Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Susan, 48, said last night: “They say that television makes you look fat and it certainly did.
“I looked like a garage. It was mortifying to see and a bit of a shock. I didn’t realise I could reduce people to tears and I hope it wasn’t because of that.”
But Susan – who has never had a boyfriend and was bullied because of her appearance while growing up – is determined not to let it upset her.
She added: “I’m proud to be part of the show. It really is a dream come true.” She got a standing ovation when she walked into her local Catholic church for yesterday’s Easter service.
She said: “It was incredible. Although we sing in church, not a lot of them knew how good I was, so it was a bit of a shock to them. I’m a bit shy and retiring so they would never have known. It was very emotional.
All she needs is a Professor Higgins.