Susan Boyle, 53, Shares Her Journey to Finding Love and Her First Ever Boyfriend

After years of focusing on her career and personal growth, Susan Boyle is opening up about an exciting new chapter in her life — at 53 years old, she’s found love for the very first time. The Scottish singer, known for her unforgettable performance on Britain’s Got Talent, is now experiencing a romance that’s as heartwarming as it is new.

In a recent interview with The Sun, which was later shared by the Daily Mail, Susan revealed she is in the early stages of a relationship with someone special. Although she kept the details of her partner private out of respect for him, Boyle shared a few sweet words about their connection:

“I don’t want to say much about who he is right now, as that would be unfair on him. All I’ll say is, we’re about the same age, and he’s a really lovely man.”

Susan met her new love, an American doctor, during a hotel stay while on her latest tour. The two shared a romantic dinner, and according to reports, he was “the perfect gentleman.”

Her representative later confirmed the story to PEOPLE, adding that Susan’s U.S. tour for her sixth studio album, Hope — a collection of uplifting and inspirational songs — was a major success, selling out across the country. She’s set to return to the U.S. in 2025 to continue her tour.

For Susan, who made headlines with her remarkable Britain’s Got Talent audition and once openly shared that she had never been kissed, this relationship is a milestone in her personal journey.

“It’s still very early, so we’ll see where things go,” Susan explained. “I hope he visits me soon.”

2024 has also been a year of significant growth for Susan, who recently revealed she had been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. This diagnosis has given her a deeper understanding of her emotions and helped her better manage the mood swings she sometimes experiences.

“I used to struggle a lot off-stage,” she admitted. “Now that I know what it is, I’ve learned how to deal with it. If I feel a mood swing coming, I just walk away.”

She also shared her thoughts on emotional growth, saying, “People with Asperger’s often build emotional walls because it’s hard to trust. I’m trying not to do that anymore — I want to let people in.”

From global fame to personal breakthroughs, Susan Boyle continues to inspire. With love now a part of her story, she may finally be living the kind of fairytale romance she once only dreamed of. 💕