By Amanda Vicinanzo
The Free Lance-Star
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Stafford County’s beloved “Dancing Deputy”—Deuntay Diggs—did not advance to the next round of “America’s Got Talent.”
Diggs was buzzed out by all four judges during his live audition, which aired on Tuesday at 8 p.m. on NBC.
“What you do for the community is fabulous, and we want to keep you in the community,” Howie Mandel, one of the judges, remarked.
For Diggs, advancing on the show was not his only goal. He told The Free Lance–Star that he wanted to use his moment in the spotlight to show the world “the heart behind the badge” and encourage a positive relationship between law enforcement and the community.
“I want people to realize that when they see a cop that we’re human beings, too, and we like to let loose and have fun,” Diggs told the judges before his routine.
And many Stafford residents used social media after the episode aired to let him know he did just that.
“Deputy Diggs—you may have gotten the X’s there, but you’ll always have the hearts of this community!” Becca Lusk Childress commented on Facebook.
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