@justme: "What, only good-looking people should be able to sing?"

I once had a pastor tell me to exclude some folks from my choir because they "didn't look attractive". Riiiight. Like his big fat gut was a joy to behold.

I'd gladly have used Susan Boyle in any choir or music production I've ver directed. The vibrato and bits of bobbling a couple of notes are all things that can be dealt with via decent vocal coaching. The voice itself is a really nice instrument, and her delivery fit the song quite well. Notice the lyrics and her emotional connection via her "backstory". Well done, Suusan!