Jeanick Fournier went straight to the semi-final with a golden button.
The judges instead selected singer Stacey Kay and magician Savio Joseph for the final which will take place on May 17.
Two other finalists, out of the remaining seven, will be chosen in public voting.
She was the last to perform during the broadcast live, a bit like the American version, which often saves for the end the performances that are most likely to mark the viewers.
Wearing a red dress, the singer was visibly emotional and upbeat as she performed the song Never Enoughfrom the movie The Greatest Showman.
What incredible control and power
commented following her performance judge Jason Priestley who wondered why she didn’t already have a place in Las Vegas.
Thanks very much
, she launched in French following the comments of the judges. She then addressed her children.
Jeanick Fournier has long been well known in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, particularly for her interpretations of Celine Dion’s songs. She works as a beneficiary attendant and is the adoptive mother of two children with Down syndrome.
In his presentation video, Judge Howie Mandel highlighted his involvement. It’s my time
she announced.
She recently received a tribute medal from the National Assembly, supported by a video of Prime Minister François Legault, during a show in Saguenay.
Sébastien Savard eliminated
Earlier in the show, Sébastien Savard’s dream, who had participated in the other semi-final, has ended. The violinist turned tightrope walker, originally from Roberval, was not one of the two participants, out of seven, chosen by viewers. Singer Kellie Loder from Newfoundland and dance troupe Shadow Entertainment from Toronto were the crowd picks.