The search for Canada’s brightest talent is really heating up. With the finalists all set, all that’s left is to find who walks away with the record-breaking grand prize of one million dollars!
Canada’s Got Talent 2024 has brought together one of the most diverse groups of talent we have seen in a while, with the performers vying for national recognition.
Who will win? Who will be the fan-favourite at the end of everything? Who will get oh so close with no cigar? So many questions are still left to be answered on May 14, 2024. Come with us as we walk you through everything you need to know before watching the Canada’s Got Talent 2024 finals!
Auditions
Let’s be honest: half the reason we all watch Canada’s Got Talent is for the audition rounds, where great, funny, and awful acts all come to showcase their talents in front of a live audience and the discerning eyes of the judges.
This year’s judging panel comprised the iconic Howie Mandel, the multi-talented Lilly Singh, WWE legend Trish Stratus, and Canadian music royalty Kardinal Offishall. Each judge had the power to shut down an act with a buzz, while as always, the Golden Buzzer sent a lucky contestant directly to the semi-finals.
As for the auditions themselves, there was a ton of variety and interesting talents all around.
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From the gravity-defying roller skating duo, MAT & MYM, who received Kardi’s Golden Buzzer, to the absolutely crazy art performance by TOGETHER FOR PEACE, which earned Lindsay Ell’s Golden Buzzer, there was never a dull moment.
Singers like Eshan Sobti and Rebecca Strong also managed to captivate the audience almost like sirens with their powerful vocals.
That is all to say, each act brought a unique flavour to the competition, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Semi-finals
As the pressure mounted for the performers, the competition quickly transitioned to the semi-finals, however, even with formats changing, the judges still had the ability to eliminate acts with four Xs.
For the lucky acts who managed to make it passed the judge’s looming buzzers, they still had to face the ultimate test – the public vote. For the public vote, viewers across Canada got to cast their votes through their phones, online platforms, and social media, taking the competition into their own hands.
What can’t they do?! Mat & Mym show us they have what it takes to go ALL THE WAY!
Catch up on-demand or stream it on Citytv+!
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For reference, voters could potentially submit a total of 50 votes, ten from each platform.
The final episode is definitely going to be a huge deal with the eight finalists who had battled their way through the earlier rounds.
Who Made it to the Finals?
Here’s a quick look at the talented finalists who vied for the grand prize:
- Eshan Sobti (Singer, Mission, BC): Eshan surprised audiences across the nation with his powerful vocals and emotional message. He is definitely a front-runner coming into the finals.
- Funkanometry (Dance Duo, Vancouver Island, BC): This energetic dance duo has all of BC at their back, with their jaw-dropping dancing abilities. There are even several Vancouver news outlets covering the duo’s Canada’s Got Talent run.
- Mark Clearview (Magician, Toronto, ON): Mark is honestly one of the best theatrical magicians we have seen in a long time, but that’s not a very high bar to beat. With tricks and a charming personality, he left the judges and Canadians across the country wanting more.
- Mat and Mym (Danger, Rollerskate Duo, Quebec City, QC): This daring duo defied gravity with their artistic roller skating routine to earn an early Golden Buzzer. It will be super cool to see what the Quebec natives bring to the table for the finals.
- Natalie Morris (Singer, Toronto, ON): As the Toronto Maple Leafs anthem singer, it’s no surprise that Natalie managed to impress the judges with her amazing voice and surprising stage presence.
- Rebecca Strong (Singer, Prince Albert, SK): Rebecca’s heartfelt rendition of “Drivers License” showcased her vocal range and potential.
- Sterling V. Scott (Comedy, Edmonton, AB): Sterling, as one of two comedians who managed to make it to the final, is easily a fan-favourite. His witty jokes and quick comebacks have the audience in stitches all season.
- Travis Lindsay (Comedy, Halifax, NS): Travis is the other funny guy performing in the finals. His relatable humour and observational comedy resonated with viewers across the country.
Waiting For the Finals on May 14
We still have a couple more days to wait before we can find out who wins the one million dollar prize, but we couldn’t be more excited!
With eight phenomenal finalists bringing their A-game, the competition is fierce and will make for some seriously entertaining TV.
Tune in on Tuesday, May 14th at 8PM ET/5PT on Citytv or stream it on Citytv+ to witness the crowning of Canada’s next big talent!
