Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show is known for its wild celebrity games, but “The Wheel of Musical Impressions” really lets stars show off their talents and sometimes the side of humor.
Many famous singers have taken on the challenge, delivering hilarious and spot-on impressions. Among them, Celine Dion stood out, wowing the audience with her incredible mimicry.
The video of her appearance on the show in 2016 became a viral sensation, now boasting over 46 million views. It featured Celine Dion as a guest, sitting on the couch when Jimmy Fallon introduced the musical impressions generator.
With a playful nudge, he encouraged Celine to give it a spin, setting the stage for an unforgettable moment as the artists and song titles began to shuffle.
Celine Dion kicked things off by performing the classic French nursery rhyme “Frère Jacques” in the style of Cher. At first, Celine seemed a bit unsure, but she soon channeled Cher’s iconic voice and confidently declared, “She’s my friend.”
Jimmy Fallon followed with a rendition of “One Dance” in the style of Michael Jackson. While his performance was energetic, Celine’s attempts to back him up were amusingly off-key, adding a humorous twist to the show.
Next, Celine dazzled the audience by turning “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” into a Rihanna-style rendition. She cleverly substituted the lyrics of Rihanna’s 2016 hit “Work” with the nursery rhyme, while keeping the original beat, delivery, and dance moves, perfectly capturing the essence of RiRi’s style.
Many said her final act was her boldest of them all: she performed “Hush, Little Baby” in the style of Sia. Matching the melody of Sia’s hit “Chandelier,” Celine gave the audience a powerful rendition. A dramatic hair flip to cover her face completed a flawless impression that wowed everyone.