Susan Boyle 'will be a global superstar'

Simon Cowell has decided to offer a record contract to Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle, according to a report.

The Scottish singer became an overnight sensation after her original audition aired last month, but she eventually lost out to dance troupe Diversity in last night's final.

Despite the shock result, Boyle is still expected to be snapped up by Cowell's SyCo record label and work closely with the music mogul over the coming months.

A source told The People: "[Simon] still sees massive potential in Susan and will make her a global superstar. It wouldn't be surprising if there was a single released before the end of the summer."

Cowell offered words of support to Boyle after she gave a second performance of Les Miserables number 'I Dreamed A Dream' in last night's episode.

He commented: "Win or lose, you had the guts to come back here tonight, face your critics - and you beat them. Whatever happens, you can walk away from this with your head held high."

Judge Amanda Holden has previously predicted that Boyle will have "a huge, huge hit" in the future.