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Although Holly was very brave to go on again she mustn't win. She's a lovely kid but she hasn't got what it takes to get out there and perform no matter what the stress. I really don't think she can cope with the Royal Variety Performance - and she wouldn't have Dec there to cuddle her.

It's not just the age thing, though. Susan Boyle has nearly cracked up through all the stupid publicity. To be honest, I didn't think her last performance was all that good and I think she got through, originally, on the strength of being a middle aged spinster. This week has shown that she appears to be obsessed with Piers Morgan (or Piersy Baby as she calls him). Her outburst in the hotel seems to have been down to his saying someone else was the best singer in the show.