Friday's cover of the UK tabloid The Sun shows Susan Boyle's new look as she walks in her hometown of Blackburn, Scotland. (Photo by The Sun)
by Rebecca Cole
The inevitable has happened.
Singing sensation Susan Boyle has apparently succumbed to a makeover. Spotted in her hometown of Blackburn, Scotland, sporting a fresh haircut, her gray frizzy locks now dyed a rich chestnut brown, and wearing a chic leather jacket and what appears to be a Burberry scarf, Boyle looks like any other upper-middle class woman out for a stroll.
According to the British tabloid The Sun, which put this photo of a new and improved Boyle on its cover Friday, the makeover cost $72 (that Burberry scarf must be burberry-esque).
What happened to Boyle telling Larry King last week, "Why should I change?" when the CNN host asked if she planned to update her look. (This coming from a suspenders-and-oversize-glasses wearing man whose own look is, shall we say, quirky.)
As we reported last week, "Britain's Got Talent" judge Amanda Holden told ITV news that Boyle had no plans for a makeover, and that the "minute we turn her into a glamour-puss is when it's spoilt."
Holden continued, "She needs to stay exactly as she is because that's the reason we love her. She just looks like anybody who could live on your street."
While some fashion experts are applauding Boyle for taking charge of her own image, others are worried the transformation will ruin her authenticity as a "never-been-kissed" frumpy spinster with an incredible voice.
British wags are already warning Boyle to stay away from the fake tan and jutting clavicles of that other singing sensation, Posh Spice (aka Victoria Beckham).
We'll just have to see if Boyle's new look hurts or helps her chances on the reality talent show; judges decide May 23 if she moves on to the next round.
Comments
Oh, please, don't be ridiculous. I doubt that anyone dragged Boyle, kicking and screaming, into a beauty shop and department store. It would take more than just a couple of weeks to turn Susan Boyle into a "glamor puss!" There is nothing wrong with an older woman of very modest mean getting help to improve her appearance. There is little doubt that some stylish clothes, professionally done hair and makeup will make her feel better about herself now that she's gained international attention. I don't recall anyone objecting when the sweet young things on American Idol improved their appearances over the course of the show.
Posted by: Carol A | April 27, 2009 11:57 AM
perhaps after seeing herself plastered on every media possible, she decided that a little sprucing up was in order. I see nothing wrong with it.
Posted by: Bud R | April 27, 2009 1:08 PM
I think she has a beautiful voice and honestly her look does not have anything to do with that. Considering she did have a makeover Im sure she feels better about herself. However she must have been comfortable with herself to even audition for the show to begin with!!
Posted by: Leanne | April 27, 2009 2:05 PM
Bruce,
Looks like your date's here to go over the latest poll results. You stud...
Posted by: Kenny Bunkport | April 27, 2009 2:36 PM
Ms. Boyle is anything but a "glamour-puss." She's a woman who's tried to change her looks for the better, and God bless her for it! There isn't anyone around not entitled to do something to feel better about themselves, and I'd say that if there was anybody around who deserved a little pampering, nobody goes much further up the ladder than Susan Boyle. And it cost her all of -- $72.00 !?! Wow! Such an extravagance!
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Kenny B., that comment was out of line. Susan's WAY out of Bruce's league.
Posted by: Op109 | April 27, 2009 3:56 PM
Love her new look... who wouldn't want a great makeover? I know I would!
Posted by: Suze | April 27, 2009 4:22 PM
KB and Opie,
Bruce may have Susan, but you two have each other. Any planned trips to Dubuque in the near future?
Posted by: Terry | April 27, 2009 7:26 PM
KB and Opie,
Bruce may have Susan, but you two have each other. Any planned trips to Dubuque in the near future?
Posted by: Terry | April 27, 2009 7:26 PM
Awwwwwwww. That really hurt me deeply. Oh, wait! Not so much pain after all! As a matter of fact, I'm totally over it!
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Try harder next time, little boy. Maybe you'll actually come up with something that isn't just laughable.
Posted by: Op109 | April 28, 2009 7:52 AM
KB,
Now, now Terry. Don't be jealous of Bruce -- he needs to socialize. As do you, so if Bruce is busy, maybe you and Ms. Boyle can catch a Jeanine Garofolo show (I know you're a big fan).
Ms. Boyle's from the UK, so if you're lucky she'll bring the teabags for your little frolic.
And now, be sure to get that last word you always insist on...
Posted by: Kenny Bunkport | April 28, 2009 10:40 AM
Opie,
You sound like a little brother - you love to dish it out, but you sure can't take it.
KB,
Why would I want to,listen to your flatliner hero Jeannie. She's like most you libs, when you have nothing scream racism.
I get the last word in because I'm correct. Want the record set straight
Posted by: Terry | April 28, 2009 8:00 PM
She is a breath of fresh air in a somewhat jaded society. I plan on following her career. Her unexpected performance absolutely "blew me away".
Posted by: carol s | May 2, 2009 12:37 AM
Lets not make this blog about you, stay focused on Susan Boyle and what this new found fame means for her. Forget about the make-over it's that beautiful voice of her's we fell in love with. Meeting Susan in person would just be a bounce. Kristfield.com
Posted by: Kristfield | May 7, 2009 11:56 AM