7-Years after dazzling America, celebrity contortionist Sofie Dossi returns to stage worth over $10 Million

Published 09/13/2023, 5:30 PM EDT

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Sofie Dossi, the contortionist, and an aerialist rose to fame as a 14-year-old. Appearing on America’s Got Talent, Sofie garnered the favor of a broad audience early in her career. Treading her way through then, Dossi hasn’t only made herself a name as a contortionist but also as a musician and a popular social media figure.

The celebrated talent has a total of 4.4 million followers on Instagram and a massive 8.7 million subscribers on YouTube. And keeping loyal to her followers, Sofie often updates her supporters even with the little details. However, Dossi’s latest Instagram update wasn’t a small one for her long-time followers. Sharing her upcoming schedule, Sofie definitely has her fans excited.

Sofie Dossi Gives Fans a Major Update

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Sofie took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a schedule with her fans online. Posting a story on her profile, shared that she would be appearing on America’s Got Talent, a place where it all started for the contortionist. Sharing an image of her performing back at the AGT, Sofie wrote, “I’m guest performing on America’s Got Talent Wednesday the 20th!! Tune into @/nbc to check it out.”

America’s Got Talent was a prominent stage in Sofie’s career. The star also received the golden buzzer and steadily made her way into the finals. But unfortunately, Sofie wasn’t able to make it to the top 5. However, top 5 or not, the platform was a start for Sofie, and getting to be back there comes as exciting news for both the fans and the artist.

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A Journey Back to AGT

Sofie Dossi was 12 when she was captivated by the performance of a contortionist online. Having had the basics of a gymnast and a dancer, Sofie became a teacher for herself opening doors to opportunities. She was then hired by agencies to perform at larger events. Making her way from there, Dossi landed at America’s Got Talent.

Sofie’s golden buzzer at the show wasn’t all for nothing. the contortionist put brilliant performances one after the other impressing the audience. Her audition performance included the popular, shooting of a bow, and arrow while doing a headstand. For the quarter-finals, Sofie shot a flaming arrow with her legs while performing a headstand again on two canes. This performance of hers landed Sofie a golden buzzer. The artist also performed a complex trick of hanging on a hoop by her neck for the semi-finals receiving a standing ovation. And for the finals, Sofie was back again on the cane with one hand. Though her performances were impressive, Sofie couldn’t move ahead.

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But Sofie’s final performance at the AGT wasn’t in 2016. The contortionist appeared on the stage again for The Champions and back again in 2019 as a guest performer. Sofie’s will to show something innovative to the guests every performance makes her stages special. Now with her recent update, the fans’ eager buzz fills up the air.

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Shivatmika Manvi is a US Sports writer at Essentially Sports. Having recently attained her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Shivatmika aims to tread her way forward into journalism. Further, the writer’s eager enthusiasm toward the world of track and field stems from her family’s loyal viewership of the Olympics, and years later, her passion continues/stands.
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