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SUSAN Boyle was left speechless as she was given the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent: The Champions.

The  57-year-old, reprised her hit cover of the Rolling Stones' Wild Horses during an emotional appearance on America's Got Talent – and  won a standing ovation from the judges and impressed audience.

 Susan Boyle wowed once again on America's Got Talent: The Champions
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Susan Boyle wowed once again on America's Got Talent: The ChampionsCredit: NBC

The Scottish singer shot to fame after finishing runner-up on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, coming second to dance group Diversity.

She is appearing on America's Got Talent: The Champions, alongside British teenager Courtney Hadwin, and made her debut on Monday night's show.

After earning a standing ovation for her rendition of Wild Horses, released by the Stones in 1971, judge Mel B pressed her golden buzzer, meaning she progresses through to the finals.

The Spice Girl said: "What an absolute honour and pleasure it is to be sitting here and listening to you and your angelic voice. And I want to be the woman who gives you something you deserve."

 Susan got the Golden Buzzer in her big TV comeback
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Susan got the Golden Buzzer in her big TV comebackCredit: Trae Patton/NBC
 She got a standing ovation from the audience
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She got a standing ovation from the audienceCredit: NBC
 She sang Wild Horses once again
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She sang Wild Horses once againCredit: NBC

Before taking to the stage, viewers were shown a look back at Boyle's career, including her famous first audition.

As she took to the stage, Simon joked, "What's your name?", adding, "God, this bring back so many memories."

Susan replied: "It's great to be back." She then brought the audience to their feet with her performance.

After watching her sing, Simon told her: "I cannot think of any other contestant who has defined this show better than you. You are the one.

"You made a huge difference to a lot of people's lives and I am absolutely thrilled you are here."

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 Simon embraced her after the performance
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Simon embraced her after the performanceCredit: Trae Patton/NBC

Susan- nicknamed Subo - replied: "I am happy and very humbled." Writing on Twitter after the show aired, she said she was "truly speechless".

Her first audition on BGT went viral after audience members and judge Simon Cowell were left stunned by her rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from the musical Les Miserables.

Susan has gone on to be a household name, selling more than 20 million albums around the world and earning two Grammy nominations.

 Susan during her first audition on BGT in 2009
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Susan during her first audition on BGT in 2009Credit: Rex Features
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Her cover of Wild Horses reached number nine in the UK singles chart in December 2009 - her highest entry.

America's Got Talent: The Champions brings together former winners and standout acts from different versions of the show from around the world.

Each show contains 10 acts and British teen Hadwin, who reached the America's Got Talent final last year, is set to appear.

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