it is like to be human.

[@YesJustice]

💯💯 Till date, I still watch this her audition with tears; i get emotional every time i watch it; NO ONE BELIEVED IN HER .......❤❤❤

[@allalone5810]

I'm watcxhing this until now at this time ,maybe 50 + times I watched this.And still I have goosebumps everytime I watched her. Unforgettable.

[@babyrazor6887]

I think I've watched this Susan clip like 50+ times. I had an Aunt Katie who was deformed at birth but when she sang the Angels would fly in through the windows and gather by the thousands just to hear her Heavenly Voice.

[@johnnybaz959]

She's inspiration for all of us with low self esteem 😢. Thx Susan!❤

[@faizankirmani6266]

Here after Mr. Norman and Piers interview.

[@bellavancise5801]

I HAVE to check this out every so often. It is one of THE most inspiring videos ever. She literally fed the soul of millions.... I've NEVER seen Simon look at anyone else like that!!!!! ❤

[@TomTom-df9ph]

I never tire of listening to this audition. It thrills me every time.

[@peterwatt5688]

Love Simon Cowells face ,Head in hands,Big sigh,Thinking about those pound note's....The realisation that he's just struck gold

[@kathleenscott8610]

This performance more than any other, turned these shows totally upside-down. No one was watching or interested until this incredible lady took a chance. Susan Boyle gave the most unique and heartfelt performance I have ever seen. It was devastating for me, her fans, and especially Susan when they announced her as runner up. Thankfully, Simon Cowell knew she was a special person with a phenomenal voice, and signed Susan Boyle up for a recording contract 🎭🎤🎶✨️❤️‍🔥. From Ontario, Canada 🫶

[@matthewedwards2567]

This will never grow old everyone had already judged her and she had the voice of an angel. Never judge a book by its cover

[@fanyacoquette]

This video was played when I was at a school event, it really inspired my life.

[@GinaStaMaria-ve9vq]

i never get tired of watching Susan's audition. have seen it a hundred times ❤

[@sharonjordan1606]

Me too!! I find myself pulling it up several times a year it seems, ever since she first came in! ❤

[@elissadominguez-ut1cg]

Me too ❤️

[@teeannwalker9535]

At least!

[@sima8787]

I fell in love with your voice Susan, I don't know if I love anyone else's voice as much, lovely Lady ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for giving BGT the moment it needed with your Grace.❤

[@tomkingsfin]

i will never forget the day Susan Boyle auditioned in BGT, such an inspiration..

[@Moonglow23]

This was the show's finest moment 😊

[@hisnameisthewordofgodrev1982]

The best audition ever. Still has me tearing up. God bless you Susan, from a fellow Scot 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@gamebuster4844]

Thus THE Got Talent Icon was born, she'll never ever be forgotten as long as Got Talent exists.

[@jr032582]

the only golden nugget of all Got Talent shows worldwide in history

[@badralshaibani1796]

Norman got me here

[@AmandaAlves_V]

The entire audience was laughing at her appearance and when she started singing, she shut everyone up. It was amazing!

[@ghostboyee]

Thanks AGT for updating/replaying this iconic BGT Susan audition! I can’t stop watching her & Simon.

[@rawlivingwithdisabilities]

2:02 OMG the song and her voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrD77]

The best part is how she smiles and soaks it all in right before she sings. It’s like for a split moment you could see in her head she said to herself, “okay, guys… you wanna see what I got? Here is what I got!” And then she blows the roof off the place. Any of the doubters and people underestimating her swallowed their tongues from the undeniable talent.

[@patriciaskala8359]

Don't look at a outfit, don't look at a face only hear her voice❤ it's incredible

[@davidware9549]

Yeah beauty is skin deep

[@Rubylove48]

Actually all of it is endearing, especially since she is on the Aspergers spectrum and was socially isolated in her life, get a grip.

[@thebearmn]

And her heart

[@WallasGirl]

I LOVED SUSAN BOYLE AMAZING SINGER, BEAUTIFUL VOICE PURE TALENT

[@Yoshi9z]

Here from Dr.Norman’s interview with Piers

[@David-xy9yo]

Everyone loves to see an underdog triumph.

[@adeelb3678]

Dr Norman Finkelstein brought me here.

[@eddieM]

Best and memorable auditions ever...!!!!👍🏻👏🏻

[@arigouvea]

She was the best!

[@misbakhan20]

I came here to see Piers Morgan's eyes narrow and thus revealing his humanity according to Prof. Finkelstein.

[@ashleexanna]

God I never fail to be mesmerized when I watch Susan's audition even though I've seen it 100 times lol. Simon sitting there watching her, just falling in love, is great!

[@andrecureton6862]

Tears still come to my eyes every time I watch this she is an angel on earth God bless you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rebeccasweet100]

Susan Boyle rocks❤

[@mickmarsbar81]

Not my kind of music (I’m a rock dude) but in my mind, this is the most magical tv talent show performance EVER. Still brings a lump to my throat. Good on yer Susan! ❤️

[@chrisselorm3672]

God!! I just can’t stop watching this woman..!! Her charisma has cast a spell on me yet I love it 🥰😃

[@happyjoy2847]

Who else is here watching this after Norman Finkelstein interview with Piers?

[@my.business]

*This is the performance that changed Simon & all reality shows...that broke the mold of what talent is and it's NOT what the movie & music industry has made it out to be. That's why winners on all these show don't need the "look" but the talent.*

[@surfbyrd1]

I love Susan!

[@anniesmith2]

I saw the original audition and I still watch this and I still have a tear in my eye when I do.

[@cutedeans4513]

This will always be my favorite audition

[@MrMarky2000]

I love this woman. Makes me feel proud ❤

[@AuroraNightSky570]

I remember this. They all laughed at her before she started singing. She was and still is an absolute phenomenal singer!

[@donniebrasco4114]

Wow just wow. She should have been singing for Disney movies the last 40 years.

[@EnjoytheMents]

norman finkelstein brought me here! (via the piers morgan show)

[@osama3anani]

Me too 😆

[@dodoalencar5311]

I get emotional every time I watch it, Susan is wonderful, her voice is spectacular! Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷❤️👏👏👏

[@jeanettewayland8997]

Whenever I'm feeling blue...I come back here to watch Susan Boyle 💙

[@mohammedgulamnabi331]

Who’s here after Norman Finkelstiens interview with Piers Morgan

[@SapiophileGoddess]

They cut out one of the best, endearing parts of the audition: Ms Boyle finished her song, turned, and started walking off the stage! They had to call her to turn around and come back out. 😂

[@sima8787]

She is so Detached :) She knows she is good ❤

[@user-qq3xz9cu8y]

Susan should've won, She was much better than anybody else.

[@teresinahessler1127]

she literally gave a slap the morals to people who were prejudiced against her 🎉

[@cassandrab474]

Ive watched the OG audition so many times & it never fails to make me tear up. Love this whole moment the world had watching Susan.

[@fraidysteinberg2365]

I watched this so many times and I still tear up!!! Wow!!