It started with applause and a cheeky “G’day” — Marty and Michael, lifelong friends from Brisbane, Australia, strolled onto the America’s Got Talent stage dressed in matching retro tennis shorts and tank tops. Their friendship dates back to high school, and their banter made it clear they’ve been through it all together: living under the same roof, getting married in the same year, and now taking on the world’s biggest talent stage.
They promised something “very niche” that America would “really love.” The music kicked in — a pulsing, high-energy beat — and the duo launched into a bizarre, over-the-top performance mixing mock bravado, playful dancing, and offbeat comedic timing. With exaggerated gestures and lines like “I am the king,” they committed fully to their bit, eliciting both laughter and bewilderment from the crowd.
The audience applauded, though the judges were divided. Simon Cowell admitted disappointment, saying, “I’m never going to get those two minutes back of my life,” while Sofía Vergara teased that she would have enjoyed seeing more “pain” in their act. Michael’s quick response — “my ass hurts a little bit” — drew the biggest laugh of the night.
While they didn’t win the panel over, Marty and Michael delivered something rare: a fearless, unapologetically odd moment that had the crowd talking long after they left the stage. Whether you loved it or scratched your head, you couldn’t help but admire their fearless Aussie charm.