Susan Boyle lands TV special

The Scottish singer is to star in her own Christmas TV special...

17:23 04 December 2009

The Scottish singer is to star in her own TV special, it has been confirmed.

The hour long show, to run over the festive period, will feature star guests as well the singer debuting some new material.

ITV's 'I Dreamed a Dream – The Susan Boyle Story' will be an 'Audience With…' style show and family and friends will explain the singer's journey.

According to reports, the broadcaster had hoped to keep the details from the BBC as a secret to win Christmas ratings war, however an ITV mole revealed the deal.

A source told the Daily Star: "It is not actually an Audience With... but it is definitely that type of show.

"The aim is for Susan to talk to the guests between songs and maybe answer a few questions about her amazing life."

Special guests are rumoured to include BritainÂ’s Got Talent judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden. Hosts Ant and Dec are also reportedly on the guest list.

Hollywood actress Demi Moore, who publically showed her support for the Scottish songstress after she became a Youtube internet sensation, is also said to be invited.

The news comes after Boyle's album 'I Dreamed a Dream' – named after the 'Les Miserables' song she wowed judges with at the Britain's Got Talent auditions - was a huge success, breaking records across the pond.

In the US, she topped the charts and set a record for the first week sales for a female artist after selling over 700,000 copies.

Only rapper Snoop Dog has sold more – his debut album 'Doggystyle' sold 803,000 copies in its first week in 1993.

Boyle beat 'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert to the top spot, leaving him holding onto No3. The 48-year-old also outsold superstars Rihanna and Lady Gaga.

She also racked up No1s in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as breaking the record for the most first-day sales here in the UK.