15-Year-Old Jade Mathieu’s “Reflection” Performance Earns Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer
At just 15 years old, Jade Mathieu stepped onto the Canada’s Got Talent stage in 2024 and delivered a memorable performance of “Reflection,” the song made famous by Christina Aguilera for Disney’s Mulan. Her powerful audition earned her Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer, sending her directly to the show’s semifinals.
Jade Mathieu Takes the Stage
Jade Mathieu, from Longueuil, Quebec, introduced herself to the Canada’s Got Talent judges as a young singer with a passion for music. Her appearance came after she had already gained experience competing on television, including an appearance on The Voice Kids France in 2023.
For her Canada’s Got Talent audition, Jade chose “Reflection.” The song gave her an opportunity to showcase the strength and emotion in her voice while performing in front of the judges and audience.
A Powerful Performance of “Reflection”
Jade’s rendition quickly became the focus of the audition. The official Canada’s Got Talent video identifies the song as Christina Aguilera’s “Reflection,” while coverage of the performance describes the judges and audience responding enthusiastically to her singing.
The performance was particularly meaningful for Jade because she has spoken publicly about finding it easier to express herself through singing. In an interview after receiving the Golden Buzzer, she discussed her autism diagnosis and how music provides an important way for her to communicate.
Howie Mandel Hits the Golden Buzzer
After Jade completed her audition, Howie Mandel pressed the Golden Buzzer.
The moment immediately changed the course of Jade’s Canada’s Got Talent journey. As a Golden Buzzer recipient, she advanced directly to the semifinals and also received a $25,000 prize from CIBC.
The official Canada’s Got Talent YouTube channel highlighted the moment in its video title, calling the performance a Golden Buzzer moment for the 15-year-old singer.
Jade’s Journey Continued
Jade’s Golden Buzzer was not the end of her 2024 Canada’s Got Talent story. She later performed “The Impossible Dream / La Quête” during the semifinals, singing in both French and English. Her journey in the competition ultimately ended in the semifinal round.
Her official biography also notes that she had previously reached the semifinals of The Voice Kids France, where she performed songs including Céline Dion’s “All By Myself” and Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.”
Final Thoughts
Jade Mathieu’s Canada’s Got Talent audition is remembered for the combination of a challenging song, a powerful vocal performance, and a Golden Buzzer moment from Howie Mandel.
Her performance of “Reflection” gave the 15-year-old singer a direct route to the semifinals and became one of the memorable moments from the 2024 season. For viewers discovering Jade’s talent for the first time, the original audition remains a standout example of how a young performer can make a major impression on a talent-show stage.
