Original Air Date:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Guests:
American Idol and Britain's Got Talent participants Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle were both featured in this episode.
Show Summary:
If you are fans of American Idol's Adam Lambert or Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent, then you are among many as Oprah showed what a difference a year can make, especially to those successful on popular reality talent programs. Susan Boyle went from a quiet life in Scotland to having the biggest female debut record of all time. Adam Lambert worked his way through musical theater in LA before getting fast fame after placing second on AI. Both artists have watched their dreams come true and are finding a new normal balancing keeping their privacy while also enjoying the new attention.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Susan Boyle grew up the youngest of 9 with a slight disability, choosing music as an escape from the difficulties of childhood. With her mother's support she always dreamed of being a professional singer. Susan's mother passed away in 2007 and she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in January of 2009.
- Susan received tremendous attention when her audition went viral and while she was favored to win the show, she came in second place.
- The paparazzi increased after Susan's loss and she was checked into the hospital for exhaustion.
- With the biggest female debut of all time, Susan is now healthy and enjoying her new polished look and dream come true.
More Highlights:
- Adam Lambert was working as part of the LA production of Wicked when he visualized something bigger happening, though he never expected anything like what has come his way.
- Adam loves the notoriety, financial stability, and being able to support himself by doing what he loves. Living in LA, the paparazzi is intense, but Adam is starting the celebrity life by shopping and meeting major stars like Madonna.
- With the turn of the new year just past, Adam shared that his resolution for 2010 is to enjoy the process and have fun during this time because it won't last forever.
- Susan Boyle performed "Who I Was Born To Be" while Adam Lambert asked "Whataya Want From Me" when they performed their latest singles for viewers.
What to Take Away from the Show:
From watching Susan Boyle and Adam Lambert share their experiences over the last year, it was evident that these two artists show that it's never too late to realize your dreams and to continue to strive to do what you love. Oprah continued to state, "what a difference a year can make!" and it's so true to always remember that no matter where you are in your life, if you work hard you can make things happen in a short amount of time. With the number of fans that were in the audience, it will be no surprise to see the guests return to the show.
Products Featured in This Episode:
Adam Lambert - 'For Your Entertainment'
19 Recordings
Adam Lambert's debut album For Your Entertainment was released by 19 Recordings in 2009 after he was the runner-up on American Idol. His single, "Whataya Want From Me" was performed on the show after he surprised some of his biggest fans.
Susan Boyle - 'I Dreamed a Dream'
Sony Music
Susan Boyle's debut release I Dreamed A Dream is the current biggest selling female debut of all time. With more than 8 million albums sold, no one expected that the quiet woman from Scotland who walked on stage for Britain's Got Talent possessed such a voice. She performed "Who I Was Born To Be" on the show.