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Darci Lynne Farmer first discovered the world of ventriloquism at her church when she was only five years old. At the time, she actually thought it was a trick and that speakers were hidden inside the puppets!
She eventually moved past that confusion to master the skill herself, leading to a massive career that took her straight to the couch of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner Darci Lynne Leaves Ellen Speechless
When she sits down with Ellen, Darci shares the emotional story of the night her life changed forever. She describes the intense pressure of the finale. She stood hand-in-hand with her close friend and rival, Angelica Hale. It is a moment that shows how much she valued their friendship, even when a huge prize was at stake. Hearing her talk about that bond makes you realize that her heart is just as big as her talent.
The highlight of the visit is when her puppet, Petunia, begins to sing. Darci performs a famous song called “Summertime.” It instantly takes you back to the AGT audition where she got a Golden Buzzer from Mel B. Her voice was equally incredibly strong and clear, yet her mouth never opened or twitched.
Ellen looks on in total disbelief. You will find yourself watching closely just to try and figure out how she does it.
That same polished skill eventually led her from the talk show world into the fun universe of sketch comedy. She proved that she could be more than just a singer. She was a performer who could handle high-energy scenes and make a whole audience laugh.
Darci Lynne Farmer & Petunia Blow the All That Cast’s Minds!
In a follow-up video, Darci and Petunia visit the cast of All That. The actors are so impressed that they try to hold their own talent show right on the spot. The funniest part is watching one cast member spiral into wild theories about Petunia.
He is convinced the puppet must be a robot or a secret spy because he just cannot understand how Darci makes her come to life.
Watching Darci’s journey from that church discovery to becoming a comedy guest is truly inspiring. To see the performance that stunned Ellen and the hilarious theories from the All That crew, make sure to check out both videos!
