Rogers Awards $1M to Canada’s Got Talent Champion REBECCA STRONG From PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN

– REBECCA STRONG wins $1M from Rogers, the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history, plus financial advice, courtesy of CIBC, to help realize their ambitions –

– REBECCA STRONG available for media interviews through media relations contacts below –

– Applications are open all year long on Citytv.com for Canadians to apply –

– Download clips and photography from tonight’s episode –

TORONTO, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast casted their votes and the results are in. REBECCA STRONG from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is the Canada’s Got Talent Season 3 champion after impressing the audience, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Kardinal Offishall, Trish Stratus – and host Lindsay Ell with her captivating voice during tonight’s highly-anticipated live two-hour finale on Citytv and Citytv+.

“Thank you, Rogers, and thank you to everyone who voted for me. Thank you to my family and friends and everyone back home. Thank you so much, Marsi Cho,” said Rebecca Strong, Winner, Canada’s Got Talent.

“Like the rest of the country, I was inspired by the incredible performances from this season and am proud to be part of this special moment in helping this year’s Canada’s Got Talent winner reach future success,” said Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports & Media.

Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in diverse original Canadian stories while nurturing homegrown talent. Last year, Rogers contributed approximately $950 million to Canadian content and produced over 12,700 hours of unique Canadian programming.

“Rogers just awarded the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history, enabling a true talent the ability to reach their potential. It doesn’t get more magical than that,” said Howie Mandel, Judge, Canada’s Got Talent.

“This season brought all the emotions from laughter to tears, as we rallied behind these acts who were brave enough to take to the Canada’s Got Talent national stage. Our judges, host and production crew showed their commitment to the program by helping Canadian talent shine while delivering an epic show for viewers,” said Michela Di Mondo, Executive Vice President, Fremantle.

“Watching the show resonate in real time with Canadians each week as talent competed on the stage in front of thousands of CGT fans was nothing short of extraordinary. We are motivated by a deep passion to lift Canadian talent up in this country, creating moments for them, bolster their profile, fight for their dreams and be truly recognized for their talents. Even beyond our incredible winner, there are so many success stories from this incredible season to be proud of,” said Scott McGillivray, CEO MEM Inc.