'AGT' on NBC: Who is Max Ostler? 18-year-old dancer performed at Australian Dance Festival

Can Max Ostler dance his way into the judges' hearts and earn a spot on 'America's Got Talent' Season 17?
UPDATED JUN 13, 2022
Max Ostler on 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)
Max Ostler on 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

What began as a talent-search show to discover entertainers with unique skill-sets across America, quickly became a global phenomenon as talented performers from across the globe began auditioning to compete on 'America's Got Talent'. The current season 17 of the NBC show is no different either as several international talents are vying for a spot to showcase not only their talents but also an opportunity to win the grand prize of $1 million and an opportunity to be a headline act in Las Vegas!

18-year-old Max Ostler, a dancer from Australia, is one such international contestant hoping to impress the judges- Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Heidi Klum. While we will have to watch the episode to see if the young dancer can dance his way into the judges' hearts and earn a spot in the competition, in the meanwhile, you can learn all about Ostler here.

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Max Ostler on 'AGT' (NBC)

Who is Max Ostler from 'America's Got Talent' Season 17?

As mentioned above Ostler is a dancer from Australia. The teenager is no stranger to showcasing his exceptional dance moves to the world. At the tender age of 15, Ostler was presented with the coveted opportunity of showcasing his talents at the Australian Dance Festival in 2018. Representing the prestigious Dream Dance Company, Ostler alongside his group members Baylee McPherson, Abbey McPherson, and Pedro Donoso was amongst the 30 dancers selected from the pool of 600 dancers across Australia. 

During an interview with The Western Weekender, Ostler revealed that despite having been dancing for only five years, he was hoping to become a full-time dancer and travel the world. He said, "I’m excited to explore a variety of different styles, maybe ones that I’m not used to or need improvement on, it’s a great place to learn from amazing dance professionals." "I love dancing because it is so creative and free, it allows me to explore my body, flexibility and limitations in a way that I can express myself to others," he added.

Ostler regularly posts clips of his dance moves and snippets from his life on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The young dancer's recent performance clip on Instagram managed to stack up a cool 2,303 likes and several compliments from his followers. We can't wait to watch Ostler's performance on 'AGT'.

Fusion Japan, Viviana Rossi, and Lee Collinson are some of the international performers who have already bagged a spot on 'AGT' Season 17.

America's Got Talent' Season 17 airs Tuesdays, at 8 pm on NBC. Following the show's premiere, you can catch all-new episodes every Tuesday from 8 to 10 pm ET/PT. For viewers who wish to tune in to the show without cable, they can do so using any of the following streaming services: Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, AT&T TV, or YouTube TV.

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