Susan Boyle made a surprise appearance at TRNSMT festival on Sunday evening, turning up to support Lewis Capaldi during his highly-anticipated comeback performance in Scotland. The unexpected show of support took place at Glasgow Green, where Capaldi headlined the festival's closing night.
Lewis Capaldi's Return to the Stage
Capaldi stepped away from the spotlight for a period while dealing with health struggles, including mental health challenges. His TRNSMT set marks his return to the stage with a closing headliner slot. The Scottish crooner had just been in Italy and North America and expressed his excitement about being back home, showing off a mural of himself guzzling Irn Bru on Instagram with the caption: "Good to be home, Glasgow."
Susan Boyle's Support and Comeback
Susan, who has also been experiencing her own comeback following a major stroke in 2022, was keen to lend her support from the side of the stage. She wore a Lewis Capaldi T-shirt and said she had been a fan since his breakthrough. Speaking exclusively to the Record from TRNSMT, she said: "It's good to give him some extra support." Asked if she'd be joining Lewis on stage, she replied: "I'll be supporting him from afar tonight... all the best for tonight, Lewis!"
Potential Collaboration
Susan said she'd "keep her fingers crossed" for a possible collaboration with Capaldi, joking that it might be "something like the Cornetto advert." The two stars have formed a bond over the years through their shared personal struggles and experiences navigating the pressures of the music industry.
History Between the Two Stars
The pair first made headlines together in early 2023 when a fan's dad mistook Lewis Capaldi for Susan Boyle on TV. Capaldi responded to the amusing comparison on TikTok with the caption, "I dreamed a dream that ppl stopped telling me I looked like women in their 60s." Boyle took it in stride, later stating she found him an "absolute sweetheart" with an incredible voice. The two even attended the same school, St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn.
Insider Comments
An insider said: "Susan is a big fan of Lewis and thinks he's amazing. She feels she's overcome a lot of challenges herself and would love the chance to do a duet or sing one of his songs. It would be a real honour for her to be there."
She wasn't the only one eyeing up a collaboration with Lewis, as Perrie also admitted she had her sights set on the star, adding: "I'll stalk him down. Don't you worry."
