He’s not going anywhere! Robert Irwin set to expand his TV career as he announces surprise new hosting role

Robert Irwin has revealed his next career move, just one month after nabbing a milestone nomination for the prestigious Gold Logie.

On Wednesday, the celebrity conservationist, 20, was announced as host of this year’s upcoming TikTok Australia Awards, which celebrates the country’s hottest social media influencers.

PR agency Adhesive confirmed the news on Instagram by sharing of a photo of a beaming Robert holding a TikTok statuette while posing with a stone crocodile at Australia Zoo.

‘In among the crocodiles, TikTok and Adhesive visited Australia Zoo today to announce Robert Irwin as the host of this year’s TikTok Awards,’ they wrote.

‘Taking place at Sydney’s iconic Hordern Pavilion, TikTok’s night of nights will bring together the most-watched creators, the biggest viral trends, and the most talked-about TikTok moments from 2024. 

‘We can’t wait to see Robert take centre stage as host of the awards.’

The ceremony will be held in Sydney on Wednesday, 27 November, and will crown popular influencers with awards such as Creator of the Year.

Robert shared his delight at his new gig in a statement, saying: ‘As host of this year’s TikTok Awards, I’m excited to celebrate Aussie creators and businesses who are leading the charge on TikTok, all while having serious fun on stage.’

Robert Irwin has revealed his next career move, just one month after nabbing a milestone nomination for the prestigious Gold Logie. On Wednesday, the celebrity conservationist, 20, was announced as host of this year’s upcoming TikTok Australia Awards, which celebrates the country’s hottest social media influencers

TikTok has also partnered with Irwin’s conservation charity Wildlife Warriors as the official partner for the prestigious ceremony.

‘It has become a crucial platform for me to share my message and my life at Australia Zoo. So grateful I get to showcase our conservation efforts and behind-the-scenes action with over 7.5 million followers,’ they said.

In December last year, Australian social media star Indy Clinton was crowned the nation’s most loved influencer at the TikTok Australia Awards.

Robert’s move comes after it was reported he is raking in the big bucks after signing several lucrative presenting gigs, each paying hundreds of thousands of dollars and has signed on for several well-paid presenting roles.

PR agency Adhesive confirmed the news on Instagram by sharing of a photo of a beaming Robert holding a TikTok statuette while posing with a stone crocodile at Australia Zoo

PR agency Adhesive confirmed the news on Instagram by sharing of a photo of a beaming Robert holding a TikTok statuette while posing with a stone crocodile at Australia Zoo 

He is one of Australia’s most in-demand talents and currently hosts Channel Ten’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia and fronts a QLD tourism campaign.

As well as his TV success, he is also moving more into advertising and earned $200,000 to appear in a minute-long Twisties commercial, as well as a similar pay check to appear in a Queensland tourism campaign alongside Bluey.

He also filled in this week for host Tom Gleisner on the Channel Ten comedic game show Have You Been Paying Attention?, which makes it Robert’s third television gig since the Logies. 

Robert is one of Australia's most in-demand talents and currently hosts Channel Ten's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! alongside Julia Morris

Robert is one of Australia’s most in-demand talents and currently hosts Channel Ten’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! alongside Julia Morris

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