Boyled over

Hot on the heels of Adam Lambert's shock defeat in the final of American Idol comes the news that Susan Boyle, she of a multi-million YouTube hits, has also failed to win the talent show that made her name. She was beaten in the final of Britain's Got Talent by a street dance group called Diversity, who now take away £100,000 (about $175,000) and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show in December.

I doubt whether this will be the end for Ms Boyle though, especially when one considers that the winners of shows like these often aren't the ones to go on and and have a meaningful career. Indeed, I saw Simon Cowell interviewed on Craig Ferguson's late night chat show this week, where he stated that he would be very interested in securing the movie rights to Susan Boyle's rise to fame, which would undoubtedly prove to be a very nice money spinner for both parties; in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Simon's already begun negotiations.

Which all leads to the question: who will play the part of Susan Boyle in such a movie, assuming that she doesn't play herself? As I've said before, I think that there's actually more than a passing resemblance between Simon and Susan, but I doubt whether Mr Cowell would be interested in taking the part as he wouldn't be able to wear any of his trademark skin-tight T-shirts.

So, who could it be? How about one of the following:

The Susan Boyle Story - what price on it being titled 'I Dreamed A Dream?' - coming soon to a cinema near you.

I can't wait.

Adam Lambert for Queen?

American Idol reached its conclusion last night and to the surprise of many, including myself, the show was won by Kris Allen, a Jack Johnson-esque strummer with as much charisma as the cardboard box that would be collecting the coins thrown his way were he to be busking on the underground, which is where he really ought to be. No offence, as Simon would say, to young Mr Allen - he seems likeable enough and his looks will have undoubtedly garnered a great number of votes from the female members of the audience (and some males too, no doubt) - but I really can't see him being heard of in six months time, let alone a year, as he simply brings absolutely nothing fresh or vibrant to the table.

Now, the contestant he defeated, Adam Lambert, is a totally different kettle of fish. Yes he's over the top, but at least he's entertaining and boy, can he sing!!!! Last night on the show he sung with Kiss, and when both he and Kris later sang with Queen (well, what's left of Queen), a thought struck me. Brian May and Roger Taylor seem to want to go on playing under the Queen moniker, and after employing former Free and Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers for a few years, they are now in need of a new vocalist following Rodgers' decision to step down a few weeks ago.

So, here's a theory. What price Adam Lambert fronting up Queen when they next hit the road? He most certainly has the musical chops, he has the image and, it would seem, he is even of the correct sexual persuasion. Had he been crowned the winner of American Idol then such a move would be impossible due to the contractual constraints imposed on the victor, but now he's somewhat more free to explore different avenues.

Let's watch this one closely, and if it happens, remember that you heard it here first!