Mind-Blowing Ventriloquist Moments From AGT That We're Still Thinking About
America's Got Talent often attracts ventriloquist Acts that leave us astonished.
America's Got Talent fans get to see people perform all kinds of skills on the stage. Some sing original music, others do gymnastics, some even try their hand knife-throwing. But one unique talent that pops up often on the series is ventriloquism, and viewers are routinely treated to performances from the best ventriloquists around the world.
Consider the recent season of America's Got Talent: All-Stars. Of the 60 Acts competing on All-Stars, three of them are ventriloquists: Romania's Got Talent Season 11 winner Ana-Maria Mărgean, Britain's Got Talent Season 15 runner-up Jamie Leahey, and America's Got Talent Season 2 winner Terry Fator.
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Clearly, AGT is a haven for talented ventriloquists, so let's look back at the most mind-blowing, best ventriloquist moments from AGT history. Read on!
Jack Williams and Foster
During the first round of Season 17 AGT Auditions, ventriloquist Jack Williams stunned the Judges with an incredible performance with his puppet Foster. Between the unique concept of getting into an impressive tongue twister competition with Foster and Jack's charisma, he easily won over the panel.
Terry Fator and Emma Taylor
Season 2 Winner Terry Fator and his puppet Emma Taylor showed the Judges that sometimes ventriloquy also involves first-rate singing. During his Audition, Fator brought down the house with an impeccable rendition of the Etta James classic “At Last.” Watch here.
Darci Lynne Farmer and Petunia
Who could forget the adorable 12-year-old Darci Lynne Farmer and her opera singing puppet, Petunia? Lynne’s sensational performance of “Summertime” earned her a coveted Golden Buzzer from then-Judge Mel B. The talented young performer went on to win Season 12.
Celia Muñoz
Celia Muñoz from AGT Season 17 broke the mold when she took to the stage without a puppet. Instead of utilizing a character as a prop, Muñoz broadened the scope of her performance by blending unique sounds like radio static with more traditional elements like singing. The result was utterly captivating.
For more best ventriloquist moments like this, tune in to America’s Got Talent: All-Stars on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 8/7c on NBC. You can also stream the episodes the next day on Peacock.
