Jeanick Fournier crowned Canada’s Got Talent champion
Posted May 17, 2022 10:25 pm.
Last Updated May 18, 2022 4:41 pm.
Quebec’s Jeanick Fournier has won the inaugural season of Canada’s Got Talent.
Fournier was the last contestant of Tuesday night’s final. Her powerful vocals in her rendition of ‘The Show Must Go On’ by Queen, was enough to sweep Canadians off their feet once again, this time crowning her CGT’s first Canadian champion.
Guest judge for the episode Simon Cowell said after Fournier’s song, “You wrapped up just the most extraordinary night.
“Your story is just really, really incredible. And based on everyone I’ve met tonight, I think I want to live in Canada. The final wouldn’t have been the same without you. I understand why the public chose you. It was a great song choice.”
Fournier opened the contest by receiving country singer, Lindsey Ell’s golden buzzer in auditions with her rendition of ‘I Surrender’ by Celine Dion.
.@JeanickFournier sings with all her heart and wins over host @lindsayell, creating an unforgettable #GoldenBuzzer moment!
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— Canada’s Got Talent (@CanGotTalent) April 6, 2022
The 49-year-old from Chicoutimi – who is a palliative-care attendant – would later go on to stun Canadians again in the semi-finals by singing ‘Never Enough’ from the feature film ‘The Greatest Showman’, and winning the public vote for the round.
The #CGT winner HAS BEEN CROWNED! Congratulations to an absolute vocal powerhouse, the one and only @JeanickFournier. Well done on taking home the GRAND PRIZE! pic.twitter.com/IXzwYGg8Lj
— Canada's Got Talent (@CanGotTalent) May 18, 2022
Along with the crown of the first CGT champion, Fournier won $150,000 and will participate in America’s Got Talent.
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