Canada's Got Talent

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2012

Canada's Got Talent is a Canadian reality talent show series that debuted on the City television network on March 4, 2012, and is part of the global Got Talent franchise. Canada's Got Talent features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for a cash prize.

Production

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2012

The first season of Canada's Got Talent, a reality television series, premièred on March 4, 2012 and ended on May 14, 2012 on City. Unlike America's Got Talent, the show only had the audition round, top 37, semi-finals, and then the finale. The premiere episode, which aired March 4, 2012, took in a viewership of 2 million on average throughout the night, a record for Citytv.

1. Series Premiere/Toronto Auditions (Part One)

We kick off our Canada’s Got Talent tour in Toronto. Our host, Dina Pugliese, starts us off on a high note as the largest talent search in Canada begins. You’ll meet the incredible judges; Martin Short, Measha Brueggergosman, & Stephan Moccio.

2. Calgary Auditions

After a great start in Toronto, our crew hit the road and headed out west to Calgary. As we entered Stampede City we had no idea what we would find, but we knew it would be unique.

3. Vancouver Auditions Part 1

The Auditions Continue

4. Winnipeg

The Auditions Continue

5. The Auditions Continue

The Auditions Continue

6. The Auditions Continue

The Auditions Continue

7. Montreal

Montreal's longstanding tradition of unique talent is on full display when host Dina Pugliese and judges Martin, Measha, and Stephan visit in the last of the audition episodes.

8. The Cutdown

The wait is over! The judges choose their favourite acts from across Canada to advance to the semifinals.

9. Live Performance (1)

The live shows start tonight. Our first performance shows will have performances from Wushu by Storm, Christopher Charles, Marissa Puff, Pulp City Inn, H.I.X, Julie Lafontaine, and Freshh.