If you were busy outside barbecuing this weekend, you might have missed that anti-climactic thud from the other side of the pond: Susan Boyle officially became a Britain’s Got Talent finalist yesterday.

After wowing people everywhere with her surprise rendition of “I Dream a Dream” (her YouTube clip has been viewed approximately 60 million times already), the 48-year-old Scot was later selected to enter the semifinals. (You can see the judges’ announcement after the jump.) This lead to Susan’s live performance Sunday evening.

In the clip above, a more polished-looking Boyle belted out a new Broadway classic: “Memory” from Cats. Even though she seemed a bit shaky in the beginning, her strong finish - and her enormous popularity - undoubtedly earned her a place in the finals. That showdown will take place on May 30.

After watching the video, tell us what you think. Is it just me—or is Simon Cowell much nicer to these auditioners than he is with the American crop?