Let the Voting Begin! Canada’s Got Talent Reveals First Two Performers Heading to the Finale, May 16 on Citytv

May 3, 2023 / Community

– #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale –  

Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote –

– Next week’s contestant lineup included below – 

– Interviews available by request – 

– Download photography from tonight’s episode HERE  

– Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app. New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –  

TORONTO (May 2, 2023) – On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the first two of eight acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+. They are:

ALBERTA:

QUEBEC:

  • CONVERSION – Dance Act, Trois-Rivières, QC – **Trish’s Golden Buzzer**

Tune in to Breakfast Television on Thursday morning to find out which two acts won Canada’s vote to join ATSUSHI ONO and CONVERSION in the live two-hour finale, airing May 16 on Citytv. 

Key moments from tonight’s episode include:

  • Dog trainer ALEXANDRA CÔTÉ (Thetford Mines, QC) and her furry friends, Tesla and Louka, had the judges smiling from ear-to-ear, Howie said it was “pure joy” and “pure entertainment”
  • Kardinal’s Golden Buzzer MAYA GAMZU (Toronto, ON) hit the high notes during her performance of “Domino” by Jessie J
  • Dance crew COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) moved in unison throughout their routine
  • After a surprise twist during their audition, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) performed a cover of “Heaven” by Los Lonely Boys, Howie said “[he] enjoyed it from beginning to end”
  • Magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) stunned the judges with his up-close magic tricks, Lilly said “[his] talent is so undeniable”
  • Singer BEATRICE LOVE (Edmonton, AB) performed an original song called “Warrior”; Lilly said her voice was “magic”
  • Opera singer POALA TROILO (Laval, QC) wowed the judges with an elegant performance accompanied by a figure skating duo, Lilly said she “stepped into [her] queen era”
  • MR. CUDDLES THE EVIL OCTOPUS (Gibsons, BC) had the judges in stitches during his attempt to take over the world with an army of Howie clones
  • Trish’s Golden Buzzer CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) performed a powerful dance routine to “Take Me To Church” by Kiesza, Kardinal said they “really brought it today for sure”

A Recap of Tonight’s Semi-Final

Performances (Tuesday, May 2)

ALEXANDRA CÔTÉ – Animal Act

Thetford Mines, QC

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Check Out ALEXANDRA CÔTÉ’s Performance HERE 

MAYA GAMZU – Singer/Musician

Toronto, ON

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Check Out MAYA GAMZU’s Performance HERE

COOL GIRAFFES – Dance Act

Edmonton, AB

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Check Out COOL GIRAFFES’ Performance HERE

THE TURNBULL BROTHERS – Singers

Glace Bay, NS

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Check Out THE TURNBULL BROTHERS’ Performance HERE 

ATSUSHI ONO – Magic Act

Calgary, AB

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Check Out ATSUSHI ONO’s Performance HERE 

BEATRICE LOVE – Singer/Musician

Edmonton, AB

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Check Out BEATRICE LOVE’s Performance HERE

PAOLA TROILO – Singer/Musician

Laval, QC

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Check Out PAOLA TROILO’s Performance HERE

CUDDLES THE EVIL OCTOPUS – Novelty Act

Gibsons, BC

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Check Out MR. CUDDLES’ Performance HERE

CONVERSION – Dance Act

Trois-Rivières, QC

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Check Out CONVERSION’s Performance HERE

 

**COMING UP**

A Sneak Peek at Next Week’s Semi-Final

Performances (Tuesday, May 9)

THE CAST – Dance Act

Lévis, QC

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Check Out THE CAST’s Audition Performance HERE

RAYMOND SALGADO – Singer/Musician

Vancouver Island, BC

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Check Out RAYMOND SALGADO’s Audition Performance HERE

GBA – Circus Act

Montreal, QC

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Check Out GBA’s Audition Performance HERE

KATHERINE LYNN-ROSE – Singer/Musician

Burlington, ON

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Check Out KATHERINE LYNN-ROSE’s Audition Performance HERE

MEAVE – Singer/Musician

Niagara Falls, ON

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Check Out MEAVE’s Audition Performance HERE

MAGIC BEN – Magic Act

Whitehorse, YT

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Check Out MAGIC BEN’s Audition Performance HERE

CURRAN DOBBS – Comedy Act

Victoria, BC

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Check Out CURRAN DOBBS’s Audition Performance HERE

ANICA – Singer/Musician

Grand-Barachois, NB

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Check Out ANICA’s Audition Performance HERE

GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ – Novelty Act

Laval, QC

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Check Out GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ’s Audition Performance HERE

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