Susan Boyle shines in return to BGT tour2009-06-16

Scottish singing star Susan Boyle was met with rapturous applause as she took to the stage in Glasgow on Monday night, defying new fears for her health sparked by her withdrawal from a show the previous night.

Boyle, a 48-year-old church volunteer whose frumpy appearance hides a soaring voice, sang her signature tune "I Dreamed A Dream" from the musical "Les Miserables" as part of a tour of the talent show that made her famous.

There were doubts as to whether she would perform in the "Britain's Got Talent" live show in the Scottish city after she pulled out of an event in Manchester, northwestern England, on Sunday night.

Two weeks ago, Boyle was rushed to a London health clinic suffering from exhaustion. Her treatment followed her defeat in the talent show despite a global following on YouTube.

However, her fans in Glasgow were not disappointed last night.

"I thought she was fantastic. She brought tears to my eyes," said 39-year-old Audrey Hinde. "She didn't seem under pressure at all."

A clip of Boyle singing "I Dreamed A Dream" is now one of the most watched ever on YouTube.

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