'America's Got Talent' needs a Boyle

Thursday, 25 June 2009

'America's Got Talent' has shed millions of viewers due to the lack of a 'Susan Boyle' type contestant.

The US talent show - which features Piers Morgan, David Hasselhoff and Sharon Osbourne on the judging panel -saw ratings slump from 12.8 million to 11.3 million, the lowest premiere episode ever on Tuesday (23.06.09).

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Critics blamed the lack of an unconventional but high quality act such as the Scottish singer, who came second on 'Britain's Got Talent'.

People magazine moaned: "There was no Susan Boyle moment."

USA Today added: "The show is steering clear of trying to duplicate the Boyle effect."

Scottish spinster Susan - dubbed the Hairy Angel because of her bizarre first audition appearance - became a global star after her initial audition of 'I Dreamed A Dream' was watched by over 100 million people on the internet.

The 48-year-old singer was due to jet out to America to star on the US version of the show, but her appearance was axed amid concerns for her health.

Following her shock loss in the 'Britain's Got Talent' final, Susan spent five days in the Priory rehabilitation clinic after collapsing.

Her appearances on the promotional UK tour for the show have been sporadic, with her missing several scheduled dates.

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