Dancing with the Stars welcomes Robert Irwin to the ballroom as the first celebrity competitor announced for the show’s 34th season.
Robert Irwin’s DWTS announcement:
At Disney Entertainment Television’s Get Real Event, a second of Steve Irwin’s children announced they will compete on DWTS. With a snake around his neck, Robert – who also works with wildlife – confessed, “What a privilege [and] honor it is to be joining this season.”
The iconic zookeeper and conservationist’s son recalled how his sister Bindi Irwin, competed (and won) DWTS and how she inspired him to do the show. “I said, ‘One day, that’s gonna be me.’ And now, that dream is a reality. I am over the moon. Let’s do this!” he told the crowd.
The Irwin Family Legacy:
Robert and Bindi continue to carry on Steve Irwin’s legacy. Like his father, Steve Irwin, who was killed by a stingray at age 44, Robert, 21, is also a conservationist and zookeeper. Steve and his wife, Terri Irwin, owned the Australia Zoo, where Robert and Bindi now work.
The Irwin family have dedicated their lives to carrying out Steve’s legacy. They “starred together in the Animal Planet series Crikey! It’s the Irwins. In September 2024, Robert was named a global ambassador for Prince William’s Earshot Prize, an initiative that seeks solutions to environmental challenges,” according to People.
What we know going into DWTS 34:
A full cast of celebrities and pro dancers is expected to be announced at a later date. A premiere date for season 34 has not yet been announced.
ICYMI, “Season 33 of DWTS was ranked number one among adults in the age 18 to 49 demographic in live and same-day viewing.” That was a first in the show’s history.
“The season received its highest total viewer audience at 7.95 million in three years. Season 33 also broke several voting records, with the finale receiving over 32 million votes for the teams.”
