My name is Darci Lynne, I’m a singing ventriloquist who won America’s Got Talent. AMA!

Has the success gone to your puppet’s head?

The success has definitely gone to petunias head!!

Definitely Petunia!! She's such a diva...

Hey everyone....This is Darci signing off! Thank you so much for coming on here and showing me love! I sure miss everyone. Please remember to stay home and stay safe. Were all in this together and we will get thru it. BTW...HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY...HAVE FUN!!!

How do you think the fame of AGT has impacted your life as you've grown up?

You were awesome by the way...so glad you won your season!

I t's been the best thing to happen to me...It taught me that I can be confident with who I am and achieve dreams... Thank you very much!

You’ve given my niece a true “role model” she uses her teddy bear and does the cutest skits! Her ventriloquism skills are growing and it’s fun to watch! If you could give her any advice what would it be? Also her name is Taegan and I would love to show her if you said hello!

I was accidentally logged in on my moms account...but this is me!!

Hi Taegan!! I'm so happy you are doing ventriloquism!! My best advice would be to perform in front of the mirror. This way you can see your lip control and how you are reacting to your puppet! Good luck and have fun!!

How did you get into ventriloquism??

I met a girl who did it and really wanted to try!

You are such an amazing singer. Would you ever consider pursuing a singing career? I would buy your album/albums in a heartbeat. ❤️

YES SIR!!! I think that would be amazing!!

How hard is it to become a ventriloquist and which letters are hardest to pronounce?

It takes alot of practice but I feel like the letters M,B,P,W are extra hard

If you had to pick another career path, what would you want to do?

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Also: what's the last movie you watched and the last song you listened to?

definitely a broadway performer!! The last movie I watched was The Invisible Man. The last song was Selfish by Madison Beer

How are you keeping yourself from going crazy during the quarantine? (Pls help I'm going nuts 😂)

We are in the middle of filming a fun video with me and Edna...stay tuned!

Welcome to Reddit! My question is: Since you are on Reddit, are you educated in the memes?

Yes i am!

are you ever still in contact with preacher lawson?

Yes...Preacher is one of my favorite people! He's the sweetest and funniest guy I know!!

You inspired my 8 year old son to get a puppet and curated and act for the school talent show. He was awesome! Just like you! We got to see you this winter in Fort Wayne for his birthday and we had an Amazing time! Thanks for letting us laugh with you. Keep up the good work! Maybe a variety show in the future?

YAY!!! How did the talent show go? I'm sure he did great! Keep going and you will be amazed at what you learn. Thanks for coming to my show!

Would you ever consider going on The Masked Singer?

YES!!!

How have you been dealing with the stress of being a young celebrity? I know you’re not like Justin Bieber levels of popular but you must get a lot of calls and paparazzi.

It was an adjustment at first but I feel good about how everything has gone. I just love what I do!

Hey guys I ,m here!! Can't wait to hear from you all and answer any questions you have...Let's have fun!!

What’s the hardest part about performing in such an audience? Did you have some fears that you overcame by doing performing so much? I dislike talking in front of audience but I don’t let it get to me. Also, keep up the good work!

I actually don’t get Nervous anymore on tour! The only time I get a tad nervous on on TV!😋

Hey Darci! You were one of my family’s favorites in season 12 and it’s still so fun to watch you perform. What has been the hardest adjustment to make ever since you went from being an anonymous teenager to a star recognized around the globe?

Awe...thank you so much!! I guess I would say it was getting recognized in public. That was so weird for me at first and to adjust to it. But now its fun and I love interacting with my fans...

How’d you get the idea for your puppets?

I saw someone do it and I thought it was so cool and I wanted to learn how to do it..

Do you still keep in touch with the others on the show and/or judges?

Congrats!

Yes!!! I’m still such good friends with everyone from Agt!

When did you first begin to sing opera?

I started learning it during AGT...but didn't perform it on the show till the Champions..

I think I heard that you were going to sing something else for your AGT audition, but changed it to Summertime. What were you originally going to sing? Why did you switch?

Opera!! But it just wasn't ready...

Nice to talk to you! Anyway, when this crisis is over, would you think about hosting Saturday Night Live or another NBC Christmas special?

Omg that would be so much fun! I’d would absolutely to host another Christmas special! And in the future hosting Saturday night live would be a dream 💕

How do you manage school and performing along with everything else you do?

I am doing online school right now! And it’s working very well for me! I can do my school whenever I have time, it is very flexible!

Hey Darci how is petunia doing ever since u won AGT season 12 and how is Oscar is he getting better with the ladies?!! Love you btw and your Darci Lynne and friends tour it was AWESOME LOVE YOU 😍🥰😘😘

Awe...thank you so much! Petunia is loving all of the attention! Oscar is still trying to get over his shyness around girls!

Have you ever used ventriloquism to prank friends/family? If so, what's the best prank you've done?

YES!! I took the head off of my wooden dummy and scared my little brother with it..

Have you ever thought of doing stand up comedy on its on without the puppets when you are older? I think you would be great at it.

Where do you get your show dresses from? And have you ever borrowed a dress?

I haven't thought about that...That would be FUN!! I usually get my dresses from ASOS and yes I have borrowed dresses before,

Hey, Darci. How's it going? What kind of TV shows do you like?

Hey...I'm doing good! Just trying to keep busy during this time. I love Stranger Things, Vampire Diaries, Jack Ryan

What was the best part about competing on AGT?

The best part was probably making all the friends I made! It made the experience even better but having people I could have fun with and laugh with! We were all in the same boat 😊

Saw your DC show back in October, loved it!!

If you got the chance to perform internationally, where would you like to go first?

Thank you!!!!!

I would absolutely love to go to Australia 💕

Where do you get your puppets from and are they that expensive?

I get all of them from Professional Puppet makers...They are expensive but worth it!

Do your puppets all get along?

NO...Petunia is bossy to all of them. Katie and Petunia fight all of the time

What was the hardest part about getting up on the AGT stage the first time?

I haven't ever performed in front of that many people or celebrities

Who is your favourite ventriloquist? What do you like about them?

I would say my favorite is Terry Fator. He sings with his puppets also and he has been so so supportive of me and helped me along the way!!

Have you donated any of your prize money? If so, to where?

Yes I have! I donated money to my church!

Love you Darci! You have such amazing talent! Any plans on making a DVD of one of your shows? Or working on any new Music videos on YouTube? 💖😍💐🌹

I don't have plans on making a DVD at the moment but I am definitely working on videos right now for YouTube

What’s your favorite place to tour?

I 've been to so so many awesome places but I've always wanted to go to Australia!!

Apples, oranges, bananas, or kiwis? Why?

Ooooo I would day kiwi! They’re very tasty 😋

What is your favorite store?

Forever 21!

Who would you say is your favorite musical artist? Which do you enjoy spending time with more:cats or dogs? (Cats for me) cept I just got a new puppy friend very recently. My 6 cats or kinda not happy but they can throw a HISSY fit all they want...

I have lots of favorites...

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Jonas Brothers

Dogs for me

What's it like being famous and what advice do you have for me to follow my dreams of being a writer even though I'm made fun of for it as a ridiculous dream?

First of all...NO Dream is ridiculous!!!! Writers are what make the world colorful!! It's easy to get discouraged from negative people! You can do anything you want as long as you work for it and have a passion for it! Keep Dreaming!! I can't wait to buy your book...

What do you think of us Canadians and Canada? (Other than cold). Also, please come to Canada some time!

Where I live, it often goes down to -50 degrees C (-58 F for you Americans) and we get about 4 ft of snow in the winter.

I love Canadians!! I would love to come perform in Canada!

Hi Darci! You seem like such a down to earth person. I’ve watched your AGT performances many times and I’m so glad you won.

Here’s my question: what’s a question you’re really tired of answering?

How did you get started doing ventriloquism..I think I've been asked this question 1 million times..haha

If you shrunk your little brother, would you reenact the cereal scene from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with him? :)

That would be good but I think it would be fun to do the bug scenes in the yard

If you could collaborate with another ventriloquist who would it be?

I would say Paul Zerdin because I haven't had a chance to yet..

Hi dear Darci, can you make a live song with your puppets at instragram from time to time please?

YES!! definitely! Stay tuned

Nirvana or Alice In Chains?

Nirvana

1. Do you have anyone you look up to in ventriloquism?

2. Are you planning to add a new character to the group anytime soon?

• thank you for doing this. I’m a big fan!

I look up to Terry Fator and Jeff Dunham

Stay tuned for a new friend...you never know! hehe

Are staying at home talking to yourself also?

YES!! I'm at home!

What's your favorite TV show? (You can't say AGT.)

What's your favorite movie?

TV...Stranger Things

Movie...Dirty Dancing

What is your favorite drink?

lemonade

When performing are you observant of the crowd, or in the zone and focused solely on singing? It’s always interesting seeing how people are on stage.

Definitely both...I like to watch the crowd to see their reactions to the puppets but when I sing by myself I usually get so into the song...

what keeps you motivated to keep on pursuing ventriloquism?

I love making people happy and its so unique and fun

In addition to your tour, do you have anything else planned in the near future? Like comedy specials, movie cameos, etc.

Working on that currently ;)

How many puppets do you have? Will you be having more puppets soon?

I work with 4 puppets...

stay tuned for a new friend...you never know! hehe

Oh wow, as I'm from Scotland, your season was only 1 of 2 AGT seasons I've ever watched! So glad to see you're still touring and doing what you love!

My question is do you ever think about branching out into singing or theatre / film?

Also if you could choose anyone to work with in any medium, who would you choose?

Yes! I would love all of them...I actually have branched out in theater and singing by myself. I just need to get a film!!

Singing...Harry Styles

Theater...Kristen Chenoweth

Film...Tom Holland

Which dresses have you borrowed and where did you borrow them from?

Would you rather only be able to wear, Skirts/dresses or pants?

I borrowed a gown once from the designer Sherri Hill..it was a beautiful red long gown..I felt like a princess.

I guess if I had to choose....it would be pants

Which judge was your most favorite and why?

Simon...because he always gave me the best advice

If you could be any animal for the day, what would you choose and why?

A dolphin...so I could jump in and out of the water really high!!

Hi Darci! What are your favorite Disney/Nickelodeon shows? BTW you're so pretty! Love you❤

awe...thank you

Disney...Liv and Maddie

Nickelodeon...Victorious

What hobbies do you have?

I love to read

What is your least favorite food?

Who is your favorite TikToker?

What is your pet peeve?

What is your favorite holiday?

In the beginning of 2020 did you think this year was going to be a good year?

food...corn

pet peeve...nails being filed

hobby...reading

2020...Yes! But It still can...

Do you play any sports or speak another language?

I used to do Gymnastics and Track but not now...I wish I could speak french

How has life changed since AGT?

I t's been great! I had an adjustment at first but now I love it! I am super busy and miss hanging out with my friends as much as I used to

Hello Darci Lynne how are you? It’s Christina

I 'm good... How are you?

Which puppet is typing your answers?

If you had to guess...which one do you think? hehe

What is your favorite sport to watch?

What is your favorite state that you have been to besides Oklahoma?

What is your favorite type of clothing?

What is the hardest word to say in ventriloquism?

What is your biggest fear?

Sport...gymnastics

clothing...LuLu Lemon

word....problem, peanut butter, writing

Fear...plane crash

Do you plan on going to college? If so, which college would you like to go to?

I 'm not sure my plans on college yet

How long do you think it will take for Jeff Dunham and yourself to do a show together?

That would be so fun!! We did do a video together. It was super fun..

What’s your favorite Movie and TV Show? Mine are The Good Place and a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood!

TV...Stranger Things

Movie...Dirty Dancing

What's the best place to find you online? If you have a YouTube channel, Twitter, etc., I'd definitely subscribe/follow! :)

That would be great!

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter is... ItsDarciLynne

YouTube is Darci Lynne

I think you would be great on Broadway. Have you ever been in any school or local musical stage productions anywhere?

Yes! I love theater musicals. Ive been in some local ones here in Oklahoma when I was younger. I would love to do more!

Simple question - how is your day going?

Also r/agt you’re welcome

My Day is great!! I'm having so much fun talking to everyone

Me and my family were very excited to go to your El Paso show because that's where we live, and my mom is asking what would be the closest show you'd be doing when this whole thing settles down?

I 'm so very sorry we had to cancel that show. It's so sad for me to cancel any show. We aren't coming back to Texas this year. You can look on my schedule...I'm not sure any are very close. Hopefully we can come there next year...

Who is favorite TikToker?

What is your favorite state besides Oklahoma?

What is your favorite candy?

What country would you like to visit one day?

Tik Toker...Max Dressler

State...New York

Candy...Kit Kats

Country...Australia

Do you stay in contact with the other contestants or judges?

Yes...We all had a really close connection during all of AGT...

Do you like pancakes or waffles?

Pancakes all the way!!

Is Binks still blue?!?! I thought that was really good color on him.

Haha! He was for a small period of time! My brothers pranked me by dying him in koolaid😂😂

Has your successful career impacted school or anyway? How do fellow students and faculty handle it? Did you have to get a tutor or even be home-schooled because of your schedule?

I went to regular school up until this year....I am just gone too much so I had to move to online school but it's thru my public school. So I can go to all of the extra curricular activites. Its the best of both worlds for me. The students and teacher handle it perfectly. they just treat me as normal darci.

What's it like being a rich celebrity at that age?

I guess I don't really think about it...I am just so blessed to be able to do what I love to do!!

What color is your toothbrush?

It’s is turquoise 🤣