Roger’s $1M Season of Canada’s Got Talent: CGT Reveals First Six Performers Heading to Finale, May 14 on Citytv

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– Rogers presents this year’s winner with $1 million, the largest cash prize in Canadian television history –
– Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote for two more acts in the final at www.Citytv.com/vote –
– Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on-demand or stream on Citytv+. Next week’s live finale airs Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
– Interviews possible on request –
– Download photos from tonight’s episode –

TORONTO, May 7, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On today’s episode of Canada has talent At Citytv#CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and presenter Lindsay Ell selected the first six of eight acts before the two-hour live final aired Tuesday, May 14th at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+. They are:

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BRITISH COLUMBIA:

NOVA SCOTIA

ONTARIO

QUEBEC:

• MAT & MYM – Stunt, Quebec City, QC – **Cardinals Golden Buzzer**

SASKATCHEWAN:

• REBECCA STRONG – Singer/Musician, Prince Albert, SK – **Lilly’s Golden Buzzer**

Of the remaining laws, four were eliminated and four were put to a public vote where Canada will decide their fate. From now on, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two more acts from tonight’s episode into the finale www.Citytv.com/vote. They are:

ALBERTA:

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

ONTARIO

Also key moments from today’s episode
contain:

• Kardi’s golden buzzer, MAT & MYM (QuIt isbec, QC) performed an elaborate dance routine on a raised platform with roller skates. The adventurous performance left the judges in awe and sparked a standing ovation, with Lilly exclaiming: “I would hate to do the performance that follows this.”
• Dance duo LUKA & JENALYN (Toronto, ON) The judges were impressed with Kardi and said, “What you guys showed was athleticism and synchronicity, and the move you did is a move I personally have never seen before!”
• Howie’s golden buzzer, JADE MATHIEU (Longueuil, QC) sang her heart out to Jennifer Hudson’s version of “The Impossible Dream.”
• TROY JAMES (Brampton, ON) contorted his body and used a giant spider web as support, but the judges weren’t sure if he really “strengthened” it enough.
• Singer ESHAN SOBTI (Mission, BC) carried out”The power of love” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
• opera singer MATTHEW COOPER
  (Carbonear, NL) thrown out”The winner takes all’ by ABBA and won the hearts of the audience.
• Lindsay Ell’s golden buzzer TOGETHER FOR PEACE
  (LIt isvisquality control) used sand art as an expression of the state of the world.
• Toronto Maple Leafs anthem singer NATALIE MORRIS (Toronto, ON) stretched out her lungs “I was there” by Beyoncé, which made the judges and audience cheer and receive a standing ovation. In an unexpected twist, all the judges surprised Natalie with a group Golden Buzzer, giving her $25,000 from CIBC and a spot in the finals!
• Dance duo RADIO ANOMETRY (Vancouver Island, BC) performed an epic dance routine during which Lilly said, “I think you’re the number I want to see over and over again.”
• comedian TRAVIS LINDSAY (Halifax, NS) made jokes that led the judges to call him incredibly “connectable.”
• Trish’s Golden Buzzer, comedian STERLING vs. SCOTT (Edmonton, AB), joked about the jury and his children before being heckled by an audience member. The judges praised Sterling’s quick thinking and sharp comebacks!
• Lilly’s Golden Buzzer, singer REBECCA STRONG (Prince Albert, SK)She sang Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s license.” Howie explained, “Your performance tonight was a dream come true.”
• wizard MARK LEWIS (Toronto, ON) Kardi played a hilarious card trick that left everyone in awe and wondering how he did it.
• wizard MARK CLEARVIEW (Toronto, ON) impressed the audience and jury alike with his theatrical performance, his humor and his magic tricks. Howie surprisingly hit a Golden Buzzer for Mark, which earned him $25,000 from CIBC and sent him straight to the finals!

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The winner of Canada has talent‘s Million Dollar Season will receive a life-changing $1 million prize thanks to Rogers – the largest cash prize in Canadian television history – as well as financial advice from CIBC. And that’s not all! Each Golden Buzzer recipient will receive $25,000 (for a total of $200,000) courtesy of CIBC to help them realize their ambitions.

Along with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in quality original Canadian content while supporting homegrown talent. Last year, Rogers donated approximately $950 million to Canadian content and produced over 12,700 hours of unique Canadian programming.

Today’s performances (Tuesday, May 7th)

STERLING V. SCOTT – Comedy act

Edmonton, AB

Check out STERLING V. SCOTT’s performance!

ESHAN SOBTI – Singer/Musician

Mission, B.C

Check out ESHAN SOBTI’s performance!

RADIO CANOMETRY– Dance act

Vancouver Island, B.C

Check out the performance of FUNKANOMETRY!

MATTHEW COOPER – Singer/Musician

Carbonear, NL

Check out MATTHEW COOPER’s performance!

TRAVIS LINDSAY – Comedy act

Halifax, NS

Check out TRAVIS LINDSAY’s performance!

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LUKE & JENALYN – Dance act

Toronto, ON

Check out LUKA & JENALYN’s performance!

MARK CLEARVIEW – Magic act

Toronto, ON

Check out MARK CLEARVIEW’s performance!

MARK LEWIS – Magic act

Toronto, ON

Check out MARK LEWIS’ performance!

NATALIE MORRIS – Singer/Musician

Toronto, ON

Check out NATALIE MORRIS’ performance!

TROY JAMES – Novelty

Brampton, ON

Check out TROY JAMES’ performance!

JADE MATHIEU – Singer/Musician

Longueuil, QC

Check out JADE MATHIEU’s performance!

TOGETHER FOR PEACE – Novelty

Levis, QC

Check out TOGETHER FOR PEACE’s performance!

MAT & MYM – Sleight of hand

Quebec City, QC

Check out MAT & MYM’s performance!

REBECCA STARK – Singer/Musician

Prince Albert, SK

Check out REBECCA STRONG’s performance!

Canada has talent is produced by MEM Inc. and Fremantle in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media to have talent Format owned by Fremantle and SYCO Entertainment.

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For interview opportunities, please contact:
Citytv – Alessia Staffieri, [email protected], 647.262.8412
Department Publicists – Erin Richards, [email protected], 416.627.5728; Brigitte Kenny, [email protected], 647.967.3272

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