@g.o.a.t.songs: Follow for more… Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter surprised everyone on Canada’s Got Talent when he stepped onto the stage to perform his 2005 global hit, “Bad Day.” Rather than taking part in a traditional audition, the special guest appearance treated the audience to a nostalgic live performance of one of the defining pop songs of the 2000s. For a brief moment, the judges—including Howie Mandel—didn’t immediately recognize who was standing in front of them. As the performance continued, the realization quickly spread across the panel, turning the surprise into one of the show’s most memorable moments. After the song ended, the judges enthusiastically voted “Yes” together, celebrating the artist behind the iconic hit. Originally from Vernon, British Columbia, Daniel shared how meaningful it was to perform on Canadian television, revealing that it was his first time ever doing so. The warm reception from Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, Trish Stratus, and Lilly Singh transformed the appearance into a heartfelt homecoming, reminding everyone why “Bad Day” remains a timeless anthem more than two decades after its release.
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Wednesday 19 August 2026 19:43:52 GMT
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BriannaLee💜✨ :
all the millennials caught on faster than the judges lol
2026-08-20 05:56:13
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Charles :
so he tells them that he is going to sing his original song, yet the caption says they have no idea he is the original?? 🤔
2026-08-20 03:42:24
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π∆π :
how they don't recognize Daniel Powter
2026-08-20 23:39:49
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🏴🏴 :
Daniel Powter
2026-08-19 22:51:11
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Ross :
"The judges had no idea they were listening to the original singer" He literally tells them....
2026-08-20 10:35:50
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crazydan :
bro had 1 massive hit then dipped
2026-08-19 22:46:46
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Mynamejeff :
Why was he even on this show?
2026-08-20 09:36:24
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Peg Petero :
Of course they did. Everything is staged
2026-08-20 08:49:44
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Gavin Mead :
Don’t mean to be nasty but isn’t this show mr t to be for unknown people? He’s had his fame
2026-08-19 21:51:27
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Austin Sells :
Who comes up with these titles he obviously told them he wrote it
2026-08-20 03:30:25
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shortspirit92 :
People in the comments “someone else made it famous” this isn’t a Loren Allred situation. He’s the original singer and songwriter.
2026-08-20 06:44:13
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M Yanuar Adinugroho :
how can the judges didn't who he was??
2026-08-20 12:26:40
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James Reynolds :
hmmmm... So now people who've already had a shot at the big time, have already squandered big opportunities... Are worthy of GT auditions 🤔. Does he still not rake in the royalies? These platforms are surely supposed to be for those who've NOT had the opportunity, and lived the high life already 😳.
2026-08-20 08:35:19
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user163874528392 :
Only way this man get respect for writing the song great to see man behind it ❤️👍
2026-08-19 22:34:13
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Nuttchi :
how doesn't people know who he is ? he wrote and sang this song and it got huge back in early 2000...even the chipmunks sang it in the movie 😅 or im just old ? 😅
2026-08-20 07:04:28
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L97 :
What you mean they had no idea? He told them at the beginning 😂
2026-08-20 12:02:11
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FreedomFighterFelon2 :
that's not an audition. that's a performance 🤣🤣🤣
2026-08-20 05:47:37
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BeBless :
It is a fact that people recognize a singer more than the songwriter behind a song. So sad
2026-08-21 01:25:57
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N8 :
They knew… it’s all staged.
2026-08-20 10:47:56
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Mark Bruce :
Real ones know it’s an original composition by this guy 😉
2026-08-20 09:00:53
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Stevo :
The acting is horrible!
2026-08-20 07:43:59
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user6608505786794 :
imagine if the judges gave him ❌ because they didn't know he actually wrote the song
2026-08-20 03:25:46
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McTeggen :
but they did know they were listening to the original singer
2026-08-20 01:02:34
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Chuck Zamzow :
His voice sounds more mature here - better than the original.
2026-08-20 05:36:40
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Ctbz :
this show is so written
2026-08-20 03:51:44
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