Tasteful Friends tour Susan Boyle's Palatial Mansion

Now, if we can just work on that fright wig!

r1 It kind of works for her. . . as the love child of Hyacinth Bucket & Cousin Geri

I can't mock this. Good for her.

She didn't have to buy a cavernous mansion but I'm really surprised she didn't buy at least a middle class house. I guess a small cramped house is what she's used to and what she likes. Surely she has at least a few million.

She actually bought a really nice house across town, but after living in it a couple of weeks she couldn't stand it and went back to her old house, giving the new house to her niece

Thank you, Aunt Susan

I always love the story about Kurt Cobain. When he bought his big, rock star mansion? He'd spend most of his time in the walk in closet. Because he wasn't used to grand spaces.

I love it that Susan Boyle is doing the same sort of thing. (Frankly, it's what I'd do too.)

Susan has lots of anxiety issues which she handles really well considering her fame and fortune

I love it, if you're alone and probably not very social, why have a ton of space.

What struck me is the comment that 9 people used to live in that home. How? Where? What type of family could fit or even feed nine people if that's the house you live in?

I remembered who she is at the crucifix shot and stopped. Straight People Figurines.

The kitchen on the preview looks good.

She said she's lived in that house all her life. I like her.

I would guess she's a lesbian since she's never married, though maybe she's never dated because of anxiety issues.

If two people were using those stairs, going in opposite directions, they'd have to be awfully thin to fit.

An accidental celebrity who has remained grounded. Lovely house, lovely woman.

[quote] I would guess she's a lesbian since she's never married, though maybe she's never dated because of anxiety issues.

I don't think she's a lesbian. I don't think she's ever had sex with anyone, male or female. And I don't think she has Asperger's Syndrome, either. That was the excuse given for her bizarre behavior, but it doesn't fit. Her publicity team figured it would sound good to say she's an Aspie because the stereotype of people with Asperger's is this: a socially awkward person who is nonetheless very intelligent and gifted in some way. It sounded a lot better than saying she's brain damaged, which I heard she is, because of oxygen deprivation at birth.

I always thought of her as a kind, gracious person. The style and decor of her house fit her personality. perfedtly ! Kudos to her interior designer! I am sure she is a wonderful neighbor and brings cookies and other fresh baked goods to her neighbors all the time !!!

Good for her.

She deserves everything she has accomplished and seems to be managing it well.

No snark.

I had no problem understanding her when she was on the original competition years ago. But I'm glad they put subtitles on this video because I couldn't understand most of what she said.

I'm a fan of anyone who excels and still manages to stay grounded. She seems like a lovely if slightly off person who's accomplished so much. Good for her!!!!

That said, holy fuck!~ decorating is not her side gig. .

[quote] She seems like a lovely if slightly off person

She's a diagnosed autistic. Like most autistics she doesn't take well to change and that's surely why she couldn't handle living in the new house for more than a couple of weeks.

She has a minder who has to travel with her on her tour dates. She's had several incidents over the years of going way off kilter from being overwhelmed by all the different things she's had to experience. I've read they finally found the magic solution to enable them to keep her grounded and feeling safe when she's away from home.

What a dump. I realize it's her childhood home, but petrol and a match would have been cheaper than renovations.

r19 what was the solution?

A realtor would describe her home as "Cozy for Two" and cozier for three.

"[R19] what was the solution? "

Valium/Xanax

Is there are name for this style of house in the UK? Outside reminds me of Daisy and Onslow's Council Estates home.

Finally a very basic woman shows how to do tasteful living. It's perfect. For her of course. But it is tasteful and calm.

[quote] She's a diagnosed autistic.

that's what her handlers want people to believe. But she doesn't seem autistic to me. Mentally challenged, but not autistic.

I'm dense, too. Are we saying she isn't autistic she is low IQ? R E T A R D E D ?

She lead a very sheltered life, why can't she just be shy with social anxiety issues?

no one wants to watch a shitty video

What's up with all those Marian tchotchkes? Is she catholic?

[quote]He'd spend most of his time in the walk in closet.

Cobain was doing so many drugs he was paranoid... "safer" in the closet and in the garage (where he eventually died).

Not bad for a haggis-breathed cat lady.

[quote]Is there are name for this style of house in the UK? Outside reminds me of Daisy and Onslow's Council Estates home.

Semi-detached? I had a relative who lived in a home like this in Canada and hated it. I don't like stucco either.

