Susan Boyle 'snubs Barack Obama'

Susan Boyle has turned down an opportunity to meet US President Barack Obama, according to a report.

The Britain's Got Talent star was apparently invited to attend the annual Correspondents Dinner in Washington D.C. last night after Obama became a fan of her TV audition.

However, the 48-year-old rejected the offer because she was too nervous to mingle with stars at the prestigious event, it has been claimed.

A source told the News Of The World: "She was shocked and thrilled by the invite - but it was all too much too soon for her so she said no. She has been told President Obama has seen clips of her on TV and loved her singing. And she is delighted.

"But instead she'll have no doubt stayed in with her cat Pebbles, washed her hair and watched Britain's Got Talent on telly."

Boyle's Talent audition became an internet sensation after it aired on the ITV1 series last month. Her popularity in the US has since led to a planned appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.