If you don't think the whole thing was manufactured, you're a fool.
How many of you know that Simon makes his real cash off the record deals he cuts from BGT and American Idol? He makes $10M a year for hosting and zillions more from record sales and promotional items.
And you don't think they knew Susan Boyle would strike a nerve and Simon's shocked face wasn't put on?
Please drive through. You've been had. Remember Paul Potts, the last ugly sensation on Britain's Got Talent? A cell phone salesman who dreamed of being an opera singer? Well, he'd already sang professionally but that didn't quite make it on to the show. Bad for storytelling.
(BTW, now there's talk of a duet of Boyle and Potts. The Two Uglies! Whoot)
This story did make me laugh though:
http://www.philly.com/philly/entert...usan_Boyle_has__1M_offer_for_porno_flick.html
"Besides, after 47 years of virginity, I'm sure Susan is also anxious to get something cracking as soon as possible.