She really should spend some money on "doing up" the exterior of the house. That is the ugliest style of stucco I have ever seen. Looks like they threw a dump truck full of rocks into the quick set.

I think it needs some colummns.

Why she no talk English?

She does seem like a genuinely good person.

She's the foreign Clay Aiken.

[quote] She does seem like a genuinely good person.

She's a true innocent. I think there's not a bad bone in her body and she very likely thinks the very best of everyone. And I think that's what was her biggest problem once she became a professional singer. For someone like her, in the business she ended up in that is chock-a-block with people who only want to get whatever they can out of her and then be done with her, I can see why there was a need to have people with her at all times on the road to protect her. I just hope whoever is taking care of her is doing a good job.

And considering the vast wealth she's accumulated since going pro I hope she's got good people helping to make sure her money is protected.

Worth tens of millions and she lives a lower middle-class lifestyle? Interesting.

She is a sweet lady but thank god for the subtitles.

I still remember the mocking, shocked looks of the judges when she walked out on stage. I know they regret them now, but it's upsetting to think how quickly she was judged before she sang a single note.

All seems well with her, which is lovely, and she's had a lot of support. I guess the industry isn't all bad.

[quote] Worth tens of millions and she lives a lower middle-class lifestyle?

It's very simple. Her emotional issues make change difficult. She tried living a lifestyle closer to her wealth, and after 2 weeks couldn't handle it and went back where she was most comfortable, the home she'd lived in all her life.

She seems like such a lovely person. As the poster above said, not a bad bone in her body. She has done incredibly well for herself all things considered.

@r43, that used to bother me too, all the "pretty people" dismissing her until she opened her mouth to sing. It then became the ultimate schadenfreude for her to show them. It actually became her signature springboard to stardom

Never underestimate the power of a dumpy Haus Frau

Thankfully 😅, she doesn’t sing in Middle English

What a sweetie pie.

Where’s ‘That Darn Cat‘?

Good for her. I admire the fact that she’s doing exactly as she likes and is living well within her means.

What did she ever do with Edith Bunker’s housedress?

R31 He didn't die in a garage.

She’s a sweetie. A home that is cozy, surrounded by what makes you happy...well done.

R52 Well, the apartment above the garage.

I wonder what she does with all the money she's earnt? I would imagine she gives a lot to charity, just has that sort of vibe.

I've never liked her singing but she seems sweet.

[Quote]She is a sweet lady but thank god for the subtitles.

What? I understand her perfectly clear!

Aw, I like her. Her little home is adorable and just perfect for her, you can tell she's happy there. Good for her.

I wonder who are paying fans are. I always liked her but I would never buy her product or pay for a concert ticket.

No subway tiles?

Bud did she nibble on a humble salad?

Is earnt an actual word in the UK, R55?

She undoubtedly has very good people helping her manage her money.

[quote]I still remember the mocking, shocked looks of the judges when she walked out on stage. I know they regret them now, but it's upsetting to think how quickly she was judged before she sang a single note.

I'm far too cynical to believe that it wasn't all planned. The audience probably didn't know, but I think the judges would have gotten a whisper of what was going to happen. They were just told to put on their most mocking and skeptical faces to really drive home the surprise. And then everyone could have a teachable moment about "judging a book by it's cover."

Wait a minute. DO YOU MEAN TO TELL ME that judges' reactions on talent shows are planned in advance and directed?

She has dated in the past. She spoke a man she was dating a couple of years ago.

[R31], it was a small workshop room above the garage, I think. I used to bike by it all the time and didn't know it was his place. The day after he was found the hillside next to it was crawling with fans.

Judging by all the charming little set-abouts, I would suspect that Susan likes taking it up the ass from rough hairy truck drivers who piss on her little clump of flowers when they leave. The place just has that vibe.

They're polite lory drivers who wear bow ties if they want to punch her hairy brown spider. Fraus have standards.

She probably has butt AND anal waxes biweekly and a large collection of agent provocateur lingerie.

@r63, You're probably right, I mean didn't she have to audition to get on the show? So, someone knew that she could sing far better then she looked and decided to play that angle up. The audience didn't know, so their reaction at least was genuine

R34 that exterior finish is called "pebbledash", its quite common in the UK

And I agree, its absolutely fucking hideous. Its the one thing I really dont like about that place.

Apart from that all I can say is good on her, she's done it up her way, and she seems like a very sweet innocent person who has stumbled into unexpected wealth and success