She dreamed a dream -- and it almost came true. Susan Boyle's reality show journey ended Saturday with a second-place finish to a dance troupe called "Diversity" on the final of the television show "Britain's Got Talent."

After the announcement, Boyle curtsied to the audience and gave them her signature hip shake.

During her finals performance, Boyle looked polished, wearing a sparkling, floor-length gown. She returned to the song that made her an Internet sensation -- "I Dreamed A Dream" from "Les Miserables."

The winners earned a 100,000 pound ($159,000) prize and the chance to perform before Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Show.

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I so wanted her to win, darn!

In this case coming in second might be the best thing for her. I think the pressure of the show was beginning to get to her. She can sing so she should make out OK in the end.

Just heard that Susan has been checked into a hospital suffering from exhaustion -- apparently from the pressure of performing on BGT and the media frenzy -- Susan's brother appeared on TV and said that she hopes to be home soon.

Hopefully things work out for her.

That's too bad that she didn't win, but she gave us a hell of a showing, very happy that she got the chance to sing for us.