60th Red White Countdown Show!

(Source: Sanspo) 48 year old Susan Boyle sings at the event, after being introduced by SMAP's KimuTaku! He said "Thank you for coming all the way to Japan!"

(Source: Sanspo) 22 year-old singer Ayaka also had the honour of being the last performer for her red team. She had gotten married earlier in 2009 to Mizushima Hiro, and after this performance was entering a hiatus of indeterminate length.

Other photos from Red White Countdown!

Ayumi Hamasaki!

Exile!

Mizushima Hiro stands by Ayaka in ill-health

(Source: Entame) Apparently, Ayaka's (22) health condition has worsened but her faithful husband, Mizushima Hiro (22) has been supporting her by her side. In fact, he has taken a long leave in order to be by her side, which will commence from January 2010. It was also reported that even Mizushima Hiro's mother, who had initially had her doubts about the young couple's decision to marry, has also come round to the idea of their marriage and is sincerely worried for Ayaka's health and has been helping out.