Susan Boyle, 53, Opens Up About Finding Love and Her First-Ever Boyfriend

After years of focusing on her career and personal growth, Susan Boyle has opened up about a heartwarming new development in her life — at 53 years old, she’s found love for the very first time.

In a recent interview with The Sun, which was later shared by the Daily Mail, the beloved Scottish singer revealed she’s in the early stages of a new romance. While keeping details private out of respect for her new partner, Boyle shared:

“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.”

According to the report, Susan met the American doctor during a hotel stay on her latest tour. The two shared a romantic dinner, during which he was described as “the perfect gentleman.”

Boyle’s rep later confirmed the story to PEOPLE, adding that her U.S. tour for her sixth studio album “Hope” — a collection of inspirational songs — was a sold-out success. She is expected to return to the U.S. in 2015 to continue the tour.

For Susan, who rose to fame with her jaw-dropping Britain’s Got Talent audition and once candidly admitted she had never been kissed, this relationship may signal a long-awaited turning point.

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

2024 has also brought major personal growth for Susan, who revealed she was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. The diagnosis helped her better understand and manage her emotions and occasional mood swings.

“I used to struggle a lot off-stage,” she told the Daily Mail. “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 added:

“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’s story continues to inspire — and now, she may finally be living the love story she once only dreamed of. 💕