Nobody expected it. Not the audience. Not the judges. Not even the host.
When a shy teenager in a chicken costume walked on stage during the latest season of America’s Got Talent, most thought it was a comedy act.
But what followed was one of the most jaw-dropping magic performances the show has ever seen.
A Quirky Entrance That Fooled Everyone
The crowd chuckled as 15-year-old Ellie Monroe, nicknamed “Chicken Girl,” waddled on stage in a full yellow feather suit. Holding a basket of plastic eggs, she smiled and introduced herself with a quirky tone:
“My name is Ellie. I’m here to lay some… magic.”
The judges raised their eyebrows, bracing for something silly. But within moments, they were completely blown away.
Feathers, Fire… and Floating Eggs?
Ellie began her act by juggling eggs, nothing too extraordinary at first. But then…
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One egg cracked mid-air and released live butterflies.
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Another egg floated in midair and hatched into a glowing orb.
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She pulled a live baby chick from an empty hand, followed by a bouquet of flames.
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And in her finale, she disappeared in a puff of feathers and reappeared in the audience holding an egg with Simon’s name written on it!
Judges Were STUNNED
Simon Cowell, known for his skeptical reactions, was the first to speak:
“I have never — and I mean never — seen anything like that before.”
Sofia Vergara called it “funny, creative, and absolutely magical.”
Howie Mandel shouted,
“This is why I love this show. You just turned poultry into poetry!”
The crowd gave Ellie a roaring standing ovation, some still in disbelief.
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The Internet Can’t Get Enough of ‘Chicken Girl’
Clips of Ellie’s performance instantly went viral.
Within 24 hours:
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Over 12 million views on YouTube
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“#ChickenGirlMagic” trending on Twitter
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Memes and fan art pouring in across TikTok and Instagram
“She brought eggs… and laid golden moments.”
“I didn’t know a chicken could make me cry and cheer!”
“Give her the golden buzzer — and a farm!”
