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'Was the blindfold real?' 'AGT' Season 18 fans question authenticity of ventriloquist Brynn Cummings' act

Brynn Cummings' act on 'AGT' Season 18 sparked debate about hidden cameras and the true nature of her performance

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Enter the realm of wonder and be amazed by the extraordinary abilities of Brynn Cummings, a 12-year-old prodigy from Michigan. Combining the mystical arts of ventriloquism and magic, Brynn has effortlessly captured the admiration of audiences across the US. Now, as she fearlessly takes the stage on Season 18 of 'America's Got Talent,' her remarkable journey promises to leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Encouraged by the triumph of Darci Lynne, the previous winner of AGT, Brynn sets out to wow the audience with her captivating presence and win the hearts of esteemed judges and avid viewers. But amidst the enthusiasm and applause of the loyal ' AGT' fans, there is also a hint of skepticism in the air. Doubts arise as some speculate that Brynn's performance may contain a hidden camera in her puppet. These ever-vigilant 'AGT' enthusiasts, raise their voices questioning the authenticity of Brynn's mesmerizing performances.

Brynn Cummings stuns judges with puppet, Penelope

This 12-year-old sensation is the same age as the winner, Darci, who inspired her along with her adorable pink skunk puppet, Penelope. But Penelope has a unique talent - she doesn't want to sing, she wants to show off her mentalism skills. Confidently, Brynn approached the judges' panel and wowed them with an amazing magic trick. Even with her eyes closed and a blindfold on, she guessed the objects the judges were holding. The humor and intelligence remarks remind everyone of Darci, but Brynn adds her own magical twist to the performance. Sofia Vergara couldn't help but find her adorable and funny, while Howie Mandel calls her a delightful "mashup" and calls Brynn "amazing." Heidi Klum praised her with a simple "well done," and Simon Cowell, recognizing her charm, talent, and uniqueness, praised her for creatively adding magic. Brynn's emotions spilled over backstage as she shared this profound moment with her parents and cried tears of joy. The judges unanimously gave her four yeses, moving her on to the competition.

'Probably has a hidden cam in the puppet'

Speculation arose among fans on Reddit as they questioned the authenticity of Brynn's act, suggesting the presence of a hidden camera aiding her in recognizing objects while blindfolded. One fan expresses their skepticism stating, "I feel like the ventriloquism was a distraction to the mentalist thing. I think the trick would've been easily found out if she just did the mentalism." Another fan shared their discontent saying, "Man, I hate ventriloquists. She could've done this without that gimmick." Curiosity grew as fans inquired about the specifics of the act. "Were the cards all different, and was the blindfold real?," one viewer wondered. A sharp observer questioned the logistics asking, "If it was a hidden cam, what screen could the footage be fed to that she could've seen but no one else could?" In an attempt to shed light on the matter, another fan offered an explanation suggesting alternative methods, "You could have a camera transmit to a third party who sends back a different signal she can feel, like morse code - doesn't have to be a camera she's directly viewing herself. Edit to add disclaimer: I didn't actually see her act, I saw the puppet and took a bathroom break. But I know other mentalist acts use a tactile morse code sort of gadget." Amid these discussions, a viewer proposed, "An AGT Kids would make this show 10x better"

'America's Got Talent' Season 18 airs on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on NBC.

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