Penny Starr Sr. originated from Palm Bay, Florida. She appeared on the AGT stage wearing red, white, and blue feathers. The lovely senior declared, “I want to give America a real show, a get-up-and-go show!”
When Simon questioned if she was single, Penny explained that she was a widow with six husbands. The media mogul asked the candidate if she would marry for the eighth time. She said, “Yes, but it takes a while to break them in.”
Penny began her performance with the tune “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” All four judges were pleased when the older woman chose to remove her clothing one by one. Terry Crews, the presenter, shot red, white, and blue confetti all over the stage to commemorate the performance.
Sofia Vergara gave the 88-year-old competitor a standing ovation, saying, “Penny, I want to be you when I grow up.” Heidi Klum, a former Victoria’s Secrets model, supported Penny.
The feisty senior dancer captivated Simon, who flirted with her. But then he asked Penny a risky question that will determine her AGT fate. The media mogul questioned the candidate, “If you went forward, would more clothes come off?” The eager senior said that she would gladly do it.
This is when Judge Howie Mandel said, “I want to see more!” Penny received four yeses. Despite making it to the following round, the AGT judges had to choose only 54 acts from a total of 138. Thus concludes the burlesque dancer’s AGT trip.
