Simon Cowell Joins Canada’s Got Talent for Spectacular Live Season Finale, May 17 on Citytv
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TORONTO, ON (April 19, 2022) – As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, Simon Cowell joins the #CGT judges panel alongside Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, and Kardinal Offishall for the highly-anticipated live two-hour finale of Canada’s Got Talent, May 17 on Citytv and Citytv.com. Created by Cowell, the Got Talent franchise is the most successful reality TV format ever, airing in 194 territories worldwide and holding the Guinness World Records title for the highest number of adaptations, having been commissioned in over 72 territories. Cowell is a driving force behind the launch of more superstar careers than any other in history, including the likes of One Direction, Camila Cabello, Leona Lewis, and Fifth Harmony. Joining the CGT judges table for the live finale marks Cowell’s first Canadian appearance on the franchise.
“Canada has produced some remarkable talent over the years and I’m delighted it now has its own Got Talent showcase. The standard of contestants on the show has been great this season, so I really wanted to see it for myself. The finale is the perfect opportunity so I can watch the best of the best compete and judge for myself. Howie, Lilly, Kardi & Trish have done a great job, but have been way too nice for my liking! So watch out Canada, I’m on my way,” said Simon Cowell, Founder, SYCO Entertainment.
In its first four weeks, Canada’s Got Talent is Citytv’s most-viewed original series in over a decade. Dancers, singers, illusionists, comedians, and every imaginable talent in between have graced the #CGT stage, including showstopping viral performances by 14-year-old singer Shea who received over 4.4M views on YouTube, and powerhouse singer from Quebec Jeanick Fournier with over 1M views.
Plus, key moments from tonight’s episode include:
- Kardinal finally got his Golden Buzzer moment with powerhouse singer Stacey Kay (Cambridge, ON) who tore the roof off the house with her cover of “Lady Marmalade”
- Stand-up comedian Cathy Boyd (Toronto, ON), a 67-year-old, mother of four impressed Howie with her routine, with Lilly telling her that she was “obsessed”
- Chucky Mady (Windsor, ON) broke a world record using his teeth as a human can opener
- Escape Artist (Danny Zzzz, St. Catharines, ON) dedicated his emotional performance to his deceased son and had the crowd cheering his name, Mason
- Teenage brother-sister singers Esther & Ezekiel (Caledonia, ON) showed their vocal range with Howie requesting to take a picture with them before they left the stage
Download photography from tonight’s episode HERE
Download photography of Simon Cowell HERE
**If you’re interested in setting up interviews with any of the contestants from tonight’s episode, please let us know (contact details below), and we’ll be happy to facilitate**
Alliszon – Conch Shell Player
Victoria, BC
Cathy Boyd – Stand-Up Comedian
Toronto, ON
Check Out Cathy Boyd’s Performance HERE
Christina Munchinsky – Hula Hooper
Cranbrook, BC
Chucky Mady – World Record Breaker
Windsor, ON
Check Out Chucky Mady’s Performance HERE
Danny Zzzz – Escape Artist
St. Catharines, ON
Check Out Danny Zzzz’s Performance HERE
Darrien Thomas – Competitive Eater
Bowmanville, ON
Esther and Ezekiel – Singers
Caledonia, ON
Check Out Esther and Ezekiel’s Performance HERE
Ian Stewart – Chainsaw Juggler
North River, NS
Justin Bereczki – Whip Cracker
Port Stanley, ON
The Monsters of Schlock – Daredevil Comedy Duo
Niagara Falls, ON
Stacey Kay – Singer
Cambridge, ON
Check Out Stacey Kay’s Performance HERE
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About SYCO Entertainment
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment, is an independent entertainment company which owns TV formats such as “Got Talent” and “The X Factor”. Got Talent is officially the world’s most successful reality TV format; America’s Got Talent remains the No1 summer series in the US for the past 15 years; The X Factor is the most successful music TV format in history delivering more global chart stars than any other show. These two shows are currently on air in more than 180 countries and are watched by more than a billion people each year. Artists discovered on his TV formats have sold over 600 million records and Simon has launched more superstar careers than any other in history including One Direction, Camila Cabello, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, CNCO, Little Mix, Louis Tomlinson, James Arthur, Paul Potts, and Susan Boyle. During his career and partnership with Sony Music, he also launched Il Divo and Westlife.
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