Punters back singing spinster Susan

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The Scottish spinster is currently the red-hot favourite to walk away with the television programme's £100,000 prize and sing for the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance.

Since Ms Boyle's rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from the musical Les Miserables was aired last week, bookmaker William Hill said it had taken more than 3,000 bets on her to win the ITV show.

Several of these were for "a few thousands pounds", with the total amount of money placed on the unemployed church volunteer reaching a five-figure sum.

Ms Boyle, 47, of Blackburn, West Lothian, has received international acclaim and recognition since being catapulted into the limelight after appearing on Britain's Got Talent.

Graham Sharpe of William Hill said: "Around 93% of the bets we have received for Britain's Got Talent have been for Susan Boyle, and the turnover is into five figures.

"We have had some bets of several thousand pounds which is unusual for reality television, as it is based on the reaction of the judges and the public."

"Susan is the red-hot favourite just now and to have one (contestant) that is utterly monopolising the betting in this way is pretty much unprecedented.

"However, we don't believe that all the best acts have been seen yet, so it may change."