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Shania Twain joins judges' panel on Canada's Got Talent

The Canadian country star is one of two new additions on the hit competition series.

The Canadian country star is one of two new additions on the hit competition series

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Country star Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan are set to join Canada's Got Talent as the show's newest judges. (Getty Images)

Canadian country icon Shania Twain is set to join the upcoming season of the Citytv competition series, Canada's Got Talent

Twain will have a seat on the judges' panel alongside returning stars Howie Mandel and Kardinal Offishall. Another new addition will be Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan. At the time of announcement, there was no confirmation on whether previous judges Lilly Singh or Trish Stratus will be returning. 

"Canada! I'm really excited to discover the amazing talent you have to share," Twain said in a press release. "Canada is well known for having high calibre creative people and it's my honour to sit back and see you at your best. Let's go my fellow Canadians!"

Canada's Got Talent first premiered in 2012, and previous winners include Saguenay, Que. singer Jeanick Fournier and Prince Albert, Sask. singer Rebecca Strong

Season four of Canada's Got Talent will premiere in spring 2025. 

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