left a lasting impression when she arrived on the stage in 2009. The Scottish singer, 63, left both the judges and viewers at home utterly mesmerised with her captivating rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables.

She made it to the final of the ITV talent show, coming in second place to dance group Diversity. Her journey is one of the most remarkable success stories to emerge from the show and she is now rumoured to be worth an eye-watering £22million.

Susan has accumulated wealth from her several albums and holds the record for being the oldest female artist to reach No.1 with a debut album, I Dreamed a Dream.

The album, which she released at the age of 48 in 2009, is one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide. She made history once again in 2011, becoming the first female artist to achieve three successive albums debut at No.1 in less than two years in the UK.

As of 2025, Susan has sold over 25 million records worldwide. She has also performed for important figures, including the late Queen and the Pope. The star's various enterprises including Duil Limited, Speur Business, Speur Ltd, and Speur Films have collectively raked in an extraordinary £2 million.

Being worth £22 million would perhaps be enough motivation for any star to buy a luxury house, but that she lived in before she found fame.

Her purchase of the ex-council property, located in Blackburn, West Lothian, was a modest £111,000, reflecting only a small part of her fortune. Previously, Susan invested in a larger five-bedroom property for £300K but she ultimately felt it wasn't for her and decided to return to her cherished family abode, affirming her connection to her upbringing.

In a heartfelt explanation to OK! Magazine, Susan shared her sentiments on why she treasures her roots: "It's to do with the memories of your house and your upbringing, you need to take stock of things and maybe see where you come from and where your roots lie.

"It's best to be grounded and with your roots. It keeps you grounded and prevents you from saying things you maybe shouldn't say."

Ultimately purchasing the property, the performer transformed her former council estate into a beautifully refurbished home.

Despite being worth millions, Susan is remarkably careful with her funds, having previously told that she sticks to a humble weekly budget of £300-£500, which she finds to be "plenty